Saturday, September 27, 2014

Tap list, 9-27



            1) KasteelBier Cuvee Du Chateau (A Belgian strong ale, that has a sweet vanilla and caramel taste abv 11%)………….….          6

        2) Port Old Viscosity (A monster of a beer, tons of complexity and flavor, truly a beer drinkers treat, abv 10%)……………          6

        3) Millstream Oktoberfest (A strong, malty and dark colored ale, in time to celebrate the harvest, abv 5.4%)………...…......        5
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        4)  Green Flash Palate Wrecker (149 IBU, massive double IPA, tons of Columbus and Centennial hops, abv 9.5%).............        6

        5) Troubadour Magma (Belgian IPA, fruity aromas balanced with American bitterness, 50 IBU, abv 9%)…………………              6

        6) Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (A powerful east coast IPA that is also a flagship and session ale. IBU 60, abv 6%)….……       5

        7) Reissdorf Kolsch (Minty hops aroma, slightly malty, finishes dry, light soft and delicious. abv 4.8%)….……………….…        5

        8) Tyranena Bitter Women IPA (IPA with a very crisp bite, fresh hops, very flavorful, abv 5.7%)………………………….            5

        9) Green Flash Double Stout (A luscious black brew with a satin smooth finish earthy old-world style, IBU 45, abv 8.8%)...        6

        10)  Bells Hopsoulution Ale (German double IPA brewed especially for Illinois with a hop aroma and malt base, abv 8.4%)..6

        11) Bent River Jalapeno Pepper Ale (Light bodied and spicy a perfect complement of fruit and bold peppers, abv 4.6%)….        5

        12) Bent River Sweet Potato Ale (A spiced sweet potato beer, with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove, abv 4.81%)….          5

        13) Triptych Imperial Red XPA (Aroma overflows with citrus, fruit and dank resinous hops, IBU 89, abv 8.5%)………..…          6.5

        14) Hoppin Frog Silk Porter (Roasty, toasty, caramel, dark, robust and silky smooth, IBU 26, abv 6.2%)…………………...          6

        15) Triptych Sour Watermelon (With over 200 pounds of Illinois watermelon, soured with Lacto, IBU 0, abv 4.1%)............         5

        16) Founders Nitro Pale Ale (Dry hopped pale with Cascade Hops, medium body,  malty sweetness, IBU 35abv 5.4%)….           5

        17) Deschutes Armory XPA Nitro (Five different hops providing a nice citrus kick, IBU 58, abv 5.9%).…………………….          4.5

        18) New Belgium La Folie 2014 (Sour brown ale, flavors of green apple, plum, citrus, cherry pit, IBU 18, abv 7%)….                    6.5

        19) Petrus Aged Red (Oud Bruin Fermented with Cherries, tart and full bodied with a slight vinegar taste, abv 8.5%)…….           5

        20) Victory Hop Ranch Imperial IPA (Using only the finest varieties of natural whole flower form hops, abv 9%)….….….          5

        21) Stone Imperial Russian Stout (Cocoa, coffee, a hint of fruit flavors, slightly bitter finish, 60 IBU, abv 11%)……..                   6

        22) Stone 18th Anniversary IPA (Herbal, lemon and lemongrass notes from El Dorado hops, 75 IBU, abv 8.5%)……..                   6

        23) Deschutes Doppel Dinkel Bock (This imperial spelt beer uses Dinkel (spelt) malt instead of wheat malt ,abv 10.7%)…...       6

      24) Smuttynose Old Brown Dog (Well hopped American Brown ale, slightly nutty finish, molasses tones, abv 7.2%)………       4

        25) Southern Tier Harvest (Fall seasonal, classic English style Extra Special Bitter, deep ruby, abv 6.4%) (Fu’s Pick)……...       5

        26) Stone Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle (Smoked Jalapenos with smoked malt, on a dark beer, 53 IBU, abv 5.9%)……..                   5

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

Monday, September 15, 2014

New Tap List 09-15-14



▬▬▬ Draft Beer ▬▬▬
        9-15-14 
            1) KasteelBier Cuvee Du Chateau (A Belgian strong ale, that has a sweet vanilla and caramel taste abv 11%)………….….          6

        2) Port Old Viscosity (A monster of a beer, tons of complexity and flavor, truly a beer drinkers treat, abv 10%)……………          6

        3) Millstream Oktoberfest (A strong, malty and dark colored ale, in time to celebrate the harvest, abv 5.4%)………...…......        5
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        4)  New Belgium/3 Floyds Lips of Faith Gratzer (Dark body with a very light sourness and smoke flavor, abv 4.5%)….…...6

        5) Troubadour Magma (Belgian IPA, fruity aromas balanced with American bitterness, 50 IBU, abv 9%)…………………              6

        6) Central Waters/Local Option La Petite Mort (Bourbon barrel aged, Belgian inspired Weissenbock, abv 9%)………...…6

        7) Petrus Oud Bruin Brown (Oak Aged Flemish beer, oak masks the sour, malty, very interesting beer abv 6%)…………...         6.5

        8) Tyranena Bitter Women IPA (IPA with a very crisp bite, fresh hops, very flavorful, abv 5.7%)………………………….            5

        9) Green Flash Double Stout (A luscious black brew with a satin smooth finish earthy old-world style, IBU 45, abv 8.8%)...        6

        10)  Bells Hopsoulution Ale (German double IPA brewed especially for Illinois with a hop aroma and malt base, abv 8.4%)..6

        11) Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron (Big Brown Ale aged on Palo Santo wood from Paraguay. abv 12%).................…......          6

        12) Tyranena The Kissers’ (This Monday night special Imperial black IPA pours dark brown and hoppy  , abv 8.5%)…....         5

        13) Triptych Imperial Red XPA (Aroma overflows with citrus, fruit and dank resinous hops, IBU 89, abv 8.5%)………..…          6.5

        14) Greenbush Doomslayer (Delightful American strong ale with a hint of straight maple sap, IBU 47, abv 8.5%)..…..….….6

        15) Founders Rubaeus (This stunning berry red masterpiece is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, IBU 15, abv 5.7%)...           6

        16) Deschutes Obsidian Stout Nitro (Deep, robust and richly rewarding a good stout to linger over, abv 6.4%)……….……        4.5

        17) Deschutes Armory XPA Nitro (Five different hops providing a nice citrus kick, IBU 58, abv 5.9%).…………………….          4.5

        18) Stone IPA (American style IPA, great hops presence with Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus, 77 IBU, abv 6.9%)……..       4

        19) Petrus Aged Red (Oud Bruin Fermented with Cherries, tart and full bodied with a slight vinegar taste, abv 8.5%)…….           5

        20) Victory Hop Ranch Imperial IPA (Using only the finest varieties of natural whole flower form hops, abv 9%)….….….          5

        21) Stone Imperial Russian Stout (Cocoa, coffee, a hint of fruit flavors, slightly bitter finish, 60 IBU, abv 11%)……..                   6

        22) Stone 18th Anniversary IPA (Herbal, lemon and lemongrass notes from El Dorado hops, 75 IBU, abv 8.5%)……..                   6

        23) Deschutes Doppel Dinkel Bock (This imperial spelt beer uses Dinkel (spelt) malt instead of wheat malt ,abv 10.7%)…...       6

      24) Buckledown Belt & Suspenders (Citrus & pine aromatics with a slightly biscuity malt backbone, abv 7%)………….......       5

        25) Southern Tier Harvest (Fall seasonal, classic English style Extra Special Bitter, deep ruby, abv 6.4%) (Fu’s Pick)……...       5

        26) Stone Smoked Porter w/ Chipotle (Smoked Jalapenos with smoked malt, on a dark beer, 53 IBU, abv 5.9%)……..                   5

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

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

New Tap List 9-2-14



▬▬▬ Draft Beer ▬▬▬
        9-2-14 
            1) KasteelBier Cuvee Du Chateau (A Belgian strong ale, that has a sweet vanilla and caramel taste abv 11%)………….….          6

        2) Port Old Viscosity (A monster of a beer, tons of complexity and flavor, truly a beer drinkers treat, abv 10%)……………          6

        3) Triptych German Pilsner (This hoppy German inspired lager has a floral nose and a crisp clean finish, abv 4.3%)…......          5

        4)  New Belgium/3 Floyds Lips of Faith Gratzer (Dark body with a very light sourness and smoke flavor, abv 4.5%)….…...6

        5) Van Steenberger Monk’s CafĂ© (This Sour ale is brewed in the Oud Bruin Style mixing young and old ale, abv 5.5%)…...        7

        6) Central Waters/Local Option La Petite Mort (Bourbon barrel aged, Belgian inspired Weissenbock, abv 9%)………...…6

        7) Petrus Oud Bruin Brown (Oak Aged Flemish beer, oak masks the sour, malty, very interesting beer abv 6%)…………...         6.5

        8) Tyranena Bitter Women IPA (IPA with a very crisp bite, fresh hops, very flavorful, abv 5.7%)………………………….            5

        9) Green Flash Double Stout (A luscious black brew with a satin smooth finish earthy old-world style, IBU 45, abv 8.8%)...        6

        10)  Bells Hopsoulution Ale (German double IPA brewed especially for Illinois with a hop aroma and malt base, abv 8.4%)..6

        11) Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron (Big Brown Ale aged on Palo Santo wood from Paraguay. abv 12%).................…......          6

        12) Tyranena The Kissers’ (This Monday night special Imperial black IPA pours dark brown and hoppy  , abv 8.5%)…....         6

        13) Triptych Imperial Red XPA (Aroma overflows with citrus, fruit and dank resinous hops, IBU 89, abv 8.5%)………..…          6.5

        14) Greenbush Doomslayer (Delightful American strong ale with a hint of straight maple sap, IBU 47, abv 8.5%)..…..….….6

        15) Founders Rubaeus (This stunning berry red masterpiece is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, IBU 15, abv 5.7%)...           6

        16) Deschutes Obsidian Stout Nitro (Deep, robust and richly rewarding a good stout to linger over, abv 6.4%)……….……        4.5

        17) Deschutes Armory XPA Nitro (Five different hops providing a nice citrus kick, IBU 58, abv 5.9%).…………………….          4.5

        18) Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (3rd rated IPA in the world, incredibly smooth, well balanced hops but smoky abv 7%)……...       6

        19) Petrus Aged Red (Oud Bruin Fermented with Cherries, tart and full bodied with a slight vinegar taste, abv 8.5%)…….           5

        20) Victory Hop Ranch Imperial IPA (Using only the finest varieties of natural whole flower form hops, abv 9%)….….….          6

        21) Dogfish Head 90 minute IPA (American double IPA that beer drinker’s measure other IPA’s against abv 9%)……….…       5

        22) Stone Saison (This Ale has a thick frothy white head and is brewed with lemon zest, lemon thyme and lavender abv 6%). 6

        23) North Coast Brother Thelonious (A Belgian strong ale brewed in the Abby style in support of jazz education abv 9.4%)     5

      24) Buckledown Belt & Suspenders (Citrus & pine aromatics with a slightly biscuity malt backbone, abv 7%)………….......       5

        25) Southern Tier Harvest (Fall seasonal, classic English style Extra Special Bitter, deep ruby, abv 6.4%) (Fu’s Pick)……...       5

        26) New Belgium/Cigar City Lips of Faith (This amazing ale was brewed with Anaheim and Marash chilies, abv 8.5%)….          6

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