News
June 11, 2009
Batemans Triple XB (XXXB) Named Pick of the Week by Modern Brewey Age
The Modern Brewery Age weekly tasting panel selected Batemans Triple XB (XXXB) as one of its "Five Mug Picks of the Week (see page 7), noting the beer's "biscuity aroma, lovely malt character, and nice accent of hops."
June 10, 2009
Julio's Liquors 35th Anniversary Beer Brewed at De Proef
Julio's Liquors of Westborough, MA announced the upcoming release of L'Ange Tombe (The Fallen Angel) Black Saison brewed in collaboration with SBS & De Proef. This unique beer will be available to Julio's customers in July.
June 2, 2009
Martin & James of Scotland's Brew Dog Brewery tour De Proef
Martin Dicke & James Watt of the noted Brew Dog Brewery were hosted by De Proef Brewmater Dirk Naudts during their tour of Belgian breweries. Pictures of their visit are posted on the the Brew Dog blog.
May 17 , 2009
"The Drunken Polack" Blog Features Les Deux Brasseurs
Dave at The Drunken Polack blog reviewed the De Proef - Allagash collaboration Les Deux Brasseurs calling it "amazing stuff."
May 16 , 2009
Brewed for Thought Names Batemans Triple XB (XXXB) & Combined Harvest Beers of the Week
Mario at Brewed for Thought commends Batemans for the excellent flavors packed into sessionable beers.
May 15 , 2009
Hedonist Beer Jive Reviews Reinaert Wild Ale
Blogger Jay Hinman calls Reinaert Wild "a most excellent wild ale," in another great review of the De Proef Brewmaster's Collection.
April 30 , 2009
Reunion Day of Hope Kicks off 2009 Fundraising Campaign
Reunion - A Beer for Hope will be back again in 2009, once again raising money for The Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research. Beerinfo.com has the press release on 2009 fundraising plans.
April 29 , 2009
"Real Beer Man" covers Batemans Return to the USA
Writer Jim Lundstrom was "blown away" by Batemans Combined Harvest and writes enthusiastically about Batemans return to the market.
March 26 , 2009
Unique Belgian Beer-Cheese Combo Now Available at WA & OR Whole Foods Stores
SBS is pleased to announce the arrival of De Proef Lousberg Golden Ale - a beer specifically created to accompany the cheeses from Het Hinkelspel cheese cooperative in Gent, Belgium. Seattle blogger "The Beer Retard" profiles this unique combo.
March 23 , 2009
The "Beer Wench" Reviews De Proef Zoetzuur Flemish Ale
Blogger Ashley Routson profiles Zoetzuur, calling it "fantastic, unique and delicious."
March 18, 2009
Batemans Tops British Categories at World Beer Championships
In the most recent Beverage Testing Institute tastings, Batemans Combined Harvest Multigrain Beer was named champion of the Bitter Ale category with a score of 91 and Triple XB (XXXB) was named co-champion of the British Style Pale Ale category with a score of 90. Batemans beers returned to the U.S. after a 10-year absence in late 2008.
March 9 , 2009
De Proef-Bell's Collaboration Update
Guest brewer John Mallett of Bell's & Dirk Naudts of De Proef today brewed Van Twee (From Two) - the latest in the Brewmaster's Collaboration Series. Van Twee is a dark Belgian ale straddling the line of porter & dubbel. It is fermented with sour cherry juice from Michigan and brettanomyces. Look for a July 2009 release.
February 18 , 2009
Seattle Beer Week Announced for May 7-17, 2009
SBS will participate in events highlighting the De Proef Brewmaster's Collaboration series. Visit the Seattle Beer Week site for regular updates.
February 5 , 2009
Wine Warehouse Named Exclusive SBS Distributor in California
The SBS portfolio is now available throughout California exclusively through Wine Warehouse.
January 22, 2009
Charlie Papazian Previews De Proef-Bell's Collaboration & Reviews Les Deux Brasseurs
In his Beer Examiner column, noted beer figure Charlie Papazian overviews the De Proef Collaboration Series, and provides a stunning review of the recent Les Deux Brasseurs collaboration with Allagash - calling it poetic and unchartered territory.
January 9 , 2009
SBS Portfolio Now Available in Idaho
SBS is pleased to announce the addition of BRJ Cellars in Boise, ID as its latest distributor.
December 26 , 2008
