Now I've seen everything. Costco has their own private label beer under the "Kirkland Signature" name. I was blown away at the thought of a big box store offering their own beer. Apparently they contract with Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. for West Coast distribution and Saranac - Matt Brewing Co. for the East Coast. I have only tried the IPA, which I found to be quite malty for the style, but not too bad. I will reserve judgement until I have tried the whole line, but still can't hold back a chuckle every time I see one of these beers. I harken back to memories of that classic black & white "BEER" can of yesteryear. Do they still make those? Maybe so, but with a different label. Perhaps one that reads, "Kirkland Signature".
I've never tried the Kirkland beers. I wonder who brews them.
ReplyDeleteI look past the house beers and instead look for beer deals at Costco. The Morena Blvd. Costco gets great beer deals, Saison Dupont and Foret for like $7 per bottle, blue label Chimay for $9.99, and Speedway Stout for $8.99 to name a few.
If you want an excellent grocery house beer, pick up a Trader Joe's annual Vintage Ale. It's a big Belgian style ale brewed by Unibroue(?) and sells for $4.99.
Rereading my post I can see the confusion. Gordon Biersch brews for the West Coast and Saranac - Matt for the East Coast. Sorry about that.
ReplyDeleteI tried the Trader Joe's Vintage Ale a few years back and enjoyed it. It's a great beer for the price.