1) Hitachino White Ale

Witbier ……5.0% ABV; Kiuchi Brewery; Ibaraki-ken Naka-gun, Japan

Refreshing mildly hopped Belgian styled beer with a complex flavor of coriander, orange peel, nutmeg. White Ale has won gold medals at several beer competition in U.K. and U.S. This is one of HITACHINO’s top-selling beers both in Japan and U.S.

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2) Hitachino Red Rice Ale

Belgian Strong Pale Ale .7.0% ABV; Kiuchi Brewery; Ibaraki-ken Naka-gun, Japan

Brewed with actual red rice and flaked barley. Complex sake like flavors with sweet notes. Hints of strawberries in the nose and palate. An intriguing mix of sake, malt , and bitter notes in the finish.

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3) Ise Kadoya Genmai (Brown Rice) Ale

English Pale Ale ……5.1% ABV;  Beer Warehouse; Mie-Ken Ise-shi, Japan

Based on the award-winnning Pale Ale recipe, Ise Kadoya took added “arare”—roasted brown rice to create a truly innovative and thoroughly Japanese-style beer. The resulting “genmai” flavored ale gives a refreshingly crisp hoppy flavor and a bitter finish.

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4) Ise Kadoya Brown Ale

American Brown Ale ……5.0% ABV; Beer Warehouse; Mie-Ken Ise-shi, Japan

Wonderfully layered, Brown Ale has a delightfully broad range of aromas and flavors that compared with Pale Ale, is slightly more complex and richer. This complex yet smooth ale utilizes four different kinds of hops.

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5) Baird Beer Shizuoka Natsumikan (Summer) Ale

Fruit Ale ……6.0% ABV; Baird Brewing Co., Shizuoka-ken Namazu-shi, Japan

Brewed with fresh Shizuoka summer mikans (natsumikans) and citrusy American hops, this seasonal ale is aromatic, effervescent, dryly acidic and unabashedly refreshing.

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$15 to taste all 5 beers

Making use of as many locally grown ingredients as they can, Telegraph’s ales embody the philosophy that a local brewery should reflect the traditions of its region. Their goal is to produce uniquely American beer styles that are imbued with a spirit of invention and creativity, but always with a nod toward history.  They are based in Santa Barbara, CA.

FRI-SUN

7/9 – 7/11

$15 to sample all 5 beers

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White Ale

Witbier/Wheat Beer …4.5% ABV

A classic, unfiltered Belgian-style white ale brewed with coriander, orange peel, and locally grown chamomile flowers. A light aroma of orange and a zesty mouthfeel ensure that Telegraph White Ale is the perfect accompaniment to long summer days and fresh, flavorful farmer’s market cuisine.

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Golden Wheat Ale

American Pale Wheat Ale…5.0% ABV

Pale and refreshingly tart, this is a complex ale that embodies the best of traditional, unfiltered wheat beers. With a creamy white head, the aromas of fresh citrus and delicate spices are immediately apparent. This beer should be savored with fare such as seafood and grilled chicken.

California Ale

California Common/Steam Beer…6.2% ABV

Their interpretation of the unique ales that were commonly brewed up and down the West Coast in the 19th century. An unfiltered medium-bodied beer, with a rich amber color and a rocky, white head.  Crafted using domestic American ingredients and fermented with a unique yeast strain that accentuates the hoppy spiciness, while also imparting fruity and subtly tart flavors.

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Robust Ale

American Strong Ale …7.5% ABV

A bigger, bolder, and stronger version of California Ale. Aromas of pear and banana dominate the complex nose. Rich flavors of caramel malt are tamed by several generous additions of Cascade hops during the brewing process. This is a full-bodied but well-balanced beer made for sipping.

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Stock Porter

American Porter…5.7% ABV

They blend fresh brewed beer with oak-barrel aged ale to create this. The aged beer is a higher-alcohol, dark mahogany-colored ale that is matured in American-oak casks for two months. The name “Stock Porter” was the moniker 19th century pub keepers gave to the more expensive Porter that had been aged in their beer cellars, as opposed to “Mild Porter”, which was a less complex, less expensive, and less characterful brew.

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$15 to taste all 5 beers

Fire off this Independence Day with some of America’s finest ales from some of the craft microbreweries around the country.  These are so tasty, its like having a mini fireworks show in your mouth!  Enjoy, God Bless The USA, and have a safe 4^th of July!!!

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FRI-SUN

$15 to sample all 5 ales

Available By-The-Glass as well

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1) Rogue Chipotle Ale

Amber Ale/Chili Beer…5.5% ABV; Rogue Ales; Newport, OR

Roasted chipotle peppers produce an eye opening chile flavor in this deep golden ale with a malty, smoky aroma and smooth, crisp flavor. The spirit of the Rogue brand, even the name, suggests doing things differently, a desire and a willingness to change the status quo.

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2) AleSmith “YuleSmith” Holiday Ale

Double IPA…8.5% ABV; AleSmith Brewing Co.; San Diego, CA

During the summer, YuleSmith is transformed into a big, hoppy, Double IPA. The enormous load of hops requires a substantial malt background to create just the right balance for a Double IPA. Lighter in color, summer YuleSmith is available around the 4th of July.

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3) Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale

American Strong Ale …9.0% ABV; Rogue Ales; Newport, OR

An evolution of Dead Guy Ale. Deep amber copper color. Buttery, orange blossom tea aromas follow through to a rich chewy and fruity full body with nice notes of caramel drizzled dried apricot and roasted grains and spice. Finishes with a long, tangy grilled grapefruit and chocolate fade.

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4) Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron

American Brown Ale …12.0% ABV; Dogfish Head Craft Brewery; Milton, DE

Palo Santo means “holy tree” and it’s wood has been used in South American wine-making communities. An unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels. The caramel and vanilla complexity unique to this beer comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted.

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5) The Bruery Coton 2010

Old Ale…14.5% ABV; The Bruery; Placentia, CA

This anniversary edition brew consists of 75% ale, 25% ale aged in bourbon barrels.  This is a huge mouthfeel and very robust on the palate with flavors of molasses and raisins.  There is a touch of vanilla oakiness on the backend.

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$15 to taste all 5 beers

Orange County, CA

Started as a homebrew operation, Patrick & Rachel Rue and Chris Rue, found more than just a hobby in their special gift of craft brewing.  Inspired to create beers of character using the most simple and purest of means, all brews are bottle conditioned allowing natural carbonation.  Cheers!

$15 to sample these 5 beers FRI-SUN

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**MEET THE BREWER OF THE BRUERY Special Tasting $25 to taste all these and more **

Saturday Night only (starts @ 6pm, call for Reservations)

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1) Saison de Lente

Saison/Farmhouse Ale…6.5% ABV

Light blonde in color with a fresh hoppiness and a wild and rustic Brettanomyces character. Lighter overall than the Saison Rue, yet equally complex in its own way. Perfect for warmer weather and Spring celebrations.

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2) Saison Rue

Saison/Farmhouse Ale…8.5% ABV

An unfiltered, bottle conditioned, Belgian/French-style farmhouse ale.  Subtle and complex, with malted rye, spicy/fruity yeast notes, biscuit-like malt backbone, and a slight citrus hop character. Being a Saison, its ambiguous unto itself as it is a different beer when fresh and when aged.

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3) Orchard White

Belgian Style Witbier…5.7% ABV

An unfiltered, bottle conditioned Belgian-style witbier. This hazy, straw yellow beer is spiced with coriander, citrus peel and lavender added to the boil and whirlpool. A spicy, fruity yeast strain is used to add complexity, and rolled oats are added for a silky texture.

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4) Trade Winds

Belgian Style Tripel ……8.1% ABV

Summer seasonal. Belgian-style Tripel Ale with a Southeast Asian twist. Instead of using candi sugar (typical for such a beer), we use rice in the mash to lighten the body and increase the gravity, and spice with Thai Basil. The result is an aromatic, digestible and complex beer.

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5) Rugbrød

Belgian Strong Dark/Winterbeer …8.0% ABV

Meaning “rye bread” in Danish, inspired from the Danes’ dark, whole-grain rye bread. Brewed with three types of rye malt, this robust earthy and spicy brown ale showcases character of the grain, complemented by bready, nutty barley malts and a hint of roast. Loosely based on the Scandinavian Christmas beer tradition, this beer is perfect for the colder weather.

$15 to taste these 5 beers

Belgian beer-brewing originates back to the Middle Ages.  Today there are approximately 125 breweries in the country, ranging from international giants to micro-style breweries.  On average Belgians consume roughly 25 gallons of beer each year!  Let’s explore a few of the various styles that have placed this country as the leader of the brew.

THURSDAY – SUNDAY

6pm – Closing

$18 gets you a sampler of all 5 brews; also available by glass

Bring Dad…………

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1) Lindemans “Cuvée René” Gueuze Lambic

Gueuze…5.0% ABV; Brouwerij Lindemans; Vlezenbeek, Belgium

A traditional blend of a young and an old Lambic (spontaneously fermented).  These are aged for 2-3 years to produce a dryer, fruitier, and more intense sour flavor. Pronounced “GOO-za”.

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2) St. Bernardus Wit

Wit, Belgian Wheat Beer…5.5% ABV; Brouwerij St. Bernard; Watou, Belgium

A traditional Witbier developed and brewed in collaboration with the legendary Master Brewer Pierre Celis.  Hazy in color and yields herbal-spicy notes from the addition of “gruit” (a coriander and orange peels blend).

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3) Koningshoeven Trappist Dubbel

Dubbel…7.0% ABV; Brouwerij de Koningshoeven; Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands

From Holland’s only Trappist brewery (a monastery that is self sufficient and funded by brewing beer among other profitable activities), this is a very rare beer.  Dubbel became a name used to describe this popular “double” strong brown ale.  Typically a darker ale with hints of caramel.

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4) Kasteel Tripel

Tripel ……11.0% ABV; Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck; Ingelmunster, Belgium

Tripels (used to describe the strength of the alcohol content) are golden craft beers known to be extra strong pale ales.  Typically you are going to see tripel in the pale to golden/amber color holding a sweet/spicy flavor.  From a brewery that was formerly a medieval castle.

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5) Urthel “Samaranth” Quadrium Ale

Quadrupel …11.0% ABV; De Leyerth Brouwerijen; Ruiselede, Belgium

Quaprupels are (you guessed it) one step higher than a tripel in terms of alcohol strength.  Typically they run in a deep dark and rich personality.  A malty and full-bodied ale with huge character and mouthfeel.  This was the brewmaster’s special brew made specifically for her and her husband’s wedding.

$18 to taste all 5 beers; also available by glass

Weizen, German for wheat beer, is on of the most popular brews to come out of the country.  Top-fermented by law, the flavors vary considerably depending on the specific style from dark to light and filtered to unfiltered.  Let’s explore the world of German Wheat Beer!

FRIDAY starts @ 6pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY starts @ 5pm

$15 to sample all 6 brew’s

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1) Weihenstephaner Kristall Weissbier

Brauerei Weihenstephan        Kristalweizen…5.4% ABV

Coming from the oldest commercial brewery in the world, this weizen is the filtered type.  Filtering a hefeweizen takes the yeast out of the fluid, yielding crystal clear beer rather than cloudy.

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2) Erdinger Hefe-Weizen

Erdinger Weissbräu        Hefeweizen…5.3% ABV

It is brewed according to a traditional recipe and in strict accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law. Bottle-fermented in the traditional way since 1886; it takes 3- 4 weeks for with fine yeast to mature.

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3) Ayinger Brau-Weisse

Brauerei Aying         Hefeweizen…5.1% ABV

Brewing since 1876, they have a full line of beer.  Full-bodied, very soft and mild with a lively, champagne-like sparkle.  Distinct banana aroma with a cloudy and flowery yeast character. 

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4) Hopf Weisser Bock

Weissbierbrauerei Hopf       Weizenbock ……7.0% ABV

A traditional dark, strong wheat beer with a beautiful Marzen-color. A well balanced drinking experience, excellent with duck, venison, roasted pork and wild boar.  Brewing out of Miesbach.

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5) Ayinger Weizen Bock

Brauerei Aying Weizenbock ……7.1% ABV

2009 Beer of the Year this classic hefe-weizen has notes of dense fruit and a spice driven core, fresh baked bread, and accents of tropical fruit.  It’s only been available in the US since fall 2009!

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6) Aventinus Weizen Eisbock

Weissbierbrauerei G. Schneider & Sohn        Eisbock ……12.0% ABV

Being a wheat beer pioneer savior, Schneider has been brewing since 1872.  Stronger than strong, this is an ideal after-meal digestive.  Powerful aromas and an intense flavor.

$15 to taste all 6 beers

Wychwood Brewery

Located in the heart of Oxfordshire Cotswolds, UK, and named after the ancient medieval forest of The Wych Wood, this brewery produces an award winning range of traditional craft-brewed beers full of character.  One of the UK’s leading producers of Organic Beers.

SUNDAY MAY 30th

5pm

$15 for the 5 beer sampler

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Wychcraft

Blonde / English Pale Ale…4.5% ABV

A seductive blend of Pale, Lager and Cara Malts give a light and gentle base of delicious dry, biscuity flavours, while the addition of English Fuggles, Styrian Goldings and Cascade hops create a wonderfully aromatic and fragrant zesty character for a highly refreshing anytime beer.

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Scarecrow

Organic English Pale Ale…4.7% ABV

Scarecrow is a wonderfully refreshing Golden Ale evoking lazy, hazy days of summer in golden meadows & ripe barleyfields. A winning combination of tart citric fruit flavours perfectly balanced by a rich biscuity maltiness and rounded off with a spicy bittersweet finish.

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Duchy Originals Organic English Ale

Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)…5.0% ABV

Brewed for HRH The Prince of Wales’s Duchy Originals with profits donated to HRH’s Charitable Foundations. Made with organic barley including some from the Home Farm at Highgrove the country home of HRH.

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Fiddler’s Elbow

English Pale Ale ……5.2% ABV

Using Belgian dark candi sugars and Trappist Monastery yeast, this rich and complex ale has a tangy hoppiness and medium dry finish.

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Hobgoblin

English Brown Ale …5.2% ABV

A well balanced blend of smooth, rich & satisfying flavors from chocolate & crystal malts combined with a crisp, refreshing bitterness from Styrian, Goldings and Fuggles hops. A unique and original beer with a character not unlike the Hobgoblin himself – surprisingly likeable… once you get to know him…

$15 for the 5 beer sampler

Stephanie is taking over beer tasting with some delicious beers from  her favorite breweries in Portland, Oregon. Oregon is home to over 130 different microbreweries who are always looking to make and serve only the best and most creative brews out there!

Hair of the Dog Ruth

American Ale…6.5% ABV

Ruth is a light and refreshing ale made with pale malt and crystal hops. She was inspired by the brewer’s Mother’s Mother, Granny Ruth because of her love and support. Don’t be Ruthless. Have one on Granny.

Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale

American Strong Ale…9.0% ABV

Double Dead Guy Ale is an evolution of Dead Guy Ale, the award winning maibock that has won 25 awards for product and packaging since its introduction in 1993.

Hair of the Dog Fred

Golden Special Ale…10.0% ABV

Fred was created to honor beer writer and historian Fred Eckhardt. This golden strong ale incorporates ten hop varieties from five different countries. Through the use of aromatic and rye malt, the beer achieves a unique balance of flavor.

Hair of the Dog Adam

Hearty Old World Ale…10.0% ABV

Adam is a recreation of a historic beerstyle. Originally made in Dortmunder, Germany, it was the first beer produced when Hair of the Dog opened.

Rogue 2008 Imperial Stout

Imperial Stout…11.0% ABV

A huge and delicious Imperial Stout. Rich in texture, broad, soft and creamy. The most robust and fullest of all the Rogue stouts.

$15 to taste all 5 beers

When an old sake brewery starts brewing beer, you get Hitachino Nest Beer.  Using combinations of rice grains and sake yeast, these ales have distinct characteristics.

FEATURING SAKE from MANOTSURU

SUNDAY MAY 9th

2pm – 10pm

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Hitachino White Ale

Witbier ……5.0% ABV

Refreshing mildly hopped Belgian styled beer with a complex flavor of coriander, orange peel, nutmeg. White Ale has won gold medals at several beer competition in U.K. and U.S. This is one of HITACHINO’s top-selling beers both in Japan and U.S.

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Hitachino Red Rice Ale

Belgian Strong Pale Ale ……7.0% ABV

Complex sake like flavors with malt sweet notes. Hints of strawberries in the nose and palate. An intriguing mix of sake, malt , and bitter notes in the finish.

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Hitachino Japanese Classic Ale

English IPA ……5.5% ABV

Bottle-conditioned fine creamy head on top. Medium bodied feel with sweet bitter taste. It has a unique note of cedar and complex spicy yet mild aroma of British traditional hops such as Kent Goldings and Challenger.

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Hitachino XH (matured in sake casks)

American Strong Ale ……7.0% ABV

Strong Belgian Brown Ale matured in distilled Sake barrels.  The final maturation takes place in Shochu casks {distilled sake} for 3 months.

$15 to taste all 4 beers

SAKE TASTING PRICE  TBA

Sunday May 2nd @ 5pm

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Amber Ale
American Amber ……5.75% ABV
Seven malt varieties, and three unique selections of hops used in order to achieve the deep complex flavors. This taste starts of with a slightly sweet and then progresses to a clean, dry finish.

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Organic IPA
American IPA ……7.1% ABV
More of an IPA with citrus notes that lead to a smooth bitterness. Tastes of ruby red grapefruit and caramel malt. Crispy & snappy, but not overwhelming. A fine display of an organic IPA.

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Lost Dog Amber Ale
American Amber ……7.2% ABV
Big and rich malty profile. A hint of dried apricots and spicy floral hops. Very crisp and clean finish. Full bodied but definitely balanced.

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Bonfire Imperial Porter
American Porter ……8.0% ABV
A malty hit of black licorice and molasses. Thick and round mouthfeel with a moderate bitter aftertaste. Plenty of hops as the beer dries with subtle hints of roasted grapes.

$10 to taste all 4 beers