(Aberdeen, SCOTLAND) – Big BrewDog update! First, 5am Saint has received TTB label approval and will be shipped over to the U.S. in 2010. Also, there is good news for U.S. beer fans who want to try Tactical Nuclear Penguin as a Florida-based beer distribution rep in the RateBeer thread says that batch 3 will be imported to the U.S. around March.

Here is the 5am label transcription: “5am Saint is the Holy Grail of red ales.

We live in a world of disposable deities.

Someone, somehow has managed to press that big, flashing moronic override button and we’re hard-wired straight into the pockets of false idols trying to make a quick buck.

Sadly, for a lot of people the same mentality applies to beer.

Constrained by lack of choice. Seduced by the monolithic, corporate brewers huge advertising budgets. Brain-washed by vindictive lies perpetrated with the veracity of pseudo-propaganda. You can’t help but be sucked down the rabbit hole.

At BrewDog we are on a mission to open as many people’s eyes as possible.

Cast away any aspersions and let the crook of BrewDog be your guide in a whirlwind of conformity and mediocrity.”

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[12/9 Update: James Watt from BrewDog has issued his opinion on the issue and comments resulting from the email on Beer Advocate. The original thread has been locked and will be deleted next Tuesday.]

On the Tactical Nuclear Penguin front, there is word that the first batch could be dangerous. Someone on Beer Advocate posted the following email sent from the brewery. I can only speculate that the discount mentioned below might be no good at some point as its been made very public, maybe too public.

The first two batches have been sold out though the third might come to the U.S. as mentioned before. Cross your fingers.

Here is a copy of the posted email:

“Important Safety Notice

*This notice only applies to people who have bought TNP before 1730 on 27th November*

Thanks for buying a bottle of Tactical Nuclear Penguin. You must keep this beer refrigerated. Do not store this beer at room temperature.

Due to the high strength of this beer, viscosity of the liquid, the slow speed we filled, some at the fill heights were very, very fill on our bottling line. Additionally the foam was so thick it condensed to liquid. Consequently some of the bottles have practically zero headspace.

Tests in our laboratory have shown that there is a very small risk that these bottles may pop their cap or explode if exposed to heat, warm conditions or periods at room temperature.

Therefore to eliminate this tiny risk you absolutely have to keep this beer in a fridge until you decide the time is right to drink it.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused but penguins will be happier in your refrigerator anyway.

We realize that many of you may have bought them for Christmas gifts however you must keep these bottles refrigerated or in cold conditions such as a cold cellar otherwise there is a small chance they may either blow their cap off or smash. Do not put them under the Christmas tree. Keep them in the fridge! Do not store this beer at room temperature.

There will be absolutely no issues at all if your bottle is kept chilled or in cold conditions.

To make up for any inconvenience caused we have a 30% discount code for you to use anytime over the next 3 months: PENGUIN

All other bottling, including those bought after the 27th of November will have fill heights adjusted to remove any anomaly here.

Best Regards

James Watt
Managing Director
BrewDog”

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U.S. beer distributors and stores interested in getting their hands on TNP or 5am Saint should probably contact Preiss Imports.