The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Flight of Tartness - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Flight of Tartness - Beer Lineup

Can you say SOUR-TASTIC?!

Our Flight of Tartness Beer lineup is here... and we can't wait for you to cheers us with these tasty brews on Tuesday! Don't miss out - on August 18th, starting at 5pm in our Costa Mesa spot, we'll be pouring the following....

Almanac - Farmers Reserve Citrus #4, 7% ABV

Ballast Point - Blackberry Sour Wench, 7% ABV

Bear Republic - BA Cuvee de Bubba, 6% ABV

Bear Republic - BA Tartar, 4% ABV

Black Market - 1945 Blackberry, 3.8% ABV

The Bruery - Hottenroth, 3.1% ABV

The Bruery - Rueze (2012), 5.9% ABV

The Bruery - Tart of Darkness, 7.2% ABV

Cascade - Strawberry, 7.56% ABV

Cascade - Sang Rouge, 8.4% ABV

Cascade - Vine, 9.3% ABV

Cascade - Blackcap Raspberry, 7.63% ABV

Firestone Walker - Sour Opal, 6.8% ABV

Good Beer - DinoSour, 4.2% (collab with Native Sons)

Green Flash Cellar 3 - Nortura Morta with Plum, 5.5% ABV

Lost Abbey - Framboise de Amorosa, 7% ABV

Tustin Brewing Co. - Blonde Jon, 6% ABV

Smog City - Cuddle Bug, 4.5% ABV

32 North - Blackberry Landfall, 4.1% ABV

 

...we can't wait to see you there! Prep those tongues for some tartness, and those bellies for some great grub! More info and our food special announcement to come soon. 

Cheers,
The Iron Press Crew

photo courtesy of: kayla glass photography

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Flight of Tartness - Save the Date

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Flight of Tartness - Save the Date

Attention lovers of all things sour!

On Tuesday August 18th, 2015 5pm-10pm A.D., FLIGHT OF TARTNESS RETURNS. An epic evening of delicious sour and mouth-puckering brews is only one week away! Right on schedule with our SoCal summer weather, you'll need some mid-week refreshment. And, to say we've got you covered is an understatement. The lineup is bonkers, and we've been waiting to unleash some of these specialty kegs and bottles for months... some even years!

So brett nerds, beer guzzlers, foodies and friends, get ready! It's goin down! Save the date, August 18th, 2015 at our Costa Mesa location. Dj Lex will be partyin with us as usual, and we'll have some tasty food specials prepped for you all as well. Keep your eyes open for the full beer lineup and more info to come!

Cheers!

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Thank You

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Thank You

Hey party people! Major thanks to everyone who attended our crazy Tap Takeover last night with The Bruery and Terreux last night! Not only did the beers blow our minds, but so did all of you for livin it up with us! We hope you had as much fun as we did.

If you thought last night was insane, you're not going to wanna miss what's next! In 2 weeks, FLIGHT OF TARTNESS RETURNS. Mark your calendars - Tuesday, August 18th, 2015 from 5pm-10pm A.D. Our Costa Mesa location is going to be off the hook with the sours! All those mouth puckering and refreshing kegs and rare bottles will be pouring nonstop by your favorite local beer slingers, just what you've been craving all summer. You'll have to check back for the full beer lineup, but we'll tell you right now... it's KILLER.

Cheers, friends!
The Iron Press Crew 

photo courtesy of: @craftbeergirloc on instagram

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Food Specials

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Food Specials

One last reminder… Both The Bruery and Terreux will be in the house (The Packing House that is) this Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 A.D. from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. Their delicious suds will be taking over our taps and we couldn’t be more excited! 
And, of course, every great Tap Takeover calls for a great food special! 
Our amazing kitchen gurus pulled out all the stops for this one! Check it out!

DINNER SPECIAL:
"EL GUAPO"
Waffles + Mexican delicious-ness = El Guapo!  It’s as if a torta and an Iron Press sandwich had a yummy baby! For the first time ever, we’ll be featuring a pepper jack cilantro waffle!  Inside this shell of tasty is fresh grilled carne asada, corn, housemade pico de gallo, creamy avocado and a dash of crema.

DESSERT SPECIAL:
"GLUTTONY... OOPS! WE MEAN HEAVEN!"
Who needs the OC Fair when you can get fried-donutty-ice creamy goodness at your favorite spot - The Packing House! This dessert pays homage to our homies at 'Afters Ice Cream'. It’s a twice fried glazed donut with velvety vanilla ice cream in the middle and then a nice healthy drizzle of our strawberry jam that we make from scratch!

We hope your tastebuds are ready to boogy, because we are throwing down this Tuesday!  Amazing beers from The Bruery & Terreux, scrumptious dinner and dessert specials… Plus Dj Lex will be there! It’s a guaranteed good time! We can’t wait to see you all!!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

The day has come... Two separated but equally rad breweries under one roof, at one awesome party, and we could not be more excited about it!  

On  August 4th, 2015 A.D. from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at our Anaheim location, for the first time EVER… we’ll have The Bruery and Terreux taking over our taps! Have you ever wanted to taste their specialty suds before? Maybe you want a glimpse of what it’s like to be a member of their coveted Reserve Society - Well, now is your chance!! You’ll get to savor the amazing beers from their core craft to brews from their barrel aging program. Tart, funky, complex, velvety, robust, these are all words that describe what you are about to experience.

Check out this line-up...

FROM THE BRUERY:

JARDINIER 
Belgian, 4.9% ABV, 35 IBU’s

Jardinier, which is French for “gardener,” was inspired by the fresh, sessionable beers so often found on the Belgian dinner table. Bright and flavorful with an assertive hop character. This beer is easy drinking.

HUMULUS LAGER
American Lager, 7.4% ABV, 70 IBU’s

Extremely aromatic, hoppy beer, with citrus, pine, and intense herbal characteristics. We brew this beer with more than 3 pounds of hops per BBL, and it shows. We also use rice, a typically despised ingredient in beer, to lighten the body and make it more true to the American lager style.

RIDE THAT PONY
Hoppy Imperial Brown, 8.1% ABV
A rich complex brown with caramel, toffee & coffee notes.  The hopping actually brings a unique herbal bittering that compliments the the roasty flavors.  This combo will make your palate sing.


MISCHIEF
Golden Belgian Strong Ale, 8.5% ABV, 20 IBU’s
This wickedly good golden ale is fiendishly dry-hopped with American hops to add a layer of complexity and mystery to its fruity, dry Belgian-style character. Citrus and resin diabolically combine with ripe melon, pear and slight peppery spice in a precariously effervescent mixture.

SMOKING WOOD WITH COFFEE & VANILLA
Imperial Porter, 14% ABV, 30 IBU’s
Brewed with beachwood and cherrywood smoked malt, and aged in rye whiskey barrels, Smoking Wood is a delicious demonstration of what wood has to offer when it comes to beer. This imperial smoked porter is brewed with a hefty amount of rye malt, contributing to a full body and light spiciness. Toasty oak, caramel and vanilla flavors balance the smokiness, contributing to an intense yet refined flavor profile.

MELANGE #3, '14
American Strong Ale, 15% ABV, 35 IBU’s
A blend of three bourbon barrel aged strong ales. White Oak Sap, a wheat wine, our Anniversary Series old ale and our imperial Stout, Black Tuesday, join forces in this luxurious strong ale that links some of the best characteristics of each of the contributing beers. Chocolate, dark fruits, oaky vanilla and rich toffee-like character reach through the bourbon veneer.


FROM TERREUX:

HOTTENROTH ‘15
Berliner Weisse, 3.1% ABV
A tart, German-style Berliner Weisse that’s as authentic as it gets. We used lactobacillus and a hint of brettanomyces to sour this very unusual, low gravity wheat beer.

RUEUZE ‘14
Belgian Ale, 5.9% ABV, 3 IBU’s
The Bruery’s take on the traditional Belgian-style blend of lambics of different ages. Aged in oak barrels. This is one complex beer. Notes of hay, barnyard funk, apricots and olives play wonderfully with the balanced acidity.


TART OF DARKNESS ‘15
American WIld Ale, 7.0% ABV

Pours very dark brown with a khaki-colored head. Aroma is full of sour cherries, roasted malts, oak, dark chocolate, coffee & sweet toffee. Tastes of sour cherries, sweet caramel, chocolaty malts & oaky characters. This dark and lovely beer will make your mouth pucker with delight.
 

SOUR IN THE RYE WITH PEACHES ‘15
American Wild Ale, 7.6% ABV, 5 IBU’s
Heavily rye based sour ale with incredible spicy notes and tropical aromas. This is that beer that we’ve all come to love, but aged with peaches hand picked from a local farm. This one is meant for a beautiful summer day, but we think it’s good enough to make even an ice cold winter day feel warm.

 

Oude Tarte ‘15
Flemish Style Red, 8% ABV, 6 IBU’s
Aged in red wine barrels for 18 months. It’s pleasantly sour with hints of leather, dark fruit and toasty oak. Originating in style from the Flanders region of Belgium, near the French border, this dark, sour ale has roots deep in brewing history.

Gypsy Tart (Brand NEW beer)
Flanders Style Brown, 8.4% ABV
Delivering the sweet body and mildly tart finish that has won over numerous generations of beer drinkers in Europe. Our rendition of this wonderful beer style is perfect for both sour beer amateurs and advocates alike.

...Are your lips puckering up at just the thought of this delicious-ness? Trust us, you don’t want to miss this tap takeover!  We’ll have yummy food specials to pair with all these delicious brews. And it ain't a party unless our man Dj Lex is here. So, he’s going to humor us by busting out some great beer drinking/booty shaking tunes! We hope you can make it!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

 

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Save the Date

The Iron Press Anaheim - The Bruery & Terreux Tap Takeover - Save the Date

Attention fellow beer peeps!!

You're going to want to mark this down in your calendars...
On August 4, 2015, The taps at the Iron Press Anaheim will be taken over by The Bruery & The Bruery Terreux! All those sours and big stouts you know and love will be there, along with some tasty new Terreux creations. If you aren't familiar, these guys specialize in farmhouse-style and sour ales, both traditional and modern, and boy do they deliver! As always, we'll have some killer food specials on deck, and Dj Lex nearby gettin jiggy wit it. Stay tuned for the full beer lineup and more info.
Cheers!

photo courtesy of: the bruery

 

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Figueroa Mountain Tap Takeover - Thank You

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Figueroa Mountain Tap Takeover - Thank You

Big thanks to everyone who attended our Tap Takeover with Figueroa Mountain Brewing last night! Such a fun crowd, tons of bomb diggity brews, and you guys seemed to love that 'Hot Doggy Dog' food special! We truly appreciate all your support and participation in our crazy ways. Thank you for partying with us!

As always, we have another crazy, beer-centric night planned for you and your friends in the near future. Mark your calendars - Tuesday, August 4th, 2015 from 5pm-10pm A.D., we'll be featuring beers from The Bruery & Bruery Terreux at our Anaheim location! Yep! You read that right. It's gonna go down in the Packing House, so don't miss out!
More info to come soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Cheers, friends!
The Iron Press Crew 

photo courtesy of: @craftbeergirloc on instagram

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Fig Mountain Tap Takeover - Food Specials

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Fig Mountain Tap Takeover - Food Specials

Hey there!
Fig Mountain is taking over our Costa Mesa Taps tomorrow night and it's going to be sooooo good. Plenty of tasty brews on tap, and of course w
e'll have some awesome food specials on deck for you! Our team has put their heads together and have created some tasty grub to go along with all the beers you'll be guzzling. Check it out!...

DINNER SPECIAL:
HOT DOGGY DOG 
In honor of the upcoming holiday "National Hot Dog Day" (this thursday), we wanted to start celebrating early with you all! This smoked bratwurst is sandwiched between our soft french roll, wrapped in bacon, and topped with house made chili, shredded cheese, and red onions. Summer BBQs ain't got nothin' on this goodness.

DESSERT SPECIAL:
FIGGY MOUNTAIN SUNDAE
"National Ice Cream Day" just passed, and our weather has just been telling our tummies to indulge in the creamy cold treat we've all loved since childhood... so we figured, why not give you a whole pint of it?! 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream, layered with strawberries, blueberries and chocolate sauce, topped with caramel syrup and bananas; we turned this Sundae into a float by pouring over a good portion of the Fig Mountain Cask brew - their Davy Brown with Maple Syrup and Coconut! Yummmmm. Buy this dessert and you'll be one of the few to walk away with Fig Mountain glassware (while supplies last!) Cheers!

So, come hungry, and definitely come thirsty! Don't forget your dancing shoes - Dj Lex will be pumpin the jams as usual! We can’t wait to see you all!!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

photos courtesy of: kayla glass photography

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Figueroa Mountain Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Figueroa Mountain Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

Whaddup Party People!

Our killer lineup from Figueroa Mountain Brewing is here... bask in the glory with us! It's a solid variety of their flagship beer, along with some super specialty kegs we're all super stoked to try with you. We've got their delicious Gold Lager on deck - 'Dortknox', a Beachwood Brewing & BBQ collaboration brew, as well as the awesome Cask they'll be bringing by, and all the other hop-tastic and malty goodness.
(See below for the full lineup!)

We'll be slinging these beers from 5pm-10pm on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015 A.D. Don't miss out! As always we'll be serving up some tasty and unique food specials, and Dj Lex will be here to encourage your dancin feet with some awesome tunes. 

Hope to see you all there! Cheers!

 

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Beer Lineup

 

WEISS WEISS BABY
WEISSBIER, ABV 4.5%, IBU 30
Perfect for the new warmer weather, Weiss Weiss baby is a crisp, refreshing ale that pays homage to FigMtnBrew President Jaime Dietenhofer’s talent of knowing all the words to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice, Ice Baby.” A light-bodied, filtered Crystal Weiss beer filled with notes of fresh cut grass and a hint of baked bread that finishes with the slightest bit of spice. Enjoy this refreshing beer on a warm spring day.

FMB "101"
KOLSCH-STYLE ALE, ABV 4.8%, IBU 20
alifornia means sand, surf and sun on the One-Oh-One, and the Central Coast is no exception. Here the mountains meet the sea, and we brewed this kolsch-style beer as the best of both worlds. Fermented like an ale and cold-conditioned like a lager, this delicious craft brew has a delicate, fruity aroma and finishes crisp and clean.

DORTKNOX
DORTMUNDER GOLD LAGER, ABV 5.4%, IBU 0
In a collaboration with Julian Shrago of Beachwood BBQ and Brewing, Head Brewer Kevin Ashford of FigMtnBrew Santa Barbara has brewed a Dortmunder style lager. “Dort Knox” gold lager pays homage to the traditional style lagers of Dortmund Germany, with a sound hop bitterness that is balanced by malt character coming from pilsner and Munich style malts.

DANISH RED LAGER
VIENNA LAGER, ABV 5.5%, IBU 23
Inspired by the red lagers of Denmark and the signature red color of the Danish flag. This quality brew is crafted with seven kinds of specialty malts to produce layers of rich, caramel malt flavor and a full body. This beer is fermented with a European lager yeast and cold-conditioned for an extended period of time for a very clean profile.

PARADISE ROAD
BOHEMIAN PILSNER, ABV 5.5%, IBU 20
Paradise Road is the namesake of our clean and crisp Bohemian style lager. This beer derives all of its character from the very delicate balance of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. Medium-bodied and malt-forward, the flavor of this beer is reminiscent of honeysuckle and fields of grain with a soft background of hop aroma.

STAGECOACH STOUT
OATMEAL STOUT, ABV 5.6%, IBU 17
Bursting with layers of dark caramel, chocolate, and roast malt flavors. The addition of oatmeal to the grist gives this brew a silky, satin mouthfeel and increased body. As dark as Santa Ynez at midnight, with hints of chocolate, espresso and smoke. It is a full-bodied, intensely-rich ale with a velvety-smooth finish.

DAVY BROWN ALE
AMERICAN BROWN ALE, ABV 6%, IBU 29
Davy Brown Ale is a deep, mocha-colored beer that combines caramel and chocolate malts with Northern Brewer and Cascade hops. Loaded with chocolate and coffee played against citrus and stone fruit and a mellow bitterness. Rich and complicated.

CASK: DAVY BROWN (WITH MAPLE & COCONUT)
AMERICAN BROWN ALE, ABV 6%, IBU 29
Our delicious brown ale's chocolate and malty flavors meet maple syrup and coconut in this specialty cask brewed just for tonight!

MONSIEUR SPENCOIR
FRENCH FARMHOUSE ALE, 6.2% ABV, 20 IBU
Spencer Middleton, a graduate from the BREN school of UCSB won a homebrew competition they threw about a year ago. As the winner spencer was offered a chance to brew his winning recipe at our Santa Barbara brew pub. Monsieur Spencoir is a twist on a traditional French Saison. Rather than using traditional noble hops, Spencer opted to use traditional American hop varietals Cascade and Centennial, which play well with the intense fruity character of the French Saison yeast. The beer is dry, fruity, and very drinkable.

HOPPY POPPY IPA
AMERICAN INDIA PALE ALE, ABV 6.5%, IBU 60
Hoppy Poppy IPA is a light-bodied, “west coast” IPA featuring Centennial, Cascade, and Simcoe hops and poppy seeds. Like Figueroa Mountain in May, this brew is bursting with a bouquet of floral, citrusy hop flavors and aromas. This brew is dry, citrusy and floral. Bright aromas of grapefruit, orange oil, lemon zest and pine needles abound. The flavor is mellow and smooth with a very moderate lingering bitterness.

HURRICANE DECK DOUBLE IPA
AMERICAN DOUBLE IPA, ABV 8%, IBU 82
Hurricane Deck DIPA is designed with hopheads in mind. Brewed with three and a half pounds of hops per barrel, this massive IPA is loaded with woodsy, herbal and pine-like hop flavor and aroma. A four hop blend – Columbus, Centennial, Chinook and Cascade. The elevated alcohol content and skillful use of specialty malts emphasize the clean, crisp, complicated hop character.

LIZARD'S MOUTH IIPA
IMPERIAL INDIA PALE ALE, ABV 9.2%, IBU 90
Powerful aromas of guava, passionfruit, orange zest, and pine cascading into tropical hop flavors and finishing ultra clean and deceptively smooth. It’s like being snookered by a cantaloupe. Names like Citra, Mosaic and Nelson are big buzzwords among the lupulin fanatics. So, this one’s for you!

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Figueroa Mountain Tap Takeover - Save the Date

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Figueroa Mountain Tap Takeover - Save the Date

Hi there beer lovers!

Mark your calendars! On July 21, 2015, our Costa Mesa location will be hosting Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co! This California native brewery was started by the Dietenhofer guys, a father and son team with a passion for quality beer. We're super excited to showcase a variety of their delicious beers, some familiar to you, some not! Of course we'll have awesome food specials prepped and Dj Lex pumpin the jams. So save the date! Fuller beer lineup and more details coming soon!

Cheers!

photo courtesy of: fig mountain brewing