Head Brewer: Paul Rutherford
Assistant Brewer: Ryan Wibby
Assistant Brewer: Ryan Wibby
HOUSE BELGIAN
Belgian Wit: An Unfiltered Belgian-style wheat beer. Pale in color and light-bodied yet very complex. A distinct yeast and the use of spices give it a fruity citrus flavor that is very refreshing.
Seasonal Beers on Tap as of September 1st
Hefeweizen
OG: 1.047 Color: 3 IBU: 12 Alc by Vol: 4.2%This traditional unfiltered Bavarian Wheat beer is the perfect summer thirst quencher. Light and effervescent, it starts off with a refreshing tanginess and finishes with a distinct yeast character of bananas and cloves.
Munich Helles
OG: 1046 Color: 4.5 IBU: 25 Alc by Vol: 5.0%German-style pale lager, AKA "Lodestone Lager", is a malt-accented beer with a touch of spicy hop aroma, and a crisp, clean finish.
Awards: 2000 GABF Bronze Medal Winner - Munich Helles category
1997 GABF Gold Medal Winner - Munich Helles category
Street Legal
OG: 1.075 Color: 5 IBU: 15 Alc by Vol: 7.0%The use of a large proportion of corn gives this big beer (malt liquor) a light body and color, with subtle malt character and a firm alcohol mouthfeel.
Weizenbock
OG: 1.075 Color: 13 IBU: 30 Alc by Vol: 7.2%The "grandfather" of Weizen beers, this full-bodied ale is made with 45 % wheat, which contributes a slightly fruity malt flavor which is dominated by the bready malt character and the expected banana and clove flavors from the yeast.
September Releases
(All dates are approximate)Seasonal beers to become available during the month.
Abby’s Fault
Release Date: 09/10/2008OG: 1086 Color: 39 IBU: 60 Alc by Vol: 9.0%
American style Belgian golden strong ale. Complex aroma and flavor of grapefruit, spice and bananas with a refreshing hop bitterness. This beer was hopped like an APA. We basically took our Belgian Tripel and added a ton of American hops.
Oktoberfest
Release Date: 09/15/2008OG: 1.063 Color: 12 IBU: 26 Alc by Vol: 6.0%
Traditional German festival beer, this full-bodied amber lager has a wonderful malty and bready aroma and a firm malt flavor, balanced with mild bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Rauchbier
Release Date: 09/20/2008OG: 1.052 Color: 9 IBU: 25 Alc by Vol: 3.8%
Bamburg-style German amber lager made with beechwood-smoked malt giving this beer a distinct smoked character in both the aroma and flavor.
Cask Conditioned
(All dates are approximate)Ironbound Ale 9/1 - 9/7
Pig Iron Porter 8/8 - 9/14
Abby's Fault 9/15 - 9/21
Pig Iron Porter 9/22 - 9/28
