It’s Black History Month (yeah we know and agree that EVERY month is Black History Month, but bear with us), and we’re here to tell you about the best Tennessee whiskey distiller you’ve never heard of! According to some, there would be no Jack Daniels if it weren’t for Uncle Nearest— from slave to free man, making premium whiskey all along. Check out this video to learn the story:

You can visit the Uncle Nearest website to read more about how Nathan “Nearest” Green started off making the outstanding whiskey as a slave of a Lynchburg, Tennessee family. After the Civil War, it’s been reported that Jack Daniels actually hired Green to be his head distiller. And now, the Uncle Nearest brand is headed up by his great-great-granddaughter, and they’ve been winning awards left and right!!

Click this image to read about Fawn Weaver and Victoria Eady Butler, Green’s great-great-grandaughter!

We’ve tasted Uncle Nearest’s whiskey, and we concur— it’s gooooood.

New products, and some oldies but goodies!

SKA MEXICAN LOGGER IS BACK! That is all…

From the brewery in Durango, Colorado:

HARD-WORKING REFRESHMENT

Some beers work a little harder than others for your enjoyment. This one chops down trees all day for it.

The perfect Mexican Lager. Light and refreshing, it really hits the spot after a long day of brutal chainsaw work.

Delicious with cream soups and green salads with cream dressings.

“If you are a closet Pacifico drinker during the warmer weather then seek this one out. It is a far better brew, my friends. SAAZ hops are the star in this amazingly delicious lager.”

And then there’s this! Wine Time!

Lastly, Oskar Blues beers are our Beers of the Month! We know they craft so much more than Dale’s Pale Ale, but it’s just SO GOOD! Come see us for all the discounts!

We just received a VERY SPECIAL beer allocation. We have never ever received these beers before at ACME. There’s a first time for everything, and YOU get to celebrate with us. Released TODAY, April 7th, National Beer Day. Cheers! $14.99 ea.

Russian River Pliny the Elder

https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/pliny-the-elder/

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/863/7971/

and

Russian River Blind Pig

https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/blind-pig-ipa/

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/863/22790/

Just kidding- we’d love to see you and help you select the perfect libations for your winter celebrations. Reminder— EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP MUST BE 21 OR OLDER WITH VALID ID OR NO ONE IN THE GROUP WILL BE SERVED. That means no, your children may not accompany you into our store. Thanks for your understanding.

We have 185 new items since 12/1. WOW! Last week we received thousands of cases of beer, wine, and spirits. We are stocked up! Bubbles, Scotch, cordials, whatever you need for your holiday extravaganzas.

Tower of Bubbles!

'Tis the season for Bubbles!!

• Champagne

• Prosecco

• Cremant

• Cava

• Spumante

• You name it— we’ve got it!

We also have organic, vegetarian, vegan, Kosher, and biodynamic wines!

Finally, we’re offering a new, all-the-time sale!

Create your own mixed 4-pack of 16oz single beers for 5% off!

Wile E. is extremely pleased about this new possibility of mixing and matching his favorites!

Acme Liquor Store, your favorite local libation location, has just stocked up on the best barware in the business from True brands. With everyone safely enjoying happy hour at home, make sure you have the best eco-friendly barware available.

From rubber ice cube or ice ball trays to wine charms for that socially distanced dinner, we have it all. Enjoy a cold beverage with dinner in a steel tumbler and keep the temperature of your drink perfect throughout your meal.

To keep green with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, snag some of your favorite Irish Whiskey and shave some dark chocolate on top to make a delicious Irish Coffee with your new True tools. Use the Colossal Ice Cube Tray to make cold brew coffee cubes so your drink never gets watered down. Our local favorites are First Ascent and Camp 4 Coffee! 

Acme’s Irish Coffee with Homemade Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cubes

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of strong cold brew coffee

• 1 Tbsp simple syrup

• 1.5 oz Irish Whiskey, we suggest Teeling Single Pot Still Irish Whiske

• 1 oz heavy cream

• Ice

• Shaved dark chocolate (optional)

Tools Needed:

• True Colossal Ice Cube Tray

• Stainless steel mug

• Cocktail shaker

• Cocktail strainer

• Stainless steel straw

Directions:

Part 1: Cold Brew Ice Cubes

1. The day before you plan to imbibe, fill your True Colossal Ice Cube Tray with your favorite cold brew coffee.

2. Put it in your freezer and let it freeze overnight.

Part 2: Irish Coffee

1. Add 4 oz of cold brew coffee, simple syrup, heavy cream, and Irish Whiskey to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake for about 30 seconds, until cold.

3. Use your True strainer and pour into a stainless steel mug, over your cold brew ice cube(s).

4. Sit down and turn on Rose Tattoo by the Dropkick Murphys and enjoy!

Stop by Acme Liquor Store the next time your near the Majestic Plaza in Crested Butte, for more delicious and eco-friendly ideas to enjoy for St. Patrick’s Day or any day!

It’s fall ya’ll and that means a lot of things, but here at Acme it means Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Beer! These limited edition seasonal beers are here while supplies last with new and old favorites arriving weekly. Stop by and stock up!

Now, that’s a mouthful to say.

We're lucky to get them, especially all of them!!

Come talk to us to learn more! We’d love to chat about the special relationships we have with our suppliers and distributors, which allow us to bring you limited release, unique, and hard-to-find products!

Now at Acme Liquor Store!

“Fremont Brewing was born of our love for our home and history as well as the desire to prove that beer made with the finest local ingredients – organic when possible – is not the wave of the future but the doorway to beer's history. Starting a brewery in the midst of the Great Recession was clearly an act of passion. We invite you to come along with us and enjoy that passion … Because Beer Matters.”

Sometimes, you just gotta become your own distributor!

Currently, Soulcraft Brewing is not distributing in our valley,

so Lauren, Acme’s manager, headed over the pass to get some!

Lauren Alkire, being willing to bring the haul over the pass to Crested Butte!

"The great thing about refereeing soccer in Salida, besides running around on the most beautiful grass pitch in the state, is that we now have Soulcraft Brewing available at ACME!"

Now at Acme Liquor Store!

Soulcraft Brewing is a Colorado craft brewery featuring 16 beers on tap, a large comfortable tasting room, cozy outside patio, and delicious onsite food option. Fun & friendly. Come grab some beer at Acme, and stop by their place when you’re in Salida! We LOVE supporting local-ish brewers!

We are really excited about all the new offerings from distilleries and breweries all over the country! Today, we’ll highlight a couple “locals”.

We’re bringing you two beers from New Planet Brewery in Boulder, Colorado.

“As avid outdoor enthusiasts, we’re never more “at home” than when we’re exploring old mining trails in Colorado’s high country, fishing the pristine waters of the South Platte, or skinning up Arapahoe Basin under the light of a full moon. We understand how fortunate we are to live in a place like Colorado. We also view it as our responsibility to ensure that the things that make Colorado so special are there for generations to come. So, we Tread Lightly.” Hey- these folks are speaking our Gunnison Valley language!

“At New Planet, we’re big fans of enjoying great beer with close friends, but we also know there is something special about being out in the elements by yourself. These moments of quiet solitude in nature are the inspiration behind Seclusion IPA.”

Whether you choose to enjoy these brews with friends or alone, they’re sure to please! Come check them out!

You know and love them for their beers, especially Dale’s Pale Ale, but Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont, Colorado has more tricks up their sleeve!

Enter Wild Basin Boozy Sparkling Water!

“Wild Basin is a lush and unspoiled spot along the St. Vrain River, our backyard playground nestled deep in the mountains of Colorado. It’s Clean, Pristine, and Untamed – just like our Wild Basin Boozy Sparkling Water. Keep Running Wild.”

Oh, and get this- they donate $1 per case of Wild Basin sold to beach and river cleanups around the country! Do you love them or what!?

Hoppity hops hops! If you’re an IPA fan, then this beer from Odell Brewing Company’s for you!

“Hammer Chain was born to reinvent our approach to Double IPAs. Named after the spinning blades of our custom-built machine that pulverizes each whole-flower hop, Hammer Chain is brewed with meticulously sourced, vibrant American hop varieties and packed with notes of drippy tropical fruit, radiant peach, and sweet stonefruit.”

We’re eager to hear what you think about our new choices! Come see us soon!

Oak Ridge Winery is the oldest operating winery in Lodi, California, built in 1934.

The wines are made from 7,500 acres of estate vineyards throughout the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA). The winery and vineyards are situated between the Sierra Nevada foothills and the San Francisco Bay.

Oak Ridge vineyards, Lodi, California.

The area’s uniquely Mediterranean climate, with warm days and coastal evening breezes, is ideal for the cultivation of world-class wine grapes. California’s top varietals thrive here, with zinfandel being a singular phenomenon.

Vines, some over 100 years old, produce small yields of intensely flavored fruit to create wines that are the ultimate expression of the terroir.

Won’t you stop by and try some of our new products? DOUBLE ACME POINTS ALL OFF-SEASON! Cheers!

We know it’s still feeling like winter (even though it’s actually spring!), and thinking about summer, and fire season, is far from anyone’s mind, but we wanted to share the incredible story behind one of our new items here at Acme.

The Camp Fire as seen from the Landsat 8 satellite on November 8, 2018.

Y’all remember the devastating forest fires in California last year, right? It was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire season on record in California. One of those fires, the Camp Fire, killed at least 86 people, and destroyed more than 18,000 structures, becoming both California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire on record.

Well, the folks at Sierra Nevada Brewing decided to do something about it. Visit their website to read the full, incredible, inspiring story. Suffice it to say, they crafted a new beer, and also shared the recipe with any and all who were willing to brew and sell it. “More than 1,400 breweries signed up to brew Resilience. Our suppliers donated ingredients to every brewery nationwide. Wholesalers and retailers agreed to carry the beer and donate every dollar they received. All of them agreed to do this for free to benefit people they had never met. Every dollar Sierra Nevada receives will go to those impacted by the Camp Fire.”

So, come try the new beer, and know that you’re doing something good for the world! #drinkbeerspreadjoy

Today, let’s focus on a few of the new beers!

“A bourbon barrel stout is, by design, an exercise in collaboration. The profiles of two distinct and celebrated libations come together to form something unique. When Old Elk Bourbon Distillery opened its doors less than a mile from our brewery, back of napkin sketches were traded, and after months of patience, this imperial stout is realized. The freshly emptied bourbon casks contribute hints of sweet vanilla, soft oak, and deep molasses that complement the full body of rich roasted malts. We recommend pairing this beer with a good neighbor.”

Such a great story and collaboration! See our earlier blog post highlighting the boss ladies that concocted this tasty treat.

One of two new beers from Deschutes Brewery!

“Introducing Fresh Haze IPA, our newest IPA is hazy with a chance of obsession. The flavor explodes in your mouth with notes of orange citrus sweetness and a soft malt body. Carrying both citrus and tropical fruit from Mandarina, Amarillo and Simcoe hops…OJ for days.”

We’re dreaming of spring, even though Mother Nature seems hell-bent on hanging on to winter these days!

Brazil’s 1st Artisan brewery is now available in Colorado! Saúde!

“Dado Bier Lager is a light, golden-colored, low fermentation American Lager. Gently bitter, it is a benchmark in the fundamentals of a great Pilsen beer, the most well-known and consumed type in the world. Produced with carefully selected ingredients, it has been developed to please every palate.”