The Bar Below Food Menu
12 On the Lines (draft)
Weihenstephan Original - 22oz
Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan- Weinhenstephan, Germany. ABV= 5.1% IBU= 24 The original beer, form the oldest brewery in the world! Established 1040AD, this beer is the beer other tried to make... no lie. Adolphus Busch made Budweiser’s recipe after this german original.
*Dovetail Hefeweizen - 12oz
Dovetail Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 4.8% IBU= 22 Refreshing on a warm day, with a hint of mandarin-orange-like zest. This hefe is the thing for the summer! Opaque hazy. Citrus clean. Sweet and wheat, but won't put you off your feet.
*Apex Predator - 12oz
Off Color Brewing- Chicago IL. ABV= 6.4% IBU= 10 If you aren't living Chi-life, than you don't know Apex. A farmhouse saison ale that’s honey wheat and lightly fruit forward. The true beer of the summer!
*Hell Or High Watermelon - 16oz
21st Amendment Brewing- San Fransisco, CA. ABV= 4.9% IBU= N/A Light bodied wheat beer that smells and tastes like watermelon! This is dangerously good and drinkable. Try a few and we are pretty sure you'll love this one!
*Daisy Cutter- 16oz
Half Acre Brewing Co- Chicago, IL. ABV= 5.2% IBU= 55 Half Acres original hitter. A west coast Pale Ale chock-full of dank, aromatic hops, perfect for hoarding. It’s better than some other pales that used to be made in Chicago… and left… no names.
IPA -16oz
Lagunitas Brewing- Petaluma, California (and Chicago). ABV= 6.2% IBU= 51 Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this redolent ale will likely float your boat, whatever planet you're on.
*Anti-hero - 16oz
Revolution Brewing Co- Chicago IL. ABV= 6.5% IBU= 70 This iconic ale features a blend of four hop varieties which creates a crisp bitterness and imparts massive floral and citrus aromas.
Stella Artois - 16oz
Stella Artois Brewing- Leuven, Belgium. ABV= 5% IBU= 30 Classic European style pilsner. Belgium's best known beer, and probably the reason Belgium is in the EU. A true world beer that knows it.
Guinness Stout - 20oz
Guinness LTD- Dublin, Ireland. ABV= 4.2% IBU= 40 Rich and creamy. Distinctively black. Velvety in its finish. This iconic beer is defined by harmony. It’s the real deal. Poured how intended, nitro cranked up.
Gumballhead - 16oz
3 Floyds Brewing Company- Munster, Indiana. ABV= 5.6% IBU= 35 An American wheat beer with a refreshing, crisp citrus finish. This delicious session beer is brewed with boatloads of Amarillo hops. Go crazy Mrs Daisy.
Old Harry - 12oz
Miskatonic Brewing Company- Darien, I.L. ABV= 9.5% IBU= NA A great example of a Belgian Strong Ale. Dry hopped with Aramis and Sorachi ace, with a dry finish. Fruits Like lemon and pineapple blend with notes of white pepper and herb. Warming, very approachable.
Shield Maiden - 16oz
Miskatonic Brewing Company- Darien, I.L. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 50 A Great American Pale Ale (APA). A delicious malt backbone complemented by Simcoe and Cascade hops, which lend lots of citrus and traces of tropical flavors. Balance incarnate.
23 Fruit Beers / Sours
Passion Fruit Kicker
Green Flash Brewing- San Diego, CA. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 5. A mouth-watering, smooth brew with sweet, tart, fruity flavor. Layered passion fruit tea and passion fruit juice with wheat malt and 2-row malted barley to bring you this exhilarating crowd pleaser.
Bloodline
Flying Dog Brewery- Fredrick, Maryland. ABV= 7.0% IBU= 40 Bloodline begins with huge grapefruit on the nose. Then, a delicate balance of citrus sweetness and bitterness. Awesome beer with Sweet and spicy things… or if you have enough… it goes with anything.
Clementine
Clown Shoes Brewing- Ipswich, Massachusetts. ABV= 6% IBU= 20 Clementine essence, sweet orange peel, coriander, a classic Belgian yeast, and dry hopped with Mandarina hops in this popular and refreshing white ale.
Perzik Peach Saison
Avery Brewing Co- Boulder, CO. ABV= 6.4% IBU= 48 A classic saison—dry, crisp, fruity, spicy and refreshing—with a dose of summer—peaches!
Pool Side
Bells Brewery- Kalamazoo, Michigan. ABV= 5.0% IBU= N/A 100% Montmorency tart cherries grown in the Traverse City region of Michigan. These cherries add a subtle tartness and bright counterpoint to the other flavors and note in this white ale.
Banana Bread
Wells and Young’s LTD- Bedford, United Kingdom. ABV= 5.2% IBU= 18 Spiced fresh bananas. Made with real “fair-trade” bananas. Look… it tastes like banana bread. It’s in the name. Duh.
Purple Haze
Abita Brewing Co- Abita Springs, Louisiana. ABV= 4.2% IBU= 13 A lager brewed with real raspberries added after filtration. It is brewed with pilsner and wheat malts… and Vanguard hops.
Otra Vez
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co- Chico, California. ABV= 4.5% IBU= 5 a sweet-tangy blend of native-grown prickly pear cactus and grapefruit combined with the zing of a traditional gose for a vicious but delicious twist on the stodgy summer sippers.
Ephemere Pomme
Unibroue- Chambly, Quebec. ABV= 5.5% IBU= N/A Granny smith apples, nutmeg and ginger to the nose with the perfect tart finish. Refreshing. Delicious. Effervescent. Perfect at any time… especially if it’s your second or third
Briney Melon Goes
Anderson Valley Brewing- Boonville, CA. ABV= 4.2% IBU= 8 Gentle additions of sea salt create a refreshing harmony between the acidity and fruity sweetness leading to clean, dry finish. Think salted watermelon!
Delirium Red
Brouwerij Huyghe- Melle, Belgium. ABV= 8.0% IBU= N/A Soft fruity aroma, with hints of almond and mildly sour cherries. Sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour.
Wittekerke Framboise
De Bradandere- Bavikove, Belgium. ABV= 4.3% IBU= N/A Fresh raspberries and all natural sweeteners to the liquid to produce this refreshing brew. The beer has a nice pink tint and is perfect for a hot summer day.
Sticky Toffe Pudding
Wells and Young’s LTD- Bedford, England. ABV= 5% IBU= N/A It is brewed with our own accredited Natural Mineral Water and the choicest English ingredients. As a result, it delivers all the satisfying, complexity you’d expect from a true beer, with a unique, indulgent twist.
Blueberry Goes
Destihl Brewery- Bloomington, IL. ABV= 5% IBU= N/A Blueberry qualities are present in aroma and on the palate, which is balanced by the spicy character of added coriander and a mineral-mouthfeel from added sea salt.
La Socarrada
Socarrada, Cervesa- Xativa, Spain. ABV= 6% IBU= N/A La Socarrada bursts with vivid, fresh-picked rosemary scents. Sweet, smooth honey threads the sip. A touch of white pepper pops in the middle before a drying, rosemary-tinged finish wraps up this garden-fresh beer.
Monks Cafe
Brewerij Van Steenberge- Ertvelde, Belgium. ABV= 5.5% IBU= N/A Oud Bruin in style; a traditional blend of young and old beers. Call it a brown or a sour. We call it a classic old world sour sweet brown.
+Aunt Sally
Lagunitas Brewing Co- Petaluma, CA (and Chicago, IL). ABV= 5.7% IBU= 33 It's sweet, tart, and sassy, just like the tasty cherry pie that your favorite aunt makes. For all the Aunt Sally's out there, You know who you are…
+Silly Sour
Brassrie de Silly- Rue Ville Basse, Belgium. ABV= 5.5% IBU= N/A Silly Sour is a unique brew that blends 13% of traditional dark Saison with 87% of soured ale. At an approachable 5.5% Alc. by Vol. this chestnut colored brew adds a page in the history of Saison brewing.
+Sour Monkey
Victory Brewing Co- Downingtown, PA. ABV= 9.5% IBU= N/A Aroma is very varied with lemon, sour, and mild brettanomyces notes. Flavor follows with a tart acidity. Not dry as it finishes with a malty grain flavor.
+Rosetta
Brewery Ommegang- Cooperstown, New York. ABV= 5.6% IBU= NA A sour style blend with a flemish brown ale aged on cherries. Traditional Belgian Kriek, pleasingly tart with a touch of sweetness. Must try.
+**Halia
Goose Island Beer Co- ABV= 7.5% IBU= 4.1 Halia is a farmhouse ale aged in barrels with whole peaches, resulting in bright, effervescent fruit notes in a soft, hazy body that finishes slightly tart and sweet with the pleasant character of ripe, juicy peaches.
+**Lolita 2015 (Sour Sisters Line)
Goose Island Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 7.8 IBU= NA Belgian style wild ale. SUPER RARE. Fermented in wine barrels with raspberries. A dry oak finish with bright fruit. Something like a sour and framboise.
+**Juliet 2015 (Sour Sisters Line- 765ml)
Goose Island Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 7.3 IBU= NA Juliet is a Belgian Style Wild Ale fermented with wild yeasts and aged with blackberries in wine barrels. Notes of wood, tannin, dark fruit, and spice make Juliet ideal for beer drinkers fond of Belgian sour ales.
15 Ciders/Meads/Radlers
Zombie Killer (500ml)
B. Nektar- Ferndale, Michigan. ABV= 6% IBU= 3.9. Tart cherry sweetness up front with full, yet crisp fermented cider. Heavy apple skin compliments the cherry. Sweet, creamy honey rounds the flavor and balances the tartness of the cherry.
Necro-Mango-con (500ml)
B. Nektar Meadery- Ferndale, Michigan. ABV= 6% IBU= N/A Fruity mango wine backed by citrusy honey brightness. Finishes with lively black pepper. AWE-some.
Kill all Golfers (500ml)
B. Nektar Meadery- Ferndale, Michigan. ABV= 6% IBU= N/A Rich honey contributes a mild sweetness followed by bitter black tea and notes of sour lemon. Full-bodied with a tannic, dry finish and a fresh aftertaste. “DIE GOLFERS!”- the gopher.
The Dudes Rug (500ml)
B Nektar Meadery- Ferndale, Michigan. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 11 Sweet, baked apples followed by a vivid blend of clove and cardamom. Black tea rounds out the flavor and leaves little to no tannin. This thing really ties the room together!
The Bad Apple
2 towns cider house- Corvallis, OR. ABV= 10.5% IBU= N/A Big & bold, The Bad Apple is made in an imperial style, fermented with meadowfoam honey and aged on Oregon White Oak.
Apple Mango Muscat cider
Pacific Coast Cider- Lodi, CA. ABV= 6% IBU= N/A Unique blend of hand crafted hard apple cider, delicately floral Muscat wine and lush, tropical mango. Crack open a can today for instant sunshine and a perfect pouring partner!
Ginger Peach
Vander Mill Cider- Spring Lake, Michigan. ABV= 7% IBU= N/A A refreshing balance of bright ginger bite and peach sweetness, neither of which will overpower your face. Pair it with food, or crush it on it's own, this cider is clean and crisp from start to finish. Gluten-free.
Ginja Ninja
2 towns cider house- Corvallis, OR. ABV= 6% IBU= N/A Tropical and exotic, the Ginja Ninja’s training is complete when raw ginger root collides with Northwest apples to deliver a balance of sweet and spicy.
Totally Roasted
Vander Mill Cider- Spring Lake, Michigan. ABV= 7% IBU= N/A The medley of cinnamon, pecan, and vanilla will dance on your palate. This is a mind altering example of what cider can be. You want this. Gluten-free.
Stiegl Radler
Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg- Salzburg, Austria. ABV= 2.5% IBU= 40 Grapefruit juice lends this a naturally cloudy appearance and a tangy fruit flavor, creating a succulent and fruity taste sensation with a refreshing finish. You have to have this over ice with your favorite shot in it!!
Stiegl Radler Zitrone
Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg- Salzburg, Austria. ABV= 2.5% IBU= N/A This refreshing thirst quencher with real lemon juice satisfies your senses with it's sparkling and invigorating taste. Try this with a shot of Gin… or really any spirit.
Blue Gold
Vander Mill Cider- Spring Lake, Michigan. ABV= 7% IBU= N/A A handcrafted, lightly carbonated, semi-sweet cider blended with West Michigan blueberries. Gluten-free.
Crispin Original
Crispin Hard Cider Company- Colfax, California. ABV= 5% IBU= 2 Crisp and refreshing, Crispin Original is made from fresh-pressed, naturally fermented, Washington and Oregon apples.
Cidre
Stella Artois- Leuven, Belgium. ABV= 4.5% IBU= 38 A hard cider hits all the right flavor notes in this deliciously delightful composition. Dry, balanced and very Belgian. Yes… Belgium makes cider.
Angry Orchard Apple
Angry Orchard Cider Co- ABV= 5% IBU= Are you kidding? Crisp Apple is made from traditional cider apples for a blend of sweetness and bright acidity, just like biting into a fresh apple.
5 Pilsners/ Kolsch
**Chicago Pilsner
Baderbrau- Chicago, IL. ABV= 4.8% IBU= 42 est. Your everyday drinking beer, crisp and refreshing with a solid but not overpowering hop bite. Made with all American malt and all European noble hops.
**Pulaski Pils
Maplewood Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 5.1% IBU= 25 This Chicago Pils was brewed with Pilsner and Vienna malt which results in a rich malty flavor. We add Santiam hops which possess both European and American lineage for floral notes and a bit of spice.
Pils
Lagunitas Brewing Co- Petaluma, California (and chicago). ABV= 6% IBU= 35. Brewed with loads of imported Saaz hops and a bottom-fermenting yeast strain that leaves it Light and Crisp and Easy to Slam, yet full of real flavor and all the things you yearn for.
Pilsner Urquell
Plzensky Prazdroj- Plzen, Czech Republic. ABV= 4.4% IBU= 40. While most lagers give away most of their taste profile in the front of the mouth, Pilsner Urquell only hints at it's flavour there. Instead, it develops you in the middle, followed by a refreshing, clean finish and balanced aftertaste, practically inviting you to have another.
Sunner
Gebr. Sünner GmbH & Co.- KGKalker Hauptstr, Germany. ABV= 5.4% IBU= 0 Sunner’s Kolsch is a pale golden with a steady stream of tiny bubbles that race to the surface, meeting the thin layer of off-white foam. Faint notes of dried apricots and sweet grains on the nose.
6 Pales
Lizzard King
Pipeworks Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.0% IBU= NA Mosaic hopped American Pale Ale (APA). Have you not had this monster? If you haven't battled the lizard king before, take up arms. He's waiting for you.
**Charlatan
Maplewood Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.1% IBU= 35 An APA from Chicago that's the GABF 2016 medal winner in it's style. 3 hopped but citrus forward. MUST TRY!
Monty Pythons Holy Grail Ale
Black Sheep Brewery- Masham Yorkshire, England. ABV=4.7% IBU=N/A Holy Grail Bitter was specially commissioned to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Monty Python. It has a distinctive taste with plenty of fruity hops, and is full flavored with a dry and refreshing bitterness.
Queen of the Night
Day Of The Dead line Cervesa Mexicana- Tecate, Mexico. ABV= IBU= This Pale Ale has an amber color with a medium body. Pleasant floral aromas with a dis-tinctive bitterness and great character.
Trout Slayer
Big Sky Brewing- Missoula, Montana. ABV= 5% IBU= 35. Yes… we know it's a wheat too, BUT this guy is a pale malt all the way. If you haven't had a chance to slay a trout in big sky country, having a bit of this, will give you the taste for it. An awesome brew.
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Goose Island Brewing- Chicago, IL (and New York). ABV= 4.2% IBU= 20. Again, yes we are aware it's a wheat style too… it's a Pale wheat ale. Technically, they call it an American Pale Wheat Ale. So even the word pale is there too.
11 IPAs and variations
**Mango Guppy
Pipeworks Brewing Co- Chicago, IL. ABV= 4.6% IBU= 80 New bright IPA brewed with Mango, wet mosaic and citra hops with a gentle tangy malt character.
**Ninja Vs Unicorn
Pipeworks Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV= 8.0% IBU= NA Double IPA. Ninja vs. Unicorn celebrates the epic battle between two of the biggest hop-heads of lore. Brewed with over five pounds of hops per barrel, this unfiltered double IPA is sure to please the most discerning hop lover.
Galactica
Clown Shoes Brewing- Ipswich, Massachusetts. ABV= 8% IBU= 86 Dry hopped with Galaxy hops, a clean malt backbone enhances the dark and luscious IPA flavors.
**Glaucus
Pipeworks Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV= 8.0% IBU= NA Glaucus is the mythological existence of a being, both man and fish, a deity amongst mere mortals. Marries bold, spicy Belgian yeast with bright, citric American hops in a way even the gods adore.
Daytime
Lagunitas Brewing- Petaluma, California (and Chicago). ABV= 4.65% IBU= 54 A fractional IPA boldly dosed with a glorious fortune of dry hops and a toasty malt foundation to satisfy your every need.
Spacecake
Clownshoes Brewing- Ipswich, Mass. ABV= 9% IBU= High… but unknown. Space Cake is a double IPA, utilizing citrusy Mosaic hops and an immaculate West Coast style malt backbone. Dude… chill out. Enjoy some Space Cake.
**Snaggletooth Bandanna
Solemn Oath Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.5% IBU= 81 Massive grapefruit, pineapple, and super-ripe mango aromatics burst out of this medium-bodied IPA. Assertive bitterness is balanced by a subtle malt sweetness and more citrusy fun.
90 Minute
Dogfish Head Brewery- Milton, Delaware. ABV= 9% IBU= 90 An Imperial IPA, with a large malt back bone to stand up to the huge hop flavor. Made with a continuing hopping process. So while it's a hop bomb, it won't crush your tastebuds… too much.
Wise Fool
Miskatonic Brewing Co- Darien, IL. ABV= 7.0% IBU= 65 Brewed with Vienna malt for a gentle malt flavor and hopped with Styrian, Warrior, Cascade and Centennial for a fantastic hop flavor and aroma.
Soul Style
Green Flash Brewing Co- San Diego, CA. ABV= 6.8% IBU= 75 Soul Style is their effortless and pure manifestation of the Single IPA. Citra, Simcoe and Cascade hops are layered, allowing bright tropical waves of flavorful citrus and floral notes
2XIPA
Southern Tier Brewing- Lakewood, New York. ABV= 8.2% IBU= 83 Southern Tier isn’t known for subtlety, but there’s a lovely subtle complexity to the 2X IPA.
2 Cream Ales
Wexford
Green King/ Morland Brewery- Suffolk, UK. ABV= 5.0% IBU= N/A This beer should be savored so as to enjoy the sweet and fruity aspects, which are more prevalent here than in most examples of the style. Additionally, the hop profile is very low and almost nonexistent in terms of bitterness.
**Cold Fusion
Empirical Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 5.2% IBU= N/A Brewed in Chicago, Empirical is fast a standout. This beer is crisp, slightly sweet, spicy and fresh. If you like cream ales… look no further.
11 Lagers/Blondes/Goldens/Ambers
**First Lager
Hopewell Brewing Co- Chicago, IL. ABV= 5.1% IBU= N/A A first and a favorite. Delightfully crisp, balancing bready malt with pronounced noble hop aroma. This is a year-round beer, good from the dog days of summer through the never-ending winter.
Death Becomes You
Day of the Dead line Cervesa Mexicana- Tecate, Mexico. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 30 With a nice copper color and creamy head, this rich and pleasant ale is perfectly balanced between soft toffee and caramel notes with a floral-hoppy bitterness.
Big Red Coq
Brewery Vivant- Grand Rapids, MI. ABV= 6.5% IBU= 96 Deep red with rich Caramel malts paired with copious amounts of bold and tropical Citra hops. Distinct and Delicious. What more could you want?
Er Boqueron
Socarrada Cervesa- Xativa, Spain. ABV= 4.8% IBU= 20 A small portion of the Mediterranea Seawater is added during the brewing process. Allowing "liquid salt" to cook into the barley & hops make this golden ale truly special.
Prairie Path (gluten free)
Two Brothers Brewing Co- Warrenville, Illinois. ABV= 5.1% IBU= 25 American style golden ale. Sweet and grassy. Might evoke the idea of a saison… don't be fooled. It's for those that need to be gluten free. Or those that just want to be.
**Cross Of Gold(22oz)
Revolution Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV= 5% IBU= 25 Lightly dry-hopped with Cascade hops for that classic American golden ale aroma.
Summer Love
Victory Brewing Co- Downingtown, Pennsylvania. ABV= 5.2% IBU= 25 There are plenty of reasons to love summer, and here is one great one! German hops and pale malt blend beautifully to create this refreshing taste of summer.
Big Wave
Kona Brewing Co- Kailua Kona, Hawaii. ABV= 4.4% IBU= 21 The lightly roasted honey malt contributes to the golden hue of this beer and also gives a slight sweetness that is balanced out by a special blend of hops.
**Blood of The Unicorn
Pipeworks Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.5% IBU= N/A Blood of the Unicorn is Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn's hot redheaded sister. Loaded with fruity and piney American hops this rouge equine always delivers.
Boddingtons
Boddingtons Brewery- Manchester, England. ABV= 4.7 IBU= 8.9 CLASSIC ENGLISH BITTER! This ale is the Manchester United favorite. English style pub ale.
Arrogant Bastard
Arrogant Bastard brewing Co- Escondido, California. ABV= 7.2% IBU= 100 There have been many nods to Arrogant Bastard Ale...even outright attempts to copy it...but only one can ever embody the true nature of Liquid Arrogance!
3 Brown
Moose Drool
Big Sky Brewing- Missoula, Montana. ABV= 5.1% IBU= 26. Moose Drool is the best selling brown ale in the country. No joke. They have an EPA super clean rated water source, which make this the smoothest brown we have ever had… you'll love it. Trust that.
Puffing Billy
Around The Bend Beer Co- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.9% IBU= 33 Finished with Caco nibs to add just a hint of bitterness to an extremely well balanced beer. The brown around town.
Ellie’s Brown
Avery Brewing Co- Boulder, CO. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 17 Chocolate malt gives this beer a brown sugar maltiness with hints of vanilla and nuts, while subtle hopping gives it an overall drinkability that’s second to none.
8 True Belgians
St. Bernardus Abt 12
Brouwerij St. Bernardus- Watou, Belgium. ABV= 10% IBU= 22 This beer is everything… all the things. This is THE example of the Belgian quad style. This is the the one. This is the only. The pride of the fleet for Brouwerij St. Bernardus. Get involved.
Westmalle Tripel
Brouwerij Westmalle- Malle, Belgium. ABV= 9.5% IBU= 37 Glowing orange-gold color, herbal aroma, and complex flavors that meld rich malt sweetness, warmth, hops, and powerful drinkability. This beer is ALWAYS on the top 10 of everyones best 100 beers.
Kwak
Brouwerij Bosteels- Buggenhout, Belgium. ABV= 8.4% IBU= 8 An amber ale brewed since the 1980s, it is an example of an amber in the true Belgian style. It was name after the master brewer and owner, and still made the same way. True. Belgian. Amber.
Barista Chocolate Quad
Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck- Ingelmunster, Belgium. ABV= 11% IBU= 91 This may sounds rather far-fetched for a beer... However, the aromas and the flavours of caramel, cacao and roast malt match seamlessly with the ‘black gold’ and chocolate. This beer builds bridges with the world of hot beverages, with warming alcohol in the finish.
Chimay Blue
Bieres de Chimay- Baileux, Belgium. ABV= 9% IBU= 3.3 Originally brewed as a Christmas beer in 1948, this dark ale has rich flavors of mulling spices and caramel, with a smooth palate and warming finish.
Triple Karmeliet
Brouwerij Bosteels- Buggenhout, Belgium. ABV= 8.4% IBU= 16 est This beer is still brewed according to an authentic beer recipe from 1679 derived from the old Carmelite convent in Dendermonde. An amazing example of a golden ale done right.
Leffe Blonde
Abbaye de Leffe- Dinant, Belgium. ABV= 6.6% IBU= 28 Leffe Blond is an authentic blond abbey beer with a slight hint of bitterness to it. Hints of vanilla and clove infuse the beer with an even smoother flavor.
Delirium Tremmens
Brouwerij Huyghe- Melle, Belgium. ABV= 8.5% IBU= Taste this tripel and you’ll be surprised by malty aromas and fruity touches of orange zest, green apples and apricots with a hint of banana.
12 Belgian Styles
Three Philosophers
Brewery Ommegang- Cooperstown, New York. ABV= 9.7% IBU= 19. A true beer lovers beer. A blend of Ommegeng Quadruple ale and cherries added from Leifmans Kriek. If you haven't had this, you need one in your life.
**Growl
Off Color Brewing Co- Chicago, IL. ABV= 8.5% IBU= 28 est Quad ale brewed with Nugget hops as well as dark candi syrup. It's seasonal, so get it now! Fruit flavors and body to boot. Really when you want to growl... not howl at the moon.
**Fun Sponge
Solemn Oath- Chicago, IL. ABV= 4.8% IBU= 24 Belgian style pale ale. They call it a “Belgo American Pale” bright citrus, melon American hop character with a light malt sweetness and notes of spiced stone fruit.
**Bottom up Wit
Revolution Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV= 5% IBU= 14. Freshly ground coriander and Curacao orange peel, along with a special Wit yeast strain, contribute wonderful orange and citrus aromas and a crisp, silky, mouth feel.
Golden Monkey
Victory Brewing Co- Downingtown, Pennsylvania. ABV= 9.5% IBU= 25. A magical, mystical Monkey whose golden soul glows with the wisdom of the ages. This warming, flavored ale is rich in the spirited tradition of Belgian-inspired brewing.
La Fin Du Monde
Unibroue- Chambly, Quebec. ABV= 9% IBU= 19 La Fin du Monde has earned more medals and awards in major international competitions than any other Canadian beer. So… it's pretty good.
Maudite
Unibroue- Chambly, Quebec. ABV= 8% IBU= 22 It's warm and spicy character, which was unique at the time (the first Canadian strong ale), called for a blasphemous name.
Blanch De Chambly
Unibroue- Chambly, Quebec. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 15 The first beer and the first re-fermented white beer brewed in the Belgian tradition to be bottled and marketed in North America. Great session.
Judgement Day(750ml)
The Lost Abbey- San Marcos, CA. ABV= 10.5% IBU= N/A A Belgian style quad brewed with raisins! A massive beer in every sense of the word. A stronger and more contemplative version of Lost and Found Ale.
Namaste
Dogfish Head Brewing- Milton, Delaware. ABV= 4.8% IBU= 20. A witbier bursting with good karma. Made with dried organic orange slices, fresh-cut lemongrass and a bit of coriander, this Belgian-style white beer is a great thirst quencher.
Matilda
Goose Island Beer Co.- Chicago, IL (and New York). ABV= 7% IBU= 32. A Belgian style Pale Ale. Matilda pours a golden sunrise color with dried fruit and clove aromas, a spicy yeast flavor, and a satisfying dry finish.
Atom Smasher
Two Brothers Brewing- Warrenville, IL. ABV= 7.7% IBU= 22.6 Atom Smasher is a hefty, marzen style beer. An ideal blend of caramel, toffee and earthy flavors. Perfect for the cooler months… Thats why it's seasonal.
6 Weiss Styles
Hacker Pschorr Hefeweizen
Hacker-Pschorr Bräu- Munchen, Germany. ABV= 5.5% IBU= 13. Est. in 1417, Hacker Pschorr is a quintessential example of Bavarian brewing. Made the sam way since inception, this is a classic introductory beer to the style.
Immortal Beloved
Day Of The Dead line Cervesa, Mexicana- Tecate, Mexico. ABV= 5.5% IBU= N/A Hefeweizen with a golden color and a delicate balance of banana esters and clove pheno-lics. Excellent medium body and moderate bitterness.
Ayinger Brauweisse
Brauerei Aying- Aying, Germany. ABV= 5.1% IBU= 13.5 Fragrance and taste of the “yeast-cloudy” wheat beer is distinguished by a refined top-fermented flowery-yeast character and an unmistakable, distinct banana aroma. Very soft and mild with a lively, champagne-like sparkle.
**Southside Pride
Baderbrau Brewing- Chicago, I.L. ABV= 4.8% IBU= NA This is the conversion beer for your light beer drinker.  Triple decocted for maximum flavor, specially sourced under modified malt to make it all work together. A real beer for the south side to take pride in!
**Fierce
Off Color Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 3.8 IBU= 3.8 est This is Off Colors swing at a Berliner Weissbier. I think we all agree they made contact… then knocked it out of the park. By “we”, I mean Chicago.
**High Noon
Baderbrau Brewery- Chicago, IL. ABV= 4.9% IBU= 3.14. This is a full flavored hefeweizen with strong banana overtones. Unlike most wheat beers which top out at 70% wheat, ours is over 90% wheat. What does that create? The answer is: A part of the food pyramid.
8 Stouts/ Porters
Zombie Monkie Robust Porter
Tallgrass Brewing Co- Manhattan, KS. ABV= 6.2% IBU= 35 It’s hearty and complex, brewed for the post-apocalyptic world. A relentlessly tasty robust porter crafted with loads of roasted dark chocolate and specialty malts, Zombie Monkie also is inoculated with enough hops to add a floral, citrus character to the finish.
Milk Stout
Left Hand Brewing Co- Longmont, Colorado. ABV= 6% IBU= 25. Milk sugar in your stout is like cream in your coffee. Dark and delicious, America’s great milk stout will change your perception about what a stout can be.
Chocolate Sombrero
Clownshoes Brewing- Ipswitch, Massachusetts. ABV= 9% IBU= 30 est. This one is our favorite! Roasted dark malts, plus extra chocolate, malts plus ancho chile, plus cinnamon, plus organic vanilla extract. This is a MUST try. The best.
Neapolitan Milk Stout
Saugatuck brewing co- Douglas, Michigan. ABV= 6% IBU= 37 A perfect blend of classic dry stout character with brilliant flavors of Neapolitan Ice Cream. Nostalgic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Because sometimes, ice cream just isn’t enough.
Nitro Vanilla Porter
Breckenridge Brewery- Littleton, Colorado. ABV= 5.4% IBU=The softening effect of nitrogen creates a velvety mouth feel and highlights the flavors of the malts and vanilla. NVP presents another delicious way to enjoy Vanilla Porter.
Pipeline Porter
Kona Brewing Co- Kailua, Hawaii. ABV= 5.4% IBU= 23 Brewed with Hawaiian Kona Coffee, Pipeline Porter has a boost of flavor with a smooth style that makes it as awesome as the waves that inspired it.
Breakfast Stout
Founders Brewing Company- Grand Rapids, Michigan. ABV= 8.3% IBU= 60. Brewed with flaked oats, bitter and sweetened imported chocolates, Sumatra and Kona coffee.
**Eugene Porter
Revolution Brewing Co- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.8% IBU= 28. A striking, robust porter full of warmth and chocolate malt. This porter is black as night and infused with it's distinct intense, chocolate essence.
1 Non- Alcoholics
Kaliber
Guinness LTD- Dublin, Ireland. ABV= .5% IBU= NA. A premium non-alcoholic ale style brew imported from the makers of Guinness. The rich amber color and full-body delivers all the taste of a beer with less alcohol.
10 Macros
Red Stripe
Carlsburg
Corona
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Genuine Draft
Michelob Ultra
Michelob Lager
Heineken, Modelo
Miller Light
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