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

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Thank You

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Thank You

Thanks again to all who came out to The Iron Press Anaheim and got weird with us last night! The Lagunitas guys and our crew truly loved hosting you, and watching you get down on those delicious beers, food, and boogy along to Dj Lex's jams. 
Always a good time slinging beer
 for all of you! 

As per usual, we've got another sweet event planned for you party people. On July 21st, 2015 we'll have Figueroa Mountain taking over at our Costa Mesa location! We'll be having have some super tasty one of a kind brews on tap! So mark your calendars. 

Cheers!

photo courtesy of: @brettaluma on instagram

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Food Specials

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Food Specials

Attention Friends!
The amazing Lagunitas Brewing Co. will be in the house (The Packing House that is!) this Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 A.D.

And boy oh boy, do we have we some awesome food specials for you! Our chefs have put their noggins together and have come up with some tasty grub to go with the outstanding Lagunitas brews that we’ll have on. Check it out!...

DINNER SPECIAL:
THE LALO BURGER
Chef Lalo really pulled out all the stops for this one! Delicious meaty beef patties, topped with grill seared pastrami, gooey pepper jack cheese, sweet grilled onions, our housemade Russian dressing and creamy avocado. It all comes sandwiched between our newest creation, The Spicy Sriracha waffle. Muy caliente!!

DESSERT SPECIAL:
THE QUAD
What if you could have all of our “Are You Cereal” waffle desserts at once? On ONE plate?! Well, we be cray cray like that! Four yummy mini Belgian waffles, each with it’s own cereal in the batter - Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cap’n Crunch, Oreo Cookie & Lucky Charms. Oh my! They’re topped off with our creamy vanilla ice cream, leche drizzle and cereal bits. Add chocolate drizzle if you’re feelin’ extra crazy!

So, come hungry, and definitely come thirsty! You may just wanna wear your dancing shoes too, so you can get your boogie on with DJ Lex! We can’t wait to see you all!!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

photos courtesy of: 100eats

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tuesday Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tuesday Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

We’re not quite sure what’s in the water up in Northern California, but when it comes to craft brews --- Lagunitas can do no wrong!  Because of that, we just had to invite them down for an all out celebration of their delicious beers!!

On  July 7th, 2015 A.D., A.K.A. “We LOVE Lagunitas Day”, from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at our Anaheim location, we’ll be filling our taps with their delicious suds! They’re mostly well-known for their hoppy concoctions, but we think this well rounded line-up is gonna open up beer geek eyes to the other styles of beer that they’re absolutely killing! Are your lips ready to meet sheer awesomeness?? Check out this line-up...

 

Daytime
Session IPA, 4.65% ABV
a "fractional IPA" dosed with a glorious fortune of hops and a toasty malt foundation to satisfy your every need, but also keep you in the game.  

Dogtown Pale Ale
Pale Ale, 6.2% ABV
a big and malty pale ale with a thirst quenching hop flavor and a crisp clean finish. A 21st century pale for the hop lovers out there.

Lagunitas IPA
American IPA, 6.2% ABV

a well rounded, highly drinkable IPA. A bit of Carmel Malt barley provides the richness that mellows out the twang of the hops.

Lagunitas PILS
Pilsner, 6.2% ABV
our only Lager, brewed with loads of imported Saaz hops and a bottom-fermenting yeast strain that leaves it light and crisp and easy to slam, yet
full of real flavor and all the things that you yearn for.

Little Sumpin' Sumpin’
American Ale, 7.5% ABV

way smooth but lightened up by a nice wheatly-esque-ish-ness. A truly unique style featuring a strong hop finish on a silky body. A hoppy pale wheat ale that is great for IPA fans, but also so smooth that Hefeweizen fans dig it too.
 

CitruSinensus
Pale Ale, 7.9% ABV

we took some fresh Sanguinello blood oranges, juiced em', and concentrated that juice (without heat) and threw it into a wheatier version of our Dogtown Pale Ale. The end result? A refreshingly hopped pale-ish ale with a huge citrus burst! 


Maximus
IPA, 8.2% ABV

kinda like our IPA on steroids... flavor so hoppy it threatens to remove the enamel from one's teeth.

Equinox
Pale Ale, 8.0% ABV

a creamy pale oat ale hopped up with a huge charge of Equinox and Simcoe hops for a piney, eucalyptusy, cedary, sprucey, foresty blast.

Undercover Shutdown Ale
Imperial Mild/ESB, 9.3% ABV

our malty and rich beer with a snappy hop finish truly defies style. Imperial Mild...? Uber ESB...? We do know for sure that it is unforgiven and unrepentant.

GnarleyWine
Barley Wine, 10.2%  ABV

the first sip is for thirst, the second is for pleasure. The third is for romance, and the fourth is for pure madness. It's a huge, rich barleywine with hits of tropical fruit and raisins.

Highwestified Imperial Coffee Stout
Stout, 12.0% ABV

this beer couldn't have done without a little help from our friends at High West Distillery in Park City, UT and Petaluma Coffee Company. We brewed a rich, malty Imperial Stout with some Dogfather's Roar coffee beans, then let it vintag-ize in High West Rye and Bourbon barrels.

 

So, not only do we have this amazing line-up, but we might just have a super special cask up our sleeve as well!  Trust us, you don’t want to miss this tap takeover!  Some NorCal goodness is about to land in the Packing House and you’re definitely going to want to be there!  We’ll of course have beer swag giveaways and our kitchen is whipping up some mouthwatering food specials just for the night… Like we said before, you don’t want to miss this! And as per usual... The Man, The Myth, The DJ Legend -  DJ Lex will be here all night keeping the party going strong with his mixing skills! We hope you can make it!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

 

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Save The Date

The Iron Press Anaheim - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Save The Date

Come one, come all...
our next Tuesday Tap Takeover is goin down in one week!

On July 7, 2015 our Anaheim location will be featuring tasty brews from Lagunitas Brewing Co. These guys started in 1993 in Petaluma, CA. Their business began by providing beer for local businesses along Highway 1 in NorCal, and here they are now, with their beers being sold in over 38 states. They have a unique way of doing things, and this independent spirit is noted in all of their brews. We'll have a ton of their great beers on tap, as well as some scrumptious food specials on deck. Not to mention our favorite music maestro, Dj LexaKhan, getting groovy with us.
So mark your calendars - Lagunitas Tap Takeover - Tuesday, July 7 2015, 5pm-10pm A.D. at the Anaheim Packing District. BOOM. It's going to be a good night.

Keep your eyes and ears open for the killer beer lineup coming soon...

Cheers!

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Firestone Walker Tap Takeover - Thank You

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Firestone Walker Tap Takeover - Thank You

Shout out to all of you amazing people who made it out to the Firestone Walker Tap Takeover last night! You were a GREAT crowd... boogying with Dj Lex, rockin the raffle prizes, guzzling tasty brews... there was even a love train traveling through the restaurant at one point! We had a blast pouring Stickee Monkee and all the other amazing beers for you all night. Thank you for partying with us! As always, we have another beer-filled evening planned for you in the near future. Mark your calendars - Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 from 5pm-10pm A.D., we'll be featuring Lagunitas Brewing at our Anaheim location! More info to come soon.

Cheers, friends!
Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew 

photo courtesy of: @im_hayley on instagram

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Firestone Walker Tap Takeover - Food Specials

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Firestone Walker Tap Takeover - Food Specials

Hey, hey, heyyyy!

Happy Summer everyone. We have some super tasty and fresh food specials prepared for you all to enjoy tomorrow evening! All those Firestone Walker brews will go great with these dishes, so don't leave your stomachs on empty.

This bright and fresh dinner special was inspired by three of our very own servers' recent tropical adventure to Cancun. A truly refreshing and seasonal ingredient-based sammie, with our own waffley twist on it...

PANGASIUS WAFFLEUS
A panko-crusted white fish fillet, crunchy cucumber and red onion slaw, and diced mango all sandwiched between our original waffle. Don't forget to drizzle that cilantro lime sour cream over the top as you go.

And, trust us, tonight is not the night to skip dessert...

STICKEE S'MORE
A strawberry-infused waffle, roasted marshmallows, graham cracker crumble, and a 'Stickee Monkee' infused chocolate sauce drizzled on top.
This is basically dessert magic. Pair it with a glass of Firestone's Stickee Monkee for the ultimate experience!
 

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow night, Tuesday June 23rd! We'll be pouring from 5pm-10pm A.D., at our Costa Mesa spot. And, make sure to bring your dancing shoes so you can get down with Dj Lex! Cheers!

photos courtesy of kaylaglassphotgraphy

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Firestone Walker Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Firestone Walker Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

Hey there beer lovers!
Summer is officially here, so throw on your best tank top and flip flops and get out of the house, because our brew neighbors from the north are coming to visit!

On June 23rd, 2015 A.D., you can come get a taste of the central coast! From 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at our Costa Mesa location, we’ll be hosting one of our very favorite breweries - FIRESTONE WALKER! Fresh off the heels of their annual invitational, you will not believe the beers that they’ve set aside for us. Check out some of the magic they are bringing down with them...

Easy Jack
Session IPA - 4.5% ABV
Brewmaster Matt Brynildson went to the mountain and returned with a vision for a different kind of Session IPA: one that would be brewed and dry hopped with a globetrotting selection of new hop varieties from Europe, New Zealand and North America. He foresaw a beer that would deliver massive hop aromas, a signature malt balance and an empty glass before you knew what hit you - and so the newest member of their Jack IPA family was born!

805
Blonde Ale - 4.7% ABV

A light, refreshing blonde ale crafted for the California lifestyle. Subtle malt sweetness is balanced by a touch of hops, creating a versatile beer with a clean finish. 805 is the perfect followup to that ultimate surf session or to reward a hard day's work.

Pale 31
California Pale - 4.9% ABV

A tribute to our home state of California – the 31st to be added to the Union. Beautiful floral and citrus hop aromas greet the nose with undertones of lightly toasted malt. Crisp pale and crystal malts offer a hint of sweetness. Subtle hop bitterness offers a refreshing finish. Perfect for a sunny California day at the beach or BBQ with friends, Pale 31 represents the bold yet approachable spirit that embodies our state.

Bretta Weisse
Berliner Weisse - 4.9% ABV

Imagine yourself in Berlin’s Tiergarten enjoying this refreshing Berliner Weisse-inspired beer on a warm summer’s day. Bretta Weisse honors the traditional beverage of the great Prussian capital, Berlin. Fredrick the Great was trained to brew it, and Napoleon’s troops called it “the champagne of the North”. Firm estery notes of stone and tropical fruit lead to Funky, yeasty, citrus aromas.

Double Barrel Ale (DBA)
British Pale Ale - 5.0% ABV

Firestone's flagship brew. It highlights barrel-fermented batches from their patented Firestone Union blended with beer fermented in stainless steel. It opens with a biscuity toasted malt aroma and a hint of oak and vanilla. Pale malts create a smooth malty middle with ribbons of caramel, English toffee and toasted oak. A tribute to English pales traditionally fermented in cask.

Pivo 
Hoppy Pilsner - 5.3% ABV

Everything we love about classic a German Pilsner with a hoppy Bohemian twist. Pils is a bright straw colored lager beer with playful carbonation topped with beautiful white foam lace. Delicate lightly toasted malt flavors underscore noble German hop character. Hallertau-grown Magnum hops deliver the Lupulin foundation while generous amounts of Spalter Select hops bring floral aromatic and spicy herbal notes. As a twist on the traditional Pils, they dry hop with German Saphir for a touch of bergamot zest and lemongrass. A refreshing, light-bodied and hop-driven Pils.

Union Jack
American IPA - 7.5% ABV

An aggressively hopped West Coast-style IPA. Union Jack showcases exceptional dry hop character with stunning pineapple, citrus and piney aromas on the nose accompanied by honey-like malt aromatics. Double dry hopping brings bold grapefruit, tangerine and citrus flavors that are contrasted by pale malt sweetness to balance this intense brew. A true tribute to the style that put the West Coast on the craft beer map.

Opal
Dry Hopped Saison - 7.5% ABV

Bringing down the Farmhouse! Their interpretation of the rustic Wallonian Saison style is a harmonious blend of rustic grains, spicy yeast and unique sauvignon blanc tones. Inviting lemongrass and gooseberry meet peppery spice and fresh grain aromas. Spicy Belgian yeast creates a complex yet dry and refreshing canvas with splashes of citrus and stone fruit with a bright tropical white wine finish. Hop bitterness is assertive yet harmonious, rounding out slightly tart and refreshing.

Wookie Jack
Unfiltered Black IPA - 8.3% ABV

A unique twist on the Cascadian Dark Ale style. Wookey Jack offers true hop aroma to rival most IPAs, with pungent citrus and herbal hop nuances, a hint of peppery rye and earthiness on the nose. Big roasty malt flavors with balanced hop bitterness and spicy rye offer a full and complex texture with a refined bittered finish. A truly different IPA for dark beer fans.

Double Jack
American Imperial IPA - 9.5% ABV

A dangerously drinkable Double IPA. Double Jack opens up with bright grapefruit and tangerine American hop aromas. Beautifully crafted undertones of stone fruit are revealed upon first sip, followed by the essence of blue basil and pine. A sturdy pale and crystal malt backbone brings balance to high hop intensity. Complex and aggressively hopped, and flawlessly balanced.

Stickee Monkee
Central Coast Quad - 13.4% ABV

A Belgian Quad by recipe, but aging it in spirits barrels garners its own category: Central Coast Quad. A beer formulated to sit on the sweeter and malty side so that they could utilize it for blending. Turbinado brown sugar from Mexico and Belgian candi sugar add wonderful molasses flavors. It has a full body and lush texture with barrel expression all over this beer: toasted oak, coconut, leather and cigar tobacco.

Are you ready for this awesomeness? Mark your calendars! We’ll have Firestone swag giveaways, insane dinner and dessert specials, and all your fave beertenders. And of course it ain't an Iron Press party without our resident DJ!... DJ Lex! So, get ready and come beat the heat and guzzle some delicious craft beer with us!

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew