Flat Branch Pub & Brewing - Browse the Beers

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$3.75 18oz Draught • $3.00 Happy Hour Draught • $2.75 10oz Glass
$1.25 5oz Sampler • $9.00 1/2 Gallon Growler Refill
Happy Hour 4-6pm and 10pm-close every day.
Pricing and sizes of specialty beers varies.

Our Regular Fare
	Strongbow Hard Cider While we don't brew it, we are proud to offer Strongbow cider to our guests. Strongbow is best described as a dry cider with a full body and refreshing taste. It is the unrivalled consumer’s favorite around the world, accounting for over a quarter of all cider sold in the UK annually. Not available in Growlers or for Happy Hour prices.
	Blackberry Ale A great summer fruit beer, with 168 pounds of blackberry puree added to a light ale base. The blackberries add a distinct purple haze, and hopping is light to allow the berries to be the featured flavor. The ABV is 5.2% and hop bitterness is 22 BU's.
	Vanilla Bean Lager This lager is infused with two pounds of vanilla beans to impart a subtle and yet distinct aroma and flavor. The beans were added to a lightly hopped golden lager during conditioning. A new flavor combination that is crisp, and full of vanilla flavor. Try the Vanilla mixed with our Oil Change Stout for a new taste experience. The ABV is 5.5% and hop bitterness is 12 BU's.
	Black Beer'd Schwarzbier A tasty black beer brewed with seven different specialty malts that give it a nice toasted and caramel flavor without the burnt notes found in some dark beers. Hopping is light so as not to overwhelm the malt flavors. German Tettnang and Hersbrucker hop varieties contribute 15 BU's to the beer, and an authentic German lager yeast was used for fermentation. The ABV is 4.6%.
	Amber Chili Ale An old favorite with a new twist, our Amber Chili Ale is a beefed up version of our popular Green Chili Beer. We created a malty amber beer and added our usual fresh Anaheim peppers. To create the real differnce we added Poblano peppers roasted in our stone oven. The resulting beer is a complex mix of hot green chilis, sweet roasted chili flavors and a mild malty brew.
	Katy Trail Pale Ale Katy Trail is named after the trail paralleling the Missouri River. This is an American pale ale that is amber colored, with a balance of malt and hop flavor. The subtle citrus aroma is from the American cascade hop.
	Belgian Wit Wit means “white” and is so named due to the yeast suspended in the beer. Wit is one of the wheat beers of Belgium. This beer is brewed with a light malt base of barley and unmalted wheat. It is lightly spiced with orange and lemon peel, corriander, and camomile flowers. Hopping is low with no bitterness. Perfect for those hot summer days with its crisp and refreshing taste. The alcohol is 4.5% ABV and hop bitterness is 15 BU's.
	Blonde Ale Our Blonde Ale is pale golden in color with a crisp profile highlited by hops. The malt base is light with dry hopping contributing the major flavor notes. Locally grown Cascade hops were some of the hops used for dry hopping. The ABV is 4.2% and hop bitterness is 13 BU or bitterness units.
	Raspberry Brown A traditional Belgian brown ale with 124 pounds of raspberries added to a light brown base beer. Very drinkable with a nice raspberry nose and subtle flavor. A Belgian yeast strain was used for fermentation, giving the beer a subdued fruity flavor. The ABV is 4.7% and hop bitterness is 15 BU's.
	Poor Richards Ale Brewed to celebrate Ben Franklins 300th birthday. Brewpubs across the country have brewed a reciepe similar to beer that Ben Franklin might have enjoyed during his lifetime. Our version uses corn, barley, and oats, along with some molasses, to create a light bodied slightly dark ale. Hopping is light, with English Kent Gold and US Cluster hop varieties providing 19 BU's, or bitterness units. The ABV is 5.6%, making it similar to the Old Ale beer style, which is the beer style attributed to early English brewing.
	Golden Pilsner Our version of this classic is a rich golden color. A crisp and clean tasting beer with a medium hop bitterness and a moderate hop flavor. German Spalt hops were used for 100% of the hop adds. A Danish lager yeast was used for fermentation. The ABV is 4.6% and hop bitterness is 25(BU) bitterness units.
	Brown Ale Our Brown is a British Style brown. It has a roasted nutty flavor complimented by a great malt sweetness.
	Hudsons E.S.B. Hudsons is a British style Extra Special Bitter full of hop bitterness and aroma. Rich floral and fruity aromas compliment this tank-conditioned ale. Served from a traditional British beer engine.
	Oil Change Oatmeal Stout Black as diesel oil, Oil Change is big in roasty chocolate flavors. A large amount of flaked oats gives this stout a velvety smoothness. Oil Change is nitrogen charged to give it a thick creamy head.
	Gayles Pale Ale An American styled pale ale brewed with three specialty malts to add a rich golden color along with some malty sweetness. Vanguard hops were used for all of the hop adds. Vanguards are a newer American hop that is similar to European Noble hop varieties in flavor and aroma. They are also low in cohumulone, giving the beer a soft bitterness. The ABV is 5.7% and hop bitterness is 39 BU's.
	Belgian Abbey Ale
	Honey Wheat This is our most popular easy to drink ale. Honey Wheat is an American wheat ale with 30 pounds of honey added to the brew. Honey Wheat is lightly hopped, slightly sweet, and has a clean finish.
	Scottish Ale Our Scottish Ale achieves a rich copper hue using five specialty malts and a touch of molasses in the kettle. Hopping is low to allow the malt flavors to dominate. An authentic Scottish yeast strain was used for fermentation. The ABV is 4.8% and hop bitterness is 10 BU'S.
	Green Chili Beer This is the chili-heads favorite brew. A mild base beer is spiced up with Anaheim and Serrano peppers. This beer has a wonderful green chili aroma and a touch of heat in the finish. Have it with tomato juice as a “liquid enchilada”.
	Vanguard Pale Ale An American Pale Ale brewed with generous amounts of Vanguard hops for flavor and bitterness. Four specialty malts contribute to the reddish copper color while adding some malt sweetness to balance the hop bitterness. The American ale yeast strain 056 provides a balanced flavor profile. The ABV is 6.1% and hop bitterness is 54 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Extra Special Bitter A British-style Extra Special Bitter, (also called E.S.B.) full of hop bitterness and aroma. Rich floral and fruity aromas compliment this tank-conditioned ale. Served from a traditional British beer engine.
	Glacier Pale Ale An American style Pale Ale hopped with the new American low cohumulone variety, the Glacier hop. Four specialty malts add a rich reddish copper color and malty sweetness to balance the hops. There is a raisin note imparted by some of the malt. The bitterness is soft with just a low to moderate perception of bitterness. Nicely balanced and easy to drink. The ABV is 5.6% and hop bitterness is 47BU's.
	India Pale Ale Our house I.P.A. is an American version using large amounts of Cascade hops in the kettle and the conditioning tank. This brew is pale in color with a huge, crisp bitterness, and big citrus nose.
Rare Great Beers
	Brother Paul's Abbey Ale This ale is brewed to reflect the delicious beer brewed by the Belgian Trappist Monks. The ale is pale in color with a huge fruity nose. Aromas of peach, apricot, and banana are evident. The yeast used creates a flavor distinct to the Trappist style.
	Organic Alt Bier Alt is German for old, in reference to the old brewing process. We make a copper colored Alt using a special German Alt yeast, organic malts and orgainc hops. The beer has slight caramel notes and a clean finish.
	Brother Paul’s Radical Razz The other fruit beer we produce is not your typical American sweet fruit beer. We sour the mash, ferment with special yeast, and then age the beer on 120 pounds of tart raspberries. The aromas are mildly sour and largely raspberry. This is a very refreshing beer.
	Abbey Porter A roasty porter fermented with Abbey yeast resulting in a deeply complex brew. Our Abbey Porter has aromas of dark currants and roasted grains. The flavors are complex and inviting. Deep roast flavors mix with hints of licorice, black plums, and cola. The Abbey yeast adds its distinct signature with a dry spicy finish.
	Flemish Brown Cherry Known as FBC, this is a malty brown base beer that is aged on tart cherries for a few months. Subtle cherry aromas compliment the mild tart cherry finish in this malty brown ale. This is only one of two fruit beers produced at Flat Branch.
	Saison Flora Our Saison is light in color and body, yet it has a complexity found in few other brews. Pilsner malt is used for the beers' light body, Belgian Abbey yeast adds fruity aromas, and the beer is finished with Saaz hops and an array of herbs, spices, juniper berries, and rose petals. Enjoy the complex aromas and flavors of SAISON FLORA.
	Belgian Razz We have taken our popular Belgian Ale and aged it on tart raspberries creating a tasty delight. The aroma of raspberry is what you notice first, inciting you to sip the beer. The tart raspberry flavor is balanced by the fruity sweetness of the Belgian Ale..
	Brother Paul’s Dubbel Abbey Ale This beer is a rare treat for beer drinkers familiar with Belgian Abbey beers. Our Dubbel is deep amber colored and presents with a creamy peach colored head. Aromas of dried apricots and pears mix with the distinctive Abbey yeast nose. These aromas invite you to take a sip and enjoy the rich malt sweetness. You will notice a comfortable warming sensation when you swallow this full-bodied ale. The complexity of flavors continues with a lingering taste of dark brown sugar, and hints of mint and pepper. Truly a complex beer, Brother Paul’s Dubbel Abbey Ale will enrich your body and soul during the cold evenings of Autumn.
	"Tank No. 4" Lager The beer we almost kept for ourselves. "Tank No.4" is a Dortmunder Export style lager. This beer is a strong golden lager with more maltiness and less bitterness than its pilsner cousins. Brewed using Pilsen and Munich malts and Tettanger hops.
Seasonal Specialties
	Dunkel Hefe-Roggen Dunkel Hefe-Roggen is German for dark rye with yeast. It is a unique version of rye beer fermented with a traditional German Weizen yeast strain. The rye malt adds rich body and flavor to the beer. Chocolate rye malt gives this brew a light nutty flavor. Weizen yeast contributes aromas of spice, bananas and cloves.
	Hefeweizen Brewed for those hot Missouri summers, but good enough to have anytime! This is a traditional German wheat beer that is very easy to drink and a favorite of many of our guests. Hefeweizen is light in body and color as it is brewed with 50% wheat malt. The cloudy appearence of the beer is due to the yeast that remains in suspension. The yeast also can contribute flavors of bubble gum, cloves,and bananas. German Tettnang and Styrian Goldings hops add a refreshing spicy finish. The ABV is 4.1% and hop bitterness is 10 BU's.
	Winter Spice Ale A rich and malty brown ale is the base for this fine winter brew. We add a large quantity of spices for an aroma and flavor combination that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Cinnamon, nutmeg and a few other spices create a great flavor combination with the sweet malt base beer. The ABV is 5.4% and hopping is low at 11 BU's. Happy Holidays!!
	Bare Knuckle Bock^TM Bare Knuckle is a true lager done in the dopple-bock style. We brew Bare Knuckle smooth and rich with lots of malt flavors from seven specialty malts. Admiral hops are used sparingly for light bittering additions. A Munich Lager yeast strain is used for fermentation. The ABV is 7.3% and hop bitterness is 18 BU'S.
	Irish Red Ale A rich reddish-brown ale brewed with six different malts including the Scottish Golden Promise variety that is known for it’s fine malt taste. The English hop variety Northdown is lightly used to allow the malt flavors to predominate. The ABV is 4.3% and hop bitterness is 11 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Imperial Stout Our version of the Imperial Stout style uses 5 specialty malts that produce the rich roasted and malty flavors. It is brewed to the British-Style Imperial Stout rather than the darker American style. Hopping is assertive to provide balance in the overall flavor profile. The yeast used for fermentation is an authentic English strain. The ABV is 8.0% and calculated bitterness is 50 BU's, or bitterness units. This is a delicious winter dessert beer for those cold winter evenings.
	Old Cave Dweller Barley Wine (2007 edition) Our Barley Wine is a rich winter ale that is equally a dessert beer. This years brew used both Maris Otter and Halcyon English malts along with Warrior, Cluster and Bodecia hops. The overall profile is toward the malt and sweet side with a nice hop finish. The bitterness is calculated at 67BU's and alcohol at 9.0% ABV. This is a great winter warmer. Come in and try it for yourself! 10 oz. snifter $4.99, and 1/2 gallon growlers for $18.00
	Northwinds Winter Ale This is a wee-heavy Scottish with a deep mahogany color. This is a malty brew with flavors of dark currants and roast. We use peat-smoked malt to add a Scotch whisky aroma. This is a February winter warmer.
	Great Pumpkin Ale Once a year we raid the pumpkin patch and add over 200 pounds of pumpkin to the mash to create this beer. Then we add five spices to create a light bodied beer with the aroma of pumpkin pie. Annually on tap starting on Halloween day. The ABV is 5.2% and hop bitterness is 12 BU's.
	Maibock We brew this beer in the traditional German lager style known as Maibock. The beer is golden to amber colored, full bodied, and has a nice spicy hop flavor. The malt bill consists of three specialty malts, and hopping uses the German hop varietals Tettnang, Perle, and Spalt. This years version uses a Munich lager yeast. The ABV is 5.1% and hop bitterness is 26 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Steam Style Lager Our Steam Lager is done in the classic California Lager style. It has a dark copper color from the use of crystal malts, and is generously hopped with UK Northdown, Glacier and Cascade hops. Balance is toward the hop side with lots of hop flavors present. The ABV is 5.2% and hop bitterness is 27 BU'S, or bitterness units.
	Red Wheat Our Red Wheat is a variation of our Honey Wheat. It is reddish copper in color due to a generous addition of colored malts that also contribute a slight carmel taste. Wheat malt is added to make up 50% of the total malt bill. Nicely balanced with a light addition of German Perle and Tettnang hops. A very easy to drink, yet flavorful and light beer. The ABV is moderate at 5.0% and hop bitterness is low at 16 BU's.
	Belgian Brown A Brown ale that is fermented with a special Belgian Abbey yeast that gives this beer its Belgian character. There are six malts used along with Czech Styrian Golding and Saaz hops. Very malty and drinkable with little to no hop bitterness. The ABV is 4.6% and hop bitterness is 15 BU's.
	Strawberry Lager A German styled lager infused with 210 pounds of strawberry puree that imparts a rich strawberry aroma and flavor. The base lager is light in color and body, and lightly hopped with German Tettnang hops. The ABV is 5.5% and bitterness is 14 BU's.
	Raspbery Wheat Ale A delicious reddish color, flavor and aroma greet you with each sip. This brew is our basic wheat ale infused with 168 pounds of raspberry puree. Hopping is low, allowing the berry flavor to dominate. A great beer to sip as we slip into fall. The ABV is 5.5% and hop bitterness is 13BU'S.
	Baltic Porter A beer style dating back to the 18th century in England. Brewed for shipment to Russia and later brewed in the Baltic states where it is still a popular style. Our version uses four specialty malts to achieve its dark color and rich flavor. Malty sweet and roasted without any burnt flavors. Hopping is low to allow the malt flavors to dominate. Our version is on the low side of the alcohol range at 5.8% ABV, with a hop bitterness of 18 BU's.
	Weizenbock Weizenbock is a hybrid of weizen and bock styles with the higher alcohol associated with bocks. It uses the Hefeweizen yeast to produce the characteristic banana and clove flavors, and like Hefeweizen it is unfiltered and cloudy with yeast. A small amount of crystal malt was used for color, and hopping is low to allow the malt and yeast flavors to predominate. The ABV is 6.9% and hop bitterness is 14 BU's.
	Lublin Lager Our Lublin Lager is named for the Polish Lublin hop variety that is used for 100% of the hop adds. A nice straw colored lager with small additions of Munich and Crystal malts to impart color and a slight malty flavor while adding a medium body. A very drinkable European styled lager. The ABV is 5.5% and hop bitterness is 20 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Oktoberfest A rich copper colored lager brewed with four specialty malts. German Tettnang and Spalt hop varieties lend a hint of bitterness along with some hop flavor. A true German lager yeast was used for fermentation. The ABV is 4.5% and hop bitterness is 8 BU's.
	Kristal Weizen Kristal Weizen is a clear version of the Weizen style, and is a great summer beer with its refreshing and crisp taste. Our brew is 50% wheat and 50% malted barley, along with a small addition of German Tettnang hops that add a little balance. A classic German Weizen yeast imparts a tart crispness, and subtle fruity weizen character. The ABV is 5.0% and hop bitterness is 11 BU's.
	Novemberfest A rich dark golden lager brewed in the Oktoberfest tradition. Four specialty malts contribute color and flavor along with German Tettnang and Hersbrucker hops that add a light floral and spicy note. Munich lager yeast was used for fermentation. The ABV is 4.8% and hop bitterness is 15 BU's.
	Alt Alt is an old German ale style that has survived in the predominately lager beerscape of Germany. Our version uses 5 specialty malts to lend color and subtle toasted flavors to the brew. We used an authentic German Alt style yeast, along with German Perle and Polish Lublin hops. The ABV is 4.5% and hop bitterness is 24BU's.
	German Marzen Golden in color with light hopping make this a great summer beer. Medium in body with plenty of malt sweetness to balance the hops. German Select hops were used for all hop adds, along with some light colored specialty malts to add sweetness. The ABV is 5.2% and hop bitterness is 21 BU's.
	Dunkel Weizen The Dunkel Weizen is our Hefeweizen with three colored malts added to give the brew its brownish color with a hint of caramel and roasted flavors. European Tettnang hops provide a slight bitterness and add some hop flavor. A true hefeweizen yeast strain contributes the clove and bubble gum flavors associated with the style. The ABV is 5.5% and hop bitterness is 10 Bitterness Units (BU).
	Pilsener A crisp and refreshing brew just right for summer refreshment. A pils lager yeast was used to ferment this beer and impart its unique flavor characteristics. Hopped with German Tettnang, and Czech Styrian Golding hops to add a subtle bitterness and light spicy flavor. This brew is also dry hopped with whole Styrian Golding hop cones to add an extra layer of flavor. The ABV is 4.9% and hop bitterness is 22 BU's, or bitterness units.
	German Lager A dark golden colored German style lager that is lightly hopped with German Perle, Tettnang, and Spalt hops. Malt sweetness is evident along with some spicy hop flavors. The ABV is 4.3% and hop bitterness is 20 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Raspberry Pilsner
	Raspberry Pilsner Our Golden Pilsner with fresh raspberry puree added during fermentation! A big raspberry aroma and taste with a clean pilsner finish. Alcohol by volume (ABV) is 5.5%
	American Pale Ale An American style Pale Ale generously hopped with American Mt Rainer hops, for that big hop aroma and flavor typical of the style. The brew is light golden in color with a light to medium body, and was fermented with Ringwood English Ale yeast. Hop bitterness is around 35 BU'S, and this brew weighs in at 5.0% ABV.
	Belgian Abbey Ale Our version of a Single Abbey Ale is amber in color and lightly hopped. Yeast flavors merge with a moderate malt profile to produce a lighter styled Abbey ale. A slight banana finish may be evident. The ABV is 5.3% and hop bitterness is 14 BU's.
	Brown Porter Our version of Brown Porter is brewed with three different roasted and caramel malts that make it a slightly mellower version of Porter. Hopping is low to allow the malt flavors to dominate. Served slightly warmer on our beer engine, which allows the flavors to come through. ABV is 4.6% and hop bitterness is 19 BU(Bitterness Units)
	Otis Strong Ale A big beer with a nice balance between malt and hops. Generous amounts of crystal and specialty malts along with 50 pounds of brown sugar contribute to the malty profile. Bitterness is 27 BU's with just a hint of Cascade hops in the finish. The ABV is 6.2%.
	80 Schilling Scottish Our version of Scotthish Ale is the 80 schilling or export style. The taste is malty with no perception of hops to detract from the malty profile. The color is golden and fermentation used an authentic Scottish yeast strain. The ABV is 5.2% and hop bitterness is 15 BU.
	Brown Lager Often called a "dunkel lager" our Brown Lager is brewed with six malts, four of which are roasted for color and flavor. Hopping is low to allow the malt flavors to dominate. A classic German yeast strain is used for fermentation. The ABV is 5.7% and hop bitterness is 15 BU, or bitterness units.
	Cream Ale Light blonde in color and very lightly hopped. Generous late additions of American Glacier hops add a slight hint of citrus, with no perception of bitterness. This is an old style of beer that originated in America in the late 1800's as an ale version of cream lager that was popular in Europe at that time. A lager yeast was used for fermentation. Our version is 4.0% ABV and hopped to 15 BU's (bitterness units).
	Vienna Lager A light honey colored lager brewed with four different malts and German Tettnang hops. A very crisp and drinkable Vienna styled lager. An authentic German yeast strain was used for fermentation. The ABV is 5.9% and hop bitterness is 15 BU, or bitterness units.
	Special Bitter The bitter beer style is misleading as far as bitterness is concerned. There are three types of bitters, and our version is a special bitter. The other two are ordinary and extra special. Bitters and pale ales are quite similar, but bitters tend to be lower in alcohol and hop bitterness. Our special bitter is 5.1% ABV and 36 BU or bitterness units. It is generously dry hopped to impart both hop flavor and aroma.
	Woodchuck Cider
	Blueberry Ale A mild and slightly sweet base ale with 84 pounds of blueberry puree added during fermentation. A pleasant berry aroma with a nice blueberry flavor and finishing with a sweet malty presence.
The Big List of Our Many Other Brews
	Katy Brown Ale A tasty interpretation of an American Brown Ale, as a result of mislabeled bag of malt. A lot more hop flavor and assertiveness than our normal British-style Brown Ale.
	P.D.G. Pilsner This German style Pilsner beer is straw colored with a white frothy head. The bouquet carries a hint of malt and spice. This is a clean, bitter beer, with a slight malt balance. Saaz hops add a spicy note to the brew. When you get a P.D.G you will find out why we say “It’s Pretty Damn Good!”
	Belgian Razz Our traditional Belgian ale with the tart flavors of raspberry. The perfect amount of raspberries gives this beer a fruity balance without being overwhelming.
	Roggenbier Roggenbier is a lager version of our Rye Ale. Months of aging make this a beer that lets the rye flavors come through. This is a clean, malty, and spicy lager.
	Steam Style Rye This is a rye mash, which is warm fermented using lager yeast. The resulting brew is a very clean, malty, and spicy beer.
	Kolsch Kolsch is a light ale fermented with a special ale yeast strain that is capable of fermentation at lager temperatures. As with most lager styles, Kolsch is light in body and pale golden in color. The beer has a clean, crisp palate with a soft finish. Hopping is light to allow a slight hop flavor and subtle spiceness from the Styrian Golding and German Tettnang hops. The ABV is 4.2% and hop bitterness is 20BU's.
	Schwarzbier German for “Black Beer”, our Schwarzbier is big and roasty. This lager is black, roast flavored, with a hint of bread like malt. Aromas of coffee, malt, and licorice are evident in the nose.
	British India Pale Ale We affectionately call this one BIPA. This true English I.P.A. is made with premium malt, only Goldings hops, and a special British yeast culture. Fruity aromas mix with the floral hops to greet your nose as you raise a pint of this brew. The bitterness is huge, yet it is crisp, dry, and clean.
	Hefe-Roggen Beer This is a summer brew akin to the Weizen beers of Germany. We use the rye ale recipe but add Weizen yeast to do the fermentation. The resulting brew is light, spicy, with the banana and clove aromas characteristic of the Weizen yeast.
	Smithton Mild Smithton is a British style mild that is very light in body and alcohol but very full of flavor. We serve Smithton lightly carbonated to bring out the full flavors of raisins and malt.
	Rye Lager Our Rye is brewed with 37% rye malt. A portion of the rye is a crystal rye that contributes the rich reddish copper color. Hop bitterness is low, which allows the rye flavors to dominate. German Tettnang hops contribute a slight spicy flavor, and the California Steam style of yeast impart a neutral flavor. The ABV is 5.2% and hop bitterness is 15 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Belgian Ale Extremely drinkable, this ale is full of fruity aromas from the house yeast used in fermentation. Pilsner malt is combined with Czech Saaz hops to produce a beer with a fruity sweetness and spicy finish.
	Dark Wheat Ale Begin your adventure into dark beer with this brew. Dark wheat has a light body, yet it is full of rich roast flavor. Malted wheat and barley are combined with roasted, chocolate and black malts for a complex brew that is light on the palate.
	Milk Stout Our Milk Stout is our Oil Change reciepe without the oats and with the addition of 50 pounds of Lactose sugar. Black in color with rich roasted and chocolate flavors that are balanced with the sweetness from the lactose sugar. Very creamy, sweet and flavorful. A great change of pace from the Oil Change Stout. The ABV is 4.6% and hop bitterness is 19 BU's.
	Smoked Porter Our Smoked Porter uses 80 pounds of malt that has been slowly smoked over a hardwood fire. This is added to our basic porter to yield a flavorful, but not overly assertive smoked flavor. German Perle hops provide a light bitterness, and the steam style lager yeast ferments nice and clean, allowing the smoked and dark roasted malt flavors to dominate. The ABV is 4.7% and hop bitterness is 19 BU's, or bitterness units.
	Porter Our porter is brewed to the original English robust style. It has five specialty malts which give it a rich, roasted, and malty flavor. Lublin hops from Poland are used to balance the malt sweetness without imparting bitterness or flavor. The ABV is 5.4% and hop bitterness is 18 BU's.
	Brown Rye Ale Yet, another version using rye malt in the grist. In the brown rye, we add chocolate rye malt to give it a brown color and a deep roasted nut flavor. These flavors combine with the rye maltiness and spice, to produce a very complex brown ale.

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