Our Beers - Nine Mile Brewing

Sleeveless Vest – West Coast Pils

ABV: 5%

Collaboration with Little Thistle Brewing

Sleeveless Vest – West Coast Pils - Collaboration with Little Thistle Brewing

Howdy, y’all! We proudly introduce to you an extra crispy lil’ number born from a solid braintrust between us here at Nine Mile and the excellent crew down at Little Thistle in Rochester, MN. Wait… aren’t all vests sleeveless though? Well, yeah. Unless one is on a roll excitedly explaining a killer “sleeveless vest” in conversation whilst already a few pints down the gullet. Ope… dummy!Built on a base of mixed base of Floor-Malted Bohemian Pilsner and Eraclea Pilsner for a sturdy, simple canvas with bits o’ nuance. Lil’ smidges of Dextrin and Acidulated malts lend body and mild complexity. Kettle additions of Cascade, Citra, and Centennial CGX leech lovely little aromatics into the fold. Chinook CGX and Citra Cryo further push punchy citrus and wisps of tropical fruit on the nose without getting anywhere near pale ale or IPA territory.The “west coast” part of this pils is a nod to the bold aromatics/flavors of westy pales and IPAs without becoming one itself. It retains its crushable identity while cheekily wearing a disguise of bright hops on the surface. The amalgamation is damn delicious!Light, bright, punchy, and effervescent… with a snappy bitterness that disappears quickly into a clean finish.And If y’all haven’t been down to Little Thistle to imbibe their liquid wares, getcha selves there sooner than later!!

ABV: 5%

Creag an Fergus

ABV: 6.2%

Creag an Fergus

Slàinte mhath! We’ve got a lovely malt-forward ale as the newest offering to our line up! Named after and for our Head Brewer’s dog, Fergus, this Scottish Export Ale is perfect for those seeking something other than hop bombs, fruited sours, light crushers, and etc.Built on a mixed base of Maris Otter & Golden Promise with a supporting cast consisting of some choice crystal malts from across the pond. A traditional Scottish Ale yeast strain rounds everything out nicely while retaining a wonderful body.Malty, toasty, & nutty… with ribbons of caramel & toffee swirling throughout the gorgeous mahogany-hued liquid. Slightly sweet and damn delicious! Come down and snag a pint!

ABV: 6.2%

Frost Fangs

ABV: 7.3%

Frost Fangs

Well, if this isn’t a timely addition to the line up… with all this late-March snowy (predictable) nonsense we got going on here in MN. Aptly named for the current lil’ cold snap, Frostfangs is super crisp, hop-forward delight to imbibe.Cold IPAs at their heart are IPAs fermented at lager temps (usually with a lager strain or an ale/lager hybrid strain) for a cleaner, clearer, and crisper canvas for hops to express themselves to the utmost. That lovely lupulin doesn’t have to compete, or combat, with any esters that usually arise from standard ale yeasts.Built on a simple base of pilsner malt with a decent smack of rice (indicative of the “style”) and a lil’ bit of dextrin malt to create a very neutral malt backbone, with enough left behind for head retention, for hop expression to blast forth unhindered. Citra and Estate Grown Comet couple together for some classic late-kettle additions. Citra and Eureka were dropped into the whirlpool. Citra Cryo, Estate Grown Comet, and Eureka team up for a big (but not overwhelming) dry hop addition. A classic continental lager yeast was utilized for a low and slow cold fermentation and an extended slumber. Total time for grain-to-glass: 9 weeks.Expect aromatics/flavors reminiscent of dank pine, sweet citrus flesh, assorted stone fruit, and light floral notes. A moderate dryness, firm (but smooth) bitterness, and a snappy effervescent finish round it all out. Go ahead and curse the frigid, frosty temps while indulging in a pint of two of this liquid gem!

ABV: 7.3%

The Awen

ABV: 4.8%

The Awen

The Awen - Irish Red Ale Éirinn go Brách! Happy St. Patty’s Day weekend to you all! We’ve got the quintessential beverage to imbibe for the occasion, our Irish Red Ale! Named after a Celtic symbol that refers an essence of creativity and a semblance of balance. This ale is indeed pretty dang balanced and definitely delicious!Built on a base of Irish grown 2-Row barley with a decent smack of Maris Otter and a wisp of roasted barley for color. Helios hops provide a delicate balance to counter the malt. And last, but not least, a traditional Irish Ale yeast strain rounds it all out nicely. Simple and lovely. Crisp, clean, and lightly malt-forward with a faint hint of caramel and toast in the background with an approachable low ABV. Knock back a few while regaling your pals with your bard-like voice belting out songs of revelry and mirth! Slàinte, y’all!

ABV: 4.8%

Lurtz – Schwartzbier

ABV: 5.0%

Lurtz – Schwartzbier

Unseasonably warm temps are upon us. However, this newest gem of a dark lager on tap straddles the oft-changing chilliness and warmth nicely. Enter from stage left… Lurtz! If a famished Uruk-Hai leading a raiding party were to guzzle down a beer after a glorious victory this would most certainly be it… Built on a base of German Pilsner with a supporting cast of German specialty malts including: two types of Munich, some Carafa II, a touch of Carafoam, and a wisp of Roasted Barley. Hallertau Mittelfruh lends a delicate balance while a traditional German lager yeast strain rounds it all out and ferments it to a moderate dryness. Crisp, clean, & malt-forward with a solid roasted quality that isn’t overpowering… come down and snag yourselves a pint and slay it with gusto!

ABV: 5.0%

Uncommon Alloy – Dry Hopped Sour Ale

ABV: 4.6%

Uncommon Alloy – Dry Hopped Sour Ale

We’ve got a tasty tart & aromatic lil’ slapper for y’all that debuts on tap today. Hop-forward meets sour for the best of both worlds that skews slightly more towards the lip-puckering realm. Have dry-hopped sours been done before? Sure. Are they common around these parts? Not really. Let this “Uncommon Alloy” treat your palate to something intriguing and delectable. Built on a base of 2-Row Pale with light touches of Biscuit and White Wheat malts to complete the grist. The combo of Lotus and Amarillo hops in the kettle bring a smidge of lemon/lime citrus to the fold. And the excellent duo of Citra and El Dorado make up the dry-hopping regimen to toss off more punchy citrus and stone fruit aromatics. Our favored house sour yeast strain gives the quintessential tartness without being too abrasive. Bright, zesty, refreshing, and tart… come snag yourselves some today!

ABV: 4.6%

Statement Of Westy – West Coast IPA

ABV: 6.7%

Statement Of Westy – West Coast IPA

If you’re new around these parts, then there are two things you should know about us here at Nine Mile Brewing: 1) We love a good ol’ West Coast IPA, and 2) We’ll never stop until we’ve made the best around! Join us in imbibing in our latest crack at the latter, our “Statement of Westy.”Like it’s most recent predecessor, SOW is crisp, clean, and (obviously) hop-forward—but we like to play around in the kitchen and keep folks on their toes. Our malt bill got a little bit of a facelift: now featuring a base malt designed specifically for IPAs from the folks over at Gambrinus Malting to provide balanced sweetness and body that allows our hops to really shine. In the kettle, Cascade, El Dorado, and Centennial CGX hops come together to give us plenty of bite, while a hefty dry hop of Cascade, Chinook CGX, and Columbus CGX provide a classically strong nose of citrus and pine that will have you thinking you’re sipping on the West Coast. Easy drinking and perfect for any occasion, make a statement today by ordering a couple of these bad boys!

ABV: 6.7%

Eugene’s Pre Prohibition Lager

ABV: 6%

Collaboration with Eugene the Brewery Pup

Eugene’s Pre Prohibition Lager - Collaboration with Eugene the Brewery Pup

Let’s be honest, the light lager has had a chokehold on the American beer industry for as long as many of us can remember. But those refreshing little crushers weren’t always what we know and love today. Before being outlawed in those dark years of Prohibition, American Lagers were bigger, bolder, and, dare I say, hoppier. A true case of immigrant ingenuity, brewers were faced with the challenge of brewing those styles they loved from across the pond using ingredients that were new and indigenous to their new homes, and they did it well. Thus, we present Eugene’s Pre-Prohibition Lager! American 6-row barley and malted corn make up most of the malt bill, helped along with some 2-row Czech style pils and Great Chit malt for added body to stand up to a formidable hop presence that you don’t see in today’s light lagers. A pint of Eugene’s Pre-Prohibition Lager harkens back to the early days of American craft beer, so settle in, take a sip, and let history repeat itself. And pet your dog while you do it 😉

ABV: 6%

Lithy – Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale

ABV: 6.5%

Lithy – Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale

We're taking y'all back across the pond again to Eastern Europe nodding to centuries of tradition with our take on this varied continental style... Bulit on a mixed base of floor-malted Bohemian pilsner & white wheat with a supporting cast of golden naked oats, Munich, spelt, & acidulated malts. The trio of Lotus, Loral, & Bravo hops provide crisp balance and give off light tones of bright citrus & noble grassiness. Gobs of linden blossom honey from our pals over at Bare Honey (added to the mash, boil, & whirlpool) contributes added body, very slight nuance, & enzymes for the yeasties to do their excellent work. Speaking of... an assertive Lithuanian Farmhouse yeast strain from The Yeast Bay bestows most of the complex citrusy & earthy aromatic/flavor notes & makes it near bone-dry. Expressive, complex, super dry & still fairly full-bodied... this slapper of an ale gives off Spring-like vibes while we are yet in the clutches of cold. Come getcha some!

ABV: 6.5%

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%

Midnight Fade – Cascadian Dark Ale

ABV: 6.2%

Midnight Fade – Cascadian Dark Ale

It’s obsidian, it’s beguiling, it’s mysterious… Imbibe the Midnight Fade and bask in its dark & dank glory. Enter the void. Built on a base of local MN pale malt along with a supporting cast of: dextrin, Vienna, Munich, white wheat, and de-husked black malt. Altus, Cascade, Eureka, & Strata bring forth heavy notes of: citrus, floral, and danky dank pine.

ABV: 6.2%

Schifdtbier – House Lager – Gluten Reduced

ABV: 5.0%

Schifdtbier – House Lager – Gluten Reduced

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: 5.1%

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: 5.1%

Parallels Pale Ale

ABV: 5.1%

Parallels Pale Ale

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%

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