The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Valiant Steal the Pint Night - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Valiant Steal the Pint Night - Beer Lineup

Hey there fellow beer nerds!

In case you haven't heard yet, we're hosting Valiant Brewing on Tuesday, February 2nd! Head down to The Iron Press in Costa Mesa for a fun-filled Pint Night! We'll have four of their tasty beers on tap, so order a flight to receive complimentary glassware while supplies last! We'll be pouring these specialty beers all day, but the official event and giveaways don't start 'til 5PM, so don't miss out! 

Here are the four delectable Valiant brews that will be flowing...

IMPERIAL BROWN COCONUT
IMPERIAL COCONUT BROWN 7.6% ABV, 45 IBU
This delicious seasonal winter beer started with the foundation of a brown ale, but was then taken a step further by incorporating coconut. With aromatics of Coconut and brown sugar, and flavors of toffee, bread, and hints of chocolate and caramel add a barrel aged characteristic. The slight bitterness plays perfectly with the sweeter after taste making the final tasting notes something to remember.

DARTH KRATOS
BLACK BELGIAN GOLDEN STRONG ALE 12% ABV, 30 IBU
Through his vast anger and hatred Darth Kratos desires only to achieve ultimate power. His suffering and that of others is the crucible though which his power is forged. A strong golden ale with the expected malty sweetness we all love in a good belgian, but with a roasted edge. But be warned, you'll forget it's a 12% until you've finished a few. Will you fall before Kratos' red blade as so many others, or will you have the strength to withstand his punishment and become his apprentice?

CHERNYY MEDVED, 2014
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT 13% ABV, 58 IBU
This powerful and fearless Russian Imperial Stout was brewed in collaboration with Black Market Brewing. Brewed in tribute to the OC Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival, Chernyy Medved is an intense black and beautiful brew that is sure to warm you right up. Brewed with smoked wood, pine, vanilla, cherries, this big Stout comes in at 13% ABV and is bursting with flavor.

CHERNYY MEDVED, 2015
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT 13% ABV, 58 IBU
New and improved, and darker than ever. Don't skip this year's batch of Chernyy.

Hope to see you all on Tuesday!

Cheers to good beers!
The Iron Press Costa Mesa Crew

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Valiant Steal the Pint Night - Save the Date

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Valiant Steal the Pint Night - Save the Date

Attention Beer Guzzlers!

Save the date: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016! Our Costa Mesa location will be hosting a Steal the Pint Night with Valiant Brewing from 5PM-10PM. We'll have four of their tasty specialty brews on tap - the perfect number for those beloved beer flights. Plus, glassware will be provided while supplies last. So, swing by to get your drink on and celebrate what we all love most... local beer! 

Keep your eyes peeled for the short but sweet beer lineup for this event.

Cheers!
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press Anaheim - Stone Distributing Tap Takeover - Thank You

The Iron Press Anaheim - Stone Distributing Tap Takeover - Thank You

Shoutout to all the homies who made it out to the Anaheim Packing District last night and partied with us! 

We had SO MUCH FUN pouring beer after beer for all of you, and man were there some good ones. Big thanks to Stone Distributing for supplying us with so many tasty brews. No doubt that these breweries are killin it in the craft beer world. A big thank you to all of them for sharing their delicious creations with the public, and for letting us feature them at our Anaheim spot. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves, and keep those eyes peeled for our next epic event! 

Cheers!
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press Anaheim - Stone Distributing Tap Takeover - Food Specials

The Iron Press Anaheim - Stone Distributing Tap Takeover - Food Specials

One last reminder…

You better get your stomach and beer hand ready for this Tuesday, January 19th, 2016! Stone Distributing is taking over 24 of our beer taps at the Packing House and it's going to be EPIC! We can't have these specialty beers without a specialty dinner and dessert to go with them either. So, check out what the kitchen will be churning out in honor of all this great beer!

DINNER SPECIAL:
WHEN I DIP, YOU DIP, WE DIP

Gooey, beefy and crispy! Wait 'til you get a load of our crispy fried shallot waffle! We packed it with shaved angus beef, sautéed jalapenos, mushrooms and grilled onions. Then, we set it under our broiler after we top it with provolone cheese! And, it wouldn't be a beef dip without a side of our onion au jus for drenching! ("Drenching", "dipping"... It's all good here at The Iron Press!)

DESSERT SPECIAL:
HOLY MOLE! 

A dessert that will cha-cha across your tastebuds and make you yell, "Ole!" It starts out with lightly fried waffle dippers that are kissed with butter, cinnamon and sugar. Then we give you a side of spicy cinnamon hot chocolate sauce that we think would make your Abuelita proud! After that, the dunking and devouring is up to you!

This is going to be a night of big beers, big food and big fun! DJ Lex will be serving up some tasty tunes too!  Hope you can make it!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press Anaheim - Stone Distribution Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Anaheim - Stone Distribution Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

Calling all Stone fans! The Iron Press in the Anaheim Packing House is the place to be this coming Tuesday night! That’s right!... on January 19th, 2015 from 5PM to 10PM. Not only will we have delicious Stone beers on tap, but we will have the best of best from Stone Distribution. We’re talking Avery, Russian River, Modern Times and so MUCH MORE! 24 taps of Stone Distributing craft beer in total... our biggest event yet!
Check out the specialty brews they’re bringing us...

STONE: UNFILTERED ENJOY BY 02.14.16
IPA, 9.4% ABV
Unfiltered, its peach and tropical fruit hop flavors are amplified while its golden-hued color takes on a hazy appearance. It’s just as delicious as it’s filtered counterpart.

STONE: ENJOY BY BLACK 02.14.16
Black IPA, 9.4% ABV
Deep roastiness, intensely hoppy and should be enjoyed über fresh to experience its vibrant stone and tropical fruit flavors and dankness.

THE BRUERY: 2015 7 SWANS A SWIMMING
Belgian Quad, 11% ABV
Rich and complex, this robust dark ale juggles notes of raisin bread, dried apricots, burnt caramel and roasted pecans. The sweet flavors provide a full body and the bright yeast wafts the sweet holiday notes.

THE BRUERY: RUEUZE
Belgian Lambic, 5.9% ABV                    
Aged in oak barrels, this is one complex beer. Notes of hay, barnyard funk, apricots and olives play wonderfully with the balanced acidity.

BOULEVARD: TELL TALE TART
American Sour, 6.2% ABV
The subtle acidity of Tell-Tale Tart is answered by a soft, biscuity malt character, making this a sour ale that suggests, rather than announcing its tartness.

BOULEVARD: EARLY RISER COFFEE PORTER
Porter, 5.2% ABV
A blend of pale, caramel and chocolate malts with just a touch of wheat to form a round, smooth bodied beer with notes of coffee and chocolate that elevate rather than overpowering the beautiful coffee roastiness.

OMMEGANG: GNOMEGANG
Belgian Blonde, 9.5% ABV
Crisp with fruity esters balanced by a nice hop bitterness undertone, leaving a slight linger of sweetness.

OMMEGANG: TAKE THE BLACK STOUT
American Stout, 7% ABV
A deep black, almost opaque, hue with a full tan head. Deep aromas of dark chocolate, caramel malt and earthy hops, with light roastiness and a touch of fruitiness.

BRASSERIE D'ACHOUFFE: LA CHOUFFE
Belgian Blonde, 8% ABV
An unfiltered blonde beer which is refermented both in the bottle and in barrels. It is pleasantly fruity, spiced with coriander and tinged with hops.

BRASSERIE D'ACHOUFFE: N'ICE CHOUFFE
Belgian Brown, 10% ABV
A strong, brown beer that will warm you in the depths of winter. Spicy (thyme and curaçao) and tinged with hops, this is a very balanced beer. N’Ice CHOUFFE is an unfiltered beer which is re-fermented in the bottle and in barrels.

AVERY & RUSSIAN RIVER: COLLABORATION NOT LITIGATION
Belgian Strong Dark Ale, 8.72% ABV
Deep caramel flavor, with light touches of toffee, raisin and mild clove spice. Hints of woodiness and herbal character.

AVERY: WHITE RASCAL
Belgian Wheat, 5.6% ABV                
Unfiltered and cleverly spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange pee,l producing a refreshingly zesty classic ale.

OSKAR BLUES: BREW HOUSE SPECIAL HOT BOX COFFEE PORTER
Porter, 6.4% ABV
A malted base extracted from English and German roasted and caramel malts. It’s filled with  flavors like roasted nuts, crème brûlée, cocoa and caramel.

OSKAR BLUES: VELVET ELVIS
American Stout, 6.10% ABV
A full-bodied stout, with chocolate tones, a creamy finish and plenty of hops!

OSKAR BLUES: OLD CHUB ON NITRO
Scotch Ale, 8% ABV
Ale brewed with seven different malts, including crystal and chocolate malts. Old Chub also gets a dash of beechwood-smoked grains imported from Bamburg, Germany. Smokey and rich, but drinks smoothe.    

SMOG CITY: THE NOTHING
Imperial Stout, 9.3% ABV
This double chocolate imperial stout is aged on raw cocoa nibs and is about as decadent as they come. This fan favorite is brewed once a year!

SMOG CITY: HOPTONIC IPA
IPA, 7.3% ABV
Flavor and aromas of West Coast hops with notes of orange, citrus peel, tropical fruits, guava and floral honey. The lightly toasted caramel malt balances the resinous hop flavors, yet balances the bitterness that make this beer a full bodied hop lover's paradise.

PIZZA PORT: PICK SIX PILSNER
Pilsner, 5.2% ABV
Crisp and drinkable! Tastes of fresh cut grass, clean dry hay, and green grape skin.

PIZZA PORT: INFAMOUS COFFEE STOUT
Imperial Stout, 10% ABV
Decadently rich with dark chocolate and blackened malt sugars. Espresso coffee notes carry through each sip with a mild earthy bitterness cutting across the brown sugar sweetness.

JULIAN: CHERRY BOMB CIDER
Cider, 6.99% ABV
The perfect balance of tart and sweet. 100% fresh-pressed hard apple cider blended with Montmorency Cherry juice.  

JULIAN: BLACK & BLUE CIDER
Cider, 6.99% ABV
100% fresh-pressed hard apple cider blended with the juice from American-grown and sustainably farmed blackberries and blueberries.

BEAR REPUBLIC: CAFE RACER 15
Double IPA, 9.75% ABV
Aromas of bright citrus and resinous pine from the generous use of Citra, Amarillo, Cascade and Chinook hops which are complemented by a dry malt finish. The result is a high revving Double IPA that is loud and assertive.

BEAR REPUBLIC: CHER AMI
Belgian Single, 4.7% ABV
Brewed in the style of a Belgian Single, this light, fruity, and slightly spicy golden ale is an easy drinker.

MOTHER EARTH: CALI CREAMIN' ON NITRO
Vanilla Cream Ale, 5.2% ABV
Light cream ale with a malty backbone thanks to some flaked corn and honey malt. You’ll swear you’re drinking a cream soda.

MODERN TIMES: BLACK HOUSE ON NITRO
Oatmeal Coffee Stout, 5.8% ABV
Bursting with coffee aroma and flavor. An abundantly flavorful beer that's incredibly complex and aromatic, with loads of roast character and a chocolate-covered espresso bean finish.

If 24 taps of Stone amazingness doesn’t sound good to you, we don’t know what will! This is going to be one EPIC tap takeover that you don’t want to miss. Our kitchen is putting together some super tasty dinner and dessert specials to pair with these specialty suds too. Plus, our resident tune slinger, Dj Lex-a-Khan will be here to keep your booty shaking! You better mark this down on your calendar!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

 

 

The Iron Press Anaheim - Bottle Logic Ugly Sweater Tap Takeover - Food Specials

The Iron Press Anaheim - Bottle Logic Ugly Sweater Tap Takeover - Food Specials

One last reminder…

This Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, we are going to be filling the Packing House with lots of Christmas Beer (Or “Cheer”... whichever you prefer.) So be sure to bust out your ugliest Christmas sweater and come party with us! Plus, Bottle Logic is bringing a killer line-up! (Did somebody say, “Darkstar”?!)
Here are the awesome specials that our cute little elves in the kitchen will be whipping up tomorrow night...

DINNER SPECIAL:
WHEN PIGS FLY

Pork wings! Crispy, salty, savory finger food that you won’t be able to get enough of! We rendered down some of Bottle Logic’s flavorful beer and used it as a base for our spicy garlic bbq sauce, tossed those pork wings in it, and then finished them off with chopped green scallions and roasted sesame seeds. Not to quote The Colonel, but these are seriously, “Finger lickin’ good!”

DESSERT SPECIAL:
I'M DREAMING OF A (WHITE CHOCOLATE) CHRISTMAS

We took our world famous Wookie and gave it a festive makeover! We've created a white chocolate chunk cookie dough and enveloped it in our waffle batter. Throw that in the press and what you have is MAGIC! Top it with a big heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream and finish it off with a drizzle of maple leche and chopped up candy cane and BOOM. We think Buddy The Elf would agree, this is a Christmas delight!

So, you can sit at home and roast chestnuts on an open fire, OR you can come boogie North Pole style with your favorite beertenders! Trust us… You definitely don’t want to miss this event. Plus, we’ll have Dj Lex getting us into the holiday spirit on the ones and twos! Hope you can make it!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

 

 

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day - Reminder

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day - Reminder

TONIGHT! It's happening people! 
The Darkest Day in San Diego is coming to the OC!
Four delectable variations of the incredible Imperial Porter by Ballast Point Brewing will be flowing full force! Both Iron Press locations look forward to seeing you from 5PM-10PM, and will be offering specialty glassware while supplies last. So, you best order that flight of four to take one of those babies home with you. Plus, we'll be serving up those tasty wings tossed in house-made chili honey sauce, infused with Victory at Sea! PLUS, if you swing by the original Costa Mesa spot, we'll be jammin to the tunes of Dj Lex!
...Victory at Sea never sounded better if you ask us!
The 4 Victory at Sea Variations on tap will be as follows:
Coconut
Peppermint
Peanut Butter
and Original (Coffee + Vanilla)

We'll be seein you there, Mateys!
CHEERS!

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day + Anaheim Bottle Logic Ugly Sweater Tap Takeover

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day + Anaheim Bottle Logic Ugly Sweater Tap Takeover

Hey Beer Lovers! 
Don't forget to swing by either of our beer-tastic locations tomorrow evening for Victory at Sea Day! Dj Lex will be boogying with us at our Costa Mesa spot, and four delectable variations of Victory at Sea will be flowing! Plus we'll have specialty glassware and those finger-lickin wings available while supplies last. Both locations' crews and we'll be cheersing to the season left and right! 

In addition to the Sunday Funday we're having with Ballast Point's brews tomorrow night, we're hosting a killer event on Tuesday in Anaheim! Our lats Tuesday Tap Takeover of 2015! Check it out...

Seasons Greetings Iron Press-onians & Bottle Logic Lovers! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing and that makes us happy… You know why? ...because it means it’s time for hanging out with friends and family, drinking delicious craft beer and donning our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters! If these are a few of your favorite things too, then you might want to hop on your sleigh and come on down to the Iron Press Anaheim in the Packing House on December 22nd, 2015 A.D. from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. We have Santa’s Little Helpers A.K.A. “Bottle Logic” coming through with an AMAZING line-up of craft treats! 

Check out the specialties Bottle Logic will be bringing to The Iron Press Anaheim on Tuesday...

 

714
Blonde, 4.3% ABV
The answer to every non-beer drinkers’ prayers. An approachable, malt-oriented American beer that is well-balanced and great for easy-drinking.

SHE SHOT FIRST
Pale Wheat Ale, 4.7% ABV
Bottle Logic’s twist on the American Pale Ale. Brewed with generous amounts of malted wheat and Pacific Northwest hops. This particular combination produces enormous flavors and aromas of citrus, while still coming in at a sessionable ABV.

LAGERITHM
American Dark Lager, 4.8% ABV
This beer is not only delicious, it’s also a 2 time GABF Gold Medal Winner!! It has upfront notes of malt and coffee and then finishes with the crispness of a lager. It’s almost a paradox of flavor!

JOULE THIEF
American Krystalweizen, 5% ABV
Sweet, malty and balanced with aroma of  Belgian spice,  lemon peel, and white pepper. It’s refreshing and has a nice spicy bite to it.

GREYHOUND
American IPA, 5.2% ABV
A classic West Coast IPA with fresh grapefruit juice and zest that is so upfront and refreshing, you can easily get in trouble with this delicious beer.  It’s like beer-juice!

BERLINEAR EQUATION (with boysenberry & raspberry)
Berliner Weisse, 5.8% ABV
A very pale wheat beer low in alcohol with light bread and clean lactic sour flavors. This version is brewed with a copious amount of boysenberries and raspberries.

BERLINEAR EQUATION (with cherries)
Berliner Weisse, 5.8% ABV

A very pale wheat beer low in alcohol with light bread and clean lactic sour flavors. This variation has the tartness and sweetness of delicious cherries.

RECURSION
American IPA, 6.5% ABV

This nice refreshing take on the American IPA is filled with bright citrus zest and herbal notes. A mild hop bitterness makes for a crisp easy drinking hop juice.

TATTERED PRINCE
Saison, 7.3% ABV
This traditional Saison is brewed with new world ingredients including Sorachi Ace hops, fresh ground ginger, coriander, and orange peel, then fermented with an authentic French farmhouse yeast. Tattered Prince takes the standard Saison and adds citrus and spice complexity.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE STOUT on NITRO
Sweet Stout, 7.5% ABV
A very dark, full-bodied stout with creamy notes that soften its roasted, coffee-flavored qualities. It literally tastes like cake in liquid form.

ABBEY 101
Belgian Dubbel, 7.5% ABV
A quintessential Belgian with extraordinary flavor. A moderately strong Trappist ale with rich malty flavors and a color of reddish-copper.

PASSIONATE DRAGON
Saison, 8.4% ABV
This collaboration between Bottle Logic and Arizona Wilderness, this Saison is packed with Passion Fruit, Dragon Fruit, & Centennial Kumquats aged in Red & White Wine Barrels.

TRIPEL POINT
Belgian Tripel, 8.6% ABV
A strong and pale Trappist ale with spicy-fruity notes and highly aromatic.

GLOUG GLOUG GLOUG
Belgian Ale, 9% ABV
A varying Belgian style with fruit and spice notes and good carbonation. This spiced Belgian screams, “Holidays!”.

DARK STAR
Imperial Stout, 13.7% ABV
This dark rich cocoa imperial stout is not only velvety and silky smooth, it’s also aged in Buffalo Trace barrels. Giving this already delicious stout even more depth of flavor with hints of caramel and vanilla.  Brewed with molasses and rye, it complex and delicious!    

So, throw on your ugly Christmas sweater and grab your mistletoe (Seriously, all of us are wearing our ugly Christmas sweaters!) and come let The Iron Press Anaheim deck your halls! Also, Bottle Logic is bringing some INSANE raffle prizes for us to GIVEAWAY that night to a couple lucky customers! And of course the Grand Master Spinner of Yuletide Tunes will be in the house… DJ Lex will keep us rockin’ around the beer tower… Oops!  I mean, “Christmas Tree”, all night long! Don't miss this night of craft beer and merriment!!

 

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day - Food Specials

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day - Food Specials

GUYZ!

On Sunday, December 20th, 2015 it's goin' down! Both of The Iron Press locations are hosting Ballast Point's Victory at Sea Day from 5pm-10pm. 4 variations of the delicious imperial porter will be flowing, and specialty glassware will be available while supplies last. 
As far as good specials go, we'll be serving up some super special Wings
 tossed in a chili-honey sauce infused with Victory at Sea beer!

We'll see you there!
Cheers,
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day

The Iron Press - Victory at Sea Day

THAT'S RIGHT PARTY PEOPLE! IT'S HAPPENING!

Ballast Point's beloved Victory at Sea Day is coming to the OC... more specifically, to The Iron Press!! Skip the drive out to San Diego, because both of our locations will be hosting this momentous event: 5PM-10PM on December 20th, 2015. That's just 2 WEEKS from today guys... SUNDAY FUNDAY indeed!
We'll have four variations of the Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter on tap for all of you, and specialty glassware while supplies last!

Mark your calendars beer lovers, this is our last event of 2015 and it's definitely one you do NOT want to miss! Stay tuned for more details scallywags...

Cheers,
The Iron Press Crew