Thursday, May 24, 2012

May 24 Tap List


        1) Big Sky Powder Hound (Winter Ale, Rich taste with Hallertau, Palisade, and Amarillo hops, abv 7.2%)……………….....          3

        2) Bell’s Oberon (Wheat ale with spicy hops and mild fruity aromas, perfectly refreshing on a hot day, abv 5.8%)…………..      5

        3) Green Flash 30th Street Pale Ale (6th Anniversary Brew, amber color, decent hops, almost intro IPA, abv 6%)…………...       5

        4) Lost Abbey Avant Garde (An ale of no particular style, pours deep gold with bready and caramel notes, abv 7%)………..        6

        5) Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen (Banana and clove flavors, citric mouth feel and a crisp finish, abv 5.35%) (Dave’s Pick)…...      5.5

        6) Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar (This nutty Brown Ale favorite pairs well with pork and beef, abv 6.2%) (Ashley’s Pick).        5

        7) Bell’s Hopslam (6 hops in the kettle, and a generous amount of Simcoe make an awesome citrus double IPA, abv 10%)...       5

        8) Redstone Black Raspberry Nectar (Clover and wildflower honey, black raspberries added after fermentation, abv 8%)…       6

        9) Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter (Fully roasted coffee, charcoal, fire, great flavor, artesian line abv 9.3%)……….....          5

        10) North Coast Blue Star (Unfiltered American wheat, with a blend of noble hops, light, fruity and refreshing, abv 4.5%)...      5

        11) Southern Tier Gemini (Double IPA, 50/50 blend of Hoppe and UnEarthly, so hoppy it almost tastes sweet, abv 9%)…...     6

        12) Nøgne Ø Sunturnbrew (American Barleywine, huge smoke flavor, almost phenolic, like whiskey, abv 11%)…………...          6

        13) Central Waters Satin Solstice (This smooth, creamy imperial stout boasts a rich coffee flavor, abv 7.5%)………………       5

        14) Bell’s Two Hearted Ale (An IPA made for fishing, hopheads delight, citric flavors, golden color, abv 7%)………………       5

        15) König Pilsener (Classic German Pils, known colloquially as “KöPi,” straw gold in color, abv 4.9%)……………………..          5

        16) North Coast Old No. 38 Stout (Dry Irish Stout, smoky, full body, Guinness dreams it could be this good, abv 5.6%)…...       5

        17) Belhaven Scottish Ale (Perfectly balanced Scotch Ale on nitrogen for an even smoother, creamier finish, abv 5.2%)……      5

        18) Port Santa’s Little Helper (This bitter imperial stout seasonal is naughty, but incredibly nice, abv 10.5%)……………...        5

        19) Flossmoor Station Belgian Abbey (Belgian Strong Ale, full of fruity aromas and spicy flavors, abv 7.9%)……………...          5

        20) Left Hand Fade to Black Vol 3 (2011’s seasonal offering is a pepper porter with roasted malts, complex, abv 7.2%)…...         5

        21) Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale (American Barleywine with primary focus on the malt, bitter but balanced, abv 10.2%)…….        5

        22) Urige Sticke (This Altbier’s name originates from gossip that the brewer was too generous with ingredients, abv 6%)…...  5

        23) Southern Tier Old Man Winter (Spiced ale, mildly hopped, a very well made beer, abv 7.2%) (Paddy’s Pick)…………         5

      24) Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber (This coppery Amber is smooth and malty, a good example of the style, abv 5.5%)……       5

        25) Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter (Baltic Porter pours pitch black with rich and intense flavors, abv 9.2%)……………         5

        26) Bell’s Java Stout (Full bodied stout coupled with big coffee flavor make this a chocolately favorite, abv 7.5%)………….      5

        27) PBR (Dubious claims to winning a ribbon in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, abv 5%)……………...        2.25

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

May 23 Tap List


        1) Big Sky Powder Hound (Winter Ale, Rich taste with Hallertau, Palisade, and Amarillo hops, abv 7.2%)……………….....          5

        2) Bell’s Oberon (Wheat ale with spicy hops and mild fruity aromas, perfectly refreshing on a hot day, abv 5.8%)…………..      5

        3) Founders Nemesis 2010 (Black Barleywine, way too smooth to be this high alcohol, exceptional, abv 12%)……………..         5

        4) Lost Abbey Avant Garde (An ale of no particular style, pours deep gold with bready and caramel notes, abv 7%)………..        6

        5) Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen (Banana and clove flavors, citric mouth feel and a crisp finish, abv 5.35%) (Dave’s Pick)…...      5.5

        6) Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar (This nutty Brown Ale favorite pairs well with pork and beef, abv 6.2%) (Ashley’s Pick).        5

        7) Bell’s Hopslam (6 hops in the kettle, and a generous amount of Simcoe make an awesome citrus double IPA, abv 10%)...       5

        8) Redstone Black Raspberry Nectar (Clover and wildflower honey, black raspberries added after fermentation, abv 8%)…       6

        9) Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter (Fully roasted coffee, charcoal, fire, great flavor, artesian line abv 9.3%)……….....          5

        10) North Coast Blue Star (Unfiltered American wheat, with a blend of noble hops, light, fruity and refreshing, abv 4.5%)...      5

        11) Southern Tier Gemini (Double IPA, 50/50 blend of Hoppe and UnEarthly, so hoppy it almost tastes sweet, abv 9%)…...     6

        12) Nøgne Ø Sunturnbrew (American Barleywine, huge smoke flavor, almost phenolic, like whiskey, abv 11%)…………...          6

        13) Central Waters Satin Solstice (This smooth, creamy imperial stout boasts a rich coffee flavor, abv 7.5%)………………       5

        14) Klosterbrauerei Ettaler Curator Dopplebock (German Dopplebock aged in whiskey and pinot noir barrels, abv 9%)…         5

        15) König Pilsener (Classic German Pils, known colloquially as “KöPi,” straw gold in color, abv 4.9%)……………………..          5

        16) North Coast Old No. 38 Stout (Dry Irish Stout, smoky, full body, Guinness dreams it could be this good, abv 5.6%)…...       5

        17) Belhaven Scottish Ale (Perfectly balanced Scotch Ale on nitrogen for an even smoother, creamier finish, abv 5.2%)……      5

        18) Port Santa’s Little Helper (This bitter imperial stout seasonal is naughty, but incredibly nice, abv 10.5%)……………...        5

        19) Flossmoor Station Belgian Abbey (Belgian Strong Ale, full of fruity aromas and spicy flavors, abv 7.9%)……………...          5

        20) Left Hand Fade to Black Vol 3 (2011’s seasonal offering is a pepper porter with roasted malts, complex, abv 7.2%)…...         5

        21) Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale (American Barleywine with primary focus on the malt, bitter but balanced, abv 10.2%)…….        5

        22) Urige Sticke (This Altbier’s name originates from gossip that the brewer was too generous with ingredients, abv 6%)…...  5

        23) Southern Tier Old Man Winter (Spiced ale, mildly hopped, a very well made beer, abv 7.2%) (Paddy’s Pick)…………         5

      24) Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber (This coppery Amber is smooth and malty, a good example of the style, abv 5.5%)……       5

        25) Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter (Baltic Porter pours pitch black with rich and intense flavors, abv 9.2%)……………         5

        26) Bell’s Java Stout (Full bodied stout coupled with big coffee flavor make this a chocolately favorite, abv 7.5%)………….      5

        27) PBR (Dubious claims to winning a ribbon in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, abv 5%)……………...        2.25

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

May 15 Tap List


        1) Big Sky Powder Hound (Winter Ale, Rich taste with Hallertau, Palisade, and Amarillo hops, abv 7.2%)……………….....          5

        2) Ballast Point Big Eye IPA (Award winning IPA, a personal favorite, with tons of back palate, abv 6%) (Mickey’s Pick)…      5

        3) Bell’s Oberon (Wheat ale with spicy hops and mild fruity aromas, perfectly refreshing on a hot day, abv 5.8%)…………..      5

        4) Lost Abbey Avant Garde (An ale of no particular style, pours deep gold with bready and caramel notes, abv 7%)………..        6

        5) Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen (Banana and clove flavors, citric mouth feel and a crisp finish, abv 5.35%) (Dave’s Pick)…...      5.5

        6) Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar (This nutty Brown Ale favorite pairs well with pork and beef, abv 6.2%) (Ashley’s Pick).        5

        7) Two Brothers Cane & Ebel (Dry hopped red ale, very signature year round beer, from an Illinois brewery abv 7%)……..        5

        8) Redstone Black Raspberry Nectar (Clover and wildflower honey, black raspberries added after fermentation, abv 8%)…       6

        9) Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter (Fully roasted coffee, charcoal, fire, great flavor, artesian line abv 9.3%)……….....          5

        10) Green Flash Palate Wrecker (100+ IBU, massive double IPA, Bronze Medal at 2012 WBC, abv 9.5%)…………...……           6

        11) Southern Tier Gemini (Double IPA, 50/50 blend of Hoppe and UnEarthly, so hoppy it almost tastes sweet, abv 9%)…...     6

        12) Nøgne Ø Sunturnbrew (American Barleywine, huge smoke flavor, almost phenolic, like whiskey, abv 11%)…………...          6

        13) Central Waters Satin Solstice (This smooth, creamy imperial stout boasts a rich coffee flavor, abv 7.5%)………………       5

        14) Klosterbrauerei Ettaler Curator Dopplebock (German Dopplebock aged in whiskey and pinot noir barrels, abv 9%)…         5

        15) Two Brothers Domaine DuPage (This French Style Country Ale boasts a well balanced caramel flavor, abv 5.9%)…….        5

        16) North Coast Old No. 38 Stout (Dry Irish Stout, smoky, full body, Guinness dreams it could be this good, abv 5.6%)…...       5

        17) Belhaven Scottish Ale (Perfectly balanced Scotch Ale on nitrogen for an even smoother, creamier finish, abv 5.2%)……      5

        18) Two Brothers Bitter End (Classic American hops make this pale live up to its name, very refreshing, abv 5.2%)……….        5

        19) Flossmoor Station Belgian Abbey (Belgian Strong Ale, full of fruity aromas and spicy flavors, abv 7.9%)……………...          5

        20) Left Hand Fade to Black Vol 3 (2011’s seasonal offering is a pepper porter with roasted malts, complex, abv 7.2%)…...         5

        21) Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale (American Barleywine with primary focus on the malt, bitter but balanced, abv 10.2%)…….        5

        22) Pietra Colomba Blanche (French Witbier, cloudy in appearance, unique aromas from Maquis herbs, abv 5%)…………..       5

        23) Southern Tier Old Man Winter (Spiced ale, mildly hopped, a very well made beer, abv 7.2%) (Paddy’s Pick)…………         5

      24) Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber (This coppery Amber is smooth and malty, a good example of the style, abv 5.5%)……       5

        25) Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter (Baltic Porter pours pitch black with rich and intense flavors, abv 9.2%)……………         5

        26) Bell’s Java Stout (Full bodied stout coupled with big coffee flavor make this a chocolately favorite, abv 7.5%)………….      5

        27) PBR (Dubious claims to winning a ribbon in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, abv 5%)……………...        2.25

Thursday, May 3, 2012

May 3 Tap List


        1) Big Sky Powder Hound (Winter Ale, Rich taste with Hallertau, Palisade, and Amarillo hops, abv 7.2%)……………….....          5

        2) Ballast Point Big Eye IPA (Award winning IPA, a personal favorite, with tons of back palate, abv 6%) (Mickey’s Pick)…      5

        3) Bell’s Oberon (Wheat ale with spicy hops and mild fruity aromas, perfectly refreshing on a hot day, abv 5.8%)…………..      5

        4) Lost Abbey Avant Garde (An ale of no particular style, pours deep gold with bready and caramel notes, abv 7%)………..        6

        5) Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen (Banana and clove flavors, citric mouth feel and a crisp finish, abv 5.35%) (Dave’s Pick)…...      5.5

        6) Porterhouse Oyster Stout (Dry Irish Stout brewed with fresh oysters.  Not suitable for vegetarians, abv 5.2%)…………...      5

        7) Two Brothers Cane & Ebel (Dry hopped red ale, very signature year round beer, from an Illinois brewery abv 7%)……..        5

        8) Schlafly Summer Lager (Helles-style lager, bright and golden with a mild lemony hop flavor, abv 4.5%)………………...         4

        9) Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter (Fully roasted coffee, charcoal, fire, great flavor, artesian line abv 9.3%)……….....          5

        10) Southern Tier Crème Brûlée (Imperial Milk Stout, dark yet feels light and refreshing like a crème brûlée, abv 10%)…...        6

        11) Southern Tier Gemini (Double IPA, 50/50 blend of Hoppe and UnEarthly, so hoppy it almost tastes sweet, abv 9%)…...     6

        12) Nøgne Ø Sunturnbrew (American Barleywine, huge smoke flavor, almost phenolic, like whiskey, abv 11%)…………...          6

        13) Bell’s Hopslam (6 hops in the kettle, and a generous amount of Simcoe make an awesome citrus double IPA, abv 10%)...     5

        14) Klosterbrauerei Ettaler Curator Dopplebock (German Dopplebock aged in whiskey and pinot noir barrels, abv 9%)…         5

        15) Two Brothers Domaine DuPage (This French Style Country Ale boasts a well balanced caramel flavor, abv 5.9%)…….        5

        16) Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout (Sweet stout with solid malt, intro to a stout with flavor, masked alcohol, abv 5.2%)………         5

        17) Belhaven Scottish Ale (Perfectly balanced Scotch Ale on nitrogen for an even smoother, creamier finish, abv 5.2%)……      5

        18) Two Brothers Bitter End (Classic American hops make this pale live up to its name, very refreshing, abv 5.2%)……….        5

        19) Flossmoor Station Belgian Abbey (Belgian Strong Ale, full of fruity aromas and spicy flavors, abv 7.9%)……………...          5

        20) Left Hand Fade to Black Vol 3 (2011’s seasonal offering is a pepper porter with roasted malts, complex, abv 7.2%)…...         5

        21) Big Muddy Vanilla Stout (Local offering from Murphysboro is strong on sweet vanilla flavor, abv 6%)………………...         5

        22) Pietra Colomba Blanche (French Witbier, cloudy in appearance, unique aromas from Maquis herbs, abv 5%)…………..       5

        23) Southern Tier Old Man Winter (Spiced ale, mildly hopped, a very well made beer, abv 7.2%) (Paddy’s Pick)…………         5

      24) Flying Dog Old Scratch Amber (This coppery Amber is smooth and malty, a good example of the style, abv 5.5%)……       5

        25) Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter (Baltic Porter pours pitch black with rich and intense flavors, abv 9.2%)……………         5

        26) Summit Imperial Pumpkin Porter (Fifth in the Unchained series, slightly bitter with organic pumpkins, abv 7.5%)……        4

        27) PBR (Dubious claims to winning a ribbon in 1893 at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, abv 5%)…………….          2.25