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(San Marcos, CA) – This is straight off of the website: “Brewery only release starts at 10am; 12 bottle limit per person. At 10am on Saturday, March 15th 2008 Port Brewing will release the 2008 Bourbon Barrel-Aged version of The Angel’s Share. The first bottled release of one of the most highly rated beers in the world, supplies of The Angel’s Share are extremely limited, and availability is strictly a first come, first serve basis.

Release Details:

Bottles will be $15 per cork finished 375ml bottle.
Limit of 12 bottles per person.
Beer is being sold at the brewery only. No email orders or holds for pick up at a later date.
This is a special release; no discounts.
There are approximately 120 cases available. Once it is gone, it is gone.

As with all Port Brewing special limited releases, all purchasers will be required to present valid ID at time of purchase to ensure that as many people as possible receive an allotment. For more information and the brewery location, visit www.portbrewing.com or www.lostabbey.com.”

At some point today, details as to how things would work for the Sinners Club members with respect to the beer was posted as well but it has since been taken down and I didn’t think to grab the information at the time. From what I recall, they could pick up beers at 4pm the day before it goes on sale to the public and would also be limited to 12 per person. It is unclear whether the 120 cases is reserved for the public or whether the Sinners Club members’ share is also part of that case total. If the latter, it would seem that there would be a real risk of the brewery running out early on March 15. Despite that possibility, the community seems to be more interested in debating the price of the 11.2 oz. bottles.

Lost Abbey will also be releasing Serpent’s Stout, a Strong Belgian Stout, in bottles this month. A few glimmering reviews have popped up for it already based on tastings at the tap. No photo of the label is available for it as of publication. More info as it comes in…