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Currently On Tap: (updated December 13th, 2023)

A BEER NAMED SUE – GOLDEN ALE

[4.6% ABV, 18 IBU, 11.3 OG]
Sue is brewed exclusively with barley grown in Enterprise and malted in Baker City by Gold Rush Malt.  Brewed in the state of Eastern Oregon!

A BIER NAMED UTER (seasonal)

[5.1% ABV, 29 IBU, 10.9 OG]
Uter is a classic German ale that we brewed for Oktoberfest Pendleton.  Uter is fermented colder than typical aleas, and then lagered to produce a crisp, fully sessionable beer.

HUCKLEBERRY WHEAT (seasonal)

[5.4% ABV, 15 IBU, 12.8 OG]
Our seasonal fruit ale uses white wheat, Vienna, and acidulated malt, with wild huckleberries added post-fermentation.  Served with a lemon for a perfect blend of tart and sweet.

WHEATSTOCK HEFEWEIZEN

[5.3% ABV, 20 IBU, 13.0 OG]
American Wheat brewed with 60% white winter wheat malt.  A tribute to the local wheat farmers and the infamous Helix music festival of the same name.   – http://www.wheatstock.org/

RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION ORGANIC RED

[5.5% ABV, 26 IBU, 12.1 OG]
Organic 2-row, Munich, Crystal 15, 40, Amber, and Chocolate malts combine to create this bright, malty yet dry, American-style Red Ale.

RYE SAISON (seasonal)

[6.4% ABV, 28 IBU, 13.7 OG]
Think of this beer as a Belgian wave.  Starting fuity and slightly sweet, the black pepper spice and dryness crash over you from the saison yeast and rye malt.

ELLA INDIA PALE ALE

[6.8% ABV, 55 IBU, 15.5 OG]
Hop-heads rejoice – Ella is a big, hoppy, IPA brewed with Apollo, Cascade, Amarillo, Chinook, Ella, and dry-hopped with Centennial hops.  The grain bill balances things with floor malted Maris Otter barley from the U.K., Melanoidin, and Crystal malts.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE BLACK IPA (seasonal)

[8.3% ABV, 79 IBU, 17.7 OG]
This year, Carole has joined the dark side. Debittered midnight wheat malt adds a round, roasty note to this big IPA. Orange and pine from heavy Citra & Amarillo dry hopping additions make this a must try!

BRUCE/LEE PORTER

[7.4% ABV, 30 IBU, 17.0 OG]
Rich and chocolate-y with a strong coffee flavor, this robust porter is composed of five different specialty malts.  Winner of Beervana writer Jeff Alworth’s coveted “Satori Award”!

FATTED CALF OATMEAL STOUT (NITRO)

[6.1% ABV, 30 IBU, 14.6 OG]
Seven different malts including flaked oats make up this beautifully complex but very drinkable Stout.  Served on Nitro, not available in growlers.

Other Prodigal Son Beers (not currently on tap…)

HAZY MAXXX POWER IIPA

[8.4% ABV, 42 IBU, 19.5 OG]
Generous hop additions in the whirlpool and fermenter, including Galaxy, Chinook, and Strata, produce big mango, pineapple, and strawberry flavors and aromas.  The Palace of Wisdom awaits…

PACKARD IPA (seasonal)

[6.0% ABV, 38 IBU, 13.5 OG]
Brewed for one of Pendleton’s finest, the Packard Tavern!  Late kettle and dry hopping with El Dorado, Azacca, Meridian and Idaho 7 hops bring out notes of tropical fruit and citrus.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE ’22 – IMPERIAL STOUT (seasonal)

[9.5% ABV, 61 IBU, 21.2 OG]
After a year off, Carole is back!  To help balance this big beer, we aged it on oak that had lived some of it’s life in Pendleton Whisky.  The oak adds vanilla and dryness to the molasses and dried fruit flavors of the beer.

MAXXX POWER – IMPERIAL IPA (seasonal)

[9.4% ABV, 99 IBU, 20.0 OG] (16-oz pour)
Generous hop additions throughout the brew process, including multiple dry hopping with Galaxy, Amarillo, and Apollo hops, push this beer directly into Imperial territory. Gold Rush Pale and Munich malts provide the canvas for the hops to shine. The Palace of Wisdom awaits….

RASPBERRY WHEAT (seasonal)

[4.8% ABV, 15 IBU, 11.7 OG]
Brewed for our friend and yours, Niki Naughton.  She recently had a very special 29th birthday, and the least we could do was bring back her favorite beer.  IYKYK!

BELGIAN BLOND (seasonal)

[7.5% ABV, 20 IBU, 17.1 OG]
Some beers are all about the hops.  Others, the malt.  Our latest seasonal is an expression of the yeast.  Notes of honey, meyer lemon, and floral perfume greet you with a smooth dry finish.

BP IPA (SEASONAL)

[5.4% ABV, 44 IBU, 13.8 OG]
Prodigal’s nod to the classic Bridgeport IPA, a beer that set the course for the style as we know it.  Brewed in collaboration with several other northwest breweries with Bridgeport alumni brewers, our version uses London Ale yeast to make a proper English IPA with earthy, floral aromas and a slight citrus finish.  Descriptors: Decisive, uncompromising, & rude…

PRODIGAL SLIM IPA (seasonal)

[3.8% ABV, 32 IBU, 9.0 OG]
Whether you are spending the day in the river or just need one more pint, this beer will leave you refreshed and wanting more.  Generous dry hopping with Citra, Amarillo, and Ahtanum hops offer notes of orange, guava, and ripe peach to our slimmest beer yet!

BUENOS DIAS COFFEE STOUT – MILK STOUT (NITRO) (seasonal)

[5.2% ABV, 26 IBU, 12.3 OG]
Coffee heads rejoice – Buckin Bean Coffee Roasters Costa Rican cold brew’s mellow acidity balances the sweetness of the lactose (milk sugar) in this seasonal beer.  The best part of waking up, is Prodigal in your cup!  Served on nitro, not available in growlers.

CAROLE 2020 – MILKSHAKE IPA (seasonal)

[9.2% ABV, 23 IBU, 20.5 OG] (16-oz pour)
We could all use a vacation from 2020 and this year’s Carole will get you there with a pina colada in hand.  Juicy pineapple greets you, lush coconut and a velvety mouthfeel will take you away.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY STOUT (seasonal)

[6.3% ABV, 30 IBU, 17.3 OG] (16-oz pour)
Brewed for lovers of chocolate and raspberries, our seasonal stout will warm the coldest of hearts.  The addition of lactose and chocolate gives the beer a subtle sweetness and round body as well as balance to the tartness from the raspberry.  Descriptors: Raspberry, chocolate, Barry White, candles…

CHRISTMAS CAROLE 2019 – Imperial Brown (seasonal)

[10.0% ABV, 22 IBU, 20.5 OG] (16-oz pour)
This year’s Carole is decadence in a glass.  Layers of coconut and chocolate are balanced by an earthy, nutty malt backbone.  Served in a tulip for maximum sophistication.

GREASEWOOD CREEK – CHERRY SOUR ALE (seasonal)

[5.0% ABV, 4 IBU, 12.0 OG]
Similar to a Kriek, Belgium’s blended cherry sour, without the pomp and circumstance.  Pronounced like a pain in the neck, you will want to cancel the masseuse and enjoy this refreshing sweet and sour treat.

BC FRESH HOP BRUT IPA (seasonal)

[4.5% ABV, 23 IBU, 9.9 OG] ($6 20-oz pour)
We drove fresh Sabro hops from BC Hop Farm outside of Woodburn straight to the fermenter to dry hop this year’s fresh hop beer.  A simple grain bill allows the focus to be on the hops.  Pineapple, coconut, and pear aromas jump out of the glass.

DUBBEL – BELGIAN STYLE ALE (seasonal)

[8.2% ABV, 22 IBU, 18.5 OG] (16-oz pour)
The Prodigal Monk’s newest brew will have you meditating in no time.  Belgian Abbey yeast and a mix of Belgian malts were used to build a flavor and aroma palette that includes ripe cherries and plums.

JACKALOPE JAM SESSION IPA (seasonal)

[5.6% ABV, 36 IBU, 12.2 OG] ($6 20-oz pour)
The official beer for the upcoming Jackalope Jamboree, this session IPA will have you humming along to the American Aquarium and Shane Smith & The Saints in no time.  Amarillo, Galaxy, Mosaic, and Strata dry hops produce various citrus and tropical aromas.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE 2018 – Imperial Brown (seasonal)

[8.1% ABV, 27 IBU, 19.2 OG] (16-oz pour)
This year’s Carole is decadence in a glass.  Layers of coconut and chocolate are balanced by an earthy, nutty malt backbone.  Served in a tulip for maximum sophistication.

SOMETHING LITE & TRENDY – HAZY IPA (seasonal)

[4.4% ABV, 35 IBU, 10.5 OG

The latest installment of our Trendy series of Hazy IPAs, Lite & Trendy will impress your friends with your impeccable taste AND sense of responsibility.  Mosaic, Strata, and Galaxy hops greet your pallet with juicy, citrus notes.

BC FRESH & TRENDY – FRESH HOP HAZY PALE (seasonal)

[5.1% ABV, 33 IBU, 11.7 OG]
Close to 50 pounds of Centennial hops, harvested hours before using them as dry hops, were added to this extremely seasonal beer.  The fresh hops add flavors of melon and tropical fruit as well as dank, citrus aromas.

SON’S OUT, GUNS OUT PALE (seasonal)

[5.0% ABV, 25 IBU, 11.5 OG]
Have you ever been so hot, your sleeves wouldn’t stay on?  So have we.  This light bodied, bone dry delight will keep you sipping through the heat.

DD SOUR (seasonal)

[5.1% ABV, 8 IBU, 12.1 OG]
Tart and lively, DD is a summer sipper that will have you coming up with alliterative phrases in no time.  Do you taste a puckered peach or a macerated mango?  These drupes help balance the acidity in our seasonal sour.

SOMETHING ELSE TRENDY HAZY IPA (seasonal)

[6.0% ABV, 40 IBU, 13.4 OG]
An obscene amount of hops went into our new seasonal selection, including Mosaic, Citra, and Ahtanum.  A bouquet of juicy tropical fruits, ripe stone fruits, and citrus will greet you with your first sip.

RASPBERRY WHEAT (seasonal)

[5.6% ABV, 15 IBU, 12.5 OG]
Our seasonal fruit ale uses white wheat, acidulated malt, and oats with Oregon raspberries added post-fermentation.

SOMETHING TRENDY HAZY IPA (seasonal)

[6.0% ABV, 40 IBU, 13.4 OG]
An obscene amount of hops went into our new seasonal selection, including Mosaic, El Dorado, and Citra.  A bouquet of juicy tropical fruits and ripe stone fruits will greet you with your first sip.

BUENOS DIAS BREAKFAST STOUT – MILK STOUT (NITRO) (seasonal)

[5.2% ABV, 26 IBU, 12.3 OG]
Coffee heads rejoice – Buckin Bean Coffee Roasters Costa Rican cold brew’s mellow acidity balances the sweetness of the lactose (milk sugar) in this seasonal beer.  The best part of waking up, is Prodigal in your cup!  Served on nitro, not available in growlers.

MEDUSA PALE ALE (seasonal)

[5.0% ABV, 24 IBU, 12.4 OG]
Looking for a beer that packs all the hoppiness of an IPA without the bitter punch?  Never fear, Medusa is the beer for you!  Loaded with Medusa and Ekuanot hops, this sessionable pale will keep you frozen to your seat.

FERDINAND THE FIERCE – IMPERIAL STOUT (seasonal)

[9.5% ABV, 65 IBU, 21.7 OG]
Though it may seem a little scary, this beast will leave you pacified.  A variety of specialty malts, including a touch of cherry wood smoked malt, add layers of complexity to this big, boozy sipper.

CAROLE 2017 – WINTER WARMER

[8.9% ABV, 35 IBU, 19.9 OG]
This year’s Carole is a big spiced winter warmer brewed with rye and multiple crystal malts.  Pouring a dark amber, notes of brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted bread greet your palatte.  Rich, malty, and inviting.  Cheers!

TRUENO TROPICO IPA (seasonal)

[6.5% ABV, 43 IBU, 15.0 OG]
Over 80 pounds of mango plus an additional 40 pounds of pineapple accent our tropical IPA.  The fruit is enhanced by a heavy dose of El Dorado, Ekuanot, and Citra hops in the whirlpool as well as  dry hops.  Cozy up to a pint and imagine your toes in the sand!

#EASTSIDE – SOUR WIT (seasonal)

[4.1% ABV, 4 IBU, 11.2 OG]
A kettle soured version of our 7th Sun Wit.  The lactic punch of this #Eastside sour may smack you in the mouth, but you will ask for more.  The acidity and residual sugar balance nicely, with a bready, wheat finish bringing it all together.

BC FRESH S.M.A.S.H. IPA – 2017 (seasonal)

[7.0% ABV, 53 IBU, 15.7 OG]
50 pounds of fresh Citras from BC Hop Farm in Woodburn were used as dry hops hours after being harvested.  The fresh hops add flavors of melon and tropical fruit as well as dank, citrus aromas.  Gold Rush Pale Malt balances the whole thing out.

7TH SUN ANNIVERSARY ALE – WIT (seasonal)

[4.5% ABV, 12 IBU, 10.4 OG]
Brewed for our 7th Anniversary, our take on a Belgian wheat beer is sure to please.  Traditional herb and spice notes from coriander in the whirlpool, as well as from the Belgian wheat ale yeast greet your palate, followed by citrus and tropical fruit from the unconventional use of Ekuanot and Meridian hops.  Cheers to 7 years!

MAX POWER – IIPA

[9.5% ABV, 96 IBU, 19.9 OG]

Seven hop additions throughout the brewing process, including dry hopping with Belma, Summit, & Cascades, push the IBUs well into Imperial territory.  The Palace of Wisdom awaits…

CAROLE 2016 – BELGIAN DARK STRONG ALE (seasonal)

[9.1% ABV, 36 IBU, 20.5 OG]
This year’s Carole is brewed in the abbey tradition, fermented with Belgian Ardennes yeast.  Rich and warming, with notes of ripe dark fruit, banana, and pepper, the character of this beer will evolve as it warms in the glass.

KETTLE PROOFED SOUR SAISON (seasonal)

[6.5% ABV, 10 IBU, 14.0 OG]
Virtually the same recipe as our saison, but with one main difference.  Prior to fermentation, the wort went through a kettle sour process that adds a tart kick.  The saison yeast comes through after an initial lactic pucker.  This is not your father’s sourdough.

RESPONSIBILITY SUCKS – WHEAT ISA (seasonal)

[4.2% ABV, 40 IBU, 10.4 OG]
A beer for only the most responsible.  Brewed with a heavy dose of wheat malt to achieve a chewy, full mouthfeel to balance out the bitterness from Columbus and Cascade hops.  Citrus and tropical fruit aromas from Citra and Apollo dry hopping leaves you asking for one more.  Please drink responsibly.

SAISON DUPROD (seasonal)

[6.8% ABV, 27 IBU, 14.3 OG]
Pilsner and wheat malt make up the base of this yeast forward, classic Belgian ale.  Aromas of lemon zest and subtle spice, along with a bone-dry finish keep you coming back for more.

SOWED OATS – OATMEAL PALE (seasonal)

[5.1% ABV, 43 IBU, 12.7 OG]

Full Pint, a new barley from OSU, white wheat, Crystal 15, and flaked oats make up the backbone of this approachable pale.  Cascade hops add a gentle bitterness.  A heavy dose of Mosaic and Amarillo hops in the whirlpool adds a citrusy punch.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE 2015 (seasonal)

[11.5% ABV, 44 IBU, 23.4 OG]
Perfect for cold weather, our take on an English barleywine will leave you singing a different tune.  English Maris Otter, amber, crystal rye, dark crystal malt, and victory malt are the stars of this much anticipated show.  Golding hops provide an earthy hop bitterness.  Finally, the beer was aged on toasted French Oak to add hints of vanilla and toffee.

APOLLO’S RED CHARIOT – IIRRAA (16oz pour, $5)

[8.2% ABV, 75 IBU, 17.8 OG]

Combining styles and exploring beer’s potential, this single hopped rye imperial IRA does just that.  Along with Apollo hops, malted rye, crystal & chocolate malts, kolsch yeast was used to add a subtle sweetness that gives way to a lingering bitterness.  Move over sun, it’s too bright in here.

SOWING YOUR OATS – OATMEAL PALE (nitro)

[5.7% ABV, 43 IBU, 13.8 OG]

Full Pint, a new barley from OSU, white wheat, Crystal 15, and flaked oats make up the backbone of this approachable pale.  Chinook and Cascade hops add a gentle bitterness.  Served on nitro, not available in growlers.

BC – FRESH HOP CENTENNIAL IPA

[6.5% ABV, 51 IBU, 14.3 OG]

Fresh Centennials from BC Hop Farm in Woodburn were picked hours before being added as dry hops to this beer.  Unique floral and pine aromas are derived from  using fresh hops in this once-a-year seasonal beer.

TRIPLE-J INDIA PALE ALE *seasonal*

[6.8% ABV, 75 IBU, 15.4 OG]
Smooth and easy drinking, the Triple-J uses whole flower Mosaic and Simcoe Hops = huge tropical and grapefruit flavors.

HIGH ‘N’ RYE – RYE PALE ALE *Seasonal*

[6.1% ABV, 37 IBU, 13.8 OG]

Rye malt adds a subtle tart-bitterness and darkens the color of this delicious medium-bodied pale ale.  Chinook and Mt. Hood hops keep the malty sweetness in balance.

HAIL MARY – VIENNA LAGER *Seasonal*

[4.9% ABV, 18 IBU, 12.1 OG]

This beer was fermented cold with Mexican Lager yeast.  The copper color and toasty goodness comes from a malt bill including Pilsen, Caravienne, Vienna, and Munich malts.  A tribute and celebration brewed especially for the new St. Anthony Hospital opening in November here in Pendleton.  Cheers to your health!

CHRISTMAS CAROLE 2014 – WINTER WARMER *seasonal*

[9.0% ABV, 31 IBU, 20.8 OG]

The 2014 version of our winter holiday seasonal is a spiced strong ale made with a chai blend including cardamom, orange peel, ginger, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.  Maris Otter base malt, 2 different chocolate malts, caramel 75, and Munich malts represent the “strong” part of this ale.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE 2013 *Seasonal*

[9.0% ABV, 31 IBU, 20.8 OG]
The 2013 version of our winter holiday seasonal is a spiced strong ale made with chai blend including cardamom, orange peel, ginger, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.  Maris Otter base malt, 2 different chocolate malts, caramel 75, and Munich malts represent the “strong” part of this ale.

FATTED CALF SACRIFICIAL COFFEE STOUT – NITRO

[5.6% ABV, 30 IBU, 14.2 OG]

This batch of our stout uses the original seven-grain recipe with flaked oats.  Locally roasted Columbian coffee was cold pressed and added after fermentation to enhance the natural coffee and roasty flavors of the malts.

JACKSON SUNDOWN SAISON

[6.9% ABV, 27 IBU, 16.2 OG] This Belgian style beer uses a blend of ale and Saison yeasts and was fermented at warmer temperatures, giving a estery sweetness typical of the style. Additionally, this beer was flavored with long pepper (piper longum) – the dried fruit of a flowering vine from Indonesia adding a floral aroma and peppery finish.

BOB’S YOUR UNCLE – BRITISH MILD (SEASONAL)

[3.5% ABV, 19 IBU, 10.0 OG]
Session beer highlighting Maris Otter, brown, and caramel malts – Sweet flavor, thirst-quenching, low alcohol – have another!

SUNDOWN SAISON (seasonal)

[6.6% ABV, 25 IBU, 13.8 OG]
Brewed to celebrate our 2nd anniversary, this Belgian farmhouse ale uses a blend of two Saison yeasts which give an earthy, clove-like flavor.  Additionally, this beer is flavored with long pepper (piper longum) – the dried fruit of a flowering vine from Indonesia adding a sweet floral aroma and peppery finish.  Served in a 12-oz snifter.

COWBOY COMMON (seasonal)

[5.1% ABV, 39 IBU, 13.8 OG]
Similar in style to a steam beer, our Cowboy Common uses a traditional lager yeast but is fermented warm at ale temperatures.  Norther Brewer hops offer a woody/minty taste to balance the bready Victory malt.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE 2012 (seasonal)

[9.0% ABV, 17 IBU, 19.7 OG]
This American Strong Ale is the 2012 version of our holiday seasonal.  This year’s batch is brewed with beechwood smoked malt and Vermont Maple Sugar, both contributing subtle flavors to this complex winter warmer.

VELOCIRAPTURE – RYE ALE

[5.4% ABV, 35 IBU, 12.6 OG]
Caramel, Munich, and Chocolate malts provide the amber color and nutty sweetness, balanced by flaked rye and a moderate addition of Zythos and Cascade hops.

SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS: SUMMER IPA – SEASONAL

[82% AA, 45 IBU, 6.4% ABV]
Splendor is a dry-hopped pale ale featuring 150% Citra hops. Citra is a lush hop with orange, lemon and tropical fruit aromas. Northwest Pale, Vienna, and Cara-Pilsner malts try their hardest to balance the hops.

SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS II: Bride of Splendor – SINGLE-HOP PALE

[76% AA, 28 IBU, 5.9% ABV]
Splendor in the Glass II – a one-hop beer in the Splendor tradition. “Bride” uses 100% Bravo hops. Light and effervescent with huge floral and pine aromas, this batch of Splendor is a well balanced showcase of the relatively rare Bravo hop.

SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS III: The Splendor Under the Stairs – SINGLE-HOP PALE

[83% AA, 33 IBU, 5.9% ABV]
In the tradition of the Splendor 1-hop series, this batch uses 100% Calypso hops, offering a unique Pear skin and Pepper aroma unlike any hop we’ve used before.  NW Pale and Vienna malts provide the crisp, dry finish.

SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS IV: Dream Warrior – SINGLE-HOP PALE

[83% AA, 33 IBU, 5.9% ABV]
In the tradition of the Splendor 1-hop series, this batch uses 100% Meridian hops, a new variety from Willamette Valley Hops.  The malt bill remains the same as before – NW Pale and Vienna.

SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS V: Revenge of Calypso – SINGLE-HOP PALE ALE

[5.7% ABV, 36 IBU, 13.5 OG]
In the tradition of our Splendor on-hop series, the 5th version uses Calypso hops exclusively in the boil and dry-hop, providing a unique peppery, pear skin aroma.  Hoppy, dry, delicious.

SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS VI: Splendor Lives! – SINGLE-HOP PALE ALE

[5.7% ABV, 36 IBU, 13.5 OG]
In the tradition of our Splendor single-hop series, the 6th version uses a single hop variety in the boil and dry-hop. Splendor VI uses Aurora hops, which are central European in origin and have a subtle lime/floral finish.

SOLIDARITY ALT – SEASONAL

[16.0 Plato, 70%AA, 40 IBU, 6.0%ABV]
The Prodigal Son Altbier. A robust, malty ale with caramel and smoke aromas. Sterling hops balance the roasted grain sweetness that defines this style. Pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and almost every cheese you could think of. Best enjoyed on a fall evening – while wearing a hooded sweatshirt.

NEÜER MORGAN – BELGIAN STRONG ALE – SEASONAL

[75% AA, 12 IBU, ABV 8.1%]
Brewed to celebrate the first anniversary of the Prodigal Son, Morgan is an experimental ale fermented with three Belgian yeast strains. Rose Hips and Grains of Paradise accentuate the complex layers of flavor in this beer. Each sip offers unique aromas and sensations. This is a one-time brew, so enjoy it while you can.

EAST BROWN & DOWN – NUTBROWN ALE – SEASONAL

[14 deg. Plato 81% AA, 30 IBU, 6.0% ABV]
Our seasonal NutBrown Ale features six malts: CaraAmber, British Brown, NW 2-row, Crystal 75, and both light and dark Munich. Flavors slowly develop from the crisp and dry first sip, with caramel roastiness emerging to be replaced by a raw hazelnut finish on the back of your palate. Hops are subdued; there is a slight bitterness and minimal hop aroma. We use German Perle (PUR-lee) and Saaz (Saw-z) hops from the Czech Republic (how exotic) for a hint of spiciness.

STARRY-EYED IPA

[82% AA, 72 IBU, 7.8% ABV]
Floor-malted Maris Otter Barley, Light Carastan, Vienna and Dextrine Malts create a sweet, bread-like background to stand up to the hop-driven onslaught of Galaxy, Crystal, Galena and Amarillo hops. With its tropical fruit and lush citrus aromas, the Australian Galaxy hop is the focus of this IPA experience.

CHRISTMAS CAROL(E) 2010-2011 – WINTER WARMER – SEASONAL

[22 deg. Plato 77% AA, 69 IBU] [9.5% ABV]
The Christmas Carol has arrived–A seasonal winter warmer featuring Golden Promise and French Aromatic malts. Dark Crystal and Belgian Candi sugar mingle with herbal Noble Hop bitterness, creating a beer which is ideal for any celebration.

LITTLE MAGIC PALE ALE – SEASONAL

[14.0 deg. Plato 80% AA 50 IBU, ABV ~6.0%]
A dry, accessible Pale Ale. Bright and hoppy, Little Magic features Sterling and Crystal hops, which impart a spicy, floral character. This crisp ale pours with a rocky head and a golden tangerine color.

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BEER: FROM GRAINS TO GLASS

The brewing process starts by gently crushing malted barley inside a MILL and then storing it in a grist hopper. Next,  the malt is mixed with hot water inside the MASH/LAUTER TUN. The mash then rests, allowing the enzymes in the malt to convert the starches into fermentable sugars.

When conversion is reached, we begin lautering (clarifying) the grain by rinsing it with hot water. The sweet water produced is called Wort (pronounced “wert”). The grain husks act as a natural filter and the clarified wort is slowly transferred to the BREW KETTLE.

brewing diagram

When the Brew Kettle is at capacity, we begin the boil. This process allows us to sanitize the wort and reach the specific gravity required for the brew. As the wort is boiled, hops are added to kettle. In general, early hop additions add bitterness and mouthfeel to the beer, while late hop additions add aroma and fresh hop character.

After boiling, the bitter wort (not sweet because we added hops) is cooled and sent to a FERMENTER. Yeast is added, and this is where the action begins…

Over the next few weeks (longer if you’re making a Lager), the yeast actively consumes sugars. The breakdown of these sugars produces carbon dioxide and alcohol (and baby yeasts –they’re adorable). Upon fermentation, we condition the beer and then filter it if the style dictates. The finished product is sent to a BRITE TANK where it is carbonated and either “racked” into KEGS or dispensed through the tap.

While you’re drinking, take a moment to consider the journey your beer has taken from the grain to your glass. Cheers!