Pale
Ales
Distinct hop bitterness with some malt sweetness; dry, ranging
in color from amber to copper-brown.
Samuel Smith’s Old Brewery Pale Ale- Great Britain
The lightest beer produced by this esteemed brewery; slight
burnt-caramel character, pleasingly bitter, thoroughly enjoyable.
Young’s Ramrod Bitter - Great Britain
Dark and robust with a hearty, rich malt presence. Blended
hops impart bitterness for balance.
Magic Hat Number 9 Ale - USA
A strange sort of dry, crisp, fruity, refreshing, not-quite-pale
ale. Add this mysterious mixture to your “must-try”
list. And browse our list for more of Magic Hat’s strange
brews.
St. Peter’s Golden Ale – Great Britain
Beautiful and original, from its mildly flowered, easily
drinkable bouquet, to its artistic oval flask-shaped bottle.
From the first to the last sip, you’ll imagine the
romance of the English countryside of centuries long past.
Bass- Great Britain
Sweet at first with a zesty aroma, giving way to a subtle
caramel flavor. Expertly balanced. It’s very name is
the benchmark of English ales in America.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale - USA
Hops give a pleasant bitterness, balanced by a gentle fruitiness
from barley malt.
Flying Dog Classic Pale Ale - USA
Excellent carbonation brings out a blended hop flavor against
a rich malt palate. A very cool brew, with equally cool
label art. (If you like this one, try their “Old Scratch”
too!)
India
Pale Ales
High hop content with moderate malt flavor; dry, assertively
bitter, fruity and flowery with low-medium carbonation.
This style was originally brewed in England for British
troops stationed in India in the 18th century.
Samuel Smith’s India Ale - Great Britain
Another great beer from Sam Smith’s; this IPA is heavily
hopped, but well-balanced with exceptional smoothness.
Fuller’s IPA - Great Britain
A crisp, stately IPA. Malt presence is subdued as hop flavor
increases its potency and depth.
Red Hook India Pale Ale - USA
Smooth and well-balanced; hints of citrus offset bittersweet
character.
Magic Hat Blind Faith - USA
On the sweeter side of IPAs; well balanced with a surprisingly
smooth, subdued character.
Victory Hop Devil - USA
As the name suggests, a commanding hop flavor predominates,
but is well-balanced by a good, slightly understated malt.
A must try for hop lovers.
Harpoon IPA - USA
A definite citrus character is evident against a hoppy palate.
A deliciously crisp IPA.
Bitters
Slightly different from pale ales, bitters exhibit a golden
brown colour, lightly carbonated, more heavily hopped and
have undertones of citrus.
Delirium Tremens - Belgium
STRONG triple fermented blonde ale. How strong? 9% ABV.
(The bottle is decorated with pink elephants...) Crisp,
sweet fruit beginning, dry clean finish, with a quietly
persistent alcohol attack.
Red Hook ESB - USA
The perfect pale ale for those who prefer a highly bitter
brew; citrus character distinguishes the brew from Red Hook’s
IPA.
Fuller’s ESB- Great Britain
Full-bodied with pronounced bitter bite; voted Britain’s
best in 1985.
Young’s Special Bitter - Great Britian
A unique bitter, crafted from a complex mixture of the finest
hops ; tingly carbonation and the balancing softness of
the malt makes this an exceptional beer.
Scarlet Lady ESB - USA
Delicately crisp with a perfect amount of bitterness; the
hop character is light yet spicy, with just enough mystique
to reflect the elegance of its name.
Ommegang Hannepin - USA
Brewed in the biere-de-garde style; Heavily hopped, copper
colored and bottle conditioned. A splendid brew from our
beloved New York State.
Brown
Ales
Full bodied, British in origin, lightly hopped and sweet,
flavored with roasted and caramel malts; color ranges from
reddish brown to dark brown.
Newcastle - Great Britain
Full bodied with a fresh, malty aroma; hop flavors emerge
slowly to create an exceptional smoothness. Highly recommended.
Hobgoblin - Great Britain
Powerful and full-bodied, this copper red ale boasts a strong
roasted malt flavor, with a brilliant balance of bitterness
and fruit that lurks on the palate until the end.
Old Devil - Great Britain
A brew to sell your soul for! Rare fine amber malt, the
choicest Worcestershire hops, and a touch of Oxfordshire
honey lead you from a bitter introduction to a dry, fruity
finish.
Fiddler’s Elbow - Great Britain
Wonderfully refreshing, with an earthy aroma of barley and
wheat malts. You’ll delight in its subtle citric fruit
notes, and its long quenching, hoppy fruit finish.
Vondel Abbey Brown Ale - Belgium
In a substantial 25.4 oz bottle, this is a brew worthy of
being shared among friends. A complex, brandy-esque bouquet
gives way to more subtle nuances of fruit and yeast.
Young’s Dirty Dick’s Ale - Great Britain
A sweet caramel aroma introduces this sneaky amber-brown
strong ale. Delightfully light body haughtily contradicts
the conceit of its image. A brew you’ll absolutely
adore, and hate yourself for it.
Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale - Great Britain
Considered by many to be the classic brown ale; mildly sweet
with a slight winey taste, smooth and full bodied. Perfect
for those trying their first brown ale.
Fuller’s London Pride - Great Britain
Sweet nuttiness and rich caramel flavor dominates; full
body and soft texture.
Young’s London Ale - Great Britain
Soft and creamy with mild carbonation; fruity, flowery flavor
is enhanced by a caramel candy character in the malt.
New Amsterdam NY Ale - USA
Fruity aroma and strong citrus taste give way to a gentle
spiciness. Slightly bitter and zesty, this is a great American
brown ale.
Corsendonk Monk’s Brown Ale - Belgium
Silky smooth and well-balanced. Gentle carbonation and yeast
aroma is a result of in-bottle fermentation.
Samuel Smith’s Organic Ale – Great Britain
An exceptionally tasty selection from this esteemed brewery.
All the ingredients used to create it are grown organically,
then hand-selected to ensure the heartiest flavor. Brilliant
drinkability.
Belhaven - Scotland
One of the best brown ales we’ve tried. A tight, tingly
carbonation promotes sweetish hop flavor and gentle fruitiness,
which in turn gives way to a caramel finish with hints of
licorice.
Pete’s Wicked Ale - USA
One of the first brown ales widely available in the USA.
Intense and flavorsome, you’ll enjoy its sinful swirl
of caramel malt and low-lying hints of chocolate.
Dogfish Head India Brown Ale - USA
Initial impressions of barley and carmelized sugar balanced
by a blend of two types of hops.
Dogfish Head Immort-Ale - USA
A distinctive brown ale with noticeable maple, vanilla and
oak characteristics. One of three varieties of the Dogfish
Head brews we serve.
Scottish
Ales
Strong with a sweet malty character; dark, thich, creamy,
low in hops with a rich, full body.
Belhaven Wee Heavy - Scotland
Malt flavors predominate in this moderately dark beer. Smooth,
lightly carbonated; an excellent example of Scottish ale
style. This 17 oz. beer retains the term for its original
small, or “wee” sized bottle.
Traquair House Ale - Scotland
A smooth, rich body with little carbonation; hearty with
molasses character and moderate chewiness. Complex and full-bodied,
this is one of the best in its style.
Skullsplitter - Scotland
Rich deep burnt-sienna color, satiny smooth texture. This
sweet and exceptionally hearty ale takes its name from the
legendary Scottish warrior, Thorfin Hauskuliuuf, the “skull-splitter.”
Dark Island - Scotland
A ripe, fruity nose, a colour of glorious ruby wine, a rich,
dark cocoa flavor, followed by an exceptionally smooth,
full malt palate make this an exotic, mysterious brew, worth
savoring.
Old Peculier - Great Britain
Delicious burnt-caramel flavor gives way to a slight sweetness
and nutty flavor; lightly carbonated, this is an excellent
moderately dark Scottish ale.
Road Dog Scottish Ale - Scotland
A rich and malty brew, almost chewy; low hop content allows
natural sweetness to rule.
Amber
Ales
A lighter version of pale ales usually characterized by
a floral aroma and dry taste.
Abita Turbo Dog - USA
The darkest amber we carry, this ale is brewed with natural
spring water; very malty with hints of perfume and fruitiness.
An excellent amber ale.
New Amsterdam Amber - USA
Initial sharpness gives way to smooth malt flavor; roasted
aroma is present throughout with just a whisper of fresh
apple.
Magic Hat Fat Angel - USA
“Under and over, the Fat Angel lurks, aligning the
cosmos with all of its quirks… The ruler and keeper
of opposite keys, the Fat Angel does what the Fat Angel
please.” A triumph in oddity.
McSorley’s - USA
An uncomplicated and light bodied beer wit ha mellow fruitiness.
Lightly hopped with gentle nuances of citrus-honey.
Hen’s Tooth - Great Britian
A golden ale with rich malt and subtle hops. Light body
and texture, majestic in aroma and flavor, in an ideal brew
“as rare as a Hen’s Tooth.”
Wild Goose Amber Ale - USA
A full, malty body with a robust five hop blend; the addition
of chocolate malt gives it a fine copper color.
Lucifer Belgian Golden Ale - Belgium
Devilishly titled, light in texture and color, this semi-dry
brew casts subtle nuances of sun-dried vine fruit. Forbidden
fruit? Is there any other kind?
Fuller’s 1845 - Great Britian
Bottle conditioned, this English ale simply basks in its
own mellow complexity. Lightly hopped, fully flavored, thoroughly
enjoyable.
Red
Ales
With actual colour ranging between brown and golden ales,
most reds are semi-sweet with a grand, malty flavor balanced
by a mild hoppiness.
The Red Mac Gregor - Scotland
A great example of the red ale style; moderate carbonation,
with gentle hop flavor stunningly balanced against a semi-sweet
malt backdrop.
Dogfish Head Raison d’Etre - USA
A mahogany ale so named for the color imparted by beet sugar
and green raisins used in brewing. A unique flavor that
seems to dance playfully, then mellow on the taste buds.
(pronounced RAY-zon de-TRAY)
Rogue Dead Guy Ale - USA
Hoppy fizziness at first, then a light toasted malt flavor
emerges, but does not overpower a definite honey flavor.
Dixie Crimson Voodoo - USA
A deep red ale from Louisiana, with a smooth malt palate
and subtle hop undertones; very easy drinking.
Magic Hat Humble Patience - USA
Another artful creation by our friends at Magic Hat. A slow-brewed
Irish-style red, deep and thick as time, begging the question,
“How long does it take for ‘soon’ to be ‘now?’”
Red Wolf - USA
This brew is similar in carbonation, texture and hop content
to many American lagers, but with a definitive “red”
character to the malt.
Sarah Hughes’ Dark Ruby - Great Britain
An interesting bottle conditioned red ale, which imparts
a powerful yeasty grip while retaining its malty caress.
We adore this one.
Porter
The porter style was born in London in the 1730’s as
a substitute for a popular mixture of 3 separate beers.
The 3 beer mixture was created by a pub proprietor as a
strong, hearty drink for ship porters and manual laborers,
hence the name. Coloured by sweet, roasted, unmalted barley.
Samuel Smith’s Taddy Porter - Great Britain
A delightful wine aroma is replaced by a mild caramel flavor;
full bodied and slightly tart, the finish is semi-dry and
strong. One of the best we’ve tried.
Anchor Porter - USA
Mellow and sweet with a burnt taste that tends towards bitter;
balanced by a molasses chewiness, this porter is rich, dark
and satisfying. An excellent American porter.
Fuller’s London Porter - Great Britain
Semi-sweet and full-bodied roasted flavor is dominant at
first sip, giving way to a gentle spice and hop finish.
Another in a line of great brews from Fuller’s.
Pripp’s Carnegie Porter -
Sweden
This brew is worthy of being called “true art in a
bottle.” An extra dark roast creates rich character,
yet the drink remains surprisingly light in body. A remarkable
brew indeed.
Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter - USA
A deep color with a strong roasted flavor; unique herbal
nuance is present throughout.
Nightmare Porter - Great
Britain
We’ve rarely experienced a brew quite like the Nightmare.
A smooth, well-balanced beer with a creamy head and a startlingly
intense roasted malt flavor.
Kostrizer Schwarzbier Black - Germany
Semi-sweet and very dark with a medium body, gentle hoppiness
and mild aftertaste. Good enough to win even the most demanding
beer drinkers. (pronounced KOS-trit-ser SHWARTZ-beer)
Stouts
3 types are represented here; Imperial- malty and dry with
fruit nuances; Oatmeal-sweeter and lower in alcohol; Dry
(Irish)-heavily hopped and bitter.
Xingu - Brazil
The famed Brazilian “Black Beer;” almost Zen-like
balance between bitterness and sweetness on a mellow palate,
yet silkier than one might expect. A must try in the style.
(pronounced SHIN-goo)
Samuel Smith’s Imperial Stout - Great Britain
A wine/berry aroma greets the nose; just the right amount
of “tang” in this full-bodied and robust beer.
One of the best imperial stouts we’ve tried.
Victory Storm King Imperial Stout - USA
At first hops predominate, then give way to a full roasted
malt flavor; intense and smooth, we’ve noticed hints
of espresso. An impressive member of its class. Highly recommended.
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout - Great Britain
This stout is brewed using chocolate malt and real chocolate,
resulting in a rich flavor and well-balanced texture and
body. Fantastic.
Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout - Great Britain
Full bodied but not filling with a wonderful burnt oat flavor.
Smooth, almost silky, the oatmeal imparts sweetness without
being cloying.
Young’s Oatmeal Stout - Great Britain
A contender for “best in class.” A roasted flavor
predominates with a subtle chocolate malt nuance; well-rounded
and semi dry with a beautiful black-brown color.
Guinness - Ireland
Mild bitterness quickly gives way to gentle roasted malt
elegance. Balanced in both taste and texture; quite possibly
the best head of any stout.
Murphy’s Irish Stout - Ireland
Soft and creamy, almost velvety; initial sharp hoppiness
fades to a mellow burnt malt flavor with hints of fine wine.
Magic Hat Heart of Darkness - USA
Inky-black like liquid velvet, this dense oatmeal stout
cloaks the palate with deep roasted nuances, floating above
an undercurrent of bittersweet chocolate.
American
Lagers
Crisp and well-carbonated with a hop content that ranges
from medium to high; generally light in body with little
malt flavor.
Mississippi Mud Lager - USA
Not syrupy thick, as the name suggests, but rather a light
bodied copper-tan brew. Well-balanced with good carbonation,
a gentle hoppiness is balanced by smooth malt. Bottled in
its cheek-pinchingly cute signature moonshine jug.
Dixie Blackened Voodoo - USA
The infamous Louisiana potion which survived a threat by
America’s bible belt to ban the “blasphemous “
brew. With its rich reddish-brown glow, sweet molasses and
a misty fruit nuance make their presence known from the
first sip.
Old Scratch - USA
A copper-tan lager, mild hops and smooth malt make this
a well-balanced, easy drinking beer. Check out the freaky
label art on this one.
Molson Golden - Canada
Crisp and hoppy with a good, creamy head; light bodied with
good carbonation.
Dos Equis - Mexico
Mild and pleasant, this well-balanced beer retains its carbonation
throughout. Arguably the smoothest Mexican lager.
Corona - Mexico
Refreshing and crisp, excellent carbonation and easy drinking
with or without lime.
Red Stripe - Jamaica
A gentle and consistent carbonation brings out a well-balanced
and easy drinking brew.
Rolling Rock - USA
An excellent American lager; balanced, crisp hop flavor
with medium body.
Budweiser - USA
The classic American lager; well-carbonated and balanced
with some rice flavor.
European
Lagers
Light bodied with a high hop content. Dry, rich taste with
a subtle, flowery finish.
Hacker-Pschorr - Germany
Medium bodied and malty at first, but giving way to a distinct
grainy character enhanced by fresh hops. Golden in color
with aggressive carbonation, this is one of our favorite
lagers
Samuel Adams Boston Lager -
USA
Burnt-caramel color and taste; hints of citrus against balanced
hop and malt palate.
Harp - Ireland
The classic Irish lager; rich but not overwhelming. Excellent
balance between bitter hops and mellow malt; tight, consistent
carbonation throughout.
Samuel Smith’s Pure Brew Lager - Great Britain
Full bodied and well-balanced; a rich hop flavor is immediate
and pleasant, complimented by a mellow malt. This brewery
can do no wrong.
Pilsener Urquell - Czech Republic
The first in the style and still the standard for pilseners.
Crisp, flowery hops, aggressive carbonation and smooth aftertaste.
A classic.
Singha - Thailand
Smooth, with a sour (but pleasant) citrus character. Gentle,
tingly carbonation.
Brooklyn Lager - USA
A Vienna style lager that has a toasted malt flavor and
gentle sweetness with aggressive hops and a fresh, floral
finish.
Heineken - Holland
The number one imported beer. Good body and carbonation,
with excellent hop flavor.
Grolsch - Holland
A great full-bodied pilsener with sharp hop flavor and malt
aftertaste, served in its signature swing-top bottle.
Foster’s - Australia
Fresh and crisp with a full palate and smooth body; hops
are pronounced but not bitter. Served in its trademark 25
oz. “oil can,” this bushman’s favorite will
quench even the toughest thirst.
Moretti - Italy
A mild, light bodied brew; semi-sweet and smooth, this is
a very drinkable beer.
Light
Beers
Usually American style lagers with lower calorie (and alcohol)
content.
Amstel Light - Holland
Surprisingly pronounced hop and malt palate with excellent
effervescence.
Coors - USA
A great stitch of gold in the tapestry of Americana. (move
over, Mr. Hemmingway…)Some light malt flavor, with
a hint of hoppiness. This is a well-carbonated, dare we
say “swig-able” beer.
Miller Lite - USA
A mellow malt is evident with a gentle hop flavor in the
aftertaste. Tastes great, less filling, holds a small bunch
of flowers, makes a dandy paperweight, and remains the weapon
of choice in many low-budget action films.
Wheat
Beers
A heavy concentration of wheat malt and an in bottle fermentation
process imparts high carbonation and fruity/spicy nuances.
Pyramid Hefe-Weizen - USA
Intense wheat tartness gives way to fruit punctuation. Excellent
carbonation and light body make this a great summer beer.
(A favorite of our beloved Sphinx!)
Schneider-Weisse - Germany
Yeast predominates at first, followed by a spiciness reminiscent
of cloves. Cloudy as a result of bottle conditioning, the
aggressive carbonation remains constant.
Tucher Dunkel-Weisse - Germany
On the darker side for the style, this beer boasts a hearty
roasted flavor which offsets a platform of rich yeast .
Blue Moon Belgian White - USA
An American interpretation of the classic Belgian white;
fragrant and light with hints of citrus. Excellent carbonation.
Bocks
Full bodied and strong, these beers have a high alcohol
content with intense malt and hop flavors; double and triple
bocks are even stronger.
Aventinus Double Bock - Germany
Unfiltered and unpasteurized this complex brew evokes the
taste of chocolate and fruit with a clove finish. Almost
a meal in itself.
Aass Bock - Norway
A gentle, fruit aroma at first with a sweet caramel flavor
against a mellow burnt malt palate. (pronounced “OSS
bock. WE know what you were thinking…)
Tucher Doppelbock - Germany
A sweet toasted malt palate predominates; nuances of dried
fruit and spice are subtle, but noticeable.
Celebrator - Germany
Dark, sweet, toasted with a deep, nutty taste; whispy fruit
notes appear. This full bodied beer is robust and flavorful;
big and powerful; not a beer for the novice.
Abbey and
Trappist Ales
Dark and full flavored, these beers trace their lineage
to Trappist monasteries throughout Europe. These hearty
ales were designed to be “liquid bread” for monks
to enjoy during Lenten fastings. Only five can still use
the name Trappist.
Chimay Rouge Trappist Ale - Belgium
Considered by many the best of its style; sweet and soft
initially, followed by intense yeast character offset by
a gentle fruitiness. A must try.
Duvel Belgian Ale - Belgium
Its name is a corruption of the Flemmish word for “devil.”
Subtle nuances of fruit and wine are balanced against a
deceptively heavy malt flavor. Delicious.
Abbaye des Rocs - Belgium
Impressive and stately as an ancient cathedral in its 25.4
oz. bottle, this selection is noticeablly sweet at first,
giving way to a heavy malt flavor, and a perfect yeasty
finish. (pronounced “a-BAY deh-ROCK)
Ommegang Abbey Ale - USA
A deep red color with a big fluffy head. Layered sweetness
with hints of chocolate and licorice. Words barely do this
choice justice.
Orval Trappist Ale - Belgium
Complex and rich with undertones of wine and perfume. Simply,
one of the best in its class.
St. Feuillien – Belgium
Majestic. A flavorsome mixture of ripe fruits and light
malt, with just a touch of hoppy sharpness. A brew that
could only be the product of divine inspiration. (pronounced
SAINT FOO-yen)
Barley
Wine Ales
Very high in alcohol content, these dark ales have a pronounced
malt sweetness and hop bitterness that varies from medium
to high.
Young’s Old Nick Barley Wine - Great Britain
With the Devil himself grinning from the label, Old Nick’s
unique blend of yeasts produce mellow fruit undertones;
less alcohol and carbonation than most barley wines, but
no sacrifice in taste.
Victory Old Horizontal - Great Britain
A strong, sweet ale balanced by a pronounced hop bitterness.
High alcohol content; too many and you’ll be snoozing
as deeply as the sleepy quarter-moon on the label.
Seasonal
Brews
Winter brews are usually characterized by the addition of
spices such as clove, coriander and nutmeg and tend to be
heavy in taste and body. Summer brews are generally lighter
and flavored with citrus and/or lighter spices.
Samichlaus - Switzerland (Guinness Book Record Holder—World’s
Strongest Brew 14%)
Closer to wine than beer, this seasonal is brewed every
December (the name means Santa Claus) and is aged for a
whole year. A bit tart at first sip, sweetness and caramel
flavors emerge, giving way to a brandy-like finish. One
of the most complex beers on our list; words alone will
not do it justice. (pronounced SAMMY-clowse)
Magic Hat Hocus Pocus - USA
Unfiltered and glowing like summer sun-rays, with a aromatic
malty sweetness that finishes dry and crisp. Try it with
a juicy wedge of orange, and bask in the glory of a summer
afternoon with nothing to do but smile.
Magic Hat Jinx - USA
Earthy, rich, and steeped in autumn’s magic. A golden
coloured brew, its subtle notes dance on the palate with
the gentleness of falling Maple leaves. A bit of peat-smoked
Whiskey malt imparts a whisper of smoke reminiscent of autumn’s
bonfires.
Magic Hat Heart of Darkness - USA
Inky black like liquid velvet, this rich dense oatmeal stout
cloaks the palate with powerful, deep roasted nuances, floating
above an undercurrent of bittersweet chocolate. (Originally
intended as a winter seasonal, the demand for this exceptional
stout has made it available year-round. Enjoy.)
Magic Hat Miss Bliss - USA
The spring offering from our friends at Magic Hat. Miss
Bliss ushers in the season with a dry, malty ale, wrapped
in a delicate web of flavorful spices. Fresh ground coriander
and orange peel are two key ingredients that make this artful
brew so unique.
Lunacy - USA
At 7.7% ABV, Lunacy is forceful, like the pull of the full
moon. A refreshing brew, risen from a marriage of sweet
Belgian malts, English hops, fresh ground coriander, and
shimmering notes of fruit.
Perkuno’s Hammer - USA
A majestic Baltic porter forged from Munich and chocolate
malts (and some other secrets). Dark, mysterious yet confidently
demure, it’s been described as a “trainwreck between
a doublebock and a stout.” Named for Perkuno, the Baltic
thunder god.
Baltus - USA
A massive hybrid beer (it’s brewed at top-fermenting
temperatures using bottom fermenting English malts). Complex
meshwork of flavors make this powerful brew difficult to
do justice with words alone.
Two Druids Gruit Ale - USA
Honey, yarrow, sweet gale, crushed nutmeg, wild rosemary
and a weave of assorted medieval spices flavor this tribute
to the ancients. A meld of the esoterica of the past and
the science of the present, Two Druids is the answer when
you ask, “What do you have that’s different?”
Steam
Beer
This style, now trademarked exclusively by the Anchor Brewing
Co., originated in California in the late 1800’s. The
beer was brewed in uncommonly shallow vessels which hissed
and steamed during brewing, lending a unique moniker to
the style.
Anchor Steam - USA
Full-bodied with hoppy bite and bitterness. Excellent head
and carbonation. We love it.
Beer
on Lees
An in-bottle fermentation process leaves a significant amount
of sediment, or lees.
L’Eau Benite - Canada
Bitter at first, this brew, named “Holy Water”
in French, mellows quickly and a light citrus undertone
compliments the hearty yeast flavor. (pronounced “o
ben-EET)
Trois Pistoles - Canada
Medium body, sharp and bitter with tight carbonation. A
triple fermentation process imparts a rich yeast flavor.
(pronounced TROY pis-TOLL)
Maudite - Canada
Dark, mellow and richly malted with exceptionally rich body.
Complex, nuances of fruit and spice are present. It’s
name is French for “The Damned.” (pronounced “maw-DEET)
La Fin du Monde - Canada
Light bodied but assertive, a triple fermentation process
imparts a smoothness and excellent carbonation; malty finish
with nuances of fruit. Heed this brew’s name…
too many of these might brign on “The End of the World.”
Don de Dieu - Canada
“Gift of God”, as the name suggests. A wine like
aroma is pronounced at first, giving way to a grainy, malty
finish. Tight carbonation, reminiscent of champagne.
Lambies
& Flavored Beers
Lambics are wheat beers with fruit added; the latter can
be any style flavored with a vast assortment of tasty things.
Fraoch Heather Ale - Scotland
A Scottish ale enhanced by the addition of wild heather
flowers, a tradition which dates back to medieval Scotland.
Hearty and rich at first, finishing fragrant and smooth.
A must try. (pronounced FROCK)
Lindemans Peche Lambic – Belgium
A positively yummy dessert-style drink, sweetened with the
flavor of juicy, sun-ripened peaches. Delicious by itself,
or over ice. (pronounced PESH)
Clovis - United Kingdom
A unique beer; clove flavor is strong and spicy, but balanced
by a sweetness from the malt. For those with a sense of
adventure… be prepared for a flavor unlike any you’ve
tried before.
Alba Scots Pine Ale - Scotland
A scotch ale brewed with pine and spruce needles. The adjuncts
give a uniquely mellow sweetness; inspired by the Celtic
belief that evergreens represent eternal life. Very unusual,
but very enjoyable.
Purple Haze - USA
A delightful wheat beer made with sun-ripened raspberries,
added after fermentation. Purple color and delicious sweetness
make this one a stand-apart.
Tequiza - USA
American lager beer with the flavor of real tequila and
lime. Beer without borders, as they say.
Wyatt’s Wild Agave Beer - USA
Lager with the essence of blue agave; smooth and mellow,
the agave is distinct in the flavor weave. One of the most
interesting (by that, we mean amusing) labels we’ve
had the pleasure to admire.
Mead,
Lemonades and Ciders
Hard ciders are apple juices left to ferment; hard lemonades
are malt alcohol beverages with lemon flavor.
English Mead - Great Britain
Incredible. We fell in love at our first sip. This fermented
honey drink is the oldest alcoholic brew in the world, it’s
name appearing in many a verse of medieval literature. Reminiscent
of a dry white wine at first, mead has an ethereal sweetness
and smooth body. Delicious over ice. A must try.
Doc Otis Hard Lemonade - USA
The best we’ve enjoyed; crisp, tart and refreshing.
A wonderful summertime thirst quencher.
Hard Core Golden Apple Cider - USA
Hard cider made of golden apples; aged in oak for exceptional
smoothness.
Original Sin Hard Cider - USA
Sweetness pierced by tart apple flavor with excellent tight
carbonation. In a word…tempting. Very tempting.
KALIBER – Ireland
Our non-alcoholic offering from the same folks who bring
you Guinness. The best of all N/A’s we tried. Real
beer flavor without the watery character of most “near
beers.”
