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The story

Kolsch is a regional specific style from Cologne, Germany. In order to be labeled as a true Kolsch in Germany, it must have been brewed in Cologne. It is traditionally served in 8 oz straight sided glasses. Kolsch is a hybrid style because it is fermented at cooler lager temperatures, but with an ale yeast. This produces a crisp clean beer in a shorter time than a true lager. Our Kolsch uses traditional German pilsner malt and hops, shipped from Germany. Although it’s not brewed in Cologne, we work hard to make it damn close to the real thing.

In the glass

Pale straw · completely translucent · medium-high carbonation · 18 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Mostly clean. Hint of sulfur, which is acceptable for the style Flavor: Bright and light. A little more on the bitter side than completely balanced but still easy to swig down. Grassy hop flavor and very subtle malt presence Mouthfeel: Light with assertive carbonation and a crisp finish Aftertaste: Lingering hop bitterness and minerals

The story

Brewed with German Pilsner malt and Czech Saaz hops, this traditional lager style is brewed to accentuate body, a paler appearance, and rounded hop character. Traditionally, this is achieved through a decoction mash in which part of the mash is removed, boiled, and returned to the main mash. We don’t have the equipment for a decoction, but achieved a similar effect by supporting the grain bill with some munich and melanoindin malts.

In the glass

Pale bronze · clear · medium-high carbonation · 22 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Bready malt, light noble hop spice Flavor: Light crackery malt character shines balanced by a moderate earthy bitterness and lightly floral hop flavor Mouthfeel: Medium body, a little heftier than a traditional German Pilsner. Medium-high effervescence cuts through nicely Aftertaste: Pleasantly moderate bitterness

The story

The Oktoberfest celebration we know today originated in 1810, when Crown Prince Ludwig took Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildberghausen as his bride in Munich, Germany. A special beer was brewed for the event and thus the lore of Oktoberfest began. While the actual beer served in the modern Oktoberfest celebration is more along the lines of a Helles Lager, the more historic interpretation of the style is an amber colored lager with some malt flavor with a crisp finish.

In the glass

Copper · crystal · medium carbonation · 18 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Clean Flavor: Starts light and then turns bready, with a very slight caramel flavor Mouthfeel: Light but not watery Aftertaste: Long aftertaste of distant cracker/caramel.

The story

The classic style enjoyed at the original Oktoberfest celebration. A rich, medium-bodied amber lager.

The story

Souring beer in a production brewery presents a real threat of cross-contamination. To resolve this issue, instead of pitching bacteria into a fermenter, where it can hide in small crevices and ruin future batches, bacteria is used in the kettle before the wort goes through the boiling process. Since the wort is soured in the kettle, the brewer is able to boil the wort after souring to kill off any active bacteria before cooling the wort and sending it to a cellar tank to ferment with brewer’s yeast. The resultant beer does not have the complexity of a true aged sour so brewers often add fruit or other flavorings to liven up the flavor. A blend of freshly juiced strawberries and mangos were used during active fermentation to give Mango Strut a juicy quality. The name Mango Strut comes from a farcical parade in Miami called the King Mango Strut.

In the glass

Peach · nearly opaque. Like a sunset on a cloudy day. · high carbonation

Tasting notes

Aroma: Distinct citric acid note. Flavor: Tartness upfront that turns into more of a fruit juice sweet/sour mix. The essence of strawberry and mango is lightly present in the finish. Mouthfeel: Light but not thin. Vibrant effervescence. Aftertaste: Sparkling carbonation and ebbing citric acid.

The story

This one is a throwback to the days before smoothie sours and massive fruit puree additions in beer. Lightly fruited for a perfect summertime sipper!

In the glass

Pale gold · light haze · medium carbonation · 15 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Light & sweet watermelon, hint of lime and malt Flavor: Jolly Rancher watermelon, lime, light mange, and sweet malt Mouthfeel: Light to medium and super clean Aftertaste: Light honey with a hint of strawberry

The story

Our flagship IPA and most popular beer is a nod to the brave men and women who work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). A Code 3 is the radio code for a lights and sirens response.

In the glass

Pale gold · translucent · 50 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Juicy mango and pineapple from the dry hops Flavor: As close to ‘balanced’ as an IPA can get with a sweet malty character from the munich. Mouthfeel: Medium with a smooth feel from the oats Aftertaste: Slight bitterness but mostly balanced with malt sweetness

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Our latest Zest experiment goes all-in on Mosaic hops!

In the glass

Deep yellow · opaque · medium carbonation · IBU 40

Tasting notes

Aroma: Mango, blueberry, and a light dankess Flavor: Creamy blueberry, sweet tropical fruit and a little wheat Mouthfeel: Light to medium carbonation, creamy and juicy Aftertaste: Light blueberry that cleans up nicely

The story

The bitterness rises… First, Batch 666 unearthed it. Then, Bitter Summons called it forth. Now, Bitter Ascension carries our celebration of bold, bitter West Coast IPA to new heights. Built on the same unapologetically bitter foundation as Bitter Summons, this next chapter adds Amarillo to an already massive dry hop of Simcoe, Centennial & Columbus, bringing a fresh burst of bright orange and citrus to the dank, resinous hop character we loved in its predecessor. Clear. Dank. Citrusy. Gloriously bitter.

In the glass

Burnt orange · clear · medium carbonation · 80 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Floral citrus, sweet orange and pineapple Flavor: Assertive dank/piney bitterness that coats the palate, citrus Mouthfeel: Medium body Aftertaste: Citrus pith

The story

Named for one of our favorite taproom regulars who can always be found with a pint of stout in his hand and a smile on his face. Scotty’s lighthearted demeanor and efforts to bring new friends to the taproom embody our mission to share joy through great food and beer!

In the glass

Jet black · opaque due to the color · nitro pour · 10 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Light notes of roasted malt Flavor: Balance of bitter roasty/toasty malt and sweet caramel/cream Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and silky smooth Aftertaste: Ebbing dark chocolate and slightly bitter roasty notes

The story

Our eight year anniversary beer is a type of dark Belgian Strong Ale. It’s a style rooted in medieval Trappist monastic brewing traditions, which continue to this day. Its dark color comes from a heavy dose of dark Belgian candi syrup at the end of the boil. This one was released fresh and intended to evolve with age (6 to 12 months).

In the glass

Deep maroon · some haze · 20 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Huge jammy fig/raisin presence Flavor: Initially almost light and saison-like, apart from the strong alcohol presence, with light fruity esters. Transitions to dried stone fruit and raisin Mouthfeel: Cavernous without feeling too heavy, completely coats the palate during each sip Aftertaste: Finish is almost abrupt, leaving behind alcohol warmth and lingering dried fruit

The story

Brewed to emulate the classic Shiner Bock from Texas. Bocks are typically higher in alcohol content, but Shiner’s is a more approachable and refreshing take on the amber lager style. Bock in German literally translates to goat, though Shiner Bock’s label actually features a Texas-native desert bighorn sheep.

In the glass

Deep copper/dark brown · clear · medium carbonation · 15 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Strong toasted malts and light chocolate Flavor: Sweet and toasty with bready malt, caramel and nuttiness Mouthfeel: Smooth with medium carbonation Aftertaste: Light bitterness and lingering sweetness

The story

Based on assistant brewer Jeremy's home-brew recipe, a classic roasty porter infused with toasted coconut and hazelnut.

In the glass

Jet black · opaque · medium carbonation

Tasting notes

Aroma: Creamy coconut and roasted chocolate Flavor: Coconut and roasted malt with a background of milk chocolate Mouthfeel: Medium body with apparent effervescence Aftertaste: Base of slight char topped by coconut cream

The story

There’s something unique about a pink opaque beer in a glass, like capturing a mythical creature. Pixie Catcher is so named in the spirit of that wonder.

In the glass

Pale red · opaque · medium-high carbonation · 10 IBU

Tasting notes

Aroma: Cranberry and raspberry, almost like juice Flavor: Subtle sweet fruit flavor up front and then tart on the back end Mouthfeel: Light body with springy carbonation Aftertaste: A balance of sweet and tart