End of January update: "Gravity Head 2006: Reality ABV" advance orders preview.

AS OF FEBRUARY 10, THE NEW PAGE FOR GRAVITY HEAD 2006 UPDATES AND LISTINGS IS HERE.

This page will not be updated again.

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February 10 note: I have learned that the regular keg of JW Lees Vintage Harvest Ale (non-wood aged) was not shipped from the UK. It is scratched.

February 8 note: An Ohio contingent of one beer from Rocky River Brewing Company (Cleveland) and two from Ringnech Brewing (Strongsville) joins the unexpected arrival of Great Divide's Old Ruffian to lift microbrew orders to 30, and a grand total of 51 gravity kegs to begin flowing on February 24.

February 2 note: With the addition yesterday of Rogue's Skull Splitter, microbrew gravity orders are up to 26, with import orders at 21, for a total of 47 -- yikes! Roughly two-thirds are in stock already, with the most of the remainder due by February 14.

Here's an updated list of advance orders for Gravity Head 2006, as of February 8, 2006 .

Please note that owing to special circumstances, Gravity Head 2006 has been moved forward two weeks, and will begin on Friday, February 24.

We believe this change will occur this year only, and in 2007, the festival will revert to its usual starting position during the second weekend in March.

Or perhaps not.

As the weeks pass, this list will be augmented with further information. Remember that foraging proceeds apace, and there will be numerous changes to the roster between now and opening day.

Read: Contact me about group seating possibilities for Gravity Head opening night.

A brief history of Gravity Head, 1999-2006.

* indicates that the beer already is in stock at Rich O's.

MICROBREWED GRAVITY.

Avery "The Beast", 14.9% abv

Avery "The Reverend", 10% abv

*Bell’s Batch 7000, 12% abv

Browning's Brewery Imperial Stout, circa 9% abv (firkin)

Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree IPA, 13.6% abv

*Dark Horse Sapient Trip, 8.6% abv

*Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter, 9.5% abv

*Flying Dog Horn Dog Barley Wine, 10.5% abv

Founders Blushing Monk Belgian Razz, 9.5% abv

*Founders Devil Dancer Triple IPA, (2004) 13% abv

*Founders Dirty Bastard, 8.3% abv

*Great Divide Hibernation Ale, 8.1% abv

*Great Divide Hercules Double IPA, 9.1% abv

*Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout, 9.5% abv

*Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout, 9.5% abv

Great Divide Old Ruffian Barley Wine, 10.2% abv

*NABC Stumble Bus, (2005) circa 10% abv

*NABC Thunderfoot Imperial Stout, 10% abv

*New Holland Dragon’s Milk, 10.5% abv

*North Coast PranQster, 7.6% abv

Ringneck Brewing Company "To be announced" (waiting for details)

Ringneck Oak Aged “FOTB” Barley Wine, circa 11% abv

Rocky River Neptune's Nemesis, 8% abv

Rogue (John's Locker Stock) Skull Splitter, 8.5% abv

*Rogue XS Old Crustacean Barley Wine, (2002) 11.5% abv

*Rogue XS Imperial Stout, 11% abv

*Rogue XS I2PA, 9.5% abv

*Stone Double Bastard Ale, 10% abv

*Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, (2005) 11.26% abv

*Two Brothers Bare Tree Weiss Wine, 10.2% abv

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IMPORTED GRAVITY.

AUSTRIA

*Samichlaus Bier (2001) 14% abv

BELGIUM

De Ranke Guldenberg, 8.5% abv

Gouden Carolus Classic, 8.5% abv

Gouden Carolus Tripel, 9% abv

*La Rulles Cuvee “Best Wishes”, 7.3% abv (moved from Saturnalia MMV)

*'t Smisje Dubbel, 9% abv

*'t Smisje Kerst, 11% abv

*Urthel Hop-It Belgian IPA, 9.5% abv

Urthel Samaranth Quadrium, 11.5% abv

CANADA

*Unibroue Maudite, 8% abv

GERMANY

EKU 28, 11% abv

Kulmbacher Reichelbrau Eisbock, 9.2% abv

*Weihenstephaner Korbinian Doppelbock, 7.4% abv

NETHERLANDS

Christoffel Winter Bock, 7.2% abv

UNITED KINGDOM

*Gale’s Christmas Ale, (2005) (cask-conditioned firkin)

*Gale’s Prize Old Ale (2004), 9% abv (vintage TBA)

JW Lees Moonraker, 7.5% abv (moved from Saturnalia MMV)

*JW Lees Vintage Harvest Ale, (Willoughbys crusted port barrel aged; 2004; firkin), 11.5% abv

JW Lees Vintage Harvest Ale, (Lagavulin Scotch barrel aged; 2005; pin), 11.5% abv

*Old Engine Oil Special Reserve, (Invergordon Scotch barrel aged; 2005), 8.5% abv (firkin)

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MOVED TO DUTY DURING SATURNALIA MMVI.

*Kiuchi Hitachino Nest New Year’s Celebration Ale 2006, 9% abv

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SCRATCHED.

Arcadia Hopmouth Imperial IPA ... was not shipped as originally promised.

Chouffe La Gnomette ... shipping schedule delayed; ETA uncertain.

De Dolle Dulle Teve (Mad Bitch) ... to be shipped after Gravity Head.

JW Lees Vintage Harvest Ale ... non-wood aged; was not shipped from the UK.