CASK ALE WAS GREAT FUN!

The first annual Cask Ale held at Aromas Wine Bar on Sunday was really alot of fun. Beer enthusiasts, friends, and neighbors gathered to taste 12 special casks. It could not have been a more beautiful Fall day. Looking around it seemed fun was being had by all.



My favorite was the Duck Rabbit Porter w/ Michigan Bing Cherries. And I really liked Copper Creek's Pumpkin Ale - that was really delicious.

Be sure to join us next year - it is sure to be even bigger and better.

AROMAS CASK ALE FESTIVAL - November 15, 2009

Remember that there will be 12 incredible cask ales at AROMAS (1235 S Milledge Ave., Athens, GA) on Sunday starting around 1 PM. If you don't want to pay $30 to try all dozen, then each half pint sample will be only $3. Parking will be sparse, but it is Sunday, so you can park almost anywhere - including the spaces behind Aromas, in the 5 Points Bottle Shop lot, neighborhood streets and some of the empty lots just down Lumpkin Street. Do NOT park in the waffle house lot! Come on by! This is the first pub-based cask fest in the Southeast and will be a blast! Spread the word! Get tickets NOW to sample ALL the casks at http://www.aromaswinebar.com/AromasCalendar.html. Or just show up on Sunday and get half pints for only $3 each until the casks are drained. A free pint glass and live music are included, and food items will be on sale. Bring a folding chair if you want your own seat in the front parking lot.

Here's a tentative list of the amazing cask ales at Aromas this Sunday...
* Terrapin Hopsecutioner
* Rogue Santa's Private Reserve
* Stone Ruination
* Allagash Curieux
* Clipper City Winter Storm
* St. Somewhere Pays du Soleil
* Weyerbacher Winter
* Bells Two Hearted
* Duck Rabbit Porter w/ Michigan Bing Cherries
* French Broad Rye Hopper
* He'Brew Jewbelation 13
* Sweetwater Festive Ale

ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE SALE AT BOTH FIVE POINTS LOCATIONS

Many of you have asked when we would bring this deal back and here it is: During the first week of November (Mon. Nov 2nd-Sat. Nov 7th) both Five Points Locations will be holding our annual Holiday Wine Sale.

For cash, debit and check transactions, customers will receive 15% off 12 bottle purchases.

For credit card transactions, customers will receive 12% of 12 bottle purchases.

In addition, receive 15% off 6 bottle purchases of wines $49.99 and up when you pay with cash, debit, or check (10% with credit).

Our knowledgable staff will be on hand to help you choose wine for any occasion on your calendar. So hurry over and stock up on your family favorites for the holiday season.

Oh, and you brides and grooms to be in the coming year could also get a jump on your reception AND save some CASH! See you there :)

AROMAS CASK ALE FESTIVAL

Beer enthusiasts unite!

Mark your calendars for November 15th and rendez-vous at Aromas in Five Points for the inaugural Cask Ale Festival !

A cask, for those of you who are new to the crazy world of beer, is a small vessel made of metal or wood for re-conditioning beer. The beer is allowed to finish fermentation in the cask (or Firkin) for about two weeks, in which time a soft, natural carbonation develops. When tasting the beer, the light carbonation permits the flavors and subtle nuances of the beer to shine through.

This event will be held partially outdoors, so make sure to dress for the weather. Since this is all happening on a Sunday, you can bet that the whole crew from Five Points Bottle will be there so come raise a pint with us!!

The Cask Ale Festival will kick of around 1:00pm on Sunday November 15th featuring 10-12 different casks!!!

The tickets are $30 which buys you all the cask ale you can drink! Get your tickets at www.aromaswinebar.com today!

HOLIDAY WINE AND COCKTAIL PARTY AT SQUARE ONE FISH COMPANY

Thursday November 5th from 6:00 to 8:00pm Square One Fish Company will be hosting a festive holiday party! The cost is $25 per person and includes a flight of 5 wines, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a kitchen demonstration!

I also heard through the grapevine that there are going to be some door prizes and gifts, not to mention live music following the tasting! The food and atmosphere at Square One are fabulous, so call them today for a reservation 706-353-8862.

WINE TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT HOTEL INDIGO

Thursday October 29th join us on the Indigo Patio for a wine tasting and live music from 5:30 to 7:30pm. I know it's hard for some of you to get there by 5:30pm so feel free to drop by anytime during the event, as it will be very casual.

If you haven't had the opportunity to visit the swanky new eco-friendly hotel, you are in for a real treat!! The decor is fabulous and the patio is very inviting even in this cooler weather. Don't forget your hat and scarf though, because the cool weather is upon us!

K-9 HAPPY HOUR AT THE INDIGO HOTEL

Wednesday October 28th, from 5:30-7:30pm on the patio at the new Indigo Hotel on College Avenue downtown.

Bring your dog to happy hour! There will be music and delicious wine to taste so come on down. There is no cover, so come enjoy the fellowship of other dog enthusiats as we sip the affternoon away.