The Bar Below Chicago Food Menu
12 On the Lines (draft)
Zombie Dust- 16oz
3 Floyds Brewing Company- Munster, Indiana. ABV=6.2% IBU=50 This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse.
In The Flesh Sour - 16oz
2 Brothers- Warrenville, IL. ABV= 4.1% IBU= 7 This pomegranate sour has light refreshing, tartness hat is balanced with the sweetness of the pomegranate. Crushable summer beer.
*Ninja vs. Unicorn- 16oz
Revolution Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV= 6.7% IBU= 65 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.
Hell or High Watermellon- 16oz
21st Amendment Brewery - San Francisco, CA. ABV= 4.9% IBU= 17 This American wheat beer is brewed with real watermelon, for a flavor that’s surprisingly crisp, dry and refreshing—it’s summer in a can!
Gumballhead- 16oz
3 Floyds Brewing Company - Munster, IN, IL. 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.
*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.
*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!
Allagash White - 16oz
Allagash Brewing Co. Portland, Maine. ABV=5.2% IBU=28 An interpretation of a traditional Belgian wheat beer. Brewed with a generous portion of wheat and spiced with coriander and Curacao orange peel. This beer is fruity and refreshing!
Radio Free Pils- 16oz
Wild Onion Brewery- Lake Barrington, IL. ABV= 4.8% IBU= 28 A classic Czech-style Pilsner that is crisp, yet malty. Brewed with imported European lager malt and the world- renowned “Noble” hops- Saaz and Tettnang.
Weihenstephan Original - 16oz
Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan- Weinhenstephan, Germany. ABV= 5.1% IBU= 24The original beer, form the oldest brewery in the world! Established 1040AD, Adolphus Busch made Budweiser’s recipe after this german original lager.
Little Sumpin'-16oz
Lagunitas Brewing- Petaluma, California (and Chicago). ABV= 7.5% IBU=64.2 Way smooth and silky with a nice Wheatly-esque-ish-ness. A truly unique style featuring a strong hop finish on a silky body. A hoppy pale wheat ale that is great for IPA fans but so smooth that the hefeweizen fans dig it too.
Guinness Stout - 16oz
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.
19 Fruit Beers / Sours
Yuzu Fierce
Off Color Brewing- Chicago, IL ABV=3.8% IBU=N/A Weiss beer with a Napoleonic sour streak. Yuzu is A gussied up mandarin or a tangerine. Most of the time people use its juice which is similarly pungent but has an amazingly intense, pleasant acidity.
Summer Love
Victory Brewing Company- Downington, Pennsylvania. ABV=5.2% IBU=N/A Enjoy the easy days of summer with this refreshing and aromatic golden ale. Enticing earthy and citrusy hop aromas give way to flavors of lemon and pine.
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.
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.
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
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.
La Socarrada
Socarrada, Cervesa- Xativa, Spain. ABV= 6% IBU= N/ALa 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 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.
14 Ciders/Meads/Radlers
Zombie Killer (500ml)
B. Nektar Meadery - 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.
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.
Pacific Pineapple
2 towns cider house- Corvallis, OR. ABV= 5% IBU= N/A Juicy and tropical, made with Costa Rican golden pineapples and Northwest apples.
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.
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.
8 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.
Alfa King
3 Floyds Brewing Company. Lake Barrington, IL. ABV=6.66% IBU= 68 A bold yet balanced American Pale Ale with slight caramel sweetness and aggressive citrus hoppiness.
**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
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.
**Free Bird
Begyle Brewing, Chicago, IL ABV=5.6% IBU=N/A Free Bird is a well-balanced American Pale Ale showcasing Falconer's Flight hops.
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.
**312
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.
12 IPAs and variations
**Passion Fruit Guppy
Pipeworks Brewing Company- Chicago, IL. ABV=4.6% IBU=80 Can from Pipeworks pours hazy light gold with a thin white head. Nose big grass, tropical fruit, resin, sweet. Taste light bitter up front, then light fruit and moderate grainy malt.
**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.
**Son of Juice
Maplewood Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV=6.3% IBU=N/A Pilsner malt and oats make a perfect canvas for loads of mosaic, Simcoe, and Nugget hop.
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.
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.
10 Lagers/Blondes/Goldens/Ambers
Abita Amber
Abita Brewing- Covington, LA. ABV= 4.5% IBU=17 Amber is a Munich style lager brewed with pale and caramel malts and German Perle hops. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color.
**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.
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.
**Begyle Blonde
Begyle Brewing- Chicago, IL. ABV=5.4% IBU=N/A Begyle Blonde is a supremely easy-drinking American Blonde Ale with a faint estery profile balanced by slight bitterness.
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!
4 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.
Brown Shugga'
Lagunitas Brewing- Petaluma, California (and Chicago). ABV= 9.7 IBU= 51 Originally a failed attempt at our 1997 batch of Olde GnarlyWine Ale resulting in an all-new-beer-style we like to call... Irresponsible.
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= 91This 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.
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.
11 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.
**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!
**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.
**Crash Landed
Begyle Brewing- Chicago, IL. IBU7% IBU=N/A Crash Landed is a hoppy American Pale Wheat Ale balanced by a slight sweetness.
15 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.
Chocolate Stout
Samuel Smith's Brewery- Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. ABV= 5% IBU=N/A The gently roasted organic chocolate malt and organic cocoa impart a delicious, smooth and creamy character, with inviting deep flavors and a delightful finish – this is the perfect marriage of satisfying stout and luxurious chocolate.
Oatmeal Stout
Samuel Smith's Brewery- Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. ABV= 5% IBU=N/A Fermented in ‘stone Yorkshire squares’ to create an almost opaque, wonderfully silky and smooth textured ale with a complex medium dry palate and bittersweet finish.
St. Pete's Cream Stout
St. Peter's Brewery- St Peters Hall, Bungay.ABV= 6.5% IBU= N/A This strong, dark, and aromatic cream stout is rich black velvet in color, with coffee and vanilla notes coming from the blend of local malts and hops. This stout has a smooth and creamy chocolate flavor, together with a satisfying bittersweet aftertaste.
Blaecorn Unidragon Russian Imperial Stout
Clownshoes Brewing- Ipswitch, Massachusetts. ABV= 11.5% IBU= N/A. Brewed with a monstrous amount of malt and combined with aggressive American hops, this beer is powerful and complex and designed to age. Smokiness is subtle but present and blends nicely with the rich, dark flavors.
Pecan Pie Porter
Clownshoes Brewing- Ipswitch, Massachusetts. ABV= 10.5% IBU= N/A. This year’s version of Pecan Pie Porter might be the most impressive yet, at 10.5% ABV and aged in 100% bourbon barrels.
Buffalo Sweat
Tallgrass Brewing- Manhattan Kansas. ABV=5% IBU=14% We often hear from fans who swore they’d never enjoy a stout — until they tried Buffalo Sweat. Some have described its rich taste, creamy mouthfeel and sweet, lingering finish as liquid chocolate chip cookies made with espresso. If you only try one dark beer in your life, Buffalo Sweat will change your entire perception of how a stout should taste.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Breckenridge Brewing- Littleton, CO. ABV=5.5% IBU=11 Nitro Pumpkin Spice Latte is a stout made with dark roasted malts and carefully roasted, cold pressed coffee beans. Vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves delicately complement the taste of rich pumpkin. These well-balanced fall flavors presented with the velvety texture of nitrogen create a truly distinctive and delicious beer.
14 Macros
Red Stripe
Carlsburg
Stella
Corona
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Genuine Draft
Michelob Ultra
Michelob Lager
Heineken
Modelo
Miller Light
Coors Light
Kaliber
Non-Alcoholic
4 Sparkling
$36.00/Bottle
Bricco Riella
Moscato - Italy
$36.00/Bottle
Varichon & Clarc
Blanc de Blanc - France
$36.00/Bottle
Serena
Red Moscato - Italy
$10.00
Tiamo
Prosecco - Italy
1 Riesling
$32.00/Bottle
Hirschbach
Germany
1 Sauvignon Blanc
$36.00/Bottle
Castle Rock
Napa California
1 Pinot Grigio
$32.00/Bottle
Howling Moon
Napa California
3 Chardonnay
$36.00/Bottle
Matchbook
California
$40.00/Bottle
A to Z
Oregon
$36.00/Bottle
Nespolino
Italy
4 Pinot Noir
$32.00/Bottle
Deloach
California
$48.00/Bottle
A to Z
Oregon
$36.00/Bottle
Palissade
France
$32.00/Bottle
Bontera
California
1 Cabernet Sauvignon
$40.00/Bottle
Avalon
California
1 Malbec
$32.00/Bottle
Tinto Negro
Argentina
2 Merlot
$36.00/Bottle
Raymond Collections
Napa California
$36.00/Bottle
SoLeCa
2 Shiraz
$32.00/Bottle
Yalumba
Australia
$32.00/Bottle
Alice White
Australia
3 Chianti
$32.00/Bottle
Cetamura
Italy
$36.00/Bottle
Casale Dello Spariero
Italy
$32.00/Bottle
Ruffino
Italy
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