Our Beers - Nine Mile Brewing

Citramus Prime – Citra Fresh Hop IPA

ABV: 7.3%

Citramus Prime – Citra Fresh Hop IPA

’Tis the season for fresh/wet/what-have-you IPAs! And we’ve got a dang tasty one for y’all! We tossed gobs and gobs of Citra three different ways into this hop-forward treat. Built on a base of local MN pilsner with slight touches of white wheat, malted oats, and dextrin. T-90 (standard) Citra hop pellets were dropped into the kettle for some classic additions. Handfuls of Citra Cryo were utilized for a big whirlpool addition. And the star of the show… Flash Frozen Fresh Citra Cryo pellets from our pals at Yakima Chief Hops out on the west coast were overnighted to us and used in a hefty dry-hopping regimen the very next day. The combination of all these Citra personalities meld together to present an extremely punchy and bright presentation of one the darlings of the hop realm. Our favorite house ale strain rounds everything out nicely and lets the hops take center stage. Expect waves of freshly-squeezed OJ and sticky mango with an undercurrent of passionfruit and a smidge of candied peaches. Bold and assertively aromatic/flavorful with a wisp of rather smooth lingering bitterness… come snag yourselves some of this optimally prime IPA and let it transform y’all’s eager and awaiting palates!

ABV: 7.3%

Lenny – West Coast Style IPA

ABV: 7%

Lenny – West Coast Style IPA

We love and adore a solid West-Coast Style IPA here at Nine Mile, and y’all have shown us time and time again so do you! They embody some of the best parts of an IPA we like so much… and this offering here is no different. Built on a mixed base of pilsner and pale malts, with touches of the ever-stalwart pair of dextrin and white wheat making up the remainder of the grist. The trio of Idaho 7, Strata, and Sultana team up for multiple kettle hop additions, as well as in the whirlpool. Centennial, Motueka, and Strata CGX lend their talents to a hefty, but not unreasonable, dry-hopping regimen. And last but not least, our favorite clean, neutral house ale yeast strain rounds it all out nicely while letting the hops take center stage. Named in honor of a dearly departed uncle of our head brewer, we are also donating a portion of the proceeds for this beer to @nami_minnesota_helps for all of September for Suicide Prevention Month. Crisp, clean, and packed full of aromatics/flavors reminiscent of bright citrus, pineapple, light floral notes, and a bit of heady pine and danky dank… come snag one, or more, of this hop-forward libation!

ABV: 7%

The Eleventh Hour – German Style Hefeweizen

ABV: 5.1%

The Eleventh Hour – German Style Hefeweizen

So… this beer is a lil’ late to the party, so to speak. We know y’all probably expect a Hefeweizen at the beginning of Summer… but here we are at the eleventh hour anyway releasing ours while this damn heat keeps hanging around. Built on a mixed base of pilsner and white wheat with a touch malted oats. Loral hops provide delicate balance and toss off a smidge of citrus. A traditional Hefe yeast is the star of the show here… banana and clove blend together and make each other pop. Effervescent, fruity, crisp, and fairly dry… slay the heat with this ages old banger of an ale. (Stay tuned for a special, fun version of this coming in the next week or two as well...)

ABV: 5.1%

Polka Dot Rain Boots – Hazelnut Golden Stout

ABV: 5.5%

Collaboration with Nikia Mussell

Polka Dot Rain Boots – Hazelnut Golden Stout - Collaboration with Nikia Mussell

Polka Dot Rain Boots - Hazelnut Golden Stout What’s a “Golden Stout” you may ask? It is an actual “style”? No, not really… but that’s ok. Style is just a word sometimes… let’s have fun, shall we? Built upon a mixed base of 2-row and Golden Promise, with a supporting cast of honey malted oats, white wheat, dextrin, and a literal sprinkle of roasted barley for color. Lotus hops provide delicate balance, while our favored house ale yeast strain rounds everything out nicely. A lil’ drop of hazelnuts were added to bring out some overt nutty tones and a bit o’ sweetness on the back end… subtlety is the name of the game here. Crisp, clean, moderately malty, lightly sweet… with a smidge of that hazelnut goodness wisping along throughout. Come snag some today, y’all!

ABV: 5.5%

N/A Mallet Mike Rye Porter

ABV: .3%

Collaboration with ABV Technologies

N/A Mallet Mike Rye Porter - Collaboration with ABV Technologies

The Non Alcoholic version of our Rye Porter!

ABV: .3%

Oriane – Fruited NE Pale Ale

ABV: 5.5%

Oriane – Fruited NE Pale Ale

Summer is winding down… but slowly. We’ve got a delightful lil’ crusher of a NE Pale Ale right here for y’all. Loosely translated as “sunrise” from French, Oriane is your perfect companion for these fleetingly hot, sunny days.Built upon a base of pilsner malt, with a decent heft of dextrin, a big smack of white wheat, and a touch of flaked oats to round out the grist. Lotus hops, known for their all-around orange-laden disposition, with a hint of vanilla, were added for its citrus bent. A reasonable amount of blood orange was added mid-fermentation, as well as more of the aforementioned Lotus for dry-hopping. Our favored house London Ale yeast strain was chosen for optimal pillowy haze and gentle esters. And a bonus drop of a lil’ cara cara orange goodness was added to the beer to condition on toward the end of fermentation for funzies and to push that damn fine fruit character a smidge further.Soft, smooth, & packed with flavor/aroma of fresh citrus… this tiny sunrise in your glass will brighten your day!

ABV: 5.5%

Strawberry Lemonade Sour

ABV: 5.6%

Strawberry Lemonade Sour

It’s getting hot… the temperature outside is steadily rising… and it's the optimal time to slay refreshing sours! Enter this tart gem… Strawberry Lemonade Sour! Built on a simple base of pilsner w/ touches of white wheat, flaked wheat, dextrin, malted oats, and acidulated. Lotus hops provide a slight edge of balance while contributing wisps of candied citrus. Gobs of fresh strawberry puree and a decent drop of Sicilian lemon juice were added for bursts of bright berry and puckering citrus. Our favorite house sour yeast strain was added to further push the overt tart tones. Bright, zippy, zesty, and oh-so-refreshing… come down to the taproom and snag yourselves some of this thirst quenching sour ale today!

ABV: 5.6%

Time For Recess! – Peanut Butter Honey Banana Blonde Ale

ABV: 5.7%

Collaboration with Steve Abrahamson and Emily Matthews

Time For Recess! – Peanut Butter Honey Banana Blonde Ale - Collaboration with Steve Abrahamson and Emily Matthews

Do you remember when recess was your favorite subject in school? And on those days when your lunch was packed with a peanut butter, honey & banana sandwich, you were livin’ your best life!! Webster’s Dictionary tells us that recess is a suspension of business or work, often for rest or relaxation. It’s the period of time between working on a project when we can just chill. Built on a mixed base of pilsner & pale malts, with a touch of white wheat for a light & slightly nuanced backbone. Bravo hops provide delicate balance while a decent smack of clover honey lends a wisp of sweetness, as well as body. Lil' additions of PB gives off aroma/flavor of itself. Last, but certainly not least, we utilized a super neat yeast strain from our pals at @omegayeast that releases fruity esters of bananas without having to add any actual bananas... science is rad! Light to medium bodied, with mild bready notes, whiffs of peanut butter, & pleasant banana tones... take a breather, an intermission from your busy day to enjoy this blonde ale and reflect on some of the best days of your life.

ABV: 5.7%

Classic Approach – West Coast DIPA

ABV: 8.8%

Classic Approach – West Coast DIPA

Who doesn’t love the classics? Music… food… literature… beer. Whatever ol' time adventure you choose across the myriad of stuff in this world, this Westy Double IPA is most certainly a “classic approach” to the big, assertive DIPAs of days-gone-by…Built on a mixed base of local MN Pilsner & Golden Promise from across the pond, with touches of local MN White Wheat and Dextrin malts rounding out the rest of the grist. Simple, to let the hops take center stage. Bravo, Citra, & Eureka hops were added to the kettle in typical Westy fashion. The lovely trio of Cascade, Citra, & Simcoe were utilized for dry-hopping. A nice, attenuative Chico yeast carries everything through to the finish with aplomb. Bold notes of citrus, pine, & floral blend with small tropical tones with a pleasant lingering bitterness. Getcha self a pour of this gem!!

ABV: 8.8%

Festbier!

ABV: 5.8%

Festbier!

Summer fades to Fall, colors are changing rapidly, & Autumnal beers start rollin' out hard. With that in mind, we present to y’all our Festbier! Built on a base of German Pilsner malt with hefty drops of both Vienna & Munich malts. German Saphir hops provide delicate balance. And last, but certainly not least, a traditional German lager yeast rounds everything out. Lagered out for a lengthy six weeks for maximum clarity and crispness. Malt-forward, lighty toasty, & ribboned with caramel notes throughout. Come down and snag yourself a pint of this beauty as this new season sets in around us. Prost!

ABV: 5.8%

Money Gose, Honey Stay – Key Lime Honey Gose

ABV: 4.9%

Money Gose, Honey Stay – Key Lime Honey Gose

It’s getting to that time of year, y’all. The sun is finally deciding to show its face in earnest & the heat/humidity are hot on its tail. This newest sour to our line up its sure to quench & slay your thirst to the utmost. We started off with a super simple & clean grist of Bohemian Pilsner, White Wheat, & Acidulated malts. Apollo hops provide delicate balance while also contributing a lil’ citrus of its own. Sea salt & coriander were added to the boil for that classic Gose drip. A double drop of local MN clover honey from our pals at Bare Honey (whirlpool & fermenter additions) add bright & very light sweet notes, as well as a bit o’ body. Lastly, a decent smack of Key Lime puree layers into the whole, but does not overpower everything. Light, refreshing, tart, & dry… get your mitts on this lil’ crusher for sure!

ABV: 4.9%

Current Obsession – New England IPA

ABV: 6.8%

Current Obsession – New England IPA

It’s no secret that New England IPAs are the darling of the beer world at present. One might say they are the current obsession. With that in mind, we crafted a quintessential haze-craze IPA to imbibe. Built upon a base of Pilsner malt, backed up by hefty doses of white & torrified wheats & gobs of oats. Azacca & Idaho 7 work together to create flavors/aromas of punchy citrus, bright mango, & a hint of dank pine. An expressive London Ale yeast strain coupled with the aforementioned wheat & oats to create haze stability, softness, & very light sweetness.

ABV: 6.8%

House Pub Ale – English Style Mild

ABV: 4.8%

House Pub Ale – English Style Mild

As a tip of the hat & a big nod to traditional ales across the proverbial pond, we crafted up an English-Style Mild as our House Pub Ale! The malt bill is made up of 100 percent British malts. Maris Otter, Golden Naked Oats, Pale Chocolate, Crystal T-50, Dextrin, & Brown Malt meld together to offer up varied notes of toast, nuttiness, light toffee, Tootsie Rolls, & a wisp of roast. And while malt is undoubtedly the star of the show, a traditional English yeast strain adds slight notes of oaky wood & a bit o’ body too.

ABV: 4.8%

Schifdtbier – House Lager

ABV: 5.0%

Schifdtbier – House Lager

Simple ingredients yield simple pleasures. This lil’ crusher is our house lager. A base of Pilsner malt, coupled with German Diamant hops and a sprinkle of Apollo for balanced bitterness provide subtle nuances to this crispy beer. Slightly-sweet cracker maltiness merges with hints of bright citrus & floral notes.What’s in the name? Welp… its a totally made up spelling for a “shift beer”. Fun & cheeky? Yes. Crisp & refreshing? Also, yes!

ABV: 5.0%

Hrbie’s Grand Slam Kölsch

ABV: 5.2%

Collaboration with Kent Hrbek

Hrbie’s Grand Slam Kölsch - Collaboration with Kent Hrbek

We’ve really hit it out of the park with this one, y’all. Brewed in collaboration with (and named for) Bloomington’s own hometown hero, Hrbie’s Grand Slam is an easy drinking kölsch perfect for sipping whether you’re on the diamond or in our taproom. A grist of pilsner, Vienna, and white wheat with a sprinkle of sour malt make up the body of this beer, creating a lightly grainy background, where a blend of Altus and Saphir hops provide balance and subtle noble floral aromas that allow the wonderfully fruity characteristics of the kölsch yeast strain to shine through. Crisp, clean, and utterly crushable, this collaboration (like its namesake :wink:) is one for the ages.

ABV: 5.2%

Parallels Pale Ale – Gluten Reduced

ABV: 5.1%

Parallels Pale Ale – Gluten Reduced

This simple, straight-forward American Pale Ale straddles the line of two worlds… a nod to classic West Coast style pale ales with a tip of the hat to their softer, juicier cousins as well. Running parallel with one another they amalgamate into this low-ABV, full-flavored thirst quencher. A sturdy base of Pale malt, backed up by touches of Vienna & Dextrin provides a canvas to layer upon. Hallertau Blanc & Sultana hops provide notes of classic notes of citrus & pine, as well as assorted tropical fruits & light stone fruit. A neutral American ale yeast strain rounds it all out nicely.

ABV: 5.1%

Mallet Mike’s Rye Porter

ABV: 6.4%

Collaboration with Mike the Electrician

Mallet Mike’s Rye Porter - Collaboration with Mike the Electrician

Named after our electrician, Mike, whose mallet the production team borrowed often. The mallet itself actually fell into the mash accidentally while making this beer. Our head brewer, John, was flabbergasted to see it come out of the mash/lauter tun while he was graining out. Confusion turned to laughter & the name for this robust dark ale was born. Built upon a mixed base of stout malt and Maris Otter, which provide a smooth & slightly nutty canvas to layer specialty malts. White wheat, dextrin, & a mix of varied roasted & caramel malts give off color, complexity, & nuance. Moderate doses of flaked & crystal rye lend a light dryness & blend well into the whole.

ABV: 6.4%

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