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    Introducing Experimental 638

    A Hazy IPA that’s Hoppin’ with Innovation At Wooden Hill Brewing, we’re always on the lookout for the next cool thing in beer. Like Indiana Jones, but with more hops and fewer snakes. That’s why we were thrilled when our friends at Yakima Valley Hops provided us with a fresh new hop variety—HBC 638. After…

  • The White Lotus Trivia

    WHEN YOU ARE EMPTY INSIDE, WITH NO TRIVIA, YOU END UP IN SOME CRAZY PLACES Vacation season is in full-swing, but let’s face it: a bunch of us aren’t going to whisk away to Hawaii or Sicily to enjoy a luxurious getaway. Not that we at Trivia Mafia are bitter or anything. No really! We…

  • Taylor Swift Trivia

    I DON’T WANNA PLAY TRIVIA IF I’M NOT PLAYING TRIVIA WITH YOU The Swifties showed up in force to play our last game of “Taylor Swift” Trivia. They’ve decided to “Speak Now” and tell us: They want more of it, and baby, we just said yes. Stay tuned all through June while we’re “Fearless”-ly dropping…

  • Dry Bean – Coffee Blonde Ale

    First Released: June 2021 Coffee is one of those ever-versatile beer augments that can contribute flavor and depth to a wide array of different beer styles. While coffee is perhaps most commonly added to darker brews, lighter ales provide a balanced and refreshing backdrop for the rich aromas and roasty flavors of everyone’s favorite bean. …

  • Rare Vine Rose Beer

    Crafting a Beer-Wine Hybrid

    “When I was contacted by Yellow House Vineyard owner Cody Kaye in the
    early summer, I wasn’t completely sure what the result would be if I
    combined his fresh grape juice with one of our fermenting beers…”

  • Wooden Hill Fall Beer Dinner 2019

     Our second gourmet beer dinner was a tasty success! Here’s a recap of the menu…Charcuterie + 5 Courses + Some Special Surprises Created by:Jordan Roots (Head Chef)James Ewen (Head Brewer)Nick Jungers (Sous Chef)First CoursePumpkin Salad: greens, spiced candied pecans, maple vinaigrette, smouked gouda, marinated pear, pumpkinBeer Pairing: Kold Shoulder – KolschSecond CoursePork Belly: 24 hr apple…

  • Turning Beer into Seltzer

    By James Ewen, Co-Owner & Head Brewer  Hard seltzer, that crystal clear, effervescent beverage, has seen a major spike in popularity these last couple years as beer drinkers and wine lovers alike are realizing just how refreshing and flavorful it can be. As patio season is in full swing in the middle of another Minnesota…

  • Coconut Cluster

     This delicious collaboration with our Assistant Brewer, Jeremy Churchill, is a classic roasty porter infused with toasted coconut and hazelnut.A Match Made in Beer Heaven”Jeremy is an avid home-brewer and I’d been wanting to scale up one of his recipes for a while. When I tried his coconut porter a few months ago, I was…

  • MN IPA

    Making a MN IPA

    Author: James Ewen, Head Brewer & Co-Owner With the release of our newest IPA, Minnesota Might, I thought it was time to pull back the curtain a bit and explain some details of the brewing process at Wooden Hill. It’s also a good opportunity to highlight some other local companies putting their own stamp on…

  • The Nitro Revelation

    Author: James Ewen, Head Brewer & Co-Owner If you’re familiar with the craft beer world (and let’s be honest, you’re reading a blog article on a craft brewery’s website so yeah, you’re familiar) and have visited a few taprooms, you’ve definitely seen or even tried a beer “on nitro.”  And perhaps, while watching the beer…