Our Beers - Nine Mile Brewing

Frigid Digits – Cold IPA

ABV: 6.5%

Collaboration with Falling Knife Brewing Co.

Frigid Digits – Cold IPA - Collaboration with Falling Knife Brewing Co.

Winter is most definitely upon us… WEATHER we like it or not. See what I did there? Yup, lame dad joke, correct. In the spirit of collaboration & cool beer ideas... coupled with this seemingly-forever-lasting-season up yonder here in MN… we, & our pals at Falling Knife Brewing in NE MPLS, present to y’all Frigid Digits Cold IPA! Aren’t all IPAs “cold” though? Yes… buuuuuut this moniker designates the method in which the beer itself was made. Cold IPAs are fermented with a lager yeast at the higher end of that particular strain’s temperature range & are also dry-hopped moderately, not super aggressively. (I mean, you can I suppose… you do you) They are also completely lagered out, like a pilsner, helles, etc. Cold IPAs are crisp, clean, dry, & a great canvas for hops to shine. This new-ish style is similar to an IPL (India Pale Lager) but slightly different. Look ‘em both up to compare if you want to get really nerdy about it. Built upon a super simple grist of pilsner malt, flaked rice, & a sprinkle of acidulated malt to get it all nice & crispy for y’all. Calypso & Cascade hops were tossed into the mash because yes, you guessed it… we thiolized this beer as well. Why not? Chinook Salvo got dropped in the whirlpool for some classic westy vibes. Small smacks of both Idaho 7 & MI Mackinac hops were used for dry-hopping to piggy back off of & accentuate the tropical thiol notes. Last, but certainly not least, a thiolized lager strain from our buds at Berkeley Yeast performed its double duty & steals the show for sure. Grain-to-glass timeframe: 8 weeks. Bright, crisp, & refreshing… with tropical tones that don’t drown everything out… this banger of a beer is an aromatic adventure. Getcha self on down to the taproom and snag a pint of two of this collaborative gem!

ABV: 6.5%

Classic Approach – West Coast DIPA

ABV: 8.5%

Classic Approach – West Coast DIPA

Classic Approach - Westy Double IPAWho 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: 8.5%

Shadow’s Embrace Barleywine

ABV: 10.8%

Shadow’s Embrace Barleywine

The season had shifted once again. Darkness hits earlier in the day & the cold is rising. To stave off the brisk chill we conjured up a big, warming sipper for y’all! This bold barleywine will most assuredly getcha all cozy & relaxed. Built on a mixed base grist of Southern Select 2-Row from our pals at Riverbend Malt House, as well as the ever-stalwart Maris Otter, & the always-reliable Golden Promise. A pleasant amount of Crystal T-50 & a pinch of Dextrin malts round out the supporting cast. A smack of demerara/turbinado sugar adds a smidge of nuance and boosts the body, while a well-extended boil lends a ton of lovely Maillard reactions to meld in layers of caramelization & elevate the mouthfeel. Bravo, HBC 630, & Cascade hops balance everything out while adding small amounts of floral & orange marmalade tones. A well-attenuating Chico yeast plows through this beast while leaving plenty behind for maximum enjoyment. Burly, beguiling, & smooth… this boozy ale sneaks up on ya like a shadow to warm your soul. Come on down and snag a glass of this barleywine & ruminate about the finer things in life. P.S. - this is a perfect take-home beer to sit around a fire… Cheers!

ABV: 10.8%

Hat Trick!! Triple Berry Sour

ABV: 5.0%

Collaboration with Minnesota Whitecaps

Hat Trick!! Triple Berry Sour - Collaboration with Minnesota Whitecaps

Hat Trick Triple Berry Sour - Collaboration with Minnesota Whitecaps We here at Nine Mile Brewing have teamed up & partnered with the Minnesota Whitecaps to make this berry-laden, tart, & delectable triple berry sour!! It will also be served at all their home games this season! Built upon a grist of all local MN malts from our pals at Maltwerks. Pilsner, Torrified Wheat, Malted Oats, Flaked Wheat, & Acidulated provide the framework & soft body for this lip-smacking, fruit-forward sour ale. Gobs of raspberry, blackberry, & blueberry purees dance together in concert to add their own charms to this lovely libation. Layer up, grab some friends & family, & get yourself to the Richfield Ice Arena to watch some killer hockey & pair it with a pint, or two, of this tart treat! For more information on the Minnesota Whitecaps & their season schedule, head on over to their website with this link: https://whitecaps.premierhockeyfederation.com Cheers, all!!

ABV: 5.0%

One For His Nob! Red Ale with Honeybush Tea and Vanilla Bean

ABV: 6.9%

Collaboration with Bryan Blurgenson

One For His Nob! Red Ale with Honeybush Tea and Vanilla Bean - Collaboration with Bryan Blurgenson

He’s at it again, y’all… Bryan Blurgenson’s magnum opus in liquid form is upon us all. Inspired by both a stalwart favorite beer of his from elsewhere & a love for Cribbage matched by no other he presents his malt-driven, tea-infused, & vanilla kissed red ale! Built on a solid, clean base of European 2-row w/ hefty drops of varied Munich malts, a touch of Crystal T-50, & a sprinkle of Special B all round out the lovely grist. Bravo & Diamant hops provide delicate balance & whispers of floral notes. A large addition of South African Honeybush Tea provides sweet honeyed, & lightly woody overtones. Hand-processed vanilla beans add their wonderful nuances & tie everything together nicely. *Chef’s Kiss* Made to be a perfect compliment to a gorgeous Autumn day… come down to the taproom & snag yourself a pint of this damn fine treat! (If you see the ever-present Mr. Bryan Blurgenson slangin’ beers behind the bar challenge him to a round of Cribbage… he’d be hard pressed to say no…)

ABV: 6.9%

One in Four – American IPA

ABV: 6.1%

Collaboration with World Wide Brewing Collaborative

One in Four – American IPA - Collaboration with World Wide Brewing Collaborative

One In Four - American IPA (A Brewing Initiative Against Domestic Violence) October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we here at Nine Mile Brewing joined a brewing initiative to call attention to the uphill battle against domestic violence. One In Four is a worldwide collaboration aimed at raising funds for domestic violence prevention but, more importantly, to start conversations in the communities that we all call home. We are partnering up with Cornerstone MN and donating $1.00 of every pour of this beer to their organization. Cornerstone prevents domestic abuse, provides children and adults a continuum of service that builds sustainable self-reliance and revives the human spirit, and works towards ending the generational cycle of violence and abuse. Built on a base of Pilsner malt, with White Wheat and Munich 5L as a simple canvas and backbone. Atlus, Simcoe, & Idaho 7 in the kettle provide a host of flavors/aromas in the vein of punchy citrus, assorted tropical fruits, & whiffs of danky pine. The dry hopping trio of HBC 630, Simcoe, & Idaho 7 amp it all up nicely. A clean American Ale yeast strain wraps it all together. Come on down, snag a pint, & join us in supporting this initiative!

ABV: 6.1%

Sol Intent – Thiolized NE IPA

ABV: 6.3%

Sol Intent – Thiolized NE IPA

We’ve got another slapper of a NEIPA for y’all right here. It’s bright & punchy, with massive tropical and citrus tones swirling into a cohesive, delicious hazed out ale. Built on a base of local MN Pilsner malt for a clean canvas. White wheat, malted oats, flaked wheat, flaked oats (all also local MN), and dextrin fill out the rest of the grist & body. Calypso hops in the mash get their lovely compounds unleashed in spectacular fashion, while Trident Salvo in the whirlpool adds its own considerable flair. Cashmere & Strata lend their talents to dry-hopping. And once again calling forth the powers of mighty thiols we utilized Omega Yeast Lab’s newest thiolized yeast strain, Helio Gazer, to full effect to get those overt fruit-forward notes to head to the foreground. Make this one your “sol intent” (or at least of of them!) while y’all are down here at the taproom!

ABV: 6.3%

Non Alcoholic Peach Passionfruit Sour

ABV: .14%

Non Alcoholic Peach Passionfruit Sour

Next in line for our sour rotation is a peachy keen little beauty that you’re sure to love just as much as we do! Peach and passion fruit paired with our house sour grist yield an easy drinking beer with a creamy mouthfeel that has just the right amount of bite on the tail end to keep you wanting more. Sabro hops accentuate the fruit additions with their own tropical and stone fruit notes, making this an aroma-packed beer with a helluva tart finish! Make sure to stop on in and have a pint (or three!!!)

ABV: .14%

Rocko’s Raspberry Chocolate Double Stout

ABV: 8.0%

Rocko’s Raspberry Chocolate Double Stout

We’ve got a dang tasty treat for y’all going on tap today… swing on down and getcha self some of our newest dark ale! Built on an always lovely mixed base of Irish Stout malt & Maris Otter to start the canvas. Golden Naked Oats, Aromatic, and Munich add depth… while a swirl of roasted & caramel malts layer in their prized talents. Gobs of cacao nibs and dark chocolate chips lend overt notes of delectable goodness. Lactose and Amber Candi Sugar both boost the body and meld a modicum of sweetness together. And last, but certainly not least, small hints of Raspberry makes everything delicately pop while blending in well with the whole of the beer. A clean American Ale yeast rounds everything out nicely.

ABV: 8.0%

Cherry Limeade Sour

ABV: 5.0%

Collaboration with Addie Kubitz and Erick Shefland

Cherry Limeade Sour - Collaboration with Addie Kubitz and Erick Shefland

Summer is slowly heading to a close, y’all… but that doesn’t mean we won’t stop churning out sours anytime soon! Next up here on our Fruited Sour Series we have a Cherry Limeade Sour! Built on a mixed base of Pilsner and White Wheat, with a sprinkle of Aciduated malt to boot. Vista hops provide delicate balance and a touch of bright citrus. Our house sour yeast strain lends its obvious talents to the whole. Gobs of cherry and key lime purees were added in restrained amounts as to not overwhelm the palate. Tart & dry with moderate fruit-forward aromas/flavors ribboning throughout… this lil’ crusher is perfect for last throes of these hot days!

ABV: 5.0%

Tripel Point – Trappist Style Tripel

ABV: 8.6%

Tripel Point – Trappist Style Tripel

This newest addition to our line-up is a nod to Trappist brewing traditions that are marked by diligence & exacting details. Our take on this globally-lauded style gets pretty dang close, short of being in Belgium ourselves. Built on a large, sturdy, yet delicate base of Pilsner malt…. with bits of Munich, White Wheat, & Acidulated to round out the body & add nuance. Belgian Candi Sugar was also added to boost the ABV & help dry out the back end. Loral hops provide a firm, yet approachable bitterness, as well as slight notes of noble grassiness & candied lemon. A traditional Trappist ale yeast was utilized to drive forward esters of pear, apple & mixed citrus… with super light peppery phenols present throughout. Big & bold with a fuller body… yet smooth, with a wisp of sweetness & a crisp bone dry finish. Be careful… this one will sneak up on you quickly! (Did anyone catch the math reference in the name…?)

ABV: 8.6%

Current Obsession – New England IPA

ABV: 7.1%

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: 7.1%

House Pub Ale – English-Style Mild

ABV: 4.3%

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: 4.3%

Schifdtbier – House Lager

ABV: 5.4%

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: 5.4%

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: 6.5%

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: 6.5%

Saison Ménage

ABV: 5.1%

Saison Ménage

This bright, punchy Belgian-focused ale is an ode & homage to the varied & storied style that is the wonderful Saison. This particular interpretation of the saison is named as such to be enjoyed around a table with members of your household - or “mènage” - over excellent conversation, food, & games. Amend “household” to include whomever in this case! Any which way you parse it & with whom you choose to imbibe with… cheers & enjoy! A fairly simple grist of pilsner, white wheat, torrified wheat, & spelt malts lend a clean, soft background. Loral hops give off light grassy, floral, & citrus notes. A unique, expressive yeast strain captured & isolated off of honeybee hives from The Yeast Bay incorporates lovely aromas/flavors of dry lime peel & Sauv Blanc grapes along with a bit of minerality & a touch of white peppercorn.

ABV: 5.1%

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