Past Beers

14.5km – Canadian Pale Lager - Collaboration with 9 Mile Legacy Brewing

What do you get when you team up with a solid crew from the Great North that has nearly the same name as us? A clear and crispy lil' lager of course!We built this recipe with the ultimate refreshment in mind and in collaboration with some of the nicest dudes we've ever come across from 9 Mile Legacy Brewing out of Saskatoon, SK. Our two respective places often got mixed up on social media, Untappd, and etc. so many times we decided we should probably just make a dang beer about it! They came down here to make beer, play Crokinole, and exchange stories and wonderful conversation.Set on a simple base of Canadian pilsner malt, a touch of Canadian pale malt, and a sprinkle of Munich malt (from yup, you guessed it, Canada). Equal parts Loral and Hallertau Mittelfruh graced the kettle and a lil' whirlpool drop as well.  And a lovely lager strain from our buds at Escarpment Labs out of Glueph, ON. (sensing a theme yet?) lent its attenuative talents to the fold and fermented low n' slow for many moons.Clean, clear, and delicious as all heck... it's definitely whatcha want after a long, hard day's work. Come on down and snag some!  

• Pilsner
• Pale
• Munich

• Loral
• Hallertau Mittelfruh

• Premium Pils

ABV: 5.0%

Sir, Are You Lost? – Citrus Blonde - Collaboration with The Women at 9 Mile Brewing, & Pink Boots Society

Brewed by the fearless and talented women of 9 Mile Brewing, "Sir, Are You Lost?" is a witty nod to the everyday challenges faced by women who just want to do their jobs without being interrupted by unsolicited attention. This crisp, clean blonde ale may not actually have fruit in it, but it does boast delightful terpenes of Clementine and a hint of Passionfruit—just enough to make your tastebuds raise an eyebrow, like the meme that inspired it. With a refreshing, citrusy aroma and a smooth, approachable body, this beer gives a subtle, fruity character without any of the "hey there, gorgeous" nonsense. It's the beer version of a side-eye: light yet memorable, with a citrus punch that says, “I'm just here to do my thing, thanks.” Perfect for sipping while you silently (or not-so-silently) shake your head at the "Sir, Are You Lost?" moments that happen way too often.' Brewed with a whole lotta love, a little sass, and 100% woman power. Cheers to International Women's Day—and to not getting hit on at work.  

• Pilsen
• Dextrin
• Munich
• Vienna

• Helios

• Pink Boots Exclusive (made from a lesser-known Kölsch yeast strain)

• Clementine Terps
• Passionfruit Terps

ABV: 6.5%

Berry Love Spell – Seltzer Cocktail

10% seltzer cocktail made with Kiwi Strawberry juice, lime juice, grenadine, and agave.

ABV: 10%

Cran – Cherry Splash Seltzer Cocktail

Get ready for a refreshing craft twist on classic berry flavors. Our Cran-Cherry Splash blends tangy cranberry and sweet cherry juices, balanced with a splash of lemonade and bright lemon.

ABV: 7%

Bumbleberry Sour – Sour fruited with Strawberry, Boysenberry, & Marionberry

• Pilsner
• White Wheat
• Malted Oats
• Flaked Oats
• Dextrin
• Honey Malt

• El Dorado

• Boysenberry Puree
• Marionberry Puree
• Strawberry Puree

ABV: 6.6%

Simple Twist of Grain – Kernza Lager

• Barke Pilsner
• Barke Vienna
• High-Kilned Kernza 5L
• High-Kilned Kernza 10L
• Acidulated

• Hallertau Mittelfruh

• Isar Lager

ABV: 5.3%

Shardic Expression #3

Shardic Expression #3 - Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged on French and Mongolian Oak [br]

Holy moly, y’all… this lumbering beast is one tasty treat! [br]Boiled for hours and fermented slowly on oak for weeks, this Imperial Oatmeal Stout has lovely layers for your palates to ruminate upon… [br]

Built on a robust base of Maris Otter with a supporting cast of malts that include: multiple iterations of oats, a myriad of crystal and Munich, and choice roasted malts. A neutral, smooth bittering hop, Helios, keeps it in balance and from becoming cloying. Our favored house ale strain ferments it out to a moderate sweetness. Last, but absolutely not least, we fermented and aged (6 weeks) this dark liquid on both French and Mongolian Oak provided from the folks at Black Swan Cooperage. [br]

Big and burly, yet smooth… with ribbons of complexity. This one is definitely a sipper. Imbibe this slow to bring out the buried layers of flavors/aromatics as it slightly warms in your hands.

ABV: 11.5%

Grace of the Goddess

In our ever-rotating cast of IPAs, we’ve got a punchy one for y’all this round. Named for Pomona, the Roman goddess of orchards and fruits, this vibrant hop-forward offering dances on the palate with aplomb.Built on a base of aptly-named IPA malt from Gambrinus Malting, with touches of pilsner, dextrin, and acidulated malts to boot. Anchovy and Nectaron hops meld into kettle and whirlpool additions. Alora and Nectaron were used in tandem for a sizable dry hop addition too. As a fun bonus, we utilized some Anchovy Quantum (terpene-based flowable “hops”) from our pals at Abstrax Hops to amp up the aromatics. And last, but certainly not least, we used a new yeast strain from our friends at Escarpments Labs named… wait for it… Pomona! (Wink, wink… nudge, nudge) This strain tosses off lots of assorted stone fruit aromatics that play very well with hops.Bright, citrusy, stone fruit-laden, with wisps of pineapple… this IPA is a damn fine thirst slayer.

• IPA Malt
• Pilsner
• Dextrin
• Acidulated

• Alora
• Anchovy
• Anchovy Quantum
• Nectaron

• Pomona

ABV: 6.7%

CGX Prime – Fresh Hop IPA

It's the time of year again, folks... the freshiest of fresh... hops! Built on a base of Gambrinus IPA malt, with a bit of dextrin and white wheat as well for body boosting and head retention. Classically timed kettle addtions of Cascade CGX and a big whirlpool drop of Centennial CGX round out the hot side of things. Flash Frozen Fresh Amarillo CGX, Cascade CGX, and Centennial CGX from our forever pals at Crosby Hops were overnighted to us and added in a wallop of a dry-hop addition when the time was ripe. Massive aromatic rips of punchy orange, zesty grapefruit, floral goodness, and a hint of pine burst forth with the same fruity/floral flavor characteristcs matching for the palate. We chose a super neat yeast strain that enhances classic hop notes and pushed them even further to the forefront. We built this IPA to be a West Coast leaning format. Expect all the aforementioned aromatics/flavors coupled with an assertive, yet approchable, bitterness and a crisp, dry finish. Come down and snag some of this fresh lupulin gem, y'all! Cheers! The Deets: Malts IPA Malt Dextrin White Wheat Hops Cascade CGX Centennial CGX Flash Frozen Amarillo CGX Flash Frozen Cascade CGX Flash Frozen Centennial CGX Yeast Superbloom Chico 6.5% ABV

ABV: 6.5%

Banoffee Pie – Double Stout

Banoffee Pie Double Stout Something dessert-esque has made its way to our line up, y’all. We don’t skirt into full-on pastry stout territory here, but let’s say “pastry lite”… all the hallmarks are there, just not as intense and full-bore. Needless to say though, it’s darn tasty! Inspired by its namesake, all the lil’ bits are in there, but cohesive enough to remain a stalwart stout at its core. Built on a mixed base of Maris Otter and Golden Promise, both from across The Pond. A myriad of crystal malts, along with choice roasted malts, and a couple kinds of oats make for a lovely, lightly sweetened experience. We also decided to toss 40 lbs. of graham crackers into the mash to be extra and get some pie crust nods as well… why not? A specialized yeast strain that tosses off loads of banana aromatics rounds everything else out, while adding another crucial element to the whole of the beer. Big, yet beguilingly smooth… sweet, but not cloyingly so… and hits all the right notes to suggest dessert-y noms. Come on down and try a pour of this dark libation! The Deets: Malts Maris Otter Golden Promise Crystal Medium Crystal T-50 DRC Dextrin Munich II Malted Oats Golden Naked Oats Carafa II De-Husked Roasted Barley Hops Helios Yeast Bananza Misc. Graham Crackers ABV: 8.0%

ABV: 8%

Come Along for the Rye’d – Rye IPA

You are wondering, did I read that right? A hazy rye IPA? Correct! Most rye-forward IPAs are presented in a fairly clear format. We wanted to try sometime a lil’ different and give y’all one in a haze-centric format. Heck, “rye” not?Built on a mixed base of choice 2-row and pilsner malts from our pals at Riverbend Malting in NC, with a decent smack of one of their unique, terroir-driven malted ryes to boot. Some classic Centennial hops grace a small kettle addition, as well as a gob of them in the whirlpool too. Altus, Nugget CGX, Centennial CGX, and the new lovely HRC-002 join forces for a killer dry-hop drop.[br] Expect bright citrus, stone fruit, pineapple, and a wisp of floral notes to pair up with nuanced earthy spiced tones. Smooth, but with an assertive bite on the back end, this IPA is one-of-a-kind imbiber and a dang fun one for the overall line up on tap.

ABV: 6.9%

Intermix Chamber Vol. 1 – Coffee Oatmeal Stout - Collaboration with C.J. Porter and Origin Coffee Co.

Attune your palates to Warp Factor Damn Delicious and ride it into subspace. This coffee-laden oatmeal stout will have you buzzy both ways… focused and relaxed in kind! Named for an integral part of any warp core on a Federation Starship in Star Trek and its myriad of spin offs. (More nerd stuff? Always!) This will also be the first in a series of exploring the “intermix” of coffee and beer with our pal C.J. Porter Born, Owner/Founder/Roaster of Origin Coffee Co. in St. Paul, MN. Built of a base of Maris Otter, with a supporting cast consisting of choice crystal and roasted malts… and of course, a host of different kinds of oats. A sprinkle of Helios hops keep the malt in check from getting too cloying without contributing any flavor/aroma of its own. Our favored house ale yeast strain rounds everything out superbly. Last, and certainly not least, the star of the show in this dark liquid amalgam is the custom-roasted coffee made just for this beer. And here I’ll hand off the baton to let C.J. speak about the wonderful beans we incorporated into this tasty bevvy… “The coffee I selected for this particular beer was a 50/50 blend of a natural process Brazil and a washed Mexico. The Brazil comes from the state of Minas Gerais and has a great citrus backbone to it’s flavor profile. Blood orange, hazelnut and cocoa are among the most pronounced tasting notes in this cup. The Mexico comes from San Mateo Yoloxochitlan, an area in Oaxaca that I was fortunate enough to visit in 2019. This coffee, and all coffees from this region, will always have a special place in my heart. This coffee has notes of cocoa, caramel, citrus and toffee. I roasted these two coffees separately to dial in the roasts according to the desired flavor profiles, and then blended them together post roast. What we get from the two coffees together is a delicious flavor combination of chocolate, roasted nuts, orange and caramel. A perfect addition to this wonderful beer! If y’all’ve read this far, high fives! Getcha selves on down here and snag some of this gem!

ABV: 5.2%

Rivals – Summer Wheat Ale - Collaboration with Wooden Hill Brewing Company

Friendly neighbors? Bitter rivals? Bloomington and Edina have been friendly (sometimes not?) competitors for decades. With that in mind, we got together with the crew at Wooden Hill in Edina MN, to create a bright and punchy Summer Wheat Ale.[br] Built on a mixed base of pilsner and Golden Promise with heaps and gobs of wheat for a soft, yet medium-full body. Nectaron hops lend a kiss of citrus and tropical tones to wax poetic about the short amount of sunny, hot days we've got here in the Twin Cities. Our favored house ale strain rounds it out nicely.[br] Drop by Wooden Hill to try their version as well and you decide which brewery tops the other! Cheers to rivals and "frenemies" alike!

ABV: 5.8%

Mango Lemonade Sour

Oooooeeeeee! It’s hot and sticky out there, y’all! We’ve got the perfect tart n’ tasty treat to help alleviate the heat. This newest fruited sour to our line up is thirst quenching in the extreme! Built on a mixed base of pilsner and white wheat malts, with a touch of malted oats for a body boost. Lotus hops add delicate balance while giving off a whiff of subtle citrus tones. Our favorite house sour yeast strain lends its puckering talents to the fold while also fermenting the beer to completion. And last, but certainly not least, the stars of the show are the gobs of mango and lemon as its namesake suggests. Punchy and zesty, with the mango taking a backseat to the more overt lemon notes… it’s a refreshingly sour libation for your palates!

ABV: 5.2%

X – Step NE Pale Ale

Got another hop-laden gem for y’all to imbibe right here! Made in collaboration with local pro disc golfer Richie Ortiz, and named after a particular form of teeing-off for disc golfing, X-Step is lovely and approachable with a low ABV format that’s punched up to the max with cool kid hops. Built on a mixed base of pilsner and Golden Promise, with a decent wallop of wheat, gobs of oats, and a touch of dextrin. Cashmere and Citra Cryo grace the whirlpool, while the trio of Cashmere, Citra Cryo, and Nelson Sauvin meld themselves into a decent-sized dry-hop addition. Utilizing our favored house haze-positive aie strain for that quintessential look and feel that bolsters those damn fine hop aromatics/flavors. Expect waves of tropical fruits and citrus with an undercurrent of stone fruits to mingle nicely on the palate. This soft and pillowy pale ale goes well with a day of tossing disc at one of the myriad of courses around the metro. Cheers!

ABV: 5.5%

Creekside – Light Lager *CANS ONLY

Reminiscent of your favorite cheapo, ever-reliable standby fridge beer… this lil’ number was made to be enjoyed on endless repeat for any reason at any time. [br] Built on a base of mega lightly kilned pilsner malt, with a smack of flaked corn for an increased light body and mouthfeel. We tossed in a literal small handful of neutral hops to keep it crisp. One of our favored lager strains rounded it out to a bone-dry finish. It sat and slumbered in one of our neat horizontal lagering vessels, low and slow, for many weeks on end to get crystal clear and maximize drinkability. [br] Made to be slayed in the shade, sun, around the lake, your basement, a ballgame, playing cards, grilling your favs, and etc. into perpetuity. [br] Cheers!

ABV: 4.1%

Blackberry Lime – Fruited Sour

Get your palates ready for some juicy, jammy, punchy citrus, & quite damn tart goodness, y'all! The name indeed says it all. Built on a mixed base of pilsner and white wheats malts with a smidge of Citra hops. Gobs of blackberries and a lil' smack of lime make up the robustly fruit-forward profile, while our favored house sour yeast strain lends its lip-puckering talents to the fold.Dark & delicious... come on down and snag a pour today!

ABV: 5.6%

Strawberry Rhubarb – Fruited Sour

Indulge in the tantalizing tang of warmer weather with our new Strawberry Rhubarb Sour! Bursting with the vibrant hues of ripe strawberries and tart rhubarb, this gem harmoniously marries sweet and sour notes for a refreshing experience that dances on your palate. Built on a mixed base of pilsner and white wheat, with smacks of flaked wheat, malted oats, and dextrin. Lotus hops provide a smidge of orange and vanilla, while our favored house sour yeast strain gives off that lovely tart goodness. Last, but certainly not least, gobs of both strawberry and rhubarb lend their talents to the whole. The initial burst of sweetness from the strawberries gives way to the puckering tang of rhubarb, creating a dynamic flavor profile that keeps you coming back for more. Come on down and snag ya’self some!

ABV: 5.7%

Creag an Fergus – Scottish Export

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%

The Awen

The Awen - Irish Red Ale Éirinn go Brách! Happy St. Paddy’s Day 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

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%

Barrel Aged Another Happy Landing – Imperial Brown Ale - Collaboration with J. Carver and Copperwing Distilleries

Holy moly, y'all… the time has come. We woke the beast from its long slumber and got it all ready to present to you in all its barrel-laden glory. We took a small portion of our 1st Anniversary beer, Another Happy Landing - an Imperial Brown Ale - and racked it into fresh local MN bourbon barrels from our friends at Copperwing Distillery and let it rest and ruminate for six months. We then racked it again into local MN fresh rye whiskey barrels from our pals at J. Carver Distillery for an additional six months to gather yet more depth of character. The result of this combined year-long aging has yielded one damn tasty gem. Smooth whiskey-soaked oaky vanilla notes pair in tandem with the base beer’s original tones of nutty, toffee-like malt sweetness to amalgamate into one cohesive libation. This beauty is big and bold, yet approachable despite its boozy nature, with a light warming note on the palate to finish. One could argue that the lack of roasted malt character in this beer lets the barrel characteristics express themselves more fully and with more nuance. But… we will let y’all decide that for yourselves.

ABV: 10.5%

Golb – Red IPA

As one hop-forward gem on tap takes it's final bow, another one arrives on the scene to take centerstage. Just like its namesake from Adventure Time fame, this IPA is bold, red, and full of delicious mysteries for your palate to unfurl...Built on a base of the wonderfully unique Red X malt, with a supporting grist consisting of: Vienna, Dextrin, White Wheat, & Carared. This sturdy malt backbone lends light caramel and biscuity nuances. Kettle and whirlpool hop additions of Centennial and Eureka toss off tones of grapefruit, red berry, floral, pine, and danky dankness. The trio of Altus, Centennial, and Eureka give off the same notes mentioned above with the addition of bright orange and a hint of assorted stone fruit. Our favored house ale yeast strain rounds it all out nicely and brings it together cohesively.Bold & assertive... this Red IPA is sure to please the senses and throw a little chaos into the same ol' hoppy routine y'all are used to imbibing. Grab a pint of GOLB and traverse its quaffable layers with delight.

ABV: 6.5%

N/A Oatmeal Stout - Collaboration with ABV Technologies

Our oatmeal stout free of alcohol!

ABV: .4%

Laurelin Pilsner

“Did you seriously name a beer after an obscure Lord of the Rings reference?” Yes, yes we did. And it’s from The Silmarillion… geez, get it right.Indignant, silly nerd voice aside… this crispy new addition to our line up is gosh darn delicious, y’all. (Nerd glasses back on) Named after Laurelin the Golden, one of the Two Trees of Valinor in Lord of the Rings lore, this delectable lager is as bright and mood-boosting as its namesake.Built upon a very simple base of 100 percent local MN pilsner malt, with all Diamant hops for small, brisk kettle additions, and a classic lager yeast strain to round it all out.Super approachable, clean, and snappy… with very light floral and citrus aromatics. Come snag a pint today! And definitely grab a crowler or two to impress your friends with superb beer-flavored-beer at the obligatory company holiday party!

ABV: 5.3%

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%

Minnesota Golden Ale!

Happy MN Pint Day!!   As part of a MN statewide collaboration with the MN Craft Brewer’s Guild and our fellow breweries, we’ve got a tasty, easy-drinking golden ale for everyone to imbibe! Built on a simple base of 2-row pale, with small touches of white wheat and biscuit malts. Lotus and Amarillo hops add delicate balance and add wisps of citrus. And our favored house ale strain rounds it all out nicely. Simple, crisp, and delicious… come on down and snag a pint or two today!

ABV: 5.1%

Blueberry Apricot Sour

It's been a minute since we've put out a fruited sour, y'all. We've got a tasty lil' number here... Built on a base of pilsner, with a decent smack of torrified wheat, a smidge of white wheat, and a hefty sprinkle of malted oats. A small dose of Cashmere hops in the whirlpool provide a wisp of stone fruit character. Gobs of blueberry and apicot purees make their way into the fray to provide their respective talents to the whole. And last, but not least, our favored house sour yeast strain adds the overt tart notes to wrap it all together. Tart, jammy, bright, & smooth... come on down and snag some for yourselves!

ABV: 5.4%

Fat Bear Week – Double Cream Ale

We understand. With the daylight hours waning and the chill creeping in, it can be hard to drag yourself out of your den. It’s time to hunker down, cozy up, and prepare to last though the long winter ahead. But, alas, we can’t just consume 20,000 calories a day and hide in a cave for 6 months, so we invite you to come down to the taproom to commiserate with likeminded souls over a pint of our newest brew: Fat Bear Week. If you’ve been missing our Cream Ale on tap—but want something with a little more ‘mmph’ to warm you up—let us introduce our “double cream ale.” We took all the things you love about Three Bears and her dialed up a notch :wink:. Fat Bear Week goes down smooth and sweet with a cornflake finish, with warm hints of biscuits, baking spices and fruity esters to round out its deceptive strength at 7.4%. Perfect for lounging by the fire after leaving the office to no sunlight, or grabbing armfuls of crowlers to await the inevitable first snow, we’re not gonna poke the bear by telling you how to enjoy your beer!

ABV: 7.4%

Saison de Rècolte – Harvest Saison - Collaboration with Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

Ooooooeeee… get ready, y’all. This one here is damn tasty. When you get together two brewers that adore saisons some magick happens. Made in collaboration with Bent Paddle Brewing, this saison incorporates some fun harvest ingredients to make it stand out, as well as add complexity and nuance to a beer style that nowadays has nearly no bounds. Built on a base of European-style pilsner with spelt, malted oats, and two kinds of rye, and a touch of acidulated to lend a malt backbone that is delicate yet medium-bodied with a wisp of earthy spice. Loral hops lend their ever-reliable floral, light citrus, and noble grassy tones. Two types of local MN honey from our pals at Bare Honey - Lavender Blossom and Buckwheat - were added at multiple steps during the brewday (mash, whirlpool, fermenter during knockout) to ribbon together a myriad of aromatics and light sweetness. A mega attenuative French-leaning saison yeast strain fermented it all bone dry while tossing off its own spicy phenols and smooth esters… with a nice edge of minerality to boot. Delicate yet bold… dry with a wisp sweetness… and packed with a swirl of aromatics/flavors that dance around on the palate from sip to finish. This refreshing and delectable ale is great for observing the harvest (however that may look to y’all individually) and imbibing in the company of friends and family. Bonus! For anyone heading to Autumn Brew Review this weekend… this beer will be pouring both at our booth as well as at over with the Bent Paddle crew and their set up! Cheers!

ABV: 7.5%

Autumn’s Song – Hazelnut Brown Ale

Have you been outside lately? Those leaves sure are changing. Reminds me of that time we spent hours carving faces… At least that’s what we think when sipping on the newest addition to our fall line-up: Autumn’s Song, a Hazelnut Brown Ale. Brewed with a blend of classic British malts, there’s a sweet toffee, even slightly fruity, base to back up the hazelnut nose you meet upon first sip. So cozy up by the fire and find peace in a moment of stillness in these shifting winds and cling to it before it’s gone like an ember in the night. Expect this beer to go down smooth and fast, just like the descent into winter we all know too well, and grab a pint or two before it’s gone!

ABV: 4.8%

My Darling Helianthus – Sunflower Lager

Are the heat and humidity finally subsiding? Does anyone know? We’ll see right? Either way ya slice it, the days are definitely getting cooler. This crispy, nuanced, and heckin’ tasty lager is our last nod to the golden days of Summer. Named after the scientific genus name covering the many species of sunflowers… My Darling, Helianthus will have you dreaming of the Sun’s warm embrace once again. Built on a mixed base of two different European-style pilsner malts, with a touch of wheat… and the star of the show, malted sunflower seeds. The seeds themselves lend a very light nutty complexity to the whole and melds well. Hallertau Blanc and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops toss off their lovely noble grassy and floral notes. We fermented it with a traditional German lager strain and let the beer rest and lager out for 8 weeks to get a lovely dry, crisp character to round it it all out damn nicely. Come on down and snag yourself one, or more, of this delicious libation!

ABV: 5.2%

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%

Tali’s Terrestrial Pineapple Hefeweizen - Collaboration with Josie Al-Najim

Well, well, well… what do we have here? We took a portion of our German-Style Hefeweizen, The Eleventh Hour, and added a decent smack of fresh pineapple to the mix. It’s still the effervescent and crisp Hefe we’ve also got on tap, but with a tropical twist in both flavor and aromatics. The pineapple is present, yet restrained, so as to not take away from the base beer itself. Punchy, fruity, and damn delicious… we elevated this otherwise traditional take on a wonderful ale to a whole other fantastic level. Come on down and snag some, y’all!

ABV: 5.2%

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

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%

N/A Breakfast Salad – Brunch IPA - Collaboration with ABV Technologies

The Non-Alcohol version of our tart IPA!

ABV: .31%

Fresh Pot Vibes – Coffee Blonde Ale

Well, well, well… what do we have here? A lighter style beer with coffee? Not a porter? Not stout? Correct. Original idea? Of course not. Tasty as heck though? Yes… and more yes. Name inspiration from a silly, old Dave Grohl video on the internet? Yes, again. Built on a base of pilsner, with a nice smack of Vienna, & a smidge of white wheat. Lotus & Saphir hops lend delicate balance. Our favorite house ale strain fermented this gem to a moderate dryness. And last, but certainly not least, some lovely light roast beans from our pals over at Fiddlehead Coffee Company tosses off quintessential coffee tones that meld well with the malt backbone. Come get your fix two ways in one bevy! Just don’t drink five fresh pots a day like Dave used to…

ABV: 5.5%

Desert Dwelling Dragon – Red Prickly Pear and Dragonfruit Sour

When you smash together two uncommon fruits into one neatly wrapped tart package… this is what comes about from their cohesive amalgam. A surprisingly sweet & sour balance with deep color hues makes this unique treat worthy of imbibing. Built on a simple grist of pilsner, white wheat, & acidulated that provides a clean canvas to layer flavor/aroma. MI Mackinac hops provide notes of fruit punch reminiscent of Tahitian Treat. Dragon fruit powder was added to the whirlpool to garner wonderful color and give off whispers of light tropical fruit. Our house sour strain tosses off citrus-leaning tart notes and ferments the beer to a fairly-dry attenuation. Gobs of red prickly pear puree was added to late-fermentation to add further depth of color, as well as a sweet juiciness reminiscent of watermelon. Moderately tart and juicy sweet with a color hue of magenta bordering on fuchsia… take a sip, take another, then drain that glass and snag some more.

ABV: 4.7%

Pride In Brewing – Golden Ale - Collaboration with Modist and Bald Man Brewing

It’s no secret that the craft beer industry falls a little flat when it comes to diversity—whether that be gender, race, sexual orientation, or a myriad of other identities. It was in response to this hole in our industry that the folks over at the Beer Dabbler founded the Pride in Brewing Scholarship in 2018 to award members of the LGBTQIA+ community with a full scholarship to pursue a formal brewing education and add a little more color to the craft beer world. This year, three past recipients of the Pride in Brewing Scholarship have joined forces with each other to present the first ever Pride in Brewing collaboration beer! And thanks to the generous donations from the Brewers Supply Group of all raw materials required to brew it, we’re able to donate a portion of each pour and crowler back to the scholarship for future applicants to further their brewing knowledge. A bready pilsner base with honey malted-oats and barley accentuated by multiple Amira and Comet hop additions in the kettle and cold-side yield a subtle nose of citrus and spice upon first sip, followed by a crisp, subtly sweet ale with undertones of honey and fruit that’s still dry enough to be refreshing on these hot summer days. Come join us for a pint and raise your glass in pride!

ABV: 5.5%

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%

Mitchell’s Classic IPA – West Coast IPA

We’ve got a simple, straight-forward IPA for y’all to imbibe right here… Lyle, winner of a raffle during our One Year Anniversary back in February, got to design a beer in conjunction with our Head Brewer, John. He came up with a classic-leaning IPA as his go-to recipe. Lyle recently retired as a full Colonel from the Minnesota Air National Guard after serving over 30 years total in both the active duty Air Force and the Air Guard. To honor William 'Billy' Mitchell, father of the modern day Air Force, Lyle has named this beer Mitchell's Classic IPA. Built on a mixed base of local Pale & Pilsner malts from our friends at Maltwerks, with small touches of their Munich, & Acidulated malts to boot, as well as a smidge of Dextrin. The ultra-classic combo of Cascade & Centennial dominate all aspects of the hop schedule: first wort, kettle, whirlpool, & dry hopping additions. A stalwart Chico yeast strain ferments it through nicely & rounds it all out. Classic in every sense of the word. Expect reliable notes of fresh grapefruit, candied grapefruit, pine, a hint of lime zest, & a wisp of floral tones. Come on down and snag yer’self some of this crisp, tasty gem!

ABV: 7%

Croi na Tine – Irish Red Ale

Just in time for St. Patty's, and all the fun stuff surrounding it, we are releasing an Irish Red Ale for y'all today! The name for this beer (see pronunciation above) means "Heart of Fire" in Irish Gaelic. It just so happens to be our Head Brewer's youngest daughter's birthday today as well! She's a huge goofball that has a fierce heart & soul... as well as lots of Scots-Irish heritage to boot. Built on a base of Irish Ale malt w/ a bit of Maris Otter to add slight complexity & a very small touch of roasted barley for color. Bravo hops provide delicate balance, while a traditional Irish Ale yeast strain rounds everything out nicely. Simple, crushable, nuanced, & delicious! (We've also snapped it on the side pull tap... if y'all need more incentive...)

ABV: 4.9%

Terpz & Tropz – Tropical Pale Ale with Terpenes

Releasing something overtly tropical in Minnesota right now? And right as a blizzard drops on all our heads?! Why the hell not...? Introducing... Terpz & Tropz, a tropical pale ale w/ terpenes! Big waves of tropical notes across the board slam into your palate with gusto, while remaining smooth & supple. Built on a base of pilsner with big smacks of both white wheat & dextrin as well as a lil' drop of malted oats all amalgamating together nicely. Sabro & Vista were added to the whirlpool, while Citra & Sabro were utilized for dry-hopping... all giving off assorted tropical vibes. If that weren't enough... a duo of hyper-aromatic terpenes from the fine folk at AbstraxTech emanate big Southern Hemisphere Sauv Blanc notes, with smaller hits of fresh mango behind it. An ever reliable English Ale strain keeps some haze around without it being too distracting while keeping the body slightly fuller for beer's smaller size. Smaller format... large & in charge with aroma/flavor... this quaint lil' pale ale will have y'all dreaming of the coming warmer days down the road. Come down and getcha some!

ABV: 5.5%

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%

Phil – Pre Prohibition Porter

We dug back into a bit of the past for this one, y'all. Also known as a "Pennsylvania Porter", "Philadelphia Porter", & "East Coast Porter" this historical style has got a lil' bit of roast, a bit of toast, a smidge of sweetness, yet finishes fairly dry. Built on a mixed base of 2-row pale & 6-row malts with a varied supporting cast including: flaked corn, rye, red rye crystal, pale chocolate, & a touch of double roasted crystal. Lotus hops provide enough balance to cut through the subtle sweetness. Speaking of... we added a decent drop of molasses to augment the body, lightly boost the ABV, & have it give off wisps of depth. A nicely attenuative English Ale strain rounds it all out nicely. These Pre-Prohibition styles in general utilized whatever grains they had on hand from their own farms, of those of the surrounding area. Molasses was also a common adjunct to add as well. These particular porters were popularly brewed & consumed during Colonial America & around the Revolutionary War... hence their nicknames/monikers. Come on down and getcha some of this not very often brewed style of dark ale! Cheers!

ABV: 6%

Hootless – Pink Grisette - Collaboration with Stephanie Luoma

Being "Hootless" herself, and a breast cancer patient since 2016, our own Stephanie believes fully that early detection is the key to fighting this horrible disease.This lil' crusher of an ale lends itself very nicely to our line up.Built upon a mixed base of pilsner and white wheat... with touches of flaked oats, flaked wheat, spelt, and acidulated malts... a soft, clean backbone is the name of the game here. Loral hops provide delicate balance, light tones of assorted citrus, and a smidge of noble grassiness. An expressive saison yeast strain gives off its own wisps of grapefruit and orange zest esters. Last, but certainly not least, a tiny amount of dragonfruit powder was added to turn this beer into the pink presentation you'll see in your glass.Light and spritzy with restrained expessiveness this Grisette hits a bunch of notes with a surpising amount of complexity on the palate. Come down and getcha self some of this delightful gem!H

ABV: 4.4%

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: 5.5%

Boombox Apologies – Ginger Cranberry Sour - Collaboration with Chelsea Kerber

John Cusack… a boombox… Peter Gabriel’s damn fine voice… ring a bell, anyone? Welp, this lil’ slapper of a sour will have people begging to hear “In Your Eyes” after they get few sips in… Built on a simple mixed base of both local MN Pilsner & White Wheat from our pals at Maltwerks. Bravo hops provide a wisp of balance. Gobs of cranberries & a touch of ginger add some damn fine zip to this already tart ale. It’s a bit of an enamel peeler though, y’all… brace yourselves. Small in ABV, yet mighty in flavor & aromatics… this is either a perfect beer to begin your Thanksgiving Day meal with, or to end it and wash it all down nicely. Come getcha self some crowlers to bring to your family, friends, or whomever you choose to celebrate the holiday with this year. Cheers!

ABV: 3.6%

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%

Shadow’s Embrace Barleywine - Collaboration with Cedric Maligaya

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: 11%

One For His Nob! Red Ale with Honeybush Tea and Mexican Vanilla - 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%

Uncle Buck – Buckwheat Altbier - Collaboration with Dangerous Man Brewing Co.

A nod to brewing tradition meets a nod to a quintessential 80s movie with this darn tasty ale. This Buckwheat Altbier is a slight twist on the classic German style. We made this fun lil' riff with our pals over at Dangerous Man Brewing in NE MPLS. Built upon a base of German Pilsner with a supporting cast including: Munich, Vienna, Caramunich, & Buckwheat. German Diamant hops provide delicate balance and a smidge of noble floral/grassiness. A traditional Dusseldorf Alt yeast strain rounds everything out beautifully. Malt-forward & toasty with a hint of nuttiness that manages to finish fairly crisp… this is a great beer to cozy up with around a fire or with its namesake movie, or both! Go hit up Dangerous Man's taproom to see the collab beer we did with them on their turf... Smoke Show - a smoked Altbier!

ABV: 5.5%

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: 6.0%

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%

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: 5.2%

Premium Sudstenance – Rye Helles Lager - Collaboration with Oliphant Brewing Co.

Well, well, well... what do we have here? Looks like another solid collaborative meshing of minds churning out a crispy slammer for y'all! We and the crew over yonder at Oliphant Brewing in Somerset, Wl batted around some ideas and decided to make a Rye Helles to round out the end of Summer! Riffing on a classic Helles, we added just a touch of rye for added complexity. Built on a simple base of German Pilsner malt, with a hint of flaked rye, & and even smaller hit of Munich malt. Kazbek & Saphir hops lend their noble herbal & grassy notes to the whole, while a traditional German yeast strain rounds everything out & showcase the delicate malt-forward flavors/aromas. Dry & lightly bready with a smidge of earthy spice... getcha self some!

ABV: 4.8%

Hackin’ Grass American Light Lager

Minnesota... it's usually either below zero or over 90 degrees. Snowblower or lawnmower... it's one or the other. Being that it's high summer though, y'all can guess which one is in season. Wouldn't ya know it too... we've got your lawnmower beer right here! Hackin’ Grass, our new American Light Lager, is just whatcha need to combat this damn incessant heat. Built on a base of Pilsner, with a decent drop of Flaked Rice, & a touch of Acidulated malt… super simple grist to let maximum drinkability come to the fore. Extremely light hopping with Altus & Saphir lend very delicate balance. Mega light, dry, very crushable… snag multiple pints of this one for sure.

ABV: 4.2%

Unlocked Potential – Thiolized West Coast IPA

Awaken your dormant power… utilize your full potential! Choose to be in your most empowered state of being by snagging a pint of this delectable IPA, y’all. Built on a mixed base of local MN Pale & Pilsner malt, with small smacks of White Wheat, Dextrin, & a touch of Rye. Gobs of Calypso hops were added to the mash to unleash their bound thiols. Eureka Salvo & Strata CGX hops were added to the whirlpool. A restrained drop of Nugget CGX was added for dry-hopping. With their raw energies combined they present waves of passionfruit, guava, bright citrus, and a tinge of fresh pine. A specialized yeast strain to unlock bound thiols was used to augment & embolden the whole of the beer. Now, make like Goku or Gohan and go Super Saiyan on some of this damn fine beer!

ABV: 6.4%

Inverted Feather Double IPA - Collaboration with Bryan Blurgenson

So, there once was a guy… let’s call him… Bryan Blurgenson. Well, Bryan got himself a Led Zeppelin tattoo of all the band members individual logos in one nice run down his leg. At the bottom was Robert Plant’s iconic feather inside a bold ring. However, the feather itself was tattooed upside down - or inverted, if you will - and no one was the wiser until it was all finished up. Needless to say, there was a few facepalms on Bryan’s part… he gave the thumbs up to the initial sketch before any ink was put to skin. Classic story… Annnnyway… to honor this silly kerfuffle we present to y’all Inverted Feather NE Double IPA!! Built on a mixed base of local MN Pilsner & Golden Promise… with heavy support from White Wheat, Malted Oats, Flaked Oats, & a touch of Acidulated malt. A large drop of Sultana hops were added to the whirlpool. A huge dry hop addition with the wonderful trio of Cashmere, Sultana, & Strata CGX lends heady notes of candied pineapple, ripe melon, mango, tangerine, & a whiff of danky dank. A classic hazy East Coast yeast strain was utilized to augment & push forth all the bold flavors/aromas while giving off stone fruit tones of its own.

ABV: 8.6%

Dinna Fash Scottish Export Ale - Collaboration with Giesenbrau

When your day is long, the work is arduous, & all you want is that after-shift pint o' ale... dinna fash, my friends, we've got that beer for y'all right here! We crafted this delicious beverage with our pals at Gisenbräu Bier Co. in New Prague, MN. Named after a Scottish phrase meaning "don't worry" or "don't fret", this Scottish Export Ale will have you washing all your worries away. Built on a beautiful mixed base of Maris Otter & Golden Promise, with Double Roasted Crystal, Crystal T-50, & a touch of Vienna making up the rest of the grist. Altus hops lend very delicate balance & a traditional Scottish Ale yeast strain rounds out everything nicely & let's the malt-forward nature of this ale shine. Malty, bready, & a wee bit nutty... with ribbons of light caramel & a hint of toastiness... this lovely gem is made to toss back a few with great company. Sláinte mhath!!

ABV: 6%

Smileized – Thiolized NEIPA (Collaboration with A-Side Public House) - Collaboration with A-Side Public House

  Smile, y'all! Your day is about to get a whole lot better with a pint of this beauty in your hands! This new NEIPA to our line up is bursting at the seams with overt tropical notes of all contexts. What is "thiolized" you may ask? Thiols are richly dense flavor/aroma compounds that give off grips of tropical fruit notes... particularly passionfruit & danky guava, in this case. They can be found in both hops & certain types of malted grains as well. Some thiols are "unbound" and give off their notes naturally... some are "bound" and need some help releasing their goods. That's where a "thiolized" yeast strain comes into play. These strains release bound thiols in abundance. The end result is massive waves of the aforementioned tropical fruits. They play very well in IPAs of all sorts. We decided for our first foray into these new, killer strains to go the hazy route... Bulit on a base of local MN pilsner & white wheat... with a supporting cast of characters, including: torrified wheat, flaked wheat, dextrin, & flaked oats. Loads of Calypso hops went into the mash to bring out their thiol potential. A bunch of Lotus Salvo from our pals at Hopsteiner both went into the whirlpool. Big smacks of Citra, Vista, & Nelson Sauvin CGX from our buds at Crosby Hops fulfilled their dry hopping potential to the max. Last but certainly not least, London Tropics yeast from our friends at Berkeley Yeast tossed off those wonderful thiols to augment the hops. Everything plays off each other wonderfully!

ABV: 6.5%

Grizz N Glamour: A Grissette-Style Ale - Collaboration with Nouvelle Brewing

We’ve got a banger of a lil’ table beer for y’all! The crew from Nouvelle Brewing in Robbinsdale, MN dropped by to collaborate on this spritzy low-ABV ale. Grisettes are light on alcohol, highly-carbonated, easy to drink, & refreshing as all heck. Think of it as a “Saison Lite”, if you will. Our take on this style has notes of: cantaloupe, honeydew, stone fruit, & assorted citrus. Everything is in delicate balance & nothing lingers. It hits quick & dries out even quicker. Built on a mixed base of pilsner & white wheat malts. A decent hit of spelt, & touches of both flaked oats & wheat make it the rest of the grist. Loral hops provide a whisper of bitterness & and a smidge of noble grassiness. An expressive Kveik yeast strain - this one in particular perfect for farmhouse-leaning beers - from our pals at The Yeast Bay makes up a majority of the aforementioned flavor/aroma notes.

ABV: 4.6%

Ordrozenie: Polish Grodziskie

A Grod…. What? This newest addition to our line up is a crushable lil’ banger of a beer. Steeped in tradition & hyper-locality (in this case Poland), this smoked wheat beer hits a bunch of notes simultaneously. We decided to name it Ordrozenie - loosely translated to “revival” in Polish - as this ancient style of beer is slowly making a comeback… even here stateside in the US. These beers originally hail from the town of Grodzisk, Poland. A Grodziskie (pronounced: grow-GEE-skee-ya) traditionally is made with 100 percent oak-smoked wheat & noble European hops. It’s highly carbonated, dry, refreshing, & has a slight minerality to the finish. Keeping with tradition, we also used only oak-smoked wheat for our malt bill. Saphir hops provide an assertive, crisp balance with a nearly imperceptible grassy, herbal note. A lovely Kolsch yeast strain from our pals at The Yeast Bay rounded it off and dried it out nicely. We cold-conditioned this for a couple weeks (a “mini-lager phase”, if you will) to get it even crispier for everyone to imbibe this beer in heaps. Enjoy this unique & damn delicious ale outside with family & friends over a feast with your favorite smoked foods… or kicked back in a lawn chair doing absolutely nothing. Whatever it may be, relax & chill y’all! Na Zdrowie!

ABV: 3.4%

Pecan Pie Porter

ABV: 5.5%

Astral Zest – Citrus Golden Ale

Made to be a punchy citrus-laden libation to hail in the change of seasons, this golden ale will quench thirsts for dang sure. An all Pilsner grain bill (with a sprinkle of sour malt for brightness) provides a soft, clean canvas. Gobs of both tangerine & grapefruit zest were added to the tail end of fermentation to bring forth robust & overt notes of both fruits. The flavor/aroma impact of the zest is definitely felt on the palate. A lil bit o’ Amarillo & Apollo hops boost the zest characteristics while adding a tiny floral undertone as well. A clean American ale yeast strain lets all else shine.

ABV: 5.4%

Nein, Bräu Schwarzbier!!! - Collaboration with Giesenbräu

ABV: 5.0%

Skysta Garbė – Lithuanian Farmhouse Ale - Collaboration with Dual Citizen

Brewed in collaboration with Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul, both crews decided to dig into the more obscure side of farmhouse ale traditions and thus this ale was born. Loosely translated from Lithuanian to mean “liquid honor” both breweries honor their continuing friendship with one another by bestowing each other with some excellent, delicious liquid! Heavy overtones of pear, banana, apricot & a tinge of lemon intertwine with a solid bready backbone & ribbons of honey. Bold, dry, complex, refreshing & with a touch of minerality… this farmhouse ale has a lot going on, yet manages to be crisp & refreshing. Built on a mixed base of floor-malted Bohemian Pilsner & white wheat with biscuit rye, spelt, and Munich malts providing heft & complexity. Loral hops provide tiny hints of noble grassiness & floral notes. A decent smack of amber honey from Bare Honey adds body, lends a wisp of sweetness, & rounds out the body. Last, but certainly not least… the star of the show here is a very expressive Lithuanian yeast strain from Omega Yeast Labs gives off the bulk of the flavors & aromas mentioned above.

ABV: 7.2%

Vista Obsession – Dip-Hopped NEIPA - Collaboration with Vista Hops

Ok y’all… we’ve got a doozy of a New England IPA right here. We utilized a unique method, in addition to dry-hopping, to showcase a new, sexy hop varietal named Vista. Referred to as “dip-hopping”, the aforementioned method takes hops and puts them directly into the fermenter after its cleaned & purged out. A portion of slightly cooled-down wort is moved into the fermenter mid-boil. Said hops steep in the fermenter while the rest of the boil continues on as normal. At the end of the brew day the rest of the wort is moved into the fermenter on amongst the steeped “dip” hops. This method takes advantage of multiple temp ranges & changes to get super robust flavors/aromas to leap forth. Built on a soft base of Pilsner, with hefty doses of both white & flaked wheat to add body. Sprinkles of dextrin malt & flaked oats add silkiness and boosted head retention. The above mentioned Vista hop takes center stage, with smaller additions of Lotus & El Dorado making up the remainder of the lovely lupulin in the beer. Our workhorse expressive house London Ale strain rounds it out nicely. Bright candied lemon meshes with peach, pineapple, and sweet orange notes with a hint of papaya.

ABV: 6.4%

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%

Oatmeal Stout

We've got a classic presentation for a stout for y'all. Enter the ever-stalwart Oatmeal Stout! Full of balanced roast, baker's chocolate, and slight coffee tones... this ale is for those who want an uncomplicated beer on the darker side of things. This grain bill consists of: stout malt, Maris Otter, Flaked Oats, Carafa III De-Husked, Chocolate, DRC, & a touch of roasted barley. All of the aforementioned meld together beautifully. As the name suggests, the "oatmeal" denotes the addition of oats to aid in a fuller body, smoother mouthfeel, & boosted head retention.

ABV: 5.2%

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%

Aces Around American IPA

Pungently dank, assertively full of citrus, & firm bitterness on this classic IPA harkens back to days past. This hop-forward ale is the other side of the coin, as opposed to hazy IPAs. A split of standard 2-row & Maris Otter make up the base malts. Munich malt, as well as touches of dextrin & white wheat, come in as support players & round out the grist nicely. A decent punch of Altus & Amarillo were dropped in for kettle hop additions. Altus, Amarillo, & Apollo were utilized for a slam of dry hopping. The combo of these hop varietals lend strong notes of danky pine & grapefruit zest, with a floral hint in the background. A neutral, crisp American ale yeast strain lets all the components shine with out adding anything else.

ABV: 7.0%

Tangerine Dream Sour

Tart. Tangy. Tropical. Terrifically punchy citrus. Are sours your thing? This one hits all the aforementioned notes!Irish stout malt (A great base malt not just for stouts!), torrified wheat, flaked wheat, and malted oats make up the clean and fluffy malt bill. Grips of both tangerine and guava meld with the overt tartness to be front & center as stars of the show.

ABV: 4.5%

Saison Ménage - Collaboration with Bare Honey

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 Bare Honey in St. Paul Minnesota. 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: 5.8%