DESCRIPTION “Political debate rages over the origins of this jet black beer as both coasts feel they deserve credit. Our Black Top is a pleasant road connecting Villages and Communities statewide on a ride of Black IPA discovery. Expect this beer to pour a hop forward jet black glass brimming with aromatic bitterness. Brewmaster Dan skillfully weaves molasses and chocolate
The movie… Donnie Darko Writer-director Richard Kelly’s trippy, mind-bending feature debut stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a troubled Midwestern teenager plagued by incessant sleepwalking, family drama and visions of a menacing 6-foot-tall, doomsday-prophesying rabbit. Drew Barrymore, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary McDonnell, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze and Noah Wyle also star in this dark and intriguing psychological fantasy that swiftly earned a cult
“Sure, Gordon Lightfoot hasn’t penned an ode to it (yet), but this porter is song-worthy—much like its legendary namesake ship that frequently docked in Cleveland and tragically sunk in Lake Superior in 1975 with many Northeast Ohioans on board. Style Origin: Originated in Great Britain and named after the porters who hauled goods from wagons to the stands at the open air markets common to England at that time. Flavor: Bittersweet
“Declaration Ale, our classic American Ale, is brewed with two row barley and other choice malts, Cascade & Centennial hops, and pure Pocono mountain water. Our country’s founders declared the individual’s Natural Rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in 1776. General Liberty raises a toast to each and every individual who honors these Natural Rights and in
“The classic German dark beer, bottom fermented ‘Doppel Bock.’ The flavor profile is full-bodied with a deep dark color and rich roasted malt flavor.” REVIEWERS Jonny (A), Craig (A+), Phil (A) LINKS Beer Advocate Company Website
“This year’s beer is a dark ale brewed with cocoa nibs from our friends at Olive and Sinclair in Nashville, vanilla, and chili peppers. It was inspired by a fantastic dessert we used to share with Virginia at our favorite restaurant. This brown ale leads with a sweet and subtle spicy aroma. The flavor begins with complex malt overtones and
REVIEWERS Jonny (B-), Craig (C), Phil (C+) LINKS Beer Advocate Company Website
“100% Natural – Great Midwest barleys, the world’s most expensive hops, fresh yeast from Germany, and clear Wisconsin water make our Staghorn Octoberfest ‘Wisconsin’s Real Red.’ You will find absolutely no additives, preservatives, or artificial agents of any kind in this bier. Brewed using the time honored methods and an extra slow lager to release the smooth flavor of our
“Our Raspberry Wheat brew allows you to enjoy the smooth taste you expect from Shock Top with a hint of Raspberry flavor. This traditional Belgian-Style wheat ale is brewed with wild raspberry essence and hand-selected hops which gives the brew a crisp and distinctive taste with a flavorful twist. This unfiltered ale has a light golden color and a smooth,
“Brewed with well water (the original well at the Old Brewery, sunk in 1758, is still in use, with the hard well water being drawn from 85 feet underground); fermented in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ to create an almost opaque, wonderfully silky and smooth textured ale with a complex medium dry palate and bittersweet finish.” REVIEWERS Jonny (B-), Craig (B+), Phil
“Black, cracked, stuffed in a sack, boiled and cold-infused. The real treat of our A.P.A. is the tangle of flavors that fresh cracked pepper and Northern Brewer Hops create. At 65 IBUs (bitterness units) there’s plenty of zing for the Hop Heads or Bitter Bettys, but not so much to overpower the tingle of the black pepper as it slowly
“Pumking is an ode to Púca, a creature of Celtic folklore, who is both feared and respected by those who believe in it. Púca is said to waylay travelers throughout the night, tossing them on its back, and providing them the ride of their lives, from whichthey return forever changed! Brewed in the spirit of All Hallows Eve, a time
“Hop Ottin’ IPA is, just like Anderson Valley itself, easy for anyone to appreciate while offering depth and complexity for those who take the time to savor. Brilliant copper color with a lingering, lacy white head. The nose sings of grapefruit, pine needles, citron, roses, and bergamot. The flavor is rich in the citrusy, resiny flavors typical of the Pacific-Northwest hops
“Named for a legendary chocolate lab, this ale features a smooth, rich maltiness complimented by the perfect amount of English hops.” REVIEWERS Jonny (B-), Craig (N/A), Phil (C) LINKS Beer Advocate Company Website
“Crisp, smooth and perfectly balanced between a west coast style pale and amber ale, with a supple malt sweetness and a pronounced hop flourish.” REVIEWERS Jonny (C+), Craig (C), Phil (C+) LINKS Beer Advocate Company Website
