Allagash Haunted House
MAINE - A pitch-black porter made with roasted barley and Blackprinz malt. Hopped with Crystal, Chinook and Saaz, this beer finishes with bit a of coffee-flavored bitterness and a complex maltiness. 6.66%abv
Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
GERMANY - Full-bodied, flavorful Märzen beer brewed and lagered to celebrate Bavaria's famous Oktoberfest. Rich, golden color. Slightly sweet, malty nose. Medium to big body. Soft dryness from long maturation. 5.8%abv
Blaugies La Vermontoise
BELGIUM - Originally brewed in collaboration with Hill Farmstead's Shaun Hill, a rustic, spelt-based farmhouse ale, brightened by a dry-hopping with Amarillo hops. This is sooo good. 6%abv
Cantillon Gueuze
BELGIUM - A blend of 3 year old, 2 year old & 1 year old lambics. A bit of sugar is added to condition the keg. This is a Traditional Gueuze (or Oude Gueuze) made by arguably the most authentic Lambic producer. This gueuze is softly carbonated and has a that distinctive Cantillon house character - a bit of barnyard, a bit acidic and that thirst quenching sourness. EXCELLENT! (11/6/24)
Chimay 175
BELGIUM - This limited edition Trappist ale was created to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Scourmont Abbey, the birthplace and home of iconic Brasserie Chimay. A lively, pale blond ale with a complex spiciness and a fruitiness that fades to an elegant dry finish. 6.5%abv
Chimay Dorée
BELGIUM - Chimay Gold was formerly reserved for the monastic community, staff and guests of Scourmont Abbey. Refreshingly crisp with a nice balance of citrus and spice. Finishes with a hint of bitterness. 4.8%abv
Chouffe Houblon
BELGIUM - A marriage of the English tradition of IPAs, the American Imperial IPA revolution, and the classic Belgian way of brewing. Big malty body, distinct dryness. 9%abv
De Dolle Oerbier
BELGIUM - Nat & Straff! “OriginalBeer” is brewed from no less than 6 malts, Poperinge Golding hop flowers and a special yeast which makes it a little tart. 9%abv
De Halve Moon Brugse Zot
BELGIUM - Refreshing blonde ale with a hint of citrus-y hops. This is awesome when it’s fresh, and these kegs are very fresh. 6%abv
De La Senne Zenne Pils
BELGIUM - A traditionally decocted, unfiltered and unpasteurized German style lager with generous amounts of noble hop varieties. Refreshingly crisp with a perfectly balanced malt backbone. 4.9%abv
De Ranke Saison de Dottignies
BELGIUM - A balanced and extremely drinkable traditional farmhouse ale. Challenger, Brewers Gold, Hallertau Mittelfruh and Styrian Golding make it good and hoppy. 5.5%abv
Dupont Monk's Stout
BELGIUM - Owner/Brewer Olivier found his grandfather's recipe while reading through the old journals. Olivier showed that recipe book to me on a visit to Brasserie Dupont in December of 2010. He even uses the old-style font used by his grandfather. And for god's sake, it's called "Monk's", so I just had to pour it. It's a really good Belgian stout with medium body and noticeable roasty notes from the barley. Yummy. 5.2%abv
Gurutzeta Basque Cider
SPAIN - Very dry, lightly carbonated, and slightly tart cider from Northern Spain near the Bay of Biscay. Great with food. Truly excellent. 6%abv
Hill Farmstead Ephraim
VERMONT - Part of the Ancestral Series and named for Edward’s great-grandfather. American Double IPA brewed with American malted barley, loads of American hops and the brewery’s ale yeast and well water. Unfiltered and double dry-hopped. Intensely aromatic and resinous. 9.1%abv
Hill Farmstead Leaves of Grass: Witbier
VERMONT - An experimental wheat beer from their Philosophical series brewed with Belgian yeasts, organic wheat from Maine, flaked oats, citrus peel, and coriander. 4.5%abv
Human Robot Czech 10°
PHILADELPHIA - Pale lager in the Czech tradition. German Pils malt and just a bit of Munich malt gives this a rewarding bready aroma. Hopped with Bohemia Saaz hops. Super refreshing and well balanced. 4.2%abv
Liefmans Pale Sour Ale
BELGIUM – Unique in that this sour has been aged in stainless steel, not in the traditional method of wood casks. Brighter tartness balanced by sweetness. Interesting take on tradition. 6.9%abv$
Rodenbach Grand Cru
BELGIUM - Flanders red ale that's 1/3 young beer blended with 2/3 beer aged in oak foeders. Complex with aromas of balsamic vinegar and acidic yet sweet flavors of fruit, wood and wine. 6%abv
Russian River Blind Pig
CALIFORNIA - Perhaps my favorite West Coast IPA. Solid hop aromas and a finish backed up by the perfect balance of malt. 6.25%abv
Russian River Pliny the Elder
WINDSOR, CALIFORNIA - A bit of history first: Vinnie Cilurzo brewed America's first Double IPA, named "Inaugural Ale", back in 1994 at Blind Pig Brewing Co, Temecula, CA. Then Vinnie was hired as the original and only head brewer at Korbel Chanpagnes Cellars' foray into brewing - Russian River Brewing Co. Vinnie and his wife, Natalie bought the brewery a few years later and opened their Santa Rosa location. Vinnie is the originator of this style and he still brews the best version, Pliny the Elder. Brewed with copious amounts of Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops. Very hoppy, but not a hop bomb - the balance of the malt and hops is extraordinary. Super drinkable, but be careful it's 8%abv.
Russian River Supplication
CALIFORNIA - Brown ale aged in French oak pinot noir barrels for 6 to 18 months. Vinnie then blends these barrels into this magic elixir. He adds fresh sour cherries and three “wild” yeast strains: Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus & Pediococcus. I get malt, oak, wine, cherries, and a subtle pineapple note from the brett. 7.2%
Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
CALIFORNIA - This year’s collaboration is with innovative Bavarian brewer, Hoppebräu. It’s lightly dry-hopped for a hint of floral character, balanced by a biscuity flavor due to the Munich malt. Cascade & Hersbrucker hops. Munich, Pilsner & two-row Pal malts. 6%abv
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadrupel
BELGIUM - A dark brown, rich quad heavy with De Halve Maan brewery’s specialty malt blend. Full bodied with notes of caramel and dried dark fruits as it warms in the glass. 11%abv
Thiriez Extra
FRANCE - Very dry and eminently drinkable, this hoppy saison is a classic. Meant to refresh after a long, hard day. 4.5%abv
Westmalle Dubbel
BELGIUM - A dark, red-brown beer with notes of caramel, malt and fruity esters followed by a long, dry finish. Rich and complex. 7%abv