The Iron Press Anaheim - Founders Tap Takeover - Beer Lineup

Maybe it’s the fact that we are getting a little taste of middle America in our pint glasses, or maybe it's just the fact that Founders Brewing makes damn good beer… Either way, we are absolutely pumped for this next Tap Takeover!

Mark your calendars beer nerds, because there’s about to be a Michigan invasion on our taps. It’s all happening at The Iron Press Anaheim in the Packing House on February 16th, 2016 A.D. from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. Grand Rapid’s finest suds are FINALLY getting distributed to us craft seekers down here in California. And, to kick it off, we’re hosting one massive Welcome Party! You do not want to miss this!

Check out the specialty line-up! 

OATMEAL STOUT on NITRO
OATMEAL STOUT, 4.5% ABV
Brewed with a generous amount of flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley and a healthy helping of Nugget hops. It’s nitrogen infused to give it an extra smooth and creamy mouthfeel.

ALL DAY IPA
SESSION IPA, 4.7% ABV
Brewed with a complex array of malts, grains and hops. Balanced for optimal aromatics and a clean finish. A great easy drinking brew.

PALE JOE
COFFEE PALE, 5.3% ABV
An experimental golden coffee beer brewed with lightly-roasted, fruit-forward coffees.

PALE ALE
PALE ALE, 5.4% ABV
Cascade hops give this medium-bodied pale ale has refreshing citrus notes and a distinctive floral hop aroma. You’ll notice a slight malty sweetness with a balanced hop finish.

PORTER
PORTER, 6.5% ABV
Pours silky black with a creamy tan head. The nose is sweet with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. Cozy like velvet and full of robust flavor.

CENTENNIAL IPA
IPA, 7.2% ABV
This beer comes with a frothy and floral head that allows you to relish in the citrus accents from the abundance of dry hopping. This one’s sweet, yet balanced. Malty undertones shake hands with the hop character for a finish that never turns too bitter.

BREAKFAST STOUT
COFFEE CHOCOLATE STOUT, 8.3% ABV
The coffee lover’s consummate beer. Brewed with an abundance of flaked oats, bitter and imported chocolates, and two types of coffee, this stout has an intense fresh-roasted java nose topped with a frothy, cinnamon-colored head.

DIRTY BASTARD
SCOTCH ALE, 8.5% ABV
Dark ruby in color and brewed with seven varieties of imported malts. Complex in finish, with hints of smoke and peat, paired with a malty richness and a right hook of hop power. Ain’t for the wee lads.

BLUSHING MONK
BELGIAN with RASPBERRY, 9.2% ABV
Brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberries and Belgian yeast.  It pours a stunning deep berry red and has a surprising kick. The perfect dessert beer!

IMPERIAL STOUT
IMPERIAL STOUT, 10.5% ABV
Brewed with ten varieties of malted barley, this stout is smooth as silk, yet complex and rich in body. Serve this guy at cellar temperature. This is the ultimate winter warmer.

PROJECT PAM
BBA BLACK IPA, 10.8% ABV
This Black IPA is brewed with a cornucopia of hops, then aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels to add complex oaky bourbon notes and the sweetness of maple syrup to keep the bitterness in check.

BACKWOODS BASTARD
BBA STOUT, 11.6% ABV
The barrel aged version of Dirty Bastard. Warm smells of single malt scotch, oaky bourbon barrels, smoke, sweet caramel and roasted malts, a bit of earthy spice and a scintilla of dark fruit.

So... are you coming or what?! Let’s celebrate the way they do in the heart of America and drink some darn delicious brewskis! Our chefs are preparing some great pairing specials just for this event! Plus Dj LexaKhan will be giving us no choice, but to shake our booties for the night. So, set your alarms and get ready to drink some nectar of the Gods.

Smoochies,
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press Anaheim - Founders Tap Takeover - Save the Date

Founders is HERE! And, we're way psyched!

We're hosting a most excellent Tuesday Tap Takeover with Founders Brewing on February 16th, 2016 at The Iron Press Anaheim! The Packing District is goin up on a Tuesday - tasty brews, Dj Lex, food specials and plenty of fun. Save the date, because this is one shindig you don't want to skip...

Tuesday, February 16th from 5PM-10PM. See all ya crazies there!
Full beer lineup and more details to come, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled beer lovers.

Cheers,
The Iron Press Crew

The Iron Press Costa Mesa - Valiant Pint Night - Thank You

Big thanks to all of you who made it out last night for our Steal the Pint Night!
...those tasty brews from Valiant are still flowing strong today, so if you missed out last night swing by! We couldn't get enough of their Imperial Coconut Brown. Not to mention those two tasty versions of Chernyy Medved and their Darth Kratos which kicked our butts! 

If you're looking forward to our next fun special event, you're not alone! We've got a doozy planned for all you beer lovers in two weeks! The Iron Press Anaheim will be partying it up on February 16th, 2016. Mark your calendars down, and keep your eyes peeled for our Save the Date announcement and beer lineup!

Cheers fellow beer nerds!

Smooches,
The Iron Press Crew

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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!