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Healthy Spirits Clement 4th Anniversary Sunday April 23rd

We’re turning 4, so it’s time once again for our anniversary sale!  Here’s what we’ve got planned this year:

 

1. Cellar Sale from 10 – 11 a.m. Rare and vintage selections will be available from some of the best beer and whiskey producers in the world!

 

A full list of all items will be released Friday in our email newsletter.

 

2. General Sale from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Discounts of 10% off all sales except cellar and raffle items (15% off for Club Members with Club Cards, cellar and raffle items excluded).

3. Raffle: We’ll be raffling off the ability to purchase Van Winkle whiskey. Our final schedule and list of all raffle items will be released this Friday in our email newsletter, so be sure you’re signed up on our list!

Rules & Conditions for Raffle

1. Raffle tickets will become available one hour prior to each drawing.
2. You may only enter a particular raffle once. If you attempt to enter multiple times, you’ll be disqualified from all raffles.
3. You must be present when your number is called. If you are not in the store, we will have no choice but to draw another ticket.
4. THIS IS NOT A FREE BOTTLE GIVEAWAY! You are entering to win the opportunity to purchase a particular bottle. If you’ve ever attempted to find any of these products, you’ll know that this is a fine prize indeed!

 

Our friends from Heaven Hill will be sampling some of their spirits, so don’t miss out!

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End of Summer Bonanza!

 

 

 

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Warmer weather can only mean one thing in SF: Summer is coming to an end.  But don’t fret!  We here at Healthy Spirits are going to get you ready for Fall with three exciting events next weekend, featuring rare whiskeys, sour beers, and all the agave spirits you can stomach!  Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!

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Limited Barebottle Crowlers: On Shelves Friday, September 2nd

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      We are elated to introduce crowlers (32 oz) from Barebottle Brewing Company to our shelves at all three stores this Friday to kick off the long weekend! Barebottle brews innovative beers inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area using local ingredients wherever possible, and partners with local homebrewing groups to develop new beers using a competitive method. All three stores will have crowlers of Galaxy Quest IPA. According to their “tech board”, “GQ is a New England-Style IPA that comes in at 6.1% ABV and at 58 IBUs: pairing hard-to-find Galaxy hops (BOOM! Tropical) with the famous Burlington yeast (BOOM! Peach) for a stone fruit & tropical aroma bonanza. Never give up! Never Surrender!”

Also, each store will have crowlers from an additional offering from Barebottle. The Castro store will have Scurvy Fighter; a 5.4% American Pale Ale (45IBUs) – inspired by 49er pioneers who grew citrus to combat weakness & anemia. This all Citra(R)-hopped medal-winner will keep you feeling strong!

The Clement store will have Sparkling Wheat; a 4.4% American Wheat Ale brewed with a blend of three wheat malt varieties, this crisp, refreshing, incredibly clear beer was designed to be enjoyed on those elusive hot SF days.

The Cortland store will have the Muir Woods IPA (B), the winner of this year’s SF Homebrewers’ Guild IPA competition. Like a citrus-laced pine cone, bursting with notes of pine needles & oranges. Rye malts add a liberating spiciness – both complex & refreshing!

 For our members, we shall reserve one if you give us a call. Otherwise, plan accordingly because these will be super-limited. Cheers!

 

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Hummus Outage Ends

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Live music and hard to find beer and whiskey during the 2016 Summer Solstice Stroll in Bernal Heights

PrintOn Thursday June 23rd, Healthy Spirits will be joining our neighbors in Bernal Heights to offer a night of fun, neighborly love.  We will put out some goodies we’ve kept hidden away and we’ll have a band playing Middle Eastern inspired music.  Fun starts at 6pm and goes on until 9pm.

Address is 249 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco CA, 94110.  Call us if you have any questions, 415-374-7838.

Club members get 10% off everything, all the time.  Learn more about Healthy Spirits Club Memberships here.

 

 

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Cinco De Mayo Special: Sign up for Agave Club this week and get 20% off all Tequila and Mezcal!

 

This week only, May 2nd through May 6th,  sign up for Healthy Spirits Agave Club and get 20% off any agave spirits purchases. Agave Club is a great way to dive into the world of tequila and mezcal. Club members receive 1 high quality agave spirit bottle per month (discounted at least 10%), detailed educational notes, and all sorts of perks including discounts and opportunities to attend special tastings and industry events. Looking to find that eclectic-off the beaten path tequila or mezcal for Cinco De Mayo? Why not save 20% while shopping one of the best selections of agave around, and having a knowledgeable staff to walk you through it. All you need to do is sign up for Agave club today!

Head into any of our 3 locations and fill out the Club sign up form to get 20% off agave spirits instantly. Or sign up online right now with the link below and come visit us any time between May 2nd and May 6th to claim your extra 20% off agave:

JOIN THE CLUB!

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Clement’s 3 year anniversary cellar sale: raffles, rare beer, whiskey, Pappy Van Winkle

Another beautiful year has passed and it’s time for our Clement Street store to celebrate it’s 3rd birthday. Which means one of the best Cellar Sales of the year!

Here’s what we have on deck for Sunday, April 3 starting at 10 a.m.:

1. Cellar Sale from 10 – 11 a.m. Rare and vintage selections will be available from the following companies:

BEER: Deschutes, Firestone Walker, Anchorage, Tilquin, Drie Fonteinen, Cantillon, Prairie Artisan Ales, Perennial, Goose Island, Russian River

WHISKEY: Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Four Roses, Michters, Orphan Barrel, Suntory, High West

A full list of all items will be released Friday in our email newsletter.

2. General Sale from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Discounts of 10% off all sales except cellar and raffle items (15% off for Club Members with Club Cards, cellar and raffle items excluded).

3. Raffle: We’ll be raffling off the ability to purchase very rare picks throughout the afternoon. Our final schedule and list of all raffle items will be released this Friday in our email newsletter, so be sure you’re signed up on our list!

Rules & Conditions for Raffle

1. Raffle tickets will become available one hour prior to each drawing.
2. You may only enter a particular raffle once. If you attempt to enter multiple times, you’ll be disqualified from all raffles.
3. You must be present when your number is called. If you are not in the store, we will have no choice but to draw another ticket.
4. THIS IS NOT A FREE BOTTLE GIVEAWAY! You are entering to win the opportunity to purchase a particular bottle. If you’ve ever attempted to find any of these products, you’ll know that this is a fine prize indeed!

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Come try our exclusive barrels this Saturday at Whiskies of the World!

This Saturday, Whiskies of the World comes to San Francisco! The experts at Healthy Spirits will also be in attendance, pouring some Healthy Spirits exclusive whiskies. The event is sold-out at this point, but if you happen to be going, be sure to stop by and try our offerings!

  • Healthy Spirits Exclusive Smooth Ambler Cask Strength 8 Year Rye
  • Healthy Spirits Exclusive Smooth Ambler Cask Strength 9 Year Bourbon
  • Healthy Spirits Exclusive Corsair Cask Strength Triple Smoke
  • Healthy Spirits Exclusive Mosswood Cask Strength Espresso Barrel

For more info about Whiskies of the World, check out their website!

When: Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Dram Club & VIP hour begins at 5:00pm)
Where: SF Belle Hornblower Yacht (remains docked)
Pier 3 Embarcadero, Washington, San Francisco, CA 94111 – United States

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Healthy Spirits’ Recipes: Classic Hot Toddy with Whiskey

Without a doubt we can all agree: this rainfall is much needed. As many of us are likely opting to stay indoors these nights, what could be a better warming opportunity than to break out some cocktail recipes?

The Hot Toddy is a tried and true O.G. cocktail. Not only a classic cold-buster (in case the rain takes your health down with it), it’s quick to execute and comes to life with quality ingredients.

Below you’ll find our recommended recipe for the classic Hot Toddy with whiskey. And if you come into any of our three Healthy Spirits locations, our whiskey experts will gladly connect you with a bottle of whiskey that will do this old faithful justice.

Classic Hot Toddy with Whiskey

• 1½ ounce whiskey
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ ounce lemon juice
• 1 cup hot water
• Lemon wedge
• garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise (optional)

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New inventory and deals at Healthy Spirits (Bernal Heights)

Howdy folks, Eli here reporting from the apex of Cortland Avenue.  The sky is gray, the rain intermittent and the wind is cold.  Perfect weather for big coats, beanies and whiskey.  Below you’ll find a glimpse of our new inventory at Cortland and this week’s sale.

A GLIMPSE OF THE NEW STUFF:

MEZCAL

Mezcalosfera:  Produced by the founders of Mezcaloteca and Maestro Mezcalero, Felipe Cortes.  It’s a blend of Tobala and Madrecuixe.  Only 3 bottles available, priced at $189.99.  Agave Club members can pick it up for $169.99.

-Tasting Notes:

I drink my mezcal from a Glencairn glass which narrows the aromas. Putting your nose in the spirit and moving it away allows you to experience the aromatics of this mezcal in layers.  At the furthest point which is for me, about 3″ inches away I smell very sweet cake frosting.  Moving on in, I get bright, green and lush aromatics reminiscent of fresh nopales (steamed cactus), I also get pine and well done salted pork of all things.

On the palate, I the first thing I get is a sweet flame which coats my entire mouth instantly and in it’s dissipation, the piney-ness really stands out. It’s very herbaceous and ends dry and with black peppercorn, cucumber and candy corn sweetness.

Mezcal Marca Negra:  Another amazing line up from a few fantastic distillers.  I have the Espadin $69.99, Tobala $146.99, Dobadaan $149.99, Tepeztate $159.99 and last but definitely not least we got the rare Arroqueño $159.99.

Mezcal Tosba:  Two cousins from Oaxaca came here in the late 90’s to realize the American Dream and were inspired by what they saw happen in the Silicon Valley.  One of them went back to Oaxaca and studied under the mezcaleros, the other went to business school and together they started Mezcal Tosba.  They cultivate their own Espadin, Tobala and their Pechuga is made with local fruits from the local tropical forest and it really comes through with notes of banana, mango and fresh wet earth.  Espadin $63.99, Tobala $159.99 and the Pechuga is $109.99

GIN

Leopold’s American Small Batch Gin 40%: Juniper, orris root and hand zested American pummelos and oranges. 40% $42.99

Leopold’s Navy Strength American Gin 57%: Because it was stored next to gunpowder munitions on naval warships, Navy Strength gin was distilled to a proof just high enough that if it spilled during battle, the ship’s gunpowder would still ignite.  Each botanical is individually distilled and then blended together to produce this beauty.   $52.99

Hayman’s Old Tom Gin 40% – Smooth, botanical intensive and flavorful English Gin with a bit of sweetness.  $32.99

Engine 49 California Gold Gin 40% –   This style of gin is made by letting the botanicals sit in the neutral grain spirit after distillation.  If you love herbal tea, this taste like herbal tea. $34.99

RUM

The Scarlett Ibis Trinidad Rum 49% – Blend of 3-5 year aged Trinidad rums.  To retain the character of the sugar cane it is not chill filtered.  $37.99

Denizen Aged White Rum 40% – Blend of amazing small batch rums sourced from Trinidad and Jamaica.  Honestly the best white rum I’ve had for $20.

Denizen Merchant’s Reserve 43% – Another beauty of a rum from the Denizen blenders.  $34.99

WHISKEY

Great King Street.  We got two new scotch blends from Compass Box.  The Glasgow Blend is rich with peaty-smokiness, underpinned by sherry cask-aged whiskies, full of dried fruit and wine character.  Palate is full and round with a little sweetness.  The Artist’s Blend is a blend of rich single malts and single grain whiskies.  Both are available in 375ml bottles for $29.99.

Black Saddle 12yr Bourbon 45%- Who said older whiskies are hard to find?  Black Saddle is back in the shop for $54.99

BEER

Modern Times: City of the Dead

Modern Times: Hooloomooloo Double IPA

Modern Times: Fruitlands Sour Apricot Gose

Modern Times Orderville: Dank Mosaic IPA

Modern Times: Floating World: Tropical ‘otherworldly’ Ipa

Coronado/Bear Republic Collaboration: It’s called MerBear.  We have two different bottlings of this, one from each brewery that took a slightly different twist on the recipe.  Try them both at Healthy Spirits.

Almanac – Peach de Brettaville

Almanac – Elephant de Brettaville

Paradox Beer Co– Skully Barrel no.37 & Hell for Stout

This is just a glimpse of the inventory we got in this week.  We get in a ton of new items all the time and there are differences in inventory between our three (soon to be 4) shops, so it’s worth it to follow us on social media.  The Book, The Instant Gram and the Tweeter are all good ways of keeping up with us. 

SAVE 15% this week on:

High West Whiskies: Double Rye, Rendevous Rye, American Prairie, Son of Bourye, Bourye and Campfire.

Small Food Hands: Gum Syrup, Grenadine, Tonic Syrup, Orgeat and Passion Fruit Syrup

Corsair Whiskies.  We have the Ryemageddon, Wildfire, Galaxy, Mosaic, Oatrage and last but not least our exclusive Triple Smoke.

Rami’s Mommy: We have our own line of hummus, spicy hummus, baba ganoush and jalepeño lebani.  No preservatives and made fresh every week.  Try them out!