February is Stout Month and we’re kicking it off one day early on January 31st! Complete our Stout Month beer tour and receive a commemorative Stout Month glass and an amazing new Stout Month 2025 t-shirt. Check out the instructions below:
Passports will be available soon in the taproom for FREE (we will share another post when the passports arrive). Get your passport stamped for each stout release by purchasing a full draft pour, or a 4-pack or bottle (depending on the beer). Collect a stamp for each unique beer, then redeem the fully completed passport at the end of the month for the glass and t-shirt.
Release schedule: 1/31: Neapolitan & Ferryman’s German Chocolate 2/7: Not-ella & Ferryman’s Vanilla 2/14: Pralines and Creme & Ferryman’s Peanut Butter Banana 2/21: Flapjacks and Flannels & 50’s Dad (Brunch to be announced soon!)
*We will have a hefty amount of shirts printed and ready to go at the end of the month, but redeem as soon as you can as we are making our best guess at how many we’ll need. If our shirt supply runs out, we will take your info and order a shirt for you. (available sizes S-3XL). Glassware is first come, first serve. We will not be making another order of these. **Must redeem offer by 3/31/25 ***Qualifying beers may be purchased at any time throughout the month, not just on the release date
After every year I like to run down my favorite Iowa brewed beers! This year, I’ve teamed up with one of my good buddies and an all-around beer connoisseur, the great and wonderful Duke of Drinking. We compiled our list of the 10 best Iowa beers of ’24 based on the following criteria: *The beer had to be unique to 2024 *The beer had to be the first time either of us have tried *Of course it has to be Iowa brewed
Of course, we didn’t get to try them all as much as we’d have liked to, so if there’s a beer that didn’t make our list but made yours, we’d love to hear about it! In fact, shoot me your list or check out this post on Facebook – Iowa Beer page and give us your top 10!
Before I ramble on with our list, a shout out to all of those wonderful brewers/breweries/restaurants/establishments that give us the opportunity to imbibe on the wonderful drink that is beer. Thank you all very much and we appreciate you! On to the list:
**Field Day Revel** – 12.55% ABV – Oak Aged Imperial Stout blended with a Fresh Imperial Stout than rested on Almonds, Marzipan, Vanilla, & Chocolate. Revel in the Drink, makes you want to dance and party during this Holiday Season. This beer packed a ton of flavor and you get the flavor of each ingredient throughout each sip. I was worried it would be too sweet, but it had just the right amount. Wonderfully done brew.
**Dimensional Gladius** – 14.6% ABV – Blend of Imperial Stouts aged in Heaven Hill and Blaum Brothers Bourbon barrels for 21-26 months. What I loved the most about this beer is that it was just a big ass imperial stout with no adjuncts. Dimensional let the barrels do the talking and they sure did. I was worried as the nose smelled hot, but damn, the flavor was delicious. Viscous and full of that lovely barrel flavor. Fantastic beer.
**Dimensional/Field Day Dang** 8% ABV – Hazy DIPA with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka Hop Kief, and Citra. Brewed in collaboration with Field Day Brewing. One of the best Iowa made IPAs of the year, and one of the best IPAs made in the world this year. Dang packed a well-balanced hop punch, and if you have Nelson Sauvin and Citra in there, it’s sure to taste good. Hoping this one gets brewed again, delicious stuff!
**Clock House Orange Stripe** 13% ABV – Long-Boil Imperial Stout aged in a Driftless Glen Bourbon De Naranja barrel for 12 months. Rested on a bed of Madagascar Vanilla Beans and Ghana Cacao Nibs. Tasting notes of Orange Cream and Dark Chocolate. The perfect timing of this release as it tastes just as those chocolate covered oranges you see during the holidays do. Clock House always does a wonderful job with their stouts, long boil which equates to a viscous bottle of greatness. The orange was the perfect subtle flavor at the end of your sip. Another winner from Clock House!
**Dimensional Survey Says** – 10% ABV – Hazy Triple IPA with HBC 1019 Cryo, NZH 105, and Citra. Brewed in collaboration with G5 Brewing. You want to talk about a scary triple IPA? Survey Says is just that…absolutely delicious and scarily drinkable for a Triple IPA. This was well-balanced and smooth. Just an outstanding job by Dimensional.
**Clock House Veltross** – 8% ABV – Sanction #2. Double NEIPA dry-hopped with premium lot selected Nectaron and Citra. Not only does Clock House excel at the big boy stouts, their IPA and double IPA game are always on point as well. This year they gave us Veltross, a definite beer of the year contender, part of their “Sanction” series, which hopefully doesn’t mean we won’t see it again. Maybe if we ask Todd and Blake nicely they will brew this baby up again? Pretty please?
**Big Grove Richard the Whale: Golden Ticket 2024** – 13% ABV – The 2024 Richard the Whale Golden Ticket variant is inspired by coconut almond macaroons and we blended this extra special batch of Richard The Whale infused with toasted organic coconut and almonds. Year after year this is an extremely sought after brew, and year after year Big Grove delivers it’s decadence. Hard to get, but if you’re lucky enough, savor this baby, it’s delightful.
**Pulpit Rock Alma Mater**- 5.38% – Alma Mater pale ale is the official craft beer of Luther College. A portion of proceeds support The Luther Fund. Skal Norse! The official craft beer of Luther College should maybe be the pale ale of the state of Iowa! Extremely crushable, wonderfully refreshing, and full of flavor. Pulpit Rock really nailed this pale ale!
**Lua Respiro** – 16% – Made for Iowa Craft Beer Fest 2024. Aged in bourbon barrels for 21 months, then conditioned on Teddy Graham’s, coconut, Saigon & Korintje cinnamon, cacao nibs and vanilla soft serve. I was lucky to be in Des Moines when Lua tapped this brew. All the flavors shone and blended extremely well. Was hoping the cinnamon wouldn’t be overpowering and it wasn’t. Subtle, spot on brew. Excellent for dessert!
**Pulpit Rock BA $ticker $Shock** – 13% ABV – $ticker $hock 2024 is a blend of 35 and 38 month barrel aged imperial stouts then rested on copious amounts of toasted coconut and almonds. Pulpit wows with this one, extremely thick and full of coconut flavor, not too sweet, just the perfect amount and the barrel and chocolate blend perfectly. Another taste of decadence.
There you have it! Our “Pours of ’24”! Let us know what you think and what your list would look like! 2025 should be outstanding for Iowa Beer! Cheers! Join the Iowa Beer Facebook group by clicking HERE:
Eden Harvest Cider – Peak Bloom 12/4/12oz CANS – The best version of canned hard cider you’re ever going to try. Floral, clean, and about the sweetness of biting into an apple, this semi-dry canned cider is made with Vermont McIntosh and Empire apples, with a smattering of heirloom apples to add complex layers to its flavor profile. Your taste buds called; they’re ready to bloom. 6.2% ABV – VT
Eden Harvest Cider – Deep Cut 12/4/12oz CANS – Feel it in your bones dry. Notes of peach, black tea, citrus. Bone dry, unfiltered, Deep Cut includes aged tannic cider blended in for an amazing canned cider experience. Deep Cut is deep – you can taste the smooth astringency in this can right up against peach and tropical fruit notes lent to it by the McIntosh and Empire apples. If you’re looking for a superb dry cider – this is the one for you. Branch out with our Deep Cut dry cider that’s hazy and fruity, but has 0g sugar and 0 Carbs. 6.2% ABV – VT
Eden Harvest Cider – Brut Rose 12/4/12oz CANS – Get sippin! It’s a dry rosé canned for convenience. Notes of bright red berries. Rosé in a can – who could ask for more? Thirst quenching, crushable, and all day drinking experience. Top off a spritz or enjoy on its own. On the drier side of most rosé ciders, our Brut Rosé is infused with red currant with a light sweetness balanced with soft acidity and tannin. Amazing with grilled food. 6.9% ABV – VT
Eden Harvest Cider – Trail Sider 12/4/12oz CANS – 100% Vermont apples, fermented to a sour profile, then blended with local raw honey and infused with fresh-picked lemon balm. Tangy, slightly sweet, all natural and delicious. 6.5% ABV – VT
Eden Specialty Cider – Sandwich Buddy 12/375ml BOT – A dry, sparkling cider made with a blend of culinary apples and traditional cider apple varieties. Crafted as a “table cider” with balanced tannins and acidity, and meant to be a versatile pairing with nearly any food. Enjoy it on its own or top a sparkling cocktail, this easy drinking cider is a sure crowd pleaser! 7.5% ABV – VT
Eden Specialty Cider – Imperial Rose 750ml BOT – Cider with Red Currant , Off-Dry, Petillant. Heirloom apples pressed fresh and cryo-concentrated create the base of this imperial cider, then blended with red currant and ice cider to round out the palette. Ripe red fruit with delicate earthy tannin creates a cider with excellent structure. Take a sip and be transported to warmer memories. 11% ABV – VT
Eden Brut Nature Sparkling Champagne Cider 12/375ml BOT – Champagne, but make it apples. Notes of Dried Apples, Biscuit, Citrus, Green Hay Bottled using the traditional champagne method, Brut Nature is a labor of care, love, and time. Brute Nature begins with a delicious base cider made with heirloom and bittersweet apples. We spur second fermentation by putting a little bit of our Ice Cider in each bottle and then let it rest for at least 18 months. Each bottle is then hand-disgorged to remove the yeast from the secondary fermentation, creating a clean, dry, balanced, naturally sparkling cider that is unfiltered and unpasteurized. Brut Nature takes at least two years to make it from harvest to your table. The aging process gives this dry, sparkling cider a depth and complexity of flavor that makes a perfect dinner companion for a wide variety of food. 8.4% ABV – VT
Moonlight Meadery Kurt’s Apple Pie 12/375ml BOT – Meads made from local apple cider with Madagascar-bourbon vanilla and Vietnamese cinnamon spice added. Get your piece of the pie! 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Monkey Bread12/375ml BOT – Banana Maple Mead with Cinnamon. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Fling 12/375ml BOT – Semi-sweet and tart Strawberry Rhubarb Mead. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Desire 12/375ml BOT – Award-Winning Mead with blueberries, black cherries, and blackcurrants. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Darkness 12/375ml BOT – Elderberry Mead. Dry, big bold elderberry with a light ginger finish. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Entice 12/375ml BOT – A lusciously rich Cherry Mead. A little tart, a little sweet, and completely delicious, this tart cherry mead is sure to please. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Linger 12/375ml BOT – Outstanding Raspberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Black Currant, and Cherry Mead. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Red Dress 12/375ml BOT – Red Currant Mead. This little number is sweet and sexy, just the right balance between the honey and the red currants. 14% ABV.
Moonlight Meadery Smitten 12/375ml BOT – Delicious Peach Mead. Peaches and citrus notes tantalize the tongue and balance the honey to create a semi-sweet mead. This satisfying treat promises a succulent finish that you will VERY much fall in love with. 14% ABV.
B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Variety Pack 4/6/12oz CANS – A killer pack! Six cans of delicious Zombie Killer in three flavors – Peach, Blood Orange, and the original, Cherry! 5.5% ABV – MI
B. Nektar Zombie Killer 6/4/12oz CANS – The Award Winning Hard Cider that put our friends on the map. Deep Pink Hard Cider with Michigan Star Thistle Honey and Tart Cherries, lightly carbonated. Perfection! 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Cranberry 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Honey and Cranberry. B. Nektar Famed concoction with Cranberry twist fit for the season! Absolutely wonderful balance of tartness and sweetness. 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
B. Nektar Stupid Man Suit 6/4/12oz CANS – Fresh pressed Michigan Cider, Balaton Cherry, Raspberry & Black Currant juices. Donnie Darko makes an appearance! 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
B. Nektar The Dude’s Rug 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Tea and Chai Spices including Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger & Vanilla. 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
B. Nektar Blood Amulet 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider With Raspberries & Cranberries. 6.2% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
B. Nektar Core Crusher 12/500ml BOT – Bone-Dry Hard Cider. Fresh Rich Apples. 6.8% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
B. Nektar Punk Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Raspberry & Lemon. 6.3% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
Superstition Fallen Mist 24/12oz CANS – Fallen Mist takes cider making to a new place, both exciting and familiar. Apples and cinnamon delight the senses with nostalgia while gunpowder green tea, rose petals and rose hips offer a savory character and complexity, all brought together by aging on oak. 6% ABV – AZ
Superstition BeeMosa 24/12oz CANS – Your favorite mimosa inspired mead is now available in 12oz cans. This bubbly session mead with oranges is perfect for brunch, poolside, or whatever adventure awaits you. 6% ABV – AZ.
Superstition BeeLini 24/12oz CANS – BeeLini is a bubbly session mead made with white peaches and honey, and drinks like a bellini in a can. BeeLini is the perfect accompaniment to a great brunch and it is impossible to sip without a smile. 6% ABV – AZ
Superstition Crystal Sail 4/6/16oz CANS – Sparkling Mango Session Mead at a Crushable 6% ABV.
Superstition Dune Bloom 24/12oz CANS – Wild West inspired session mead is now available in 12oz! This bubbly mead is made with prickly pear and invokes the vibrant terroir of the Southwest and the ephemeral character unique to Arizona’s Sonoran desert. 6% ABV – AZ
Superstition Blueberry Spaceship Box 12/750ml BOT – Blueberry Spaceship Box, the top rated hard cider in the world, a spectacular blend of sweet and tart, of apple and blueberry. 5.5% ABV – AZ
Superstition Pillars of Creation 12/750ml BOT – The sister product to our top rated Blueberry Spaceship Box. Pillars Of Creation is an apple cider made with both tart and sweet dark cherries for a flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Tart and juicy, it’s the perfect bubbly drink for any time of year! 5.5% ABV – AZ
The Traditional Ciders of England:
Henney’s England’s Pride Medium Cider 12/500ml BOT – A Semi-Dry, slightly aerated cider. The indication “England’s Pride” emphasizes the original English method of making cider, consisting in the fermentation of freshly squeezed apple juice and aging throughout the winter. Cider has a good balance of sweetness and sourness while possessing bright apple tones and light dryness. This drink is universal, it is served slightly chilled, with pastries, dishes from vegetables, fish, and poultry. 6% ABV.
Henney’s Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Dry Aerated cider made from red bittersweet English apples. It includes varieties of Dabinett, Ashton Bitter, Tremletts Bitter, Yarlington Mill, and Michelin. This selection of apples provided the drink with a clean, bright fruity taste with fine tannins and notes of spices. Dry cider “Henney’s” has pleasant carbonization and lightness, it is served slightly chilled, with meat and vegetable dishes. 6% ABV.
Henney’s Vintage Cider 12/500ml BOT – Made from a single year’s pressing and naturally still. Appley and intense, with a real depth of flavor, it tastes of late summer with notes of apricots, herbs, and apple crumb and is the sort of cider you serve with food. 6.5% ABV.
Hogan’s Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Dry, sparkling British cider balances the complexity of tannic English bittersweet cider apples with a hint of residual sweetness. 5.8% ABV.
Hogan’s Medium Dry Cider 12/500ml BOT – Medium dry, sparkling British cider. 5.8% ABV.
Hogan’s Hazy Daisy Bag-in-Box 3/3L BOX – Medium still cider in Packaged in Bag in box (like boxed wine…) 3.9% ABV.
The Wonderful and Funky Ciders of Spain:
RIBELA ARTESANA SIDRA 24/330ml BOT – Sidra produced with a selection of historical Galician apples. The perfect balance between sour, sweet and bitter hints.
Trabanco Sidra Natural Finca San Pedro De Anes 12x750ml BOT – Apples: 70% Lin with a blend of local apples sourced from the San Pedro de Anes orchard. Vinification: This cider has been fermented with indigenous yeasts and in accordance with the guidelines for “Naturally Fermented Quality Ciders.” Serving: Sidra Natural should be served cold in a wide glass and poured from a great height to break up the residual carbonic gas. Only a small amount (one sip’s worth) should be poured into the glass at a time.
Begiristain Gorenak Sidra Natural 8/375ml BOT – As its name suggests “the supreme, the sublime, the highest ones,” GORENAK represents the highest-quality sagardoa or Basque cider brands.
Begiristain D.O. Euskal Sidra Natural 12/375ml BOT – The Begiristain cider house is the oldest cider house still in operation in the Goierri and Tolosaldea area. Beautiful and a great example of Authentic Basque Sidra
Arizia Sagardoa Cider 6/750ml BOT – Basque Sidra. It is made following the traditional method, without additive yeasts or chemical products. It has a special character and amber color, interesting bitterness and fabulous apple flavor. The low acidity levels make this cider healthy and a totally natural product.
Arratzain Sagardo Naturala 12/750ml BOT – Pure and direct certified organic Basque cider. This 3 hectare family estate is located in the mountains just south of San Sebastian. This natural cider is made from a mixture of 20-30 different native Basque apple varieties, fermented in stainless steel and then aged in large old oak barrels.
The OG Ciders of Normandie:
Cidrerie du Leguer Cidre Tempet’ 12/750ml BOT – Cédric Le Bloas moved back home to Brittany to make traditional Breton ciders from organically grown French cider apples. (This guy is gently hopped to perfection)
Cidrerie du Leguer Poire 12/750ml BOT – Handmade pear cider from Brittany in northwest France. Cédric Le Bloas inherited his cider making skills from his Grandfather.
Clos des Citots, Poire 12/750ml BOT – A dry cider made from organic pears with some noticeable sediment. Martine & Gérard Lenormand grow both apples and pears, and have been working the land since 1998. Their Poiré is made from a mix of Plant de Blanc, De Cloche, and Champagne pears, planted on limestone/loam soils. Fermentation is in the tank and the poiré goes through a light filtration before bottling with no sulfur added.
Denmark:
Mousserende AEblevin Sparkling Apple Brut 6/750ml BOT – Danish Artisan Sparkling Cider. Made from organic Danish apples. Traditional second fermentation in bottle, with yeast from Lilleø orchard. 7% ABV – DK
NEW ZEALAND:
Peckham’s Blackcurrant Cider 24/330ml CANS – New Zealand Artisan Cider. Intense berry tastes burst out of this cider, where the blackcurrants hold their own against the robust apple cider. All the goodness of apples and blackcurrants in a perfect balance of sweet and sharp. 5.3% ABV – NZ
Phase Three Geo 6/4/16oz CANS – West Coast Pilsner Lager hits two of our favorite styles. The best of both worlds, a midpoint between an IPA and a crispy pilsner. A clean base of pilsner malt, Noble Hops, & German lager yeast with tons of Mosaic and Citra added after fermentation. Big, fruity, dank hops with a kiss or herbal character, all on a soft, crispy-clean base beer. 4.7% ABV – IL
Phase Three P3 Pils 6/4/16oz CANS – A craft lager fit for everyday drinking. A crispy clean lager with flavors reminiscent of lightly toasted bread, a touch of citrus, and herbal tea. 4.7% ABV – IL
Phase Three Proper Trollied 6/4/16oz CANS – English-Style Dark Mild Ale. Crafted for session drinking, with a delicate blend of English malts. 3.9% ABV – IL
Phase Three Proper Trollied – Coffee 6/4/16oz CANS – English-Style Dark Mild Ale with Heady Cup of Coffee. Crafted for session drinking, with a delicate blend of English malts. Refreshing and Absolutely Crushable 3.9% ABV – IL
Phase Three Mini Pixel 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy IPA with Citra Hops. A favorite Pixel iteration that tones down the ABV of the flagship hazy to an exceptionally easy-drinking with no sacrifice to the tasty notes of lime peel, passion fruit, and pulpy grapefruit. 4.5% ABV – IL
Phase Three DDH Double Pixel 6/4/16oz CANS – Flagship hazy IPA, times two! This hazy double IPA has been double dry-hopped with our favorite 100% Citra hops. Enjoy dank notes of lime peel, tropical passion fruit, and pulpy grapefruit on our fluffy, hazy base. 8% ABV – IL
Phase Three Perception of Depth 6/4/16oz CANS – This Brown Ale lands somewhere between an American Brown and an English Brown. 100% English malts with some American hop character. Pale chocolate malt and biscuit malt provide subtle coffee and fresh baked artisan bread flavors. 6.5% ABV – IL
Phase Three Winter Lager 6/4/16oz CANS – German-Style Munich Dunkel with notes of bread crust, caramel, and roasted nuts. 5% ABV – IL
Phase Three Tinned 6/4/16oz CANS – West Coast Pale Ale with Mosaic, Amarillo hops. Delicious notes of Orange Zest, Pine and Grapefruit. 5% ABV – IL
Phase Three Hazy Methods 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Amarillo, El Dorado and Galaxy hops. Notes of Peach Rings and Pineapple. 8.4% ABV – IL
Phase Three F-Stop 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Citra, El Dorado, Vic Secret hops. Notes of Orange Pulp, Passionfruit and Pineapple. 7.5% ABV – IL
Phase Three DDH Unchecked Imagination 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Citra, Motueka hops. Notes of Fluffy Clouds, Tropical Fruit and Lime Zest. 7.8% ABV – IL
Phase Three Snow Pants 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Meridian, Motuere, Mosaic hops. Notes of Fresh Berries and Pineapple. 7.9% ABV – IL
Humble Forager Enchanted Island V1 (Painkiller) 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – Painkiller CocktAle Inspired by one of our favorite Caribbean cocktails, The Painkiller. Packed with pineapple, orange, coconut cream, and nutmeg, we gave this creamy delight a gentle carbonation for extra refreshment. Drink it straight from the can, over ice, or with a shot of coconut rum. Our Painkiller Cocktale is sure to give your tastebuds a tropical beach bar vacation. 9% ABV – MN
Humble Forager Enchanted Island V2 (Jamaican Punch) 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – This version of Enchanted Island is inspired by a Jamaican Punch cocktail. Vibrant passion fruit, juicy orange, and smooth coconut take center stage, backed by zesty lime, a touch of cranberry and sweetened by pomegranate simple syrup. VEGAN 9% ABV – MN
Humble Forager Enchanted Island V7 (Lava Flow) 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – Tropical tones blend with the bright berry vibes from some delicious strawberries, We modeled this after the lively creamy Lava Flow cocktail. CocktAles brings inspiration from tropical beach drinks from around the world. VEGAN 9% ABV – MN
Humble Forager Humble Bumble CITRUS V1 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 1: Blood Orange and Calamansi Lime. 5% ABV – MN
Humble Forager Humble Bumble MANGO AND MANDARIN V7 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 7: Mandarin, Mango, Calamansi, Chamomile, Wildflower Honey. 5% ABV – MN
Humble Forager Humble Bumble PINEAPPLE AND MORELLO CHERRY V8 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 8: Pineapple, Morello Cherry, Calamansi, Honeysuckle, Basswood Honey. 5% ABV – MN
Humble Forager Humble Bumble POMBERRY V9 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 9: Pomegranate, Blueberry, Black Currant, Rose Hips, And Alfalfa Honey. 5% ABV – MN
SOLVEIG (Faction #4) is a Wild Ale that was inoculated with a blend of Lactobacillus, Brettanamyces, and Pediococcus. After resting in a Tawny Port Wine Barrel for 3.5 years, we emptied and refilled the same barrel with a golden ale base. 1.5 years later these two beers were blended together to create a luscious and fragrant wine like beverage. Expect notes of caramel, tart cherry, and oak. Available in 500ML bottles only. Bottles can be consumed in the taproom.
Be sure to bring in your Centra of Factions map to earn your 4th stamp! Those who collect all 5 stamps will be able to redeem a free signature collectible after the final release in the series!
Cozy Campfire is an American Porter that was rested on Comoros Vanilla Beans and specialty Ecuador cacao nibs. Bold flavors of toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and vanilla can be found throughout every sip! Available in 16oz 4-packs and draft!
STILLWATER ARTISANAL ALES:A DJ and Record producer, Brian Strumpke fell in love with the craft of brewing while touring the old world. The pioneer of the Nomadic Brewing movement, he traveled the world and brought back unique styles and ingredients at the onset of the craft beer revolution stateside. A dear friend and hands down one of the most creative minds in the scene.
Stillwater SUPERHOP 6/4/16oz CANS – Extraordinarily hopped, modern IPA is back and better than ever before.. loaded with Citra, Mosaic, @freestylehops Nelson Sauvin, @segalhopranch high-oil Cascade & Anchovy hops then fermented with our unique #controlledchaos blend of Kveik & thiolized wine yeast for an elegantly lean finish with bright flavors of tropical fruit and subtle hints of northwest pine. 6.9% ABV – WA
Stillwater RED SAUCE 6/4/16oz CANS – Clean , Crisp Italian style Pilsner brewed with Hallertau Mittelfruh Blanc, and Anchovy Hops. A crispy, hoppy, assertive beer at 4.6% ABV – WA
Stillwater INSETTO 6/4/12oz CANS – A Dry-Hopped Sour Ale with Italian Plum. Refined rosé vibes, with a sour ale twist. 5% ABV – WA
Stillwater EXTRA DRY EXTRA 6/4/16oz CAN – Enjoy the holidaze and ring in the new year with this limited release double strength version of our new world classic – EXTRA DRY! Japanese style imperial dry beer. 8.4% ABV – WA – LIMITED RELEASE
Stillwater EXTRA DRY 6/4/16oz CANS -The Legend returns. Japanese Rice Saison brewed with Citra, Hallertau Blanc and Sterling. 4.2% ABV – WA
Stillwater NEW GOLD 6/4/16oz CANS – Lush and hoppy modern approach to the classic blonde ale. Heavily hopped with citra, galaxy & hallertau mittelfrüh. Fermented with farmhouse ale yeast. 6% ABV – WA
Stillwater X Dubfire EXTRA LOUD 6/4/16oz CANS – India Pale Saison Ale brewed with Japanese rice. 7% ABV – WA
FILSON X Stillwater – MARITIME GOSE 6/4/16oz CANS – A tart wheat base with notes of citrus, pine & fresh grass and a dry, clean finish of pure Pacific Northwest harvested sea salt evoke elements of both land and sea. 6% ABV – WA
FILSON X Stillwater – RUSTIC GOLD IPA 6/4/16oz CANS – A crisp blend of pale golden malts and hand selected hops from the pacific Northwest. After fermentation, the beer is dry-hopped and packaged unfiltered for a bold rustic hop experience. 6.5% ABV – WA
Stillwater PREMIUM (Postmodern Beer) 6/4/16oz CANS – A Postmodern Take On Industrial Beer. Quality malts, choice hops, & wild yeast. 4.5% ABV – WA
Stillwater CELLAR DOOR 6/4/12oz CANS – Farmhouse Wheat Ale brewed with White Sage. 6.6% ABV – WA
Stillwater DOUBLE FRUIT STUFF (Late Brunch) 6/4/12oz CANS – All natural sparkling hard smoothie w/ blueberry, peach, banana & açaí. 100% real fruit gluten free/vegan. 4.5% ABV – WA
Stillwater DRY WHITE 6/4/24/16oz CANS – Blanc Sour Ale Spritzer with Sauvignon Blanc Grapes, lime, & sea salt. 4.5% – WA
STILLWATER WINE-BEER HYBRIDS:Think of these as a Special Bottle of Champagne or Dine wine you want to give to that friend that is both a wine and beer and Lambic Lover. A tour de force in spontaneous fermentation is an unbelievable delicate subtle notes and delicate flavors. Brian finds his German creative soulmate in Sebastian from Freigeist. The evermore creative master of their craft from both sides of the pond.
Freigeist x Stillwater AMIS 6/75cl BOT – Indulge in the refreshing and complex flavors of Stillwater/Freigeist Amis, a German-style sour ale that boasts a tart and tangy taste with hints of citrus and spice. This brew pours a hazy golden hue with a frothy white head, and features a crisp and effervescent mouthfeel that leaves a pleasant, lingering finish. Crafted with care using only the finest ingredients, this beer is a true masterpiece of the brewing art, and is sure to delight even the most discerning of palates. So why wait? Treat yourself to a bottle of Stillwater/Freigeist Amis today and experience the ultimate in sour ale perfection! 7% ABV – DE
Freigeist x Stillwater AMIS HIBISCUS 6/75cl BOT – Champagne Yeast-Fermented Sour Ale brewed with Hibiscus & Rose Hip. Indulge in the refreshing and complex flavors of Stillwater/Freigeist Amis. A treat for a special occasion! 7% ABV – DE
Freigeist x Stillwater AMIS QUINCE 6/75cl BOT – Champagne Yeast-Fermented Sour Ale brewed with Quince. Indulge in the refreshing and complex flavors of Stillwater/Freigeist Amis. A treat for a special occasion! 7% ABV – DE
Freigeist x Stillwater – Weingut Spatburgunder 6/750ml BOT – Oak Aged Spontaneously Fermented Wild Ale, co-fermented with Bacchus Grapes. 9.3% ABV – DE
OFF COLOR:
Off Color Crispy Beer for Pizza 6/4/16oz CANS – Italian pilsner is a modern style with origins in Northern Italy where it was concepted as German pilsner with an English hopping schedule. The style takes its cues from Italian cooking where simple, fresh ingredients create fantastic flavor. Unfiltered and full flavored, our hopbacked pilsner’s finish will wipe your palate clean for your next bite of pie. 5% ABV – IL
Off Color Beer for Tacos 6/4/16oz CANS – Gose brewed with Kaffir Lime Leaf, Key Lime, Orange & Pink Himalayan Salt. Pairs perfectly with tequila… and tacos. 4.5% ABV – IL
Off Color Beer for Hoops 6/4/16oz CANS – American Cream Ale With Peaches And Vanilla Served On Nitro. 5% ABV – IL
Off Color Bare Bear 6/4/16oz CANS – Finnish style Sahti brewed with Rye Malts and Juniper Berries. Hops – Nugget. 7% ABV – IL
Off Color Apex Predator 6/4/16oz CANS – Off Color Flagship Beer. American-Belgian hybrid style combines free rise fermentation with a traditional Belgian Saison yeast and a hefty, American style dry hopping. 6.5% ABV – IL
Off Color Eat Pray Mango 6/4/16oz CANS – A Robust Dose Of Mango, Passion Fruit, And Pear Is Added To Our Farmhouse Ale And Imparts Overtones Of A Tropical Riesling Cocktail. The Explosive Fruit Mouthfeel Is Luscious With Hints Of Honeysuckle Yet Finishes Silky Smooth. 5.8% ABV – IL
Off Color Double Stuffed Dino’Smores 24/16oz CANS – A new bigger, bolder variant of our classic Dino S’mores Imperial S’more stout. Bold sweet confectionery chocolate aromatics give way to a rich, creamy mouthfeel. Like a perfectly toasted marshmallow, the flavor teeters between honey and roasted but avoids any burnt notes. 50% more crushed vanilla beans and 50% more cocoa nibs than they’ve ever used before.12% ABV – IL
Off Color Dino’smores 24/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout brewed with Marshmallow,Vanilla Bean, Molasses, Graham Flour. 10.5% ABV – IL
Guava the Nut is filled with coconuts and pink guava; you’ll get creamy coconut & sweet, bright floral notes from the guava. Beat the winter blues & pretend you’re at the beach with this one! 5.4% ABV
Berry Boo v2: Blackberry-Raspberry Edition {yes, that’s the entire name } is FULL of blackberries and raspberries; its got a bright, jammy berry flavor with a 5.8% ABV
**Both sours will be on tap only; no to-go cans this time around**
It’s also PIZZA POP-UP today from 12-8pm; the menu is in the comment section!
Reminder: we’re doing pizzas 12-8pm TODAY {Friday}, 12-8pm TOMORROW {Saturday} and 12-5pm on Sunday. Pizzas this Saturday are a one-off; NOT a permanent addition to the weekly schedule!
We’re excited to announce the return of Boa Constrict this Friday, December 6th!
A true to style West Coast IPA showcasing classic American hop varieties. Crystal clear in appearance with a plentiful 120 IBU’s. Huge notes of Floral Citrus rounded out with a clean snappy bite.
Double Release this Friday, December 20th!
SOLVEIG (Faction #4) is a Wild Ale that was inoculated with a blend of Lactobacillus, Brettanamyces, and Pediococcus. After resting in a Tawny Port Wine Barrel for 3.5 years, we emptied and refilled the same barrel with a golden ale base. 1.5 years later these two beers were blended together to create a luscious and fragrant wine like beverage. Expect notes of caramel, tart cherry, and oak. Available in 500ML bottles only. Bottles can be consumed in the taproom.
Cozy Campfire is an American Porter that was rested on Comoros Vanilla Beans and specialty Ecuador cacao nibs. Bold flavors of toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and vanilla can be found throughout every sip! Available in 16oz 4-packs and draft!
Guava the Nut is filled with coconuts and pink guava; you’ll get creamy coconut & sweet, bright floral notes from the guava. Beat the winter blues & pretend you’re at the beach with this one! 5.4% ABV
} is FULL of blackberries and raspberries; its got a bright, jammy berry flavor with a 5.8% ABV
Reminder: we’re doing pizzas 12-8pm TODAY {Friday}, 12-8pm TOMORROW {Saturday} and 12-5pm on Sunday. Pizzas this Saturday are a one-off; NOT a permanent addition to the weekly schedule!
