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-LAGERS-
Lager comes from the German word “lagern”, meaning “to store.” Lagers ferment at the bottom of the tank, at cooler temperatures, and generally take longer to mature. Major styles include pilsner, bock, and dunkel (dark lager).
SESSION AND LAWNMOWER BEERS
American companies have created a style of beer that is light in calories and refreshing. We like to call them “lawnmower beers” because they’re ultra refreshing on a hot day, but low enough in alcohol that you can drink a few and still keep your lines straight.
BUD LIGHT (st. louis, mo) 3
BUD SELECT (st. louis, mo) 3
BUDWEISER (st. louis, mo) 3
BUD LIGHT LIME (st. louis, mo) 3
COORS LIGHT (golden, co) 3
CORONA (mexico city, mexico) 4
CORONA LIGHT (mexico city, mexico) 4
SCHLITZ (milwaukee, wi) 3.25
MILLER GENUINE DRAFT (milwaukee, wi) 3
MILLER GENUINE DRAFT LIGHT (milwaukee, wi) 3
MILLER HIGH LIFE (milwaukee, wi) 3
MICHELOB (st. louis, mo) 3.75
MICHELOB AMBER BOCK (st. louis, mo) 3.75
MICHELOB ULTRA (st. louis, mo) 3.75
PILSNERS AND EURO LAGERS
The pilsner style originated in what is now the Czech Repubic. Typified by a spicy Saaz hop aroma and bitterness, true pilsners are extremely refreshing.
AMSTEL LIGHT (zoeterwoude, netherlands) 4
BECK’S (bremen, germany) 4
VICTORY PRIMA PILSNER (downington, pa) 4.5
HEINEKEN (zoeterwoude, netherlands) 4
HEINEKEN LIGHT (zoeterwoude, netherlands) 4
STELLA ARTOIS (leuven, belgium) 5
SAM ADAMS IMPERIAL PILSNER (boston, ma) 7
JEVER PILSNER (jever, germany) 4.5
AMBER AND DARK LAGERS
Clean, light in body, yet dark in color, with a bit of roast malt flavor.
Outstanding when paired with ribs and steak.
SAM ADAMS BOSTON LAGER (boston, ma) 4
SAM ADAMS BLACK LAGER (boston, ma) 4
SAM ADAMS CHOCOLATE BOCK (boston, ma) *25.4oz 15
CELEBRATOR DOPPELBOCK (aying, germany) 6.7% 6
KILLIAN’S IRISH RED (golden, co) 4
-ALES-
Ale yeast ferments at the top of the tank, at warmer temperatures, and is more varied in flavor. Major ales styles include pale ale, IPA, porter, stout, and nut brown, just to name a few. Ales are referred to as being “fruity, rounded, and complex,”
ALES
WHEAT BEERS
Adding a proportion of wheat to the grain bill gives body and a cloudy character to the beer. Sometimes listed as weisse, weizen, or witbier, the varying styles are all refreshing, with a slight citrus aroma and flavor. Great with fish and lighter fare.
LEINIE’S HONEY WEISS (chippewa falls, wi) 3.5
GOOSE ISLAND 312 WHEAT (chicao, il) 4.5
PYRAMID APRICOT WEIZEN (seattle, wa) 4
SAM ADAMS CHERRY WHEAT (boston, ma) 4
LEINIE’S SUMMER SHANDY (chippewa falls, wi) 3.5
LEINIE’S BERRY WEISS (chippewa falls, wi) 3.5
Pales and IPAs
Pale ales feature good balance between hops and malt - golden colored and very drinkable.
India Pale Ales (IPAs) are pale ales with extra hops added -- originally used to preserve the beer for the long trip from England to India, American brewers have revived the style to emphasize the bitterness and aroma. Great with spicy dishes and bar snacks.
BODDINGTONS PUB ALE (manchester, england) *16oz 5
PYRAMID THUNDERHEAD (seattle, wa) 6.7% 4
NEW BELGIUM SKINNY DIP (ft collins, co) 4.5
DOGFISH HEAD 60 MINUTE IPA (milton, de) 6% 5
GOOSE ISLAND IPA (chicago, il) 4.5
SIERRA NEVADA TORPEDO (chico, ca) 7.2% 4.5
ROGUE IMPERIAL IPA (newport, or) 9.2% *25.4oz 16
ARCADIA HOPMOUTH DOUBLE IPA (battle creek, mi)8.1% 8
AMBERS, ESBs, and BROWN ALES
Similar to coffee, brewing grains can be roasted. A portion of roasted grain is added to the mash to create a roasty, dark character in these styles of beers. Great with steaks and
slow cooked dishes like beef stew.
ROGUE DOUBLE DEAD GUY (newport, or) 9% *25.4oz 18
BELL’S AMBER ALE (kalamazoo, mi) 4.5
TOMMYKNOCKER MAPLE NUT BROWN (idaho springs, co) 4.5
THREE FLOYDS’ ROBT. THE BRUCE (munster, in) 4.5
Porters and Stouts
Porters and stouts have a larger proprtion of dark and black roasted grain, bringing a deep roasty color, a richer mouthfeel, and dark character to the beer.
Surprisingly good with chocolate deserts.
MURPHY’S DRY IRISH STOUT (cork, ireland) *16oz 5
VICTORY STORM KING STOUT (downington, pa) 9.1% 5
BRECKENRIDGE VANILLA PORTER (breckenridge, co) 4.5
ROGUE MOCHA PORTER (newport,or) 5.75
GUINNESS 250th ANNIVERSARY (dublin,ir) 4.5
NORTH COAST OLD RASPUTIN (fort bragg, ca) 9% 5.25
Belgians and ALL OTHERS
Belgian beers offer a varied palate of colors, aromas, flavors, presentations and styles that rival any other beer producing country. Belgian beers are typically bottle conditioned ales, which contain yeast sediment, regulated by careful pouring.
CHIMAY RED (baileux, belgium) 7% 8
CHIMAY WHITE (baileux, belgium) 8% 8
CHIMAY BLUE (baileux, belgium) 9% 8
DOGFISH HEAD MIDAS TOUCH (milton, de) 9% 6.5
DOGFISH HEAD RAISON D’ETRE (milton, de) 8% 6
SAISON DUPONT (hainaut, belgium) 6.5% *25.4oz 14
RODENBACH RED (roselare, belgium) 7
RODENBACH GRAN CRU (roselare, belgium) *25.4oz 16
HOEGAARDEN (flanders, belgium) 6
LEFFE BLONDE ABBEY ALE (flanders, belgium) 6.6% 6
LINDEMAN’S FRAMBOISE (vlezenbeek, belgium) 8
LINDEMAN’S KRIEK (vlezenbeek, belgium) 8
OMMEGANG HENNEPIN SAISON (cooperstown, ny) 7.7% 5
ORVAL TRAPPIST ALE (villers-devant-Orval, belgium) 8
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