Hamilton’s Tavern boasts one of the most diverse bottle selections in San Diego. We offer over 200 bottled beers with a heavy emphasis on traditional Belgian Craft Beers. We endeavor to carry the best beers available in an extensive range of brew styles.
Last Updated: Wed, May 15th
Bottle Specials
| Name | Style | ABV | Brewery | Origin | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evil Twin Femme Fatale Brett | American IPA American IPA A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. An American version of the historical English style. |
6.00% | Evil Twin Brewery | Denmark | 22 oz | $11.00 |
| Meantime Naval College Old Porter | Baltic Porter Baltic Porter Porters of the late 1700’s were quite strong compared to today’s standards, easily surpassing 7% alcohol by volume. Some brewers made a stronger, more robust version, to be shipped across the North Sea, dubbed a Baltic Porter. In general, the style’s dark brown colour covered up cloudiness and the smoky/roasted brown malts and bitter tastes masked brewing imperfections. The addition of stale ale also lent a pleasant acidic flavour to the style, which made it quite popular. These issues were quite important given that most breweries were getting away from pub brewing and opening up breweries that could ship beer across the world. |
8.00% | Meantime | London, England | 750 ml | $14.00 |
| St. Feuillien Grand Cru | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
9.50% | Brasserie St. Feuillien | Belgium | 11.2 oz | $4.50 |
| AppelTreow Winery Appely Brut Cider | Cider Cider No style info available |
8.00% | AppelTreow Winery | Wisconsin | 750 ml | $17.00 |
| Dugges Idjit! | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.00% | Dugges Ale- & Porterbryggeri AB | Sweden | 330 ml | $12.00 |
| Upright Seven (#7) | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
8.00% | Upright Brewing | Oregon | 750 ml | $10.00 |
| V Cense | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
7.00% | Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille | Belgium | 750 ml | $10.00 |
| De Ranke Guldenberg | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.50% | Brouwerij De Ranke | Belgium | 330 ml | $4.00 |
| La Rullés Triple (Bière De Gaume) | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.40% | Brasserie Artisanale De Rullés | Belgium | 750 ml | $10.00 |
| Anchorage Brewing Company Whiteout Wit | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
6.50% | Anchorage Brewing Company | Alaska | 750 ml | $13.00 |
New Bottles
| Name | Style | ABV | Brewery | Origin | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allagash FV 13 | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
8.90% | Allagash | Portland, Maine | 330 ml | $25.50 |
| Upright Gose | Gose Gose An old German beer style from Leipziger, Gose is an unfiltered wheat beer made with 50-60% malted wheat, which creates a cloudy yellow color and provides a refreshing crispness and twang. A Gose will have a low hop bitterness and a complementary dryness and spice from the use of ground coriander seeds and a sharpness from the addition of salt. Like Berliner Weisse beers, a Gose will sometimes be laced with various flavored and colored syrups. This is to balance out the addition of lactic acid that is added to the boil. Somewhat recently, Gose has seen a mini-revival with a handful of breweries bringing back the style in the Leipziger area and pubs like Gosenschenke "Ohne Bedenken" serving traditionally brewed Gose. |
2.90% | Upright Brewing | Oregon | 750 ml | $17.00 |
| Anchorage Love Buzz | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
8.00% | Anchorage Brewing Company | Alaska | 750 ml | $21.00 |
All Bottles
| Name | Style | ABV | Brewery | Origin | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uerige Doppel Sticke | Altbier Altbier A Düseldorf specialty, an Altbier is a German style brown ale, the "alt" literally translates to "old" in German, and traditionally Altbiers are conditioned for a longer than normal periods of time. Other sources note that "alt" is derived from the Latin word "altus," which means "high" and refers to the rising yeast. Take your pick, but the extended conditioning mellows out the ale’s fruitiness and produces an exceptionally smooth and delicate brew. The color ranges from amber to dark brown, medium in carbonation with a great balance between malt and hops. "Sticke" is a stronger version of an Altbier, thus a bit more malty and hoppy to boot. |
8.50% | Zum Uerige | Dusseldorf Germany | 12oz | $7.00 |
| Heretic Evil Twin | American Amber / Red Ale American Amber / Red Ale Primarily a catch all for any beer less than a Dark Ale in color, ranging from amber (duh) to deep red hues. This style of beer tends to focus on the malts, but hop character can range from low to high. Expect a balanced beer, with toasted malt characters and a light fruitiness in most examples. The range can run from a basic ale, to American brewers who brew faux-Oktoberfest style beers that are actually ales instead of lagers. |
6.80% | Heretic Brewing Company | Pittsburg, California | 22 oz | $9.50 |
| New Belgium Fat Tire | American Amber / Red Ale American Amber / Red Ale Primarily a catch all for any beer less than a Dark Ale in color, ranging from amber (duh) to deep red hues. This style of beer tends to focus on the malts, but hop character can range from low to high. Expect a balanced beer, with toasted malt characters and a light fruitiness in most examples. The range can run from a basic ale, to American brewers who brew faux-Oktoberfest style beers that are actually ales instead of lagers. |
5.60% | New Belgium Brewing Co. | Fort Collins CO | 12 oz | $3.75 |
| SpeakEasy Prohibition Ale | American Amber / Red Ale American Amber / Red Ale Primarily a catch all for any beer less than a Dark Ale in color, ranging from amber (duh) to deep red hues. This style of beer tends to focus on the malts, but hop character can range from low to high. Expect a balanced beer, with toasted malt characters and a light fruitiness in most examples. The range can run from a basic ale, to American brewers who brew faux-Oktoberfest style beers that are actually ales instead of lagers. |
6.10% | Speakeasy | San Francisco CA | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Big Sky Olde Bluehair | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
8.75% | Big Sky Brewing | Missoula, Montana | 750 ml | $20.00 |
| Dieu Du Ciel Solstice D'hiver | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
9.80% | Dieu Du Ciel | Montreal, Quebec | 12oz | $7.25 |
| Firestone Sucaba | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
13.00% | Firestone Walker Brewing Company | Buelton, California | 750 ml | $22.75 |
| Green Flash Sleepin' With Shaggy | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
12.50% | Green Flash Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 12 oz | $9.50 |
| Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
11.50% | Hair of the Dog | Portland, Oregon | 12 oz | $10.75 |
| Lost Abbey Angel's Share | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
12.50% | Port Brewing Co. | San Marcos CA | 330 ml | $25.50 |
| Stone Old Guardian | American Barley Wine American Barley Wine Despite its name, a Barleywine is very much a beer, albeit a very strong and often intense beer! In fact, it’s one of the strongest of the beer styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to dark brown colored beer, with aromas ranging from intense fruits to intense hops. Body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors can range from dominant fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from the American efforts, what sets them apart is usually the American versions are insanely hopped to make for a more bitter and hop flavored brew, typically using American high alpha oil hops. English version tend to be more rounded and balanced between malt and hops, with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and typically age like wine. |
11.25% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22oz | $6.00 |
| Avery Ellies Brown | American Brown Ale American Brown Ale Spawned from the English Brown Ale, the American version can simply use American ingredients. Many other version may have additions of coffee or nuts. This style also encompasses "Dark Ales". The bitterness and hop flavor has a wide range and the alcohol is not limited to the average either. |
5.50% | Avery Brewing | Boulder CO | 12 oz | $3.75 |
| DogFish Head 90 Minute | American Double IPA American Double IPA Take an India Pale Ale and feed it steroids, ergo the term Double IPA. Although open to the same interpretation as its sister styles, you should expect something robust, malty, alcoholic and with a hop profile that might rip your tongue out. The Imperial usage comes from Russian Imperial stout, a style of strong stout originally brewed in England for the Russian Imperial Court of the late 1700s. Its application to an unrelated style makes little sense to many, so Double IPA is quickly becoming the preferred name. You can thank west coast American brewers for this somewhat reactionary style. "Thanks!" |
9.00% | DogFish Head | Delaware | 12 oz | $4.50 |
| Evil Twin Disco Beer | American Double IPA American Double IPA Take an India Pale Ale and feed it steroids, ergo the term Double IPA. Although open to the same interpretation as its sister styles, you should expect something robust, malty, alcoholic and with a hop profile that might rip your tongue out. The Imperial usage comes from Russian Imperial stout, a style of strong stout originally brewed in England for the Russian Imperial Court of the late 1700s. Its application to an unrelated style makes little sense to many, so Double IPA is quickly becoming the preferred name. You can thank west coast American brewers for this somewhat reactionary style. "Thanks!" |
10.00% | Brouwerij De Molen | Bodegraven, Netherlands | 330 ml | $17.00 |
| Green Flash Palate Wrecker (Ham's 2nd Ann Ale) | American Double IPA American Double IPA Take an India Pale Ale and feed it steroids, ergo the term Double IPA. Although open to the same interpretation as its sister styles, you should expect something robust, malty, alcoholic and with a hop profile that might rip your tongue out. The Imperial usage comes from Russian Imperial stout, a style of strong stout originally brewed in England for the Russian Imperial Court of the late 1700s. Its application to an unrelated style makes little sense to many, so Double IPA is quickly becoming the preferred name. You can thank west coast American brewers for this somewhat reactionary style. "Thanks!" |
9.00% | Green Flash Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 12 oz | $4.50 |
| Port Hop-15 | American Double IPA American Double IPA Take an India Pale Ale and feed it steroids, ergo the term Double IPA. Although open to the same interpretation as its sister styles, you should expect something robust, malty, alcoholic and with a hop profile that might rip your tongue out. The Imperial usage comes from Russian Imperial stout, a style of strong stout originally brewed in England for the Russian Imperial Court of the late 1700s. Its application to an unrelated style makes little sense to many, so Double IPA is quickly becoming the preferred name. You can thank west coast American brewers for this somewhat reactionary style. "Thanks!" |
10.50% | Port Brewing Co. | San Marcos CA | 22 oz | $11.50 |
| Evil Twin Femme Fatale Brett | American IPA American IPA A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. An American version of the historical English style. |
6.00% | Evil Twin Brewery | Denmark | 22 oz | $11.00 |
| Jester King Wytchmaker Rye | American IPA American IPA A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. An American version of the historical English style. |
6.70% | Jester King Craft Brewery | Texas | 750 ml | $16.00 |
| Sierra Nevada Torpedo | American IPA American IPA A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. An American version of the historical English style. |
7.20% | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Chico CA | 16 oz | $4.50 |
| Stone-Aleman-Two Brothers Dayman | American IPA American IPA A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. An American version of the historical English style. |
8.70% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22 oz | $9.50 |
| Thornbridge Halcyon Imperial IPA | American IPA American IPA A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale. An American version of the historical English style. |
7.70% | Thornbridge Brewery | England | 16.9 oz | $13.00 |
| Anchor Liberty | American Pale Ale American Pale Ale Of British origin, this style is now popular worldwide and the use of local ingredients, or imported, produces variances in character from region to region. Generally, expect a good balance of malt and hops. Fruity esters and diacetyl can vary from none to moderate, and bitterness can range from lightly floral to pungent. American versions tend to be cleaner and hoppier, while British tend to be more malty, buttery, aromatic and balanced. |
6.00% | Anchor Brewing Co. | San Francisco CA | 12oz | $3.75 |
| Drakes 1500 Pale | American Pale Ale American Pale Ale Of British origin, this style is now popular worldwide and the use of local ingredients, or imported, produces variances in character from region to region. Generally, expect a good balance of malt and hops. Fruity esters and diacetyl can vary from none to moderate, and bitterness can range from lightly floral to pungent. American versions tend to be cleaner and hoppier, while British tend to be more malty, buttery, aromatic and balanced. |
5.50% | Drakes | San Leandro, California | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Anchor California Lager | American Pale Lager American Pale Lager Sometimes referred to as "all-malt," this category of beer refers to lagers brewed without cereal adjuncts (mainly rice or corn). Though often still yellow and fizzy, these beers will display a broader depth of malt flavor and a more complex bitterness vs. their adjunct counterparts. |
5.10% | Anchor Brewing Co. | San Francisco CA | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Avery Joe's Premium American Pilsner | American Pale Lager American Pale Lager Sometimes referred to as "all-malt," this category of beer refers to lagers brewed without cereal adjuncts (mainly rice or corn). Though often still yellow and fizzy, these beers will display a broader depth of malt flavor and a more complex bitterness vs. their adjunct counterparts. |
4.70% | Avery Brewing | Boulder CO | 12 oz | $3.75 |
| Full Sail Session Lager | American Pale Lager American Pale Lager Sometimes referred to as "all-malt," this category of beer refers to lagers brewed without cereal adjuncts (mainly rice or corn). Though often still yellow and fizzy, these beers will display a broader depth of malt flavor and a more complex bitterness vs. their adjunct counterparts. |
5.10% | Full Sail Brewing Co. | Hood River OR | 12oz | $3.00 |
| Almanac Biere De Chocolate | American Porter American Porter Inspired from the now wavering English Porter, the American Porter is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew, using smoked malts, or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the burnt flavor associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session porters as well. |
5.60% | Almanac Beer Company | San Francisco, CA | 12 oz | $5.50 |
| Caldera Mogli | American Porter American Porter Inspired from the now wavering English Porter, the American Porter is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew, using smoked malts, or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the burnt flavor associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session porters as well. |
8.50% | Caldera Brewing Company | Ashland, Oregon | 22 oz | $27.00 |
| Knee Deep Tanilla Porter | American Porter American Porter Inspired from the now wavering English Porter, the American Porter is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew, using smoked malts, or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the burnt flavor associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session porters as well. |
6.50% | Knee Deep Brewing | Lincoln, CA | 22 oz | $9.50 |
| Maui Coconut Porter | American Porter American Porter Inspired from the now wavering English Porter, the American Porter is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew, using smoked malts, or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the burnt flavor associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session porters as well. |
5.50% | Maui Brewing Company | Lahaina, Hawaii | 12oz | $4.50 |
| Moylan's Chelsea Porter | American Porter American Porter Inspired from the now wavering English Porter, the American Porter is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew, using smoked malts, or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the burnt flavor associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session porters as well. |
5.00% | Moylan’s Brewery | Novato CA | 22 oz | $6.00 |
| Stone Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Bean | American Porter American Porter Inspired from the now wavering English Porter, the American Porter is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew, using smoked malts, or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the burnt flavor associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session porters as well. |
5.90% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 12 oz | $4.50 |
| Avery Out of Bounds Stout | American Stout American Stout Inspired from English & Irish Stouts, the American Stout is the ingenuous creation from that. Thankfully with lots of innovation and originality American brewers have taken this style to a new level. Whether it is highly hopping the brew or adding coffee or chocolate to compliment the roasted flavors associated with this style. Some are even barrel aged in Bourbon or whiskey barrels. The hop bitterness range is quite wide but most are balanced. Many are just easy drinking session stouts as well. |
5.50% | Avery Brewing | Boulder CO | 12oz | $5.00 |
| Deschutes/Hair of the Dog Conflux No. 1 Collage | American Strong Ale American Strong Ale Catch all style category for beers from 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above, Some may even be as high as 25% abv. Characteristics will greatly vary, some have similarities to Barley-wines and Old Ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question. |
11.60% | Deschutes Brewery | Bend OR | 12oz | $10.00 |
| Firestone 16th Anniversary | American Strong Ale American Strong Ale Catch all style category for beers from 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above, Some may even be as high as 25% abv. Characteristics will greatly vary, some have similarities to Barley-wines and Old Ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question. |
12.50% | Firestone Walker Brewing Company | Buelton, California | 750 ml | $35.00 |
| Hitachino (XH) Extra High | American Strong Ale American Strong Ale Catch all style category for beers from 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above, Some may even be as high as 25% abv. Characteristics will greatly vary, some have similarities to Barley-wines and Old Ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question. |
8.30% | Kiuchi Brewery | Ibaraki Japan | 12oz | $9.75 |
| Stone Bottleworks 13th Anniversary | American Strong Ale American Strong Ale Catch all style category for beers from 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above, Some may even be as high as 25% abv. Characteristics will greatly vary, some have similarities to Barley-wines and Old Ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question. |
11.00% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22 oz | $9.50 |
| Stone Double Bastard | American Strong Ale American Strong Ale Catch all style category for beers from 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above, Some may even be as high as 25% abv. Characteristics will greatly vary, some have similarities to Barley-wines and Old Ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question. |
10.00% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22oz | $12.75 |
| Stone Lucky Basartd | American Strong Ale American Strong Ale Catch all style category for beers from 7.0 percent alcohol by volume and above, Some may even be as high as 25% abv. Characteristics will greatly vary, some have similarities to Barley-wines and Old Ales. Barrel aging is certainly not out of the question. |
9.20% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22 oz | $9.50 |
| Allagash FV 13 | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
8.90% | Allagash | Portland, Maine | 330 ml | $25.50 |
| Logsdon Peche 'n Brett | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
10.00% | Logsdon Farmhouse Ales | Oregon | 750 ml | $48.50 |
| Russian River / Sierra Nevada Brux | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
8.30% | Russian River Brewing Co. | Santa Rosa CA | 750 ml | $23.75 |
| Russian River Consecration | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
10.00% | Russian River Brewing Co. | Santa Rosa CA | 330 ml | $19.50 |
| Russian River Sanctification | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
6.47% | Russian River Brewing Co. | Santa Rosa CA | 330 ml | $16.75 |
| Russian River Supplication | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
7.00% | Russian River Brewing Co. | Santa Rosa CA | 350 ml | $19.50 |
| The Bruery Sour in the Rye | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
7.80% | The Bruery | Placentia, CA | 750ml | $33.50 |
| Unity Vibration Triple Goddess Ginger | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
8.00% | Unity Vibration | Michigan | 22 oz | $13.00 |
| Unity Vibration Triple Goddess Raspberry | American Wild Ale American Wild Ale Sometimes Belgian influenced, American Wild Ales are beers that are introduced to "wild" yeast or bacteria, such as: Brettanomyces (Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, Brettanomyces Lambicus or Brettanomyces Anomolus), Pediococcus or Lactobacillus. This introduction may occur from oak barrels that have been previously inoculated, pitched into the beer, or gained from various "sour mash" techniques. Regardless of which and how, these little creatures often leave a funky calling card that can be quite strange, interesting, pleasing to many, but also often deemed as undesirable by many. |
8.10% | Unity Vibration | Michigan | 22 oz | $13.00 |
| Meantime Naval College Old Porter | Baltic Porter Baltic Porter Porters of the late 1700’s were quite strong compared to today’s standards, easily surpassing 7% alcohol by volume. Some brewers made a stronger, more robust version, to be shipped across the North Sea, dubbed a Baltic Porter. In general, the style’s dark brown colour covered up cloudiness and the smoky/roasted brown malts and bitter tastes masked brewing imperfections. The addition of stale ale also lent a pleasant acidic flavour to the style, which made it quite popular. These issues were quite important given that most breweries were getting away from pub brewing and opening up breweries that could ship beer across the world. |
8.00% | Meantime | London, England | 750 ml | $14.00 |
| Great Divide 2013 Old Ruffian | Barley Ale Barley Ale No style info available |
10.27% | Great Divide Brewing Company | Denver, CO | 750 ml | $42.25 |
| Sierra Nevada Barrel Aged Bigfoot | Barleywine Barleywine No style info available |
12.20% | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Chico CA | 750 ml | $31.50 |
| Hitachino Ancient Nipponia | Belgian Blonde Belgian Blonde No style info available |
6.50% | Kiuchi Brewery | Ibaraki Japan | 18.6 oz | $17.50 |
| La Rullés Grande Dix | Belgian Blonde Belgian Blonde No style info available |
10.00% | Brasserie Artisanale De Rullés | Belgium | 750 ml | $22.00 |
| Bogedal No. 136 | Belgian Dark Ale Belgian Dark Ale Belgian Darks offer a massive range of characters. Colors play within the light brown to deep garnet hues, with thick, rocky heads of great retention. Aromas can be anywhere from traces of yeast, spiced, malty, floral and even slightly intoxicating. Flavors from dry and spiced, to sweet and malty. Most have a low level of bitterness. |
6.50% | Bogedal Bryghus | Denmark | 750 ml | $47.25 |
| Ommegang Seduction | Belgian Dark Ale Belgian Dark Ale Belgian Darks offer a massive range of characters. Colors play within the light brown to deep garnet hues, with thick, rocky heads of great retention. Aromas can be anywhere from traces of yeast, spiced, malty, floral and even slightly intoxicating. Flavors from dry and spiced, to sweet and malty. Most have a low level of bitterness. |
6.80% | Brewery Ommegang | Cooperstown NY | 750 ml | $24.50 |
| Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor | Belgian IPA Belgian IPA Inspired by the American India Pale Ale (IPA) and Double IPA, more and more Belgian brewers are brewing hoppy pale colored ales for the US market (like Chouffe & Urthel), and there's been an increase of Belgian IPAs being brewed by American brewers. Generally, Belgian IPAs are considered too hoppy by Belgian beer drinkers. Various malts are used, but the beers of the style are finished with Belgian yeast strains (bottle-conditioned) and the hops employed tend to be American. You'll generally find a cleaner bitterness vs. American styles, and a pronounced dry edge (very Belgian), often akin to an IPA crossed with a Belgian Tripel. Alcohol by volume is on the high side. Many examples are quite cloudy, and feature tight lacing, excellent retention, and fantastic billowy heads that mesmerize (thanks, in part, to the hops). Belgian IPA is still very much a style in development. |
8.00% | Brouwerij Het Anker | Beglium | 330ml | $7.50 |
| La Chouffe Houblon Dobbelen IPA Tripel | Belgian IPA Belgian IPA Inspired by the American India Pale Ale (IPA) and Double IPA, more and more Belgian brewers are brewing hoppy pale colored ales for the US market (like Chouffe & Urthel), and there's been an increase of Belgian IPAs being brewed by American brewers. Generally, Belgian IPAs are considered too hoppy by Belgian beer drinkers. Various malts are used, but the beers of the style are finished with Belgian yeast strains (bottle-conditioned) and the hops employed tend to be American. You'll generally find a cleaner bitterness vs. American styles, and a pronounced dry edge (very Belgian), often akin to an IPA crossed with a Belgian Tripel. Alcohol by volume is on the high side. Many examples are quite cloudy, and feature tight lacing, excellent retention, and fantastic billowy heads that mesmerize (thanks, in part, to the hops). Belgian IPA is still very much a style in development. |
9.00% | Brasserie d’Achouffe | Achouffe Belgium | 330ml | $9.00 |
| Poperings Hommel Bier | Belgian IPA Belgian IPA Inspired by the American India Pale Ale (IPA) and Double IPA, more and more Belgian brewers are brewing hoppy pale colored ales for the US market (like Chouffe & Urthel), and there's been an increase of Belgian IPAs being brewed by American brewers. Generally, Belgian IPAs are considered too hoppy by Belgian beer drinkers. Various malts are used, but the beers of the style are finished with Belgian yeast strains (bottle-conditioned) and the hops employed tend to be American. You'll generally find a cleaner bitterness vs. American styles, and a pronounced dry edge (very Belgian), often akin to an IPA crossed with a Belgian Tripel. Alcohol by volume is on the high side. Many examples are quite cloudy, and feature tight lacing, excellent retention, and fantastic billowy heads that mesmerize (thanks, in part, to the hops). Belgian IPA is still very much a style in development. |
7.50% | Brouwerij van Eecke | Watou Belgium | 330ml | $6.50 |
| Dieu Du Ciel Derniere Volonte | Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pales consume the Belgian brewing scene, and were initially brewed to compete with Pilseners during the WWII time frame. They differ from other regional Pale Ale varieties, by traditionally being less bitter, using aged hops for a delicate hop finish, and boasting sweetish to toasty malt overtones. They should be decanted properly, leaving the yeast in the bottle. This will showcase their brilliant color range from pale straw yellow to amber hues. Most will be crowned with thick, clinging, rocky white heads. Flavors and aromas will vary. Some have natural spice characters from yeast and hops, while others are spiced. There’s a recent growing trend to make much more "hoppy" Pale Ales, to entice the US market and its hopheads. See De Ranke XX Bitter. |
7.00% | Dieu Du Ciel | Montreal, Quebec | 11.5 oz | $8.00 |
| Fantôme BBB Dark White | Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pales consume the Belgian brewing scene, and were initially brewed to compete with Pilseners during the WWII time frame. They differ from other regional Pale Ale varieties, by traditionally being less bitter, using aged hops for a delicate hop finish, and boasting sweetish to toasty malt overtones. They should be decanted properly, leaving the yeast in the bottle. This will showcase their brilliant color range from pale straw yellow to amber hues. Most will be crowned with thick, clinging, rocky white heads. Flavors and aromas will vary. Some have natural spice characters from yeast and hops, while others are spiced. There’s a recent growing trend to make much more "hoppy" Pale Ales, to entice the US market and its hopheads. See De Ranke XX Bitter. |
4.50% | Brasserrie Fantome | Belgium | 750ml | $24.25 |
| Lost Abbey Saints' Devotion | Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pales consume the Belgian brewing scene, and were initially brewed to compete with Pilseners during the WWII time frame. They differ from other regional Pale Ale varieties, by traditionally being less bitter, using aged hops for a delicate hop finish, and boasting sweetish to toasty malt overtones. They should be decanted properly, leaving the yeast in the bottle. This will showcase their brilliant color range from pale straw yellow to amber hues. Most will be crowned with thick, clinging, rocky white heads. Flavors and aromas will vary. Some have natural spice characters from yeast and hops, while others are spiced. There’s a recent growing trend to make much more "hoppy" Pale Ales, to entice the US market and its hopheads. See De Ranke XX Bitter. |
6.25% | Port Brewing Co. | San Marcos CA | 750 ml | $15.00 |
| Orval Trappist | Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pales consume the Belgian brewing scene, and were initially brewed to compete with Pilseners during the WWII time frame. They differ from other regional Pale Ale varieties, by traditionally being less bitter, using aged hops for a delicate hop finish, and boasting sweetish to toasty malt overtones. They should be decanted properly, leaving the yeast in the bottle. This will showcase their brilliant color range from pale straw yellow to amber hues. Most will be crowned with thick, clinging, rocky white heads. Flavors and aromas will vary. Some have natural spice characters from yeast and hops, while others are spiced. There’s a recent growing trend to make much more "hoppy" Pale Ales, to entice the US market and its hopheads. See De Ranke XX Bitter. |
6.20% | Orval Brewery | Belgium | 12oz | $8.00 |
| Russian River Redemption | Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pale Ale Belgian Pales consume the Belgian brewing scene, and were initially brewed to compete with Pilseners during the WWII time frame. They differ from other regional Pale Ale varieties, by traditionally being less bitter, using aged hops for a delicate hop finish, and boasting sweetish to toasty malt overtones. They should be decanted properly, leaving the yeast in the bottle. This will showcase their brilliant color range from pale straw yellow to amber hues. Most will be crowned with thick, clinging, rocky white heads. Flavors and aromas will vary. Some have natural spice characters from yeast and hops, while others are spiced. There’s a recent growing trend to make much more "hoppy" Pale Ales, to entice the US market and its hopheads. See De Ranke XX Bitter. |
5.50% | Russian River Brewing Co. | Santa Rosa CA | 375 ml | $8.00 |
| Abbaye Des Rocs Grand Cru | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.50% | Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs | Belgium | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Chimay Blue | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.00% | Chimay | Baileux Belgium | 12oz | $7.25 |
| De Dolle Oerbier | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.50% | Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers | Belgium | 12oz | $8.75 |
| Glazen Toren Canaster Winterscotch | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.00% | Kleinbrouwerij De Glazen Toren | Belgium | 1.5l | $75.00 |
| Gouden Carolus Noel (Vintage 2010) | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
10.50% | Brouwerij Het Anker | Beglium | 750ml | $19.00 |
| Gulden Draak | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
10.50% | Brouwerij Van Steenberge | Ertvelde Belgium | 12 oz | $6.50 |
| Maudite | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
8.00% | Unibroue Microbrewery | Quebec Canada | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Ommegang XV (15th Anniversary Ale) | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.60% | Brewery Ommegang | Cooperstown NY | 750 ml | $30.50 |
| Stone Vertical Epic 12.12.12 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.00% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22oz | $10.75 |
| T'smisje Calva Reserva | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
12.00% | Brouwerij Smisje | Belgium | 12 oz | $9.75 |
| Trappistes Rochefort Beer 8 | Belgian Strong Dark Ale Belgian Strong Dark Ale On the same path as the Belgian Dark Ale but obviously higher in alcohol with more of an all around character. The alcohol character can be deceivingly hidden or can be very bold and in your face. Look for lots of complexity within a delicate palate. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and some many have mild dark malt flavors. Phenols will range from minimal to high and most will be light on the hops. All in all most are spicy and alcoholic. |
9.20% | Brasserie de Rochefort | Rochefort Belgium | 12oz | $10.50 |
| Barrel-Aged Project Brew No. 1 - Jenever | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
12.00% | Brouwerij Hof Ten Dormaal | Belgium | 750 ml | $33.75 |
| Barrel-Aged Project Brew No. 4 - Armagnac | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
12.00% | Brouwerij Hof Ten Dormaal | Belgium | 750 ml | $33.75 |
| Brugse Zot | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
6.00% | Brouwerij Straffe Hendrik / De Halve Maan | Belgium | 330 ml | $6.50 |
| Celis Grand Cru | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
8.00% | Michigan Brewing Co. | Webberville, MI | 12 oz | $5.25 |
| Delirium Tremens | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
9.00% | Brewery Huyghe NV | Melle Belgium | 12oz | $7.00 |
| Duvel | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
8.50% | Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat | Belgium | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Midnight Sun Fallen Angel | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
8.00% | Midnight Sun | Anchorage, Alaska | 22 oz | $19.00 |
| Omer | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
8.00% | Brouwerij Bockor N.V. | Belgium | 12 oz | $8.00 |
| Piraat | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
10.50% | Brouwerij Van Steenberge | Ertvelde Belgium | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Russian River Damnation | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
7.75% | Russian River Brewing Co. | Santa Rosa CA | 350 ml | $7.50 |
| St. Feuillien Grand Cru | Belgian Strong Pale Ale Belgian Strong Pale Ale Like a Belgian Pale Ale, the strong versions will also be pale to golden in color. What sets them apart is a much high alcohol content, that can range from hidden to spicy to devastatingly present. Expect a complex and powerful ale, yet delicate with rounded flavors and big, billowy, rocky, white head. Hop and malt character can vary, most are fruity and quite hoppy, but hop flavor and aroma will generally be within the low range and artfully balanced. Duvel is the quintessential example of this style, and many others have tried to imitate it with similar references to the devil. |
9.50% | Brasserie St. Feuillien | Belgium | 11.2 oz | $4.50 |
| 1809 Prof Briems Berliner Style Weiss | Berliner Weissbier Berliner Weissbier Berliner Weisse is a top-fermented, bottle conditioned wheat beer made with both traditional warm-fermenting yeasts and lactobacillus culture. They have a rapidly vanishing head and a clear, pale golden straw-coloured appearance. The taste is refreshing, tart, sour and acidic, with a lemony-citric fruit sharpness and almost no hop bitterness. Served in wide bulbous stemmed glasses, tourists in Berlin will often order on as a "Berliner Weisse mit Schuss: Himbeere" or "Berliner Weisse mit Schuss: Waldmeister". These are syrups that are added to make the sourness more palatable. Himbeere is raspberry (red) and Waldmeister is woodruff (green). |
5.00% | Brauerei Weihenstephan | Germany | 16.9 oz | $10.00 |
| Scaldis Bush Prestige de Nuits | Bière de Champagne / Bière Brut Bière de Champagne / Bière Brut One of the newest and most interesting styles of beer, the Bièe de Champagne has much potential within the beer industry as a top-shelf crossover beer. Primarily brewed in Belgium, these beers typically undergo a lengthy maturation. Some are even cave-aged in the Champagne region of France and are then subjected to remuage and déorgement, which is the "methode de champenoise" process of removing yeast from the bottle. Most are delicate, high in alcohol, highly carbonated and sometimes spiced. Color can range from very pale to dark hues. Presented in 750ml champagne-style corked and caged bottles. |
13.00% | Brasserie Dubuisson Frères sprl | Belgium | 25oz | $73.50 |
| Almanac Spring 2012 Bière De Mars | Bière de Garde Bière de Garde The Bièe de Garde is golden to deep copper or light brown in color. They are moderate to medium in body. This style of beer is characterized by a toasted malt aroma, slight malt sweetness in flavor, and medium hop bitterness. Noble-type hop aromas and flavors should be low to medium. Fruity esters can be light to medium in intensity. Flavor of alcohol is evident. Earthy, cellar-like, musty aromas and flavors are okay. Diacetyl should not be perceived but chill haze is okay. Often bottle conditioned with some yeast character. |
7.00% | Almanac Beer Company | San Francisco, CA | 25.4 oz | $14.75 |
| Evil Twin Yin and Yang | Black IPA Black IPA Created by Jeff Bagby of Pizza Port in celebration of San Diego's Top Shelf beer bar "The Liar's Club" as their widely loved 7th Anniversary Ale. Black like a stout/porter but delicious/hoppy and as flavorful as our world reknown San Diego IPA's! |
11.10% | Evil Twin Brewery | Denmark | 11.2 oz | $15.75 |
| Rogue Dead Guy | Bock Bock The origins of Bock beer are quite uncharted. Back in medieval days German monasteries would brew a strong beer for sustenance during their Lenten fasts. Some believe the name Bock came from the shortening of Einbeck thus "beck" to "bock." Others believe it is more of a pagan or old world influence that the beer was only to be brewed during the sign of the Capricorn goat and that "bock" means goat in German. Basically this beer was a symbol of better times to come and moving away from winter. As for the beer itself in modern day, it is a bottom fermenting lager that generally takes extra months of lagering (cold storage) to smooth out such a strong brew. Bock beer in general is stronger than your typical lager, more of a robust malt character with a dark amber to brown hue. Hop bitterness can be assertive enough to balance though must not get in the way of the malt flavor, most are only lightly hopped. |
6.60% | Rogue Brewery | Newport OR | 12oz | $4.25 |
| Anchor Steam | California Common / Steam Beer California Common / Steam Beer The California Common, or Steam Beer, is a unique 100% American style lager. It’s usually brewed with a special strain of lager yeast that works better at warmer temperatures. This method dates back to the late 1800’s in California when refrigeration was a great luxury. The brewers back then had to improvise to cool the beer down, so shallow fermenters were used. So in a way the lager yeast was trained to ferment quicker at warmer temperatures. Today’s examples are light amber to tawny in color, medium bodied with a malty character. Mildly fruity with an assertive hop bitterness. Anchor Brewing Co. trademarked the term "Steam Beer" and as such all other beers must be legally referred to as "California Common." |
4.90% | Anchor Brewing Co. | San Francisco CA | 12oz | $3.75 |
| AppelTreow Winery Appely Brut Cider | Cider Cider No style info available |
8.00% | AppelTreow Winery | Wisconsin | 750 ml | $17.00 |
| Julian Black And Blue | Cider Cider No style info available |
6.99% | Julian Hard Cider | Julian, CA | 22 oz | $12.50 |
| Julian Cherry Bomb Hard Cider | Cider Cider No style info available |
6.99% | Julian Hard Cider | Julian, CA | 22 oz | $12.25 |
| Staropramen Lager | Czech Pilsner Czech Pilsner The birth of Pilsner beer can be traced back to its namesake, the ancient city of Plzen (or Pilsen) which is situated in the western half of the Czech Republic in what was once Czechoslovakia and previously part of the of Bohemian Kingdom. Pilsner beer was first brewed back in the 1840’s when the citizens, brewers and maltsters of Plzen formed a brewer’s guild and called it the People’s Brewery of Pilsen. The Czech Pilsner, or sometimes known as the Bohemian Pilsner, is light straw to golden color and crystal clear. Hops are very prevalent usually with a spicy bitterness and or a spicy floral flavor and aroma, notably one of the defining characteristics of the Saaz hop. Smooth and crisp with a clean malty palate, many are grassy. Some of the originals will show some archaic yeast characteristics similar to very mild buttery or fusel (rose like alcohol) flavors and aromas. |
5.00% | Pivovar Starbrno, A.S. | Czech Republic | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Alaskan Troppelbock | Doppelbock Doppelbock Double Bocks or Doppelbocks are huge beers with enough malt packed in them to consider them a meal in its self. Generally having a very full-bodied flavor and darker than other bocks with a higher level of alcohol also. The range in color from dark amber to nearly black. Dark versions may have slight chocolate or roasted characters. |
10.50% | Alaskan Brewing Company | Alaska | 22 oz | $13.50 |
| Spaten Optimator Doppel | Doppelbock Doppelbock Double Bocks or Doppelbocks are huge beers with enough malt packed in them to consider them a meal in its self. Generally having a very full-bodied flavor and darker than other bocks with a higher level of alcohol also. The range in color from dark amber to nearly black. Dark versions may have slight chocolate or roasted characters. |
7.20% | Spaten-Franziskaner-Brau | Munich Germany | 12oz | $3.75 |
| Grand Teton Pursuit of Hoppiness | Double American Amber/Red Ale Double American Amber/Red Ale Similar to an American Amber/Red Ale in appearance, but expect a more pronounced malt and bitter. Alcohol can be quite aggressive and lend some spicy notes to the flavor. |
8.00% | Grand Teton | Victor, Idaho | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Chimay Red | Dubbel Dubbel The Belgian Dubbel is a rich malty beer with some spicy / phenolic and mild alcoholic characteristics. Not as much fruitiness than the Belgian Strong Dark Ale but some dark fruit aromas and flavors may be present. Mild hop bitterness with no lingering hop flavors. It may show traits of a steely caramel flavor from the use of crystal malt or dark candy sugar. Look for a medium to full body with an expressive carbonation. Traditionally a Trappist Ale, many brew similar "Abbey Dubbels" to try and emulate the originals (Trappist Westvleteren 8, Westmalle Trappist Dubbel & Chimay Premièe) . |
6.75% | Chimay | Baileux Belgium | 12oz | $7.00 |
| Trappistes Rochefort Beer 6 | Dubbel Dubbel The Belgian Dubbel is a rich malty beer with some spicy / phenolic and mild alcoholic characteristics. Not as much fruitiness than the Belgian Strong Dark Ale but some dark fruit aromas and flavors may be present. Mild hop bitterness with no lingering hop flavors. It may show traits of a steely caramel flavor from the use of crystal malt or dark candy sugar. Look for a medium to full body with an expressive carbonation. Traditionally a Trappist Ale, many brew similar "Abbey Dubbels" to try and emulate the originals (Trappist Westvleteren 8, Westmalle Trappist Dubbel & Chimay Premièe) . |
7.50% | Brasserie de Rochefort | Rochefort Belgium | 12oz | $11.00 |
| WestMalle Dubbel | Dubbel Dubbel The Belgian Dubbel is a rich malty beer with some spicy / phenolic and mild alcoholic characteristics. Not as much fruitiness than the Belgian Strong Dark Ale but some dark fruit aromas and flavors may be present. Mild hop bitterness with no lingering hop flavors. It may show traits of a steely caramel flavor from the use of crystal malt or dark candy sugar. Look for a medium to full body with an expressive carbonation. Traditionally a Trappist Ale, many brew similar "Abbey Dubbels" to try and emulate the originals (Trappist Westvleteren 8, Westmalle Trappist Dubbel & Chimay Premièe) . |
7.00% | WestMalle Trappist Abbey | Belgium | 375ml | $7.00 |
| Weihenstephaner Hefeweizenbier Dark | Dunkel Weizen Dunkel Weizen Similar to a Hefe Weizen, these southern Germany wheat beers are brewed as darker versions (Dunkel means "dark") with deliciously complex malts and a low balancing bitterness. Most are brown and murky(from the yeast). The usual clove and fruity (banana) characters will be present, some may even taste like banana bread. |
5.30% | Weihenstephaner | Germany | 500 ml | $5.00 |
| Kulmbacher Eisbock | Eisbock Eisbock An extremely strong, full and malty dark lager. |
9.20% | Kulmbacher Brauerei (Schörghuber) | Kulmbach, Germany | 12 oz | $5.00 |
| Big Sky Moose Drool | English Brown Ale English Brown Ale Spawned from the Mild Ale, Brown Ales tend to be maltier and sweeter on the palate, with a fuller body. Color can range from reddish brown to dark brown. Some versions will lean towards fruity esters, while others tend to be drier with nutty characters. All seem to have a low hop aroma and bitterness. |
5.10% | Big Sky Brewing | Missoula, Montana | 12oz | $4.00 |
| Eagle Rock Solidarity | English Dark Mild Ale English Dark Mild Ale The quintessential British session beer, like its name suggests, a Mild is known for its low level of hops character. Alcohol content is traditionally very low. Grainy to toasty malts might be present, but expect some body from the high dextrins produced in brewing. Low carbonation with a near still, bubbly head. Colors can range from gold to dark brown. Traditionally a draft beer made popular in London and the Midlands of England. |
3.80% | Eagle Rock Brewery | Los Angeles, CA | 22 oz | $9.00 |
| Ise Kadoya Genmai Ale | English Pale Ale English Pale Ale The English Pale Ale can be traced back to the city of Burton-upon-Trent, a city with an abundance of rich hard water. This hard water helps with the clarity as well as enhancing the hop bitterness. This ale can be from golden to reddish amber in color with generally a good head retention. A mix of fruity, hoppy, earthy, buttery and malty aromas and flavors can be found. Typically all ingredients are English. |
5.10% | Nikenjayamochi Kadoya Honten Co. | Japan | 16.9 oz | $6.00 |
| Fuller’s London Porter | English Porter English Porter Porter is said to have been popular with transportation workers of Central London, hence the name. Most traditional British brewing documentation from the 1700’s state that Porter was a blend of three different styles: an old ale (stale or soured), a new ale (brown or pale ale) and a weak one (mild ale), with various combinations of blending and staleness. The end result was also commonly known as "Entire Butt" or "Three Threads" and had a pleasing taste of neither new nor old. It was the first truly engineered beer, catering to the publics taste, playing a critical role in quenching the thirst of the UK’s Industrial Revolution and lending an arm in building the mega-breweries of today. Porter saw a comeback during the homebrewing and micro-brewery revolution of the late 1970’s and early 80’s, in the US. Modern-day Porters are typically brewed using a pale malt base with the addition of black malt, crystal, chocolate or smoked brown malt. The addition of roasted malt is uncommon, but used occasionally. Some brewers will also age their beers after inoculation with live bacteria to create an authentic taste. Hop bitterness is moderate on the whole and colour ranges from brown to black. Overall they remain very complex and interesting beers. |
5.40% | Griffin Brewery | London England | 500ml | $5.00 |
| Renaissance Elemental Porter | English Porter English Porter Porter is said to have been popular with transportation workers of Central London, hence the name. Most traditional British brewing documentation from the 1700’s state that Porter was a blend of three different styles: an old ale (stale or soured), a new ale (brown or pale ale) and a weak one (mild ale), with various combinations of blending and staleness. The end result was also commonly known as "Entire Butt" or "Three Threads" and had a pleasing taste of neither new nor old. It was the first truly engineered beer, catering to the publics taste, playing a critical role in quenching the thirst of the UK’s Industrial Revolution and lending an arm in building the mega-breweries of today. Porter saw a comeback during the homebrewing and micro-brewery revolution of the late 1970’s and early 80’s, in the US. Modern-day Porters are typically brewed using a pale malt base with the addition of black malt, crystal, chocolate or smoked brown malt. The addition of roasted malt is uncommon, but used occasionally. Some brewers will also age their beers after inoculation with live bacteria to create an authentic taste. Hop bitterness is moderate on the whole and colour ranges from brown to black. Overall they remain very complex and interesting beers. |
6.00% | Renaissance Brewing Company | New Zealand | 500 ml | $15.00 |
| Youngs Double Chocolate Stout | English Stout English Stout As mysterious as they look, stouts are typically dark brown to pitch black in color. A common profile amongst Stouts, but not in all cases, is the use of roasted barley (unmalted barley that is kilned to the point of being charred) which lends a dry character to the beer as well as a huge roasted flavor that can range from burnt to coffee to chocolate. A different balance of hops is up to the brewers preference, but the roasted character must be there. |
5.20% | Wells and Young | Bedfordshire, England | 16 oz | $4.50 |
| Green's Gluten Free Discovery | English Strong Ale English Strong Ale Bigger than a Pale Ale yet smaller than a Barleywine the English Strong Ale is a rich and complex beer. Many are unfiltered and bottle conditioned. The color tends to land somewhere between amber and reddish copper. They usually have a bold fruity, estery and malty mix. Hops can vary from mild bitterness to a full blown hop character with a bold hop flavor and aroma. The alcohol can be quite noticeable, a hint of solvent is possible. |
6.00% | Green's | UK | 22oz | $4.50 |
| Samuel Smith Organic Lager | Euro Pale Lager Euro Pale Lager Similar to the Munich Helles story, many European countries reacted to the popularity of early pale lagers by brewing their own. Hop flavor is significant and of noble varieties, bitterness is moderate, and both are backed by a solid malt body and sweetish notes from an all-malt base. |
5.00% | Samuel Smith Old Brewery | Tadcaster England | 12oz | $4.50 |
| Grand Teton Bitch Creek | Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB) ESBs are essentially more aggressive and more balanced Bitters, both in alcohol and hop character, but nothing overpowering. Color range will be similar, though leaning towards the darker end of the scale; dark golds to copper. Low carbonation. Malts tend to be more pronounced, often toasty and fruity, with maybe some notes diacetyl. And despite "bitter" being in its name, ESBs are not really all that bitter. They key to an ESB is balance. |
6.50% | Grand Teton | Victor, Idaho | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Alvinne Cuvee Freddy | Flanders Oud Bruin Flanders Oud Bruin Oud Bruins, not restricted to, but concentrated in Flanders, are light to medium-bodied, deep copper to brown in colour. They are extremely varied, characterized by a slight vinegar or lactic sourness and spiciness to smooth and sweet. A fruity-estery character is apparent with no hop flavor or aroma. Low to medium bitterness. Very small quantities of diacetyl are acceptable. Roasted malt character in aroma and flavor is acceptable, at low levels. Oak-like or woody characters may be pleasantly integrated into overall palate. Typically old and new Brown ales are blended, like Lambics. |
8.00% | Picobrouwerij Alvinne / Den Bierzolder | Belgium | 330 ml | $8.75 |
| Duchesse De Bourgogne | Flanders Oud Bruin Flanders Oud Bruin Oud Bruins, not restricted to, but concentrated in Flanders, are light to medium-bodied, deep copper to brown in colour. They are extremely varied, characterized by a slight vinegar or lactic sourness and spiciness to smooth and sweet. A fruity-estery character is apparent with no hop flavor or aroma. Low to medium bitterness. Very small quantities of diacetyl are acceptable. Roasted malt character in aroma and flavor is acceptable, at low levels. Oak-like or woody characters may be pleasantly integrated into overall palate. Typically old and new Brown ales are blended, like Lambics. |
6.20% | Brouwerij Verhaeghe | Vichte Belgium | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Grande Dame | Flanders Oud Bruin Flanders Oud Bruin Oud Bruins, not restricted to, but concentrated in Flanders, are light to medium-bodied, deep copper to brown in colour. They are extremely varied, characterized by a slight vinegar or lactic sourness and spiciness to smooth and sweet. A fruity-estery character is apparent with no hop flavor or aroma. Low to medium bitterness. Very small quantities of diacetyl are acceptable. Roasted malt character in aroma and flavor is acceptable, at low levels. Oak-like or woody characters may be pleasantly integrated into overall palate. Typically old and new Brown ales are blended, like Lambics. |
7.20% | Brasserie Trois Dames | Belgium | 750 ml | $37.00 |
| Haandbryggeriet Haandbakk | Flanders Oud Bruin Flanders Oud Bruin Oud Bruins, not restricted to, but concentrated in Flanders, are light to medium-bodied, deep copper to brown in colour. They are extremely varied, characterized by a slight vinegar or lactic sourness and spiciness to smooth and sweet. A fruity-estery character is apparent with no hop flavor or aroma. Low to medium bitterness. Very small quantities of diacetyl are acceptable. Roasted malt character in aroma and flavor is acceptable, at low levels. Oak-like or woody characters may be pleasantly integrated into overall palate. Typically old and new Brown ales are blended, like Lambics. |
8.50% | Haandbryggeriet | Norway | 500 ml | $17.50 |
| Petrus Aged Pale Ale | Flanders Oud Bruin Flanders Oud Bruin Oud Bruins, not restricted to, but concentrated in Flanders, are light to medium-bodied, deep copper to brown in colour. They are extremely varied, characterized by a slight vinegar or lactic sourness and spiciness to smooth and sweet. A fruity-estery character is apparent with no hop flavor or aroma. Low to medium bitterness. Very small quantities of diacetyl are acceptable. Roasted malt character in aroma and flavor is acceptable, at low levels. Oak-like or woody characters may be pleasantly integrated into overall palate. Typically old and new Brown ales are blended, like Lambics. |
7.30% | Bavik-de Brabandere | Harelbeke Belgium | 330ml | $6.50 |
| New Belgium La Folie 2013 | Flanders Red Ale Flanders Red Ale A Flanders Red, are commonly referred to as the "red" beers of West Flanders. Belgian Red Beers are typically light-bodied brews with reddish-brown colors. They are infamous for their distinct sharp, fruity, sour and tart flavours which are created by special yeast strains. Very complex beers, they are produced under the age old tradition of long-term cask aging in oak, and the blending of young and old beers. |
6.00% | New Belgium Brewing Co. | Fort Collins CO | 22oz | $22.00 |
| Rodenbach Grand Cru | Flanders Red Ale Flanders Red Ale A Flanders Red, are commonly referred to as the "red" beers of West Flanders. Belgian Red Beers are typically light-bodied brews with reddish-brown colors. They are infamous for their distinct sharp, fruity, sour and tart flavours which are created by special yeast strains. Very complex beers, they are produced under the age old tradition of long-term cask aging in oak, and the blending of young and old beers. |
6.00% | Brouwerij Rodenbach N.V. | Belgium | 750ml | $15.00 |
| Strubbe Flanders Red | Flanders Red Ale Flanders Red Ale A Flanders Red, are commonly referred to as the "red" beers of West Flanders. Belgian Red Beers are typically light-bodied brews with reddish-brown colors. They are infamous for their distinct sharp, fruity, sour and tart flavours which are created by special yeast strains. Very complex beers, they are produced under the age old tradition of long-term cask aging in oak, and the blending of young and old beers. |
6.50% | Brouwerij Strubbe | Belgium | 330 ml | $7.75 |
| Samuel Smith OrganicStrawberry | Fruit Beer Fruit Beer A generic form of flavored beer, some breweries actually use real fruit or veggies, though most use an extract, syrup or processed flavor to give the effect of a particular fruit or vegetable. Usually ales, but with not much ale character to them and commonly unbalanced. Malt flavor is typically hidden with a low hop bitterness to allow the fruit or vegetable to dominate. |
5.10% | Samuel Smith Old Brewery | Tadcaster England | 500ml | $9.75 |
| Wells Banana Bread Beer | Fruit Beer Fruit Beer A generic form of flavored beer, some breweries actually use real fruit or veggies, though most use an extract, syrup or processed flavor to give the effect of a particular fruit or vegetable. Usually ales, but with not much ale character to them and commonly unbalanced. Malt flavor is typically hidden with a low hop bitterness to allow the fruit or vegetable to dominate. |
5.20% | Wells and Young | Bedfordshire, England | 16.9 oz | $8.00 |
| Oppigards Bergsmansol | German Pilsner German Pilsner The Pilsner beer was first brewed in Bohemia, a German-speaking province in the old Austrian Empire. Pilsner is one of the most popular styles of lager beers in Germany, and in many other countries. It’s often spelled as "Pilsener", and often times abbreviated, or spoken in slang, as "Pils." Classic German Pilsners are very light straw to golden in color. Head should be dense and rich. They are also well-hopped, brewed using Noble hops such has Saaz, Hallertauer, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Styrian Goldings, Spalt, Perle, and Hersbrucker. These varieties exhibit a spicy herbal or floral aroma and flavor, often times a bit coarse on the palate, and distribute a flash of citrus-like zest--hop bitterness can be high. |
5.30% | Oppigards Bryggeri | Sweden | 375 ml | $8.50 |
| Pinkus Organic Pilsner | German Pilsner German Pilsner The Pilsner beer was first brewed in Bohemia, a German-speaking province in the old Austrian Empire. Pilsner is one of the most popular styles of lager beers in Germany, and in many other countries. It’s often spelled as "Pilsener", and often times abbreviated, or spoken in slang, as "Pils." Classic German Pilsners are very light straw to golden in color. Head should be dense and rich. They are also well-hopped, brewed using Noble hops such has Saaz, Hallertauer, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Styrian Goldings, Spalt, Perle, and Hersbrucker. These varieties exhibit a spicy herbal or floral aroma and flavor, often times a bit coarse on the palate, and distribute a flash of citrus-like zest--hop bitterness can be high. |
5.10% | Brauerei Pinkus Muller | Munster Germany | 500ml | $5.50 |
| Upright Gose | Gose Gose An old German beer style from Leipziger, Gose is an unfiltered wheat beer made with 50-60% malted wheat, which creates a cloudy yellow color and provides a refreshing crispness and twang. A Gose will have a low hop bitterness and a complementary dryness and spice from the use of ground coriander seeds and a sharpness from the addition of salt. Like Berliner Weisse beers, a Gose will sometimes be laced with various flavored and colored syrups. This is to balance out the addition of lactic acid that is added to the boil. Somewhat recently, Gose has seen a mini-revival with a handful of breweries bringing back the style in the Leipziger area and pubs like Gosenschenke "Ohne Bedenken" serving traditionally brewed Gose. |
2.90% | Upright Brewing | Oregon | 750 ml | $17.00 |
| Piwo Grodziskie - Gratzer Ale | Gratzer Gratzer Sour mash smoked wheat ale. |
4.00% | Schlossbrauerei Au | Germany | 16.9 oz | $10.75 |
| Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze Golden Blend | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
6.00% | Drie Fonteinen | Belgium | 375 ml | $35.75 |
| Drie Fonteinen Oude Gueze | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
6.00% | Drie Fonteinen | Belgium | 375 ml | $22.00 |
| Girardin Gueuze | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
5.00% | Brouwerij Girardin | Kapelle Belgium | 375 ml | $21.00 |
| Gueuze Tilquin | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
4.80% | Gueuzerie Tilquin | Belgium | 330 ml | $18.75 |
| Lindemans Cuvée Réne | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
5.00% | Brouwerij Lindemans | Vlezenbeek Belgium | 750ml | $14.00 |
| Oud Beersel Oude Gueuze Vieille | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
6.00% | Brouwerij Oud Beersel | Beersel Belgium | 375ml | $14.50 |
| The Bruery Rueuze | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
5.90% | The Bruery | Placentia, CA | 750ml | $31.75 |
| Timmermans Timmermans Oude Gueuze | Gueuze Gueuze A traditional Belgian blend of young and old Lambics, which are then bottle after blending, then aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier and more intense style of Lambic. There is no hop character, some are filtered and force carbonated if not pasteurized as well. Some say that this is the more harsh lambic as the sourness is pretty intense. |
5.50% | Timmermans (John Martin) | Itterbeek, Belgium | 750 ml | $24.00 |
| Franziskaner Hefe-weisse | Hefe Weizen Hefe Weizen A south German style of wheat beer (weissbier) made with a typical ratio of 50:50, or even higher, wheat. A yeast that produces a unique phenolic flavors of banana and cloves with an often dry and tart edge, some spiciness, bubblegum or notes of apples. Little hop bitterness, and a moderate level of alcohol. The "Hefe" prefix means "with yeast", hence the beers unfiltered and cloudy appearance. Poured into a traditional Weizen glass, the Hefeweizen can be one sexy looking beer. Often served with a lemon wedge (popularized by Americans), to either cut the wheat or yeast edge, which many either find to be a flavorful snap ... or an insult and something that damages the beer’s taste and head retention. |
5.00% | Spaten-Franziskaner-Brau | Munich Germany | 12oz | $3.75 |
| Cismontane Mesa | Hybrid Wine Beer Hybrid Wine Beer No style info available |
6.00% | Cismontane Brewing Co. | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 750 ml | $24.00 |
| Avery Uncle Jacob's Stout | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
17.42% | Avery Brewing | Boulder CO | 12 oz | $18.00 |
| De Molen Cease and Desist | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
10.70% | Brouwerij De Molen | Bodegraven, Netherlands | 11 oz | $19.00 |
| De Molen Hel & Verdoemenis | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
10.20% | Brouwerij De Molen | Bodegraven, Netherlands | 11 oz | $19.75 |
| Dugges Idjit! | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.00% | Dugges Ale- & Porterbryggeri AB | Sweden | 330 ml | $12.00 |
| FiftyFifty Eclipse 2010- Evan Williams | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.50% | FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee, California | 22oz | $55.00 |
| FiftyFifty Eclipse 2010- Four Roses (Red) | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.50% | FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee, California | 22oz | $55.00 |
| FiftyFifty Eclipse 2012- Bernheim Wheat (Beige) | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.50% | FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee, California | 22oz | $48.00 |
| FiftyFifty Eclipse 2012- Corn Whiskey (Gold) | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.50% | FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee, California | 22oz | $46.00 |
| FiftyFifty Eclipse 2012- Old Fitzgerald (Blue) | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.50% | FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee, California | 22oz | $46.00 |
| FiftyFifty Eclipse 2012- Rittenhouse Rye (Green) | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
9.50% | FiftyFifty Brewing Co. | Truckee, California | 22oz | $47.00 |
| Firestone Parabola 2012 | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
13.00% | Firestone Walker Brewing Company | Buelton, California | 750 ml | $30.00 |
| Green Flash Silva Stout | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
10.10% | Green Flash Brewing Co. | Vista CA | 12 oz | $9.50 |
| Hitachino Esspresso Stout | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
7.50% | Kiuchi Brewery | Ibaraki Japan | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Midnight Sun Berserker | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
12.70% | Midnight Sun | Anchorage, Alaska | 22 oz | $32.50 |
| Nectar Black Xantus 2009 | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
11.00% | Humboldt Brewing | Humboldt CA | 22oz | $23.00 |
| North Coast Old Rasputin XII | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
11.20% | North Coast Brewing Co. | Fort Bragg CA | 500ml | $34.00 |
| Thornbridge St. Petersburg | Imperial Stout Imperial Stout No style info available |
7.70% | Thornbridge Brewery | England | 22 oz | $13.00 |
| Ballast Point Victory At Sea | Imperial/Strong Porter Imperial/Strong Porter No style info available |
12.00% | Ballast Point Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 22oz | $11.50 |
| De Molen Tsarina Esra | Imperial/Strong Porter Imperial/Strong Porter No style info available |
11.00% | Brouwerij De Molen | Bodegraven, Netherlands | 330 ml | $15.75 |
| Midnight Sun Treat | Imperial/Strong Porter Imperial/Strong Porter No style info available |
7.80% | Midnight Sun | Anchorage, Alaska | 22 oz | $22.00 |
| Porterhouse Oyster Stout | Irish Dry Stout Irish Dry Stout One of the most common stouts, Dry Irish Stout tend to have light-ish bodies to keep them on the highly drinkable side. They’re usually a lower carbonation brew and served on a nitro system for that creamy, masking effect. Bitterness comes from both roasted barley and a generous dose of hops, though the roasted character will be more noticeable. Examples of the style are, of course, the big three, Murphy’s, Beamish, and Guinness, however there are many American brewed Dry Stouts that are comparable, if not better. |
5.20% | The Porterhouse Brewing Company | Ireland | 330 ml | $7.50 |
| Big Sky Kriek | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
10.00% | Big Sky Brewing | Missoula, Montana | 750 ml | $21.50 |
| Drie Fonteinen Kriek | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
5.00% | Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen | Belgium | 330 ml | $20.00 |
| Drie Fonteinen Kriek Schaerbeekse | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
6.00% | Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen | Belgium | 750 ml | $60.75 |
| Lindemans Cassis | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
4.00% | Brouwerij Lindemans | Vlezenbeek Belgium | 355 ml | $10.50 |
| Lindemans Framboise | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
2.50% | Brouwerij Lindemans | Vlezenbeek Belgium | 12oz | $10.50 |
| Lindemans Peche | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
2.50% | Brouwerij Lindemans | Vlezenbeek Belgium | 12oz | $10.50 |
| Lindemans Pomme | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
3.50% | Brouwerij Lindemans | Vlezenbeek Belgium | 12oz | $10.50 |
| Mikkeller Spontanframboos | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
7.70% | Mikkeller | Copenhagen, Denmark | 375 ml | $28.75 |
| Mikkeller Spontankriek | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
7.70% | Mikkeller | Copenhagen, Denmark | 375 ml | $28.75 |
| Mikkeller Spontanwildstrawberry | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
7.70% | Mikkeller | Copenhagen, Denmark | 375 ml | $28.75 |
| Oud Beersel Framboise | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
6.00% | Brouwerij Oud Beersel | Beersel Belgium | 375ml | $17.50 |
| Oud Beersel Oude Kriek Vieille | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
6.50% | Brouwerij Oud Beersel | Beersel Belgium | 375ml | $15.75 |
| St. Louis Framboise | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
4.50% | Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck N.V. | Belgium | 330ml | $11.00 |
| Timmermans Pumpkin Lambicus | Lambic - Fruit Lambic - Fruit In the case of Fruit Lambics, whole fruits are traditionally added after spontaneous fermentation has started. Kriek (cherries), Frambroise (raspberries), Pˆche (peach) and Cassis (black currant) are common fruits, all producing subtle to intense fruit characters respectively. Once the fruit is added, the beer is subjected to additional maturation before bottling. Malt and hop characters are generally low to allow the fruit to consumer the palate. Alcohol content tends to be low. Some breweries opt to use fruit / sugar syrups vs. whole fruits, producing very untraditional sweet versions of the style. |
4.00% | Timmermans (John Martin) | Itterbeek, Belgium | 750 ml | $19.00 |
| Die Hockland Imker Single Variety Mead -Chestnut | Meade Meade No style info available |
12.70% | Die Hockland Imker | Austria | 500 ml | $42.00 |
| Redstone Vanilla/Cinimon Meade | Meade Meade No style info available |
12.00% | Redstone Meadery | Boulder, CO | 750 ml | $34.50 |
| Aecht Schlenkerla Helles Lagerbier | Munich Helles Lager Munich Helles Lager When the golden and clean lagers of Plzen (Bohemia) became all the rage in the mid-1800’s, München brewers feared that Germans would start drinking the Czech beer vs. their own. Munich Helles Lager was their answer to meet the demand. A bit more malty, they often share the same spicy hop characters of Czech Pils, but are a bit more subdued and in balance with malts. "Helles" is German for "bright." |
4.30% | Brauerei Heller-Trum | Germany | 500 ml | $6.75 |
| Ayinger Jahrhundert Bier | Munich Helles Lager Munich Helles Lager When the golden and clean lagers of Plzen (Bohemia) became all the rage in the mid-1800’s, München brewers feared that Germans would start drinking the Czech beer vs. their own. Munich Helles Lager was their answer to meet the demand. A bit more malty, they often share the same spicy hop characters of Czech Pils, but are a bit more subdued and in balance with malts. "Helles" is German for "bright." |
5.50% | Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei A | Germany | 16.9 oz | $4.25 |
| Bitburger Drive | N/A N/A Non-Alcoholic alternative |
0.50% | Brauerei Th. Simon GmbH | Bitburg Germany | 12oz | $4.00 |
| Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout | Oatmeal Stout Oatmeal Stout These are generally medium to full bodied stouts that have an unreal smoothness to them from the addition of oats to the mash. The oats not only add a lot of smoothness to the mouth feel but give a touch of sweetness that is unlike any other type of stout. Both levels of roasted flavor and hop character will vary. |
5.00% | Samuel Smith Old Brewery | Tadcaster England | 12oz | $4.50 |
| Great Divide Barrel Aged Hibernation | Old Ale Old Ale Old Ales, also referred to in the past as "Stock" Ales, are low attenuated beers with high levels of dextrins, creating a full malt body with plenty of character. Old Ales of a hundred plus years ago were often transfered into vats to mature, hence the name. Rich dark amber in color to a very dark brown; near black. Tamed aromatics. Although bittering levels can greatly vary, expect common fruity, vinous, intense malts and sharp alcohol characteristics. The often racy but mellow attitude of the beer may also include acidic notes, raisins and black currants. Vintage varieties may have a low level of oxidation. Stronger versions may have similarities to a port wine. Brewers may also inoculate a portion of the batch with Brettanomyces lambicus and age for an extended period of time to achieve an old-school acidic character. |
12.40% | Great Divide Brewing Company | Denver, CO | 750 ml | $40.50 |
| Harveistoun Old Engine Oil | Old Ale Old Ale Old Ales, also referred to in the past as "Stock" Ales, are low attenuated beers with high levels of dextrins, creating a full malt body with plenty of character. Old Ales of a hundred plus years ago were often transfered into vats to mature, hence the name. Rich dark amber in color to a very dark brown; near black. Tamed aromatics. Although bittering levels can greatly vary, expect common fruity, vinous, intense malts and sharp alcohol characteristics. The often racy but mellow attitude of the beer may also include acidic notes, raisins and black currants. Vintage varieties may have a low level of oxidation. Stronger versions may have similarities to a port wine. Brewers may also inoculate a portion of the batch with Brettanomyces lambicus and age for an extended period of time to achieve an old-school acidic character. |
6.00% | Harveistoun Brewery Ltd. | Alva Scotland | 12oz | $6.00 |
| Old Crafty Hen | Old Ale Old Ale Old Ales, also referred to in the past as "Stock" Ales, are low attenuated beers with high levels of dextrins, creating a full malt body with plenty of character. Old Ales of a hundred plus years ago were often transfered into vats to mature, hence the name. Rich dark amber in color to a very dark brown; near black. Tamed aromatics. Although bittering levels can greatly vary, expect common fruity, vinous, intense malts and sharp alcohol characteristics. The often racy but mellow attitude of the beer may also include acidic notes, raisins and black currants. Vintage varieties may have a low level of oxidation. Stronger versions may have similarities to a port wine. Brewers may also inoculate a portion of the batch with Brettanomyces lambicus and age for an extended period of time to achieve an old-school acidic character. |
6.00% | Greene King / Morland Brewery | UK, England | 500 ml | $6.00 |
| The Bruery Fruet | Old Ale Old Ale Old Ales, also referred to in the past as "Stock" Ales, are low attenuated beers with high levels of dextrins, creating a full malt body with plenty of character. Old Ales of a hundred plus years ago were often transfered into vats to mature, hence the name. Rich dark amber in color to a very dark brown; near black. Tamed aromatics. Although bittering levels can greatly vary, expect common fruity, vinous, intense malts and sharp alcohol characteristics. The often racy but mellow attitude of the beer may also include acidic notes, raisins and black currants. Vintage varieties may have a low level of oxidation. Stronger versions may have similarities to a port wine. Brewers may also inoculate a portion of the batch with Brettanomyces lambicus and age for an extended period of time to achieve an old-school acidic character. |
15.50% | The Bruery | Placentia, CA | 750ml | $48.00 |
| Traquair Jacobite Ale | Old Ale Old Ale Old Ales, also referred to in the past as "Stock" Ales, are low attenuated beers with high levels of dextrins, creating a full malt body with plenty of character. Old Ales of a hundred plus years ago were often transfered into vats to mature, hence the name. Rich dark amber in color to a very dark brown; near black. Tamed aromatics. Although bittering levels can greatly vary, expect common fruity, vinous, intense malts and sharp alcohol characteristics. The often racy but mellow attitude of the beer may also include acidic notes, raisins and black currants. Vintage varieties may have a low level of oxidation. Stronger versions may have similarities to a port wine. Brewers may also inoculate a portion of the batch with Brettanomyces lambicus and age for an extended period of time to achieve an old-school acidic character. |
8.00% | Traquair House Brewery | Peebleshire Scotland | 12oz | $9.50 |
| Koningshoeven Quadruple | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
10.00% | Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V. | Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands | 750ml | $15.00 |
| La Trappe Quadrupel Oak Aged Batch #3 | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
10.00% | Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V. | Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands | 750 ml | $34.50 |
| Mikkeller Bourbon Barrel Aged Monk's Brew | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
10.00% | Mikkeller | Copenhagen, Denmark | 375 ml | $28.75 |
| Pannepot Reserva - Old Fishermans Ale 2008 | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
10.00% | De Struise Brouwers | Belgium | 11.2 oz | $13.50 |
| SN Ovila Quadrupel with Plums | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
10.00% | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Chico CA | 330 ml | $5.00 |
| St Bernardus Abt 12 | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
10.50% | Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV | Belgium | 330ml | $6.50 |
| Trappistes Rochefort Beer 10 | Quadrupel Quadrupel Inspired by the Trappist brewers of Belgium, a Quadrupel is a Belgian style ale of great strength with bolder flavor compared to its Dubbel and Tripel sister styles. Typically a dark creation that ranges within the deep red, brown and garnet hues. Full bodied with a rich malty palate. Phenols are usually at a moderate level. Sweet with a low bitterness yet a well perceived alcohol. |
11.30% | Brasserie de Rochefort | Rochefort Belgium | 12oz | $10.50 |
| Emelisse Rauchbier | Rauchbier Rauchbier The Rauchbier style is an old German beer style, its origins go back to the 1500’s and to the district of Franconia and the town of Bamberg. It’s typically of dark colour and has similarities of the Oktoberfestbier. Green malts are literally dried over an open fire of beech wood, imparting a unique smokiness ("rauch" is German for smoke), the usage of which produces beers of an acquired taste. Imagine a smokiness so robust, so assertive, that it tastes of spiced, smoked meat. |
6.20% | Bierbrouwerij Emelisse | Netherlands | 330 ml | $9.25 |
| Dieu du Ciel Route des Épices | Rye Beer Rye Beer Not to be confused with a German Roggenbier, beers that fall into this category contain a notable amount of rye grain in the grist bill. Bitterness tends to be moderate, to allow the often spicy and sour-like rye characteristics to pull through. |
5.00% | Dieu Du Ciel | Montreal, Quebec | 11.5oz | $7.25 |
| Anchorage Love Buzz | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
8.00% | Anchorage Brewing Company | Alaska | 750 ml | $21.00 |
| Avery Anniversary Ale: Eighteen | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
8.12% | Avery Brewing | Boulder CO | 22 oz | $12.75 |
| Fantome Hiver-Winter | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
8.00% | Brasserrie Fantome | Belgium | 750ml | $25.00 |
| Stillwater Cellar Door | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
6.60% | Stillwater Artisanal Ales | Maryland Based | 750 ml | $18.00 |
| Stillwater Existent | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
7.40% | Stillwater Artisanal Ales | Maryland Based | 11.2 oz | $15.00 |
| Stone/Evil Twin/Stillwater "The Perfect Crime" | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
6.80% | Stone Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 12 oz | $4.75 |
| Upright Seven (#7) | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
8.00% | Upright Brewing | Oregon | 750 ml | $10.00 |
| V Cense | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
7.00% | Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille | Belgium | 750 ml | $10.00 |
| Victory / Stone / Dogfish Saison Du Buff | Saison Saison Saisons are sturdy farmhouse ale that was traditionally brewed in the winter, to be consumed throughout the summer months. Close to being an endangered style, though there has been a revival in the US. This is a very complex style, many are very fruit in the aroma and flavor. Look for earthy yeast tones, mild to moderate tartness. Lot of spice and with a medium bitterness. They tend to be semi-dry with many only having touch of sweetness. |
6.80% | Victory Brewing Co. | Downington PA | 12 oz | $4.75 |
| Full Sail Session Black Lager | Schwarzbier Schwarzbier Schwarzbier ("shvahrts-beer"), is simply German for black beer. It doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily heavy or light in body, although they tend to lean towards light. Unlike other dark beers, like porters or stouts, they are not overly bitter with burnt and roasted malt characteristics that the others tend to depend on. Instead, hops are used for a good portion of the bitterness. Very refreshing and soul lifting beers, they also make a great alternative for the Winter. Especially when you are looking for a lighter beer, but one with depth of colour and taste. |
5.40% | Full Sail Brewing Co. | Hood River OR | 11oz | $3.00 |
| Kapuziner Schwarz-Weizen | Schwarzbier Schwarzbier Schwarzbier ("shvahrts-beer"), is simply German for black beer. It doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily heavy or light in body, although they tend to lean towards light. Unlike other dark beers, like porters or stouts, they are not overly bitter with burnt and roasted malt characteristics that the others tend to depend on. Instead, hops are used for a good portion of the bitterness. Very refreshing and soul lifting beers, they also make a great alternative for the Winter. Especially when you are looking for a lighter beer, but one with depth of colour and taste. |
5.40% | Kulmbacher Brauerei AG | Germany | 500ml | $7.50 |
| Kostritzer Black Lager | Schwarzbier Schwarzbier Schwarzbier ("shvahrts-beer"), is simply German for black beer. It doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily heavy or light in body, although they tend to lean towards light. Unlike other dark beers, like porters or stouts, they are not overly bitter with burnt and roasted malt characteristics that the others tend to depend on. Instead, hops are used for a good portion of the bitterness. Very refreshing and soul lifting beers, they also make a great alternative for the Winter. Especially when you are looking for a lighter beer, but one with depth of colour and taste. |
4.80% | Kostritzer Schwarzbier Brauerei | Thuringen Germany | 12oz | $4.25 |
| Midnight Sun BREWtality | Schwarzbier Schwarzbier Schwarzbier ("shvahrts-beer"), is simply German for black beer. It doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily heavy or light in body, although they tend to lean towards light. Unlike other dark beers, like porters or stouts, they are not overly bitter with burnt and roasted malt characteristics that the others tend to depend on. Instead, hops are used for a good portion of the bitterness. Very refreshing and soul lifting beers, they also make a great alternative for the Winter. Especially when you are looking for a lighter beer, but one with depth of colour and taste. |
9.70% | Midnight Sun | Anchorage, Alaska | 22 oz | $22.00 |
| Bellhaven Scottish Ale | Scottish Ale Scottish Ale The Scottish style of ales break down into Light, Heavy and Export. In the 19th century Scotland, a nomenclature, based on the now obsolete shilling currency, was devised in order to distinguish each. 60/- (light), 70/- (heavy), 80/- (export), 90/- to 160/- for Scotch Ales. Scottish Ales traditionally go through a long boil in the kettle for a caramelization of the wort. This produces a deep copper to brown in colored brew and a higher level of unfermentable sugars which create a rich mouthfeel and malty flavors and aromas. Overall hop character is low, light floral or herbal, allowing its signature malt profile to be the highlight. Smoky characters are also common. |
5.20% | Belhaven Brewing Co. Ltd. | Dunbar Scotland | 440 ml | $4.50 |
| Bellhaven Wee Heavy | Scottish Ale Scottish Ale The Scottish style of ales break down into Light, Heavy and Export. In the 19th century Scotland, a nomenclature, based on the now obsolete shilling currency, was devised in order to distinguish each. 60/- (light), 70/- (heavy), 80/- (export), 90/- to 160/- for Scotch Ales. Scottish Ales traditionally go through a long boil in the kettle for a caramelization of the wort. This produces a deep copper to brown in colored brew and a higher level of unfermentable sugars which create a rich mouthfeel and malty flavors and aromas. Overall hop character is low, light floral or herbal, allowing its signature malt profile to be the highlight. Smoky characters are also common. |
6.50% | Belhaven Brewing Co. Ltd. | Dunbar Scotland | 16oz | $5.75 |
| Oskar Blues Old Chub | Scottish Ale Scottish Ale The Scottish style of ales break down into Light, Heavy and Export. In the 19th century Scotland, a nomenclature, based on the now obsolete shilling currency, was devised in order to distinguish each. 60/- (light), 70/- (heavy), 80/- (export), 90/- to 160/- for Scotch Ales. Scottish Ales traditionally go through a long boil in the kettle for a caramelization of the wort. This produces a deep copper to brown in colored brew and a higher level of unfermentable sugars which create a rich mouthfeel and malty flavors and aromas. Overall hop character is low, light floral or herbal, allowing its signature malt profile to be the highlight. Smoky characters are also common. |
8.00% | Oskar Blues | Colorado | 12oz | $4.50 |
| 8 Wired The Big Smoke | Smoked Beer Smoked Beer Not to be confused with a traditional Rauchbier, a Smoked Beer can be quiet a robust, even an overpowering beer, more so with versions that use peat smoked malt which carries a cloying smoked flavor that can ruin a beer in excess. Peat smoked malts are used in many other styles, like Scotch Ales in a liberal way though many American brewers use more typically in Porters. The flavor of peat smoke tends to be much stronger and more assertive so brewers use very modest amounts in the mash. |
6.20% | 8 Wired Brewing Company | New Zealand | 22 oz | $16.25 |
| Liefmans Goudenband | Sour Ale Sour Ale No style info available |
8.00% | Liefman’s Breweries | Oudenaarde Belgium | 750 ml | $17.25 |
| Lost Abbey / New Belgium Mo Betta Bretta | Sour Ale Sour Ale No style info available |
6.30% | Port Brewing Co. | San Marcos CA | 330 ml | $13.00 |
| Lost Abbey Red Poppy | Sour Ale Sour Ale No style info available |
5.00% | Port Brewing Co. | San Marcos CA | 375 ml | $25.50 |
| Hitachino Ginger Beer | Spiced/Herb Spiced/Herb This style takes on and beer that is specially herbed and or spiced. This is anything from the common spiced Fall Pumpkin beer to Christmas beers with nutmeg and cinnamon to ginger beers to heather ales. Some brewers will throw just about anything into the brew kettle; hot peppers, hemp, ginseng or spruce needles. Keep you mind open when you are trying some as brewers will always keep on trying to expand the limits of what beer is. |
5.00% | Kiuchi Brewery | Ibaraki Japan | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Stillwater Of Love & Regret | Spiced/Herb Spiced/Herb This style takes on and beer that is specially herbed and or spiced. This is anything from the common spiced Fall Pumpkin beer to Christmas beers with nutmeg and cinnamon to ginger beers to heather ales. Some brewers will throw just about anything into the brew kettle; hot peppers, hemp, ginseng or spruce needles. Keep you mind open when you are trying some as brewers will always keep on trying to expand the limits of what beer is. |
7.20% | Stillwater Artisanal Ales | Maryland Based | 330 ml | $9.00 |
| Chimay Spéciale Cent Cinquante | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
10.00% | Chimay | Baileux Belgium | 750 ml | $42.25 |
| Chimay White | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.00% | Chimay | Baileux Belgium | 12oz | $7.00 |
| De Ranke Guldenberg | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.50% | Brouwerij De Ranke | Belgium | 330 ml | $4.00 |
| Gouden Carolus Tripel | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
9.00% | Brouwerij Het Anker | Beglium | 333ml | $7.50 |
| La Fin Du Monde | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
9.00% | Unibroue Microbrewery | Quebec Canada | 12oz | $5.50 |
| La Rullés Triple (Bière De Gaume) | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.40% | Brasserie Artisanale De Rullés | Belgium | 750 ml | $10.00 |
| Pretty Things Fluffy White Rabbits | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.50% | Pretty Things Beer & Ale Project | Cambridge, MA | 22 oz | $14.50 |
| Reel Ales Monkfish | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
9.00% | Reel Ales | Olympia, WA | 22 oz | $12.75 |
| St Bernardus Tripel | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.00% | Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV | Belgium | 330ml | $12.00 |
| Tripel Karmeliet | Tripel Tripel The name "Tripel" actually stems from part of the brewing process, in which brewers use up to three times the amount of malt than a standard Trappist "Simple." Traditionally, Tripels are bright yellow to gold in color, which is a shade or two darker than the average Pilsener. Head should be big, dense and creamy. Aroma and flavor runs along complex, spicy phenolic, powdery yeast, fruity/estery with a sweet finish. Sweetness comes from both the pale malts and the higher alcohol. Bitterness is up there for a beer with such a light body for its strength, but at times is barely perceived amongst the even balance of malts and hops. The lighter body comes from the use of Belgian candy sugar (up to 25% sucrose), which not only lightens the body, but also adds complex alcoholic aromas and flavors. Small amounts of spices are sometimes added as well. Tripels are actually notoriously alcoholic, yet the best crafted ones hide this character quite evil-like and deceivingly, making them sipping beers. |
8.00% | Brouwerij Bosteels | Buggenhout Belgium | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Victoria | Vienna Lager Vienna Lager Named after the city in which it orginated, a traditional Vienna lager is brewed using a three step decoction boiling process. Munich, Pilsner, Vienna toasted and dextrin malts are used, as well wheat in some cases. Subtle hops, crisp, with residual sweetness. Although German in origin and rare these days, some classic examples come from Mexico, such as: Dos Equis and Negra Modelo. A result of late 19th century immigrant brewers from Austria. |
4.00% | Grupo Modelo | Mexico City Mexico | 12 oz | $3.75 |
| Schineider Mein Nelson Sauvin | Weizenbock Weizenbock A more powerful Dunkel Weizen (of "bock strength"), with a pronounced estery alcohol character, perhaps some spiciness from this, and bolder and more complex malt characters of dark fruits. |
7.30% | Private Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn Gm | Germany | 750 ml | $32.50 |
| Schneider Aventinus | Weizenbock Weizenbock A more powerful Dunkel Weizen (of "bock strength"), with a pronounced estery alcohol character, perhaps some spiciness from this, and bolder and more complex malt characters of dark fruits. |
8.20% | Private Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn Gm | Germany | 500 ml | $6.75 |
| Schneider Aventinus Vintage 2008 | Weizenbock Weizenbock A more powerful Dunkel Weizen (of "bock strength"), with a pronounced estery alcohol character, perhaps some spiciness from this, and bolder and more complex malt characters of dark fruits. |
8.20% | Private Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn Gm | Germany | 500 ml | $12.50 |
| The Bruery White Oak | Wheat Wine Wheat Wine A somewhat recent and over-looked American strong ale, Wheat Wines contain a large portion of wheat malts, some upwards of 50%. The wheat provides a soft and fluffy mouthfeel. Color and bitterness varies. |
11.50% | The Bruery | Placentia, CA | 750 ml | $24.00 |
| Bogedal No. 137 | Winter Warmer Winter Warmer These malty sweet offerings tend to be a favorite winter seasonal. Big malt presence, both in flavor and body. Hop bitterness is low, leveled and balanced, but hop character can be pronounced. Alcohol warmth is not uncommon. English versions contain no spices, though some brewers of spiced winter seasonal ales will slap "Winter Warmer" on the label, albeit a bit misleading. |
5.90% | Bogedal Bryghus | Denmark | 750 ml | $47.25 |
| Hitachino Commemorative | Winter Warmer Winter Warmer These malty sweet offerings tend to be a favorite winter seasonal. Big malt presence, both in flavor and body. Hop bitterness is low, leveled and balanced, but hop character can be pronounced. Alcohol warmth is not uncommon. English versions contain no spices, though some brewers of spiced winter seasonal ales will slap "Winter Warmer" on the label, albeit a bit misleading. |
9.00% | Kiuchi Brewery | Ibaraki Japan | 12oz | $9.75 |
| Allagash White | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
5.20% | Allagash | Portland, Maine | 12 oz | $4.00 |
| Almanac Winter Wit | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
7.00% | Almanac Beer Company | San Francisco, CA | 25.4 oz | $14.75 |
| Anchorage Brewing Company Whiteout Wit | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
6.50% | Anchorage Brewing Company | Alaska | 750 ml | $13.00 |
| Hitachino Nest White Ale | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
5.00% | Kiuchi Brewery | Ibaraki Japan | 12oz | $6.50 |
| Maui Mana Wheat | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
5.50% | Maui Brewing Company | Lahaina, Hawaii | 12 oz | $4.50 |
| St Bernardus Tokyo | Witbier Witbier A Belgian Style ale that’s very pale and cloudy in appearance due it being unfiltered and the high level of wheat, and sometimes oats, that’s used in the mash. Always spiced, generally with coriander, orange peel and other odd ball spices or herbs in the back ground. The crispness and slight twang comes from the wheat and the lively level of carbonation. This is one style that many brewers in the US have taken a liking to and have done a very good job of staying to style. Sometimes served with a lemon, but if you truly want to enjoy the untainted subtleties of this style you’ll ask for yours without one. |
6.00% | Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV | Belgium | 750 ml | $22.50 |
| Hofstetten Kubelbier | Zwickelbier Zwickelbier A rather old, rare, and unique German beer style, Kellerbiers are unfiltered and unpasteurized lagers that date back to at least the Middle Ages. The beer is matured, unbunged (beer is exposed), in deep vaults. The final product is a smooth, naturally cloudy beer that's rich in vitamins (from the yeast). Hop bitterness can be high and alcohol will vary. Zwickel Bier is similar to a Keller, but not as pronounced. |
5.60% | Brauerei Hofstetten Krammer GmbH & Co. KG | Austria | 16.9oz | $7.50 |