Siciliano's Market News, March 24, 2022 Edition

This week's list of new and returning products follows information on how to participate in May 7th's Big Brew at Trail Point

We are pleased to announce that on Saturday, May 7, Siciliano’s Market is teaming up with Trail Point Brewing to sponsor an American Homebrewers Association Big Brew Day in the parking lot of the brewery's Allendale location.

As the sponsors for the Beer City Big Brew at Trail Point we are donating and providing the following:

• The ingredients for twenty-six all-grain batches of Beer City Pale

• Chemically treated hot water for brewing

• A chilling station capable of simultaneously cooling six kettles of wort

• Platform hand carts for moving brewing equipment to and from vehicles and transporting kettles of wort to and from the chilling station

We are now asking those who wish to participate in this event to contact steve@sicilianosmkt.com with the following information:

• Whether you would like to brew a batch of Beer City Pale with your own equipment (mash/lauter tuns, propane burners, kettles, etc.) and be designated as a captain of a brewing team.

• Whether you will need electricity for your brewing system. Spots with electrical access are limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis.

• Whether you would like to brew but are unwilling or unable to transport your equipment to the event. In this case you will be assigned to a brewing team

• Whether you would like to participate as a member of a specific brewing team. If so, indicate the captain you would like to brew with.

• Whether you wish to participate as a volunteer helper.

While we will do our best to accommodate everyone who would like to participate as a brewer at this event, please keep in mind that the number of donated batches and the number of spots are limited. Spots will be reserved on a first come basis.

Featured Wines of the Week

Bonterra Equinox Red, $17.59 Twice a year, the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in a day and night of equal length. These occurrences are referred to as “equinoxes,” and the twin lengths of day and night when they occur are among the many ways nature demonstrates balance. At Bonterra, we strive for a similar natural balance in our organic vineyards and in our wines. Equinox Red celebrates this vision, offering supple notes of juicy red and black fruit matched with a patina of intriguing spice, herb and oak tones. https://www.bonterra.com/wines/equinox-red/

Palacaio del Burgo Rioja $8.59 Palacio del Burgo Tinto is made from 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha & 5% Mazuelo.

Very bright, deep and clean violet color; blackberry and licorice aromas in the nose; long-lasting, powerful and smooth taste in mouth.

Biscaye Baie Sauvignon Blanc, $11.89 Biscaye Baie is produced from hillside vinyards surrounding the medieval village of Condom in the Gascany region. Situated between the Bay of Biscaye, on the Atlantic Coast, and the Pyrenees Mountains, this estate benefits from the cool ocean and mountain winds propitious for the production of Sauvignon Blanc. Biscaye Baie bursts with flavors of pears, white peaches, lychees and passion fruit. Enjoy it alone or with fish, seafood, chicken or pork.

Buy three or more bottles of wine get 10 % off.

"It's our mission at Siciliano's to sell quality wine at affordable prices

Featured Spirits of the Week

J Mattingly Four Lake Cake Small Batch Light Whiskey $135.99 Aged for 7 years, at 131 proof. This bourbon will surprise you with it's notes of buttery yellow velvet cake, a touch of cinnamon, and some oak spice in the finish.

Nelson Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey $31.59 We’re proud to resurrect our remarkable family recipe, with the first bottling since 1909. Painstakingly filtered through a mellowing bed of sugar maple charcoal and aged in new charred oak barrels, it’s easy to taste why Charles Nelson's wheated mash bill recipe and meticulous process set the standard by which all future Tennessee Whiskeys are judged. We think you’ll agree that it’s been well worth the wait.

Don Ciccio & Figli Finocchietta $33.59 History tells us that Roman gladiators flavored their food with Finocchietto, believing it to be a source of strength. We would be inclined to agree with the gladiators. Finocchietto is a fine savory digestif and a cooking staple in many Neapolitan kitchens. A clean, vegetal and fresh anise flavor, with an unmistakable fragrance and taste.

New and Returning Products

Austin Brothers Press on Pale, $1.99/12oz-Press On Pale Ale is a beer that we brewed because of our enjoyment of stage rally, where "press on regardless" is the motto of making it to the end of the race, no matter what happens to your car! Featuring Mandarina Bavaria, Citra, Meridian, and Centennial hops, this APA is perfectly balanced, a tribute to the perfect balance of speed and control needed to be successful in rally.

The Fifth Edition of Press On features a Mazda RX-7 driven by Kevin Schmidt, co-driven by Kyle Roberts.. The photo was taken by Turbo Tara Media at the 2018 Lake Superior Performance Rally.

Bells Oberon, $2.09/12oz, $2.49/16oz-Bell's Oberon is a wheat ale fermented with Bell's signature house ale yeast, mixing a spicy hop character with mildly fruity aromas. The addition of wheat malt lends a smooth mouthfeel, making it a classic summer beer.

Blackrocks Frood Noops, $2.59/12oz-Juicy, creamy, hazy IPA with bright grapefruit, pineapple & passionfruit aromas and flavors.

Brew Detroit Citrus Blond, $1.09/12oz-American blonde ale brewed with cascade hops, and an abundance of citrus peel. Medium-bodied with notes of tangerine, lemon, and grapefruit.

Brew Detroit Connerman, $2.79/16oz-Red Ale - American Amber / Red

Energy City Mango Pineapple Banana, $6.19/16oz-Heavily fruited Berliner weisse with mango, pineapple and banana added after fermentation.

Energy City Pineapple Coconut Creme Pie, $6.19/16oz-Heavily fruited smoothie seltzer with pineapple and coconut added after fermentation.

Energy City Raspberry & Blackberry Crumble, $6.19/16oz-Berliner-style Weisse beer with raspberries, blackberries, cinnamon and brown sugar added after fermentation.

Fair State All of us Together, $4.39/16oz

Hopewell Cold Call Kolsh, $3.59/16oz

Hopewell Desert palm, $4.39/16oz-Desert Palm is an IPA inspired by the SoCal classics. Brewed with a blend of punchy American hops, this IPA carries a distinct profile of grapefruit, pineapple, citrus rind and pine. Refreshingly hoppy and noticeably bitter, with a finish as dry as the desert.

Hopewell Tiny Waves, $4.39/16oz-Tiny Waves is a Hazy IPA brewed with Rakau, Wai-iti and Nelson Sauvin hops. This trio of New Zealand varietals combines for a vibrant sensory experience of fresh peach, passionfruit, lime peel and white grape skin, finishing soft and easy with a mellow bitterness and clean malt character.

Lone Pine Holy Donut Coffee Cake, $5.49/16oz-We have once again partnered up with Portland’s Holy Donut to bring an imperial stout brewed with COFFEE, VIETNAMESE CINNAMON, VANILLA, and REAL POTATO DONUTS baked right here in Portland. This hearty stout piles on massive flavors of shaved dark chocolate, creamy espresso, powdered cocoa, and smooth vanilla onto a robust body, with a dash of warming cinnamon. HOLY DONUT COFFEE CAKE Imperial Stout is rich and indulgent.

Lone Pine Neon Balloon Dog, $3.59/16oz-Brewed with Citra, Ella, and El Dorado hops, this New England IPA offers refreshing flavors of grapefruit, lemon peel, lush pineapple, and a subtle mingling pepper against a soft pine bitterness. Moderately soft on the mouth with a medium roundness and delicate dryness, NEON BALLOON DOG will tie your tongue with its golden haziness.

Mikkeller SD Traeblod, $7.59/16oz-Inspired by early mornings drinking diner coffee and enjoying a comforting pile of syrup covered waffles. Big and bold, expect deep layers of baker's chocolate, toasted bread, and rich maple sugar balanced by freshly ground coffee beans: full-bodied and coating, a pure treat.

Mikkeller SD Tumble Dry Low, $4.69/16oz- Our freshest cryo-hop focused West Coast IPA is clean and tidy, with a moderate dryness and vintage bitterness. Resinous, pine, grapefruit and mango, berries and mis-matched striped crew socks. It's fun.

Mitten Peanuts and Cracker Jacks, $2.99/12oz-Porter - American

Prairie Pirate Weekend, $15.19/12oz-Rum barrel aged stout with coconut, cacao nibs and marshmallow.

Speciation lasting Dose, $8.69/16oz-Barrel Aged Golden Sour w/ Colombian Coffee & Vanilla

Speciation Stumbling Through Haze, $6.59/16oz-Centennial Dry Hopped Saison

Stone Enjoy by 4/20, $3.19/12oz

Transient Broatmeal, $3.29/16oz-Nitro pour oatmeal stout

Transient Powersauce, $3.79/16oz

Descriptions courtesy of Untappd

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