A complete listing of all of our beers.
Note on
beer listings
The notations on O.G. and IBUs after each beer represent two important brewing
values. O.G. stands for original gravity which gives a good indication of the
potential strength of a beer by assessing how many sugars are present before
fermentation. The first number listed represents O.G. in degrees Plato and the
second represents it in the British "specific gravity" measure. IBUs
stand for International Bitterness Units which measure the impact of the hops
on the beer. Please note that beers with a higher original gravity require more
bitterness units to create a balanced product so just because a beer is high in
IBUs doesn't necessarily mean that it will be extraordinarily bitter.
Occasionally we offer beers served “Cask Style”. These
beers have been warm conditioned rather than cold conditioned which lends a
softer edge to them. That softness
is enhanced by a somewhat lower level of carbonation. These beers are often
dry-hopped (aged on fresh hops) in the cask for an extra boost of hop flavor
and aroma. They are served at cellar temperature ( 50-55° F) and they are not
filtered so they may have a somewhat
cloudy appearance and a bit of extra flavor from the lingering yeast.
1854 Helles This is a German Helles style lager. Helles is German for
“bright”. These began to be
produced in Munich around 1890 as a response to the popularity of Czeck Pilsner beers and are marked by a
light color, smooth malt flavor and modest hop character. This beer primarily
relies on top quality Pilsner malt for its flavor and body. American Vanguard
hops are used to add a subtle hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. It is a lager
style, or bottom fermented beer, which showcases the flavors of the ingredients
over the flavors of the yeast.We originally brewed this beer in celebration of Lawrence’s 150th
anniversary in 2004, hense the name 1854 Helles. OG 12.5° P/1050 Hops - 20 IBU
1933 Lager The year 1933 saw the repeal of
national prohibition in the United States. While it was not fully repealed
until Dec. 5th, it was amended to allow the production of beer on April 7th.
Many of the long suffering national brewers whose livelihoods were restored
were of German heritage and it only seemed right to brew this malty, German
style lager to commemorate the occasion. Using German malts and prized Czech
Saaz hops, we've brewed a very smooth and drinkable toast to the repeal. The
color is very light amber and the aroma is malty with a delicately spicy hop
note. Brewed as a German Style Maerzen or “March” beer, this is also very
similar to the Octoberfest style. O.G. - 13.1°P/1052 Hops -19 IBUs
#1073 Prairie Stout In the years since
it was given to the City in 1955, the 'Prairie' class Steam Locomotive #1073
has been a source of interest and entertainment to young and old alike. Our
#1073 is meant for the adult crowd, and we hope it serves you well. This black
stout was made using a generous portion of freshly toasted grains as well as a
sizable dollop of dark molasses. Hop flavor and aroma is minimal in order to
focus the flavor on the toasted malts.
O.G. - 16.95P/1068. Hops - 50 IBUs
Earhart’s
Amber. The Legend of Atchison born aviatrix Amelia Earhart lives on in
Earhart’s Amber Ale. This
delightfully balanced amber ale uses a blend of English Pale Ale, Caramel and
Roasted Malts along with a bit of flaked barley to provide a smooth yet
flavorful malt character. The
malts are balanced with domestic Fuggles hops in the kettle and the hop back
and a fine hop aroma comes from dry hopping with English challenger hops. Like
its namesake, smooth yet bold, colorful and intriguing. O.G. 10.5/1042. Hops 15
IBUs
Ad Astra Ale Bronze
Medal Winner 1991 Great American Beer Festival - Dusseldorf Style Alts. This ale is the
first brewed in Kansas since pioneering days. The name "Ad Astra comes
from the Kansas State Motto - Ad Astra per Aspera, Latin words meaning "To
the Stars through Difficulties". We've blended Pale, Caramel, and Munich
malts for a rich amber beer. The hops balance this malty sweetness, and we've
chosen Northern brewer and Fuggles hops for their flavor.
O.G. - 13/1052. Hops - 24 IBUs
Batch 2,000 On April 18th, 2003 we brewed our 2,000th batch of beer. To
celebrate, we made something special. Our Batch 2,000 uses pale ale, biscuit and rye malts with just a touch of
roasted barley to create a full, rich malt flavor. The biscuit, rye and roasted
barley flavors wind in and out,
each lending it's own notes to the
concert of flavors. Northern brewer and fuggles hops lend a gentle balance in
flavor and aroma. Big beers like this experience changes in character with
remarkable frequency. Try one today and then see what it's like next week. O.G.
– 20.8/1083. Hops - 30 IBUs
Belgian Wheat This beer is fashioned after the Belgian 'Wit" or
White beers, so named for the protein haze in the beer that comes from using
unmalted wheat . Another common trait with the Belgian Wit style is the use of
Honey, Oatmeal, Sweet and Bitter Orange Peels and Ground Coriander in the
kettle. The Honey provides a floral aroma that varies with each batch due to
the changes in the honey from season to season. The Coriander and the Orange
Peels give a spicy, citrusy flavor and aroma, The Oatmeal adds a silky smooth
texture. It is gently hopped with Simcoe and Mt Hood hops to a bitterness of 16
IBUs.
O.G. - 13/1052. Hops - 16 IBUs
Belgian Winter Ale This special winter offering is a very flavorful
Belgian style "Special Ale". The brew is enhanced with Belgian Candi
Sugar, coriander, star anise and cardomon to add complexity. The candi sugar
makes this beer lighter, and more refreshing than a similar all malt beer.
O.G. - 19.95/1080. Hops - 30 IBUs
Big Sea E.S.B. - E.S.B. stands for Extra Special
Bitter. These are the most flavorful of the English Bitters. We used Pale Ale
Malt, Crystal Malts and Victory malt to give this beer a firm malt foundation
and a light amber color. The Hop level is towards the high end, nearly equaling
that of the Copperhead. We have chosen to use English Fuggle hops for a classic
English aroma
Original Gravity 15.0 degrees Plato, IBU's 50.
This beer was made to commemorate the works of poet Langston
Hughes, whose autobiographical book "The Big Sea" was published in
1940. Hughes made his home in Lawrence from 1902-1915. (see “Langston Hughes in
Lawrence, Kansas:Photographs & Biographical Resources” for more information)
Bronze Medal Winner, Extra Special Bitter or Strong Bitter, 2007
Great American Beer Festival
Bison Dark Ale This Dark English
ale is fashioned after British "Old Ales" and has been a seasonal
favorite here for several years. A healthy dose of caramel malts (light and
dark) contribute a deep red color that's tempered with just a touch of roasted
barley. All of this also combines to make a VERY full bodied beer. To balance
all of the malts, we add a healthy dose of hops. We use Simcoe hops for
bittering, and Ahtanums for aroma hops and for dry hopping
O.G. - 17/1068. Hops - 69.5 IBUs
Black Jack Porter
Baltic Porter is a
somewhat blended style, popular in the countries bordering the Baltic Sea. It's
based on the English Porter style and strongly influenced by Russian Imperial
Stouts. The resulting dark ale is more full bodied than a traditional Porter
but doesn't have the intensity of an Imperial Stout. What we have is a rich,
malty beer with notes of chocolate and roast malt overtones. The flavor has
been mellowed further by conditioning on a blend of French and American oak.
Served unfiltered.
O.G. - 18.4
°P/1074. Hops - 30 IBUs
The Battle of Black
Jack was part of the struggle to make Kansas a free state. In May, 1856,
Proslavery men destroyed buildings and newspaper presses in Lawrence,
Free-State headquarters. John Brown's company then killed five Proslavery men
on Pottawatomie creek. In retaliation Henry C. Pate raided near-by Palmyra and
took three prisoners. Early on the morning of June 2 Brown attacked Pate's camp
in a grove of black jack oaks about 3 miles East of Baldwin City, KS. Both
sides had several wounded and numerous desertions before Pate and 28 men
surrendered, Brown claiming he had only 15 men left. As evidence of civil war
this fight received much publicity and excited both the North and the South.
Blue
Sky Rye. You'll enjoy the rich, full body and ample rye
flavor in this smooth amber ale. Two types of rye are combined with English
Pale Ale malt and dark crystal malt give this deep copper ale a
pleasant malty flavor. Modest additions of Styrian Golding and Crystal
hops complement the flavor of the Rye and balance the sweetness of the malts.
O.G. - 14.7°P/1059 Hops - 28 IBUs
Bourbon Barrel Stout We age some of our Oatmeal Stout in used Bourbon casks
for a couple of weeks to produce this uniquely flavored dark beer. Served at a
lower carbonation level that our usual Stout
O.G. - 15/1061. Hops - 42 IBUs
Bowersock Bock This is a smooth
dark German style lager often made in the spring or fall as a sort of tonic.
This is a smooth and malty beer with a delicate hop balance. Named after early
Lawrence industrialist J.D. Bowersock. Bowersock constructed the Bowersock
Mills & Power Co just to the north of our location on the banks of the
Kansas River This early hydro-electric plant supplied power to most of downtown
as well as to other riverside industries. The power plant still exists and is
operated by Bowersock's descendants. Bowersock also built Liberty Hall , once the Bowersock
Theater, on the ruins of the 1880s Bowersock Opera House which burned in 1911.
Liberty Hall stands just to our south and is now a thriving venue for movies
and live productions of all sorts.
O.G. - 16.8/1067. Hops - 27.5 IBUs
Brinkley's Maibock Bock beers are not always dark and Maibocks are blonde
bock beers. "Mai" means May in German, and Maibocks are traditionally
brewed for May 1st festivals that celebrate the end of winter. This beer has a
very full and complex flavor that is best enjoyed slowly, allowing the
different flavors time to develop on your tongue. You will find that it changes
as you progress from the first taste to the lingering finish. The Malty
sweetness is well balanced and blended with hop bitterness giving a full, rich
blend of flavors. A generous quantity of pilsner malt is joined with a little
bit of caramunich for color and some carapils for body along with plenty of
Munich malt for flavor and aroma. This beer is fairly lightly hopped with
Yakima perle and German hallertau hops. Most people in this part of the world
are familiar with the darker Bock styles that are most commonly brewed outside
of Germany. These dark Bocks are only a small part of the full range of
traditional Bock beers. Bocks range in color from a very dark brown to a light
golden like ours. The main requirement being that they be malty beers with a
pleasant, but not overpowering hop bitterness. This makes for very robust full
bodied beers.
The traditional symbol for Bock beers of all varieties is the Billy goat. This
is the reason that we named the Maibock after Dr. John R. Brinkley, a.k.a.
"The Goat Gland Doctor". In 1920's Kansas, Brinkley gained notoriety
for his alleged cure for infertility that involved the surgical implantation of
Goat glands in the affected individuals. Some farmers are even said to have
brought along there own goats because they felt them to have superior sexual
prowess.Brinkley was also one of the pioneers of early radio. He used his very
powerful station (it's range covered most of the western U.S.) as a tool for
political advancement, and by most accounts won the Kansas governors race, even
though he was never granted the office. Brinkley also used his powerful station
to amass a fair fortune selling his services and a variety of mail order
medicines. With the advent of the F.C.C. and regulation of radio power and
ethics, Brinkley was closed down in Kansas. Not easily daunted however,
Brinkley moved his operation just across the Mexican Border where he began
broadcasting again with a newer, even more powerful station outside the grasp
of the F.C.C..
For more on Doc Brinkley, try this link:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4609913
For an interview with co-author
of the book, “Border Radio: Quacks, Yodelers, Pitchmen, Psychics, and other
Amazing Broadcasters of the American Airwaves” on WHYY’s Fresh Air with
Teri Gross.
O.G. 17.5/1070. Hops - 35 IBUs
C3 IPA The latest evolution in beer
styles has come from the West Coast where they don't believe that there is such
a thing as 'too much hops'! The style is Imperial IPA and ours features 3 very
potent American hop varieties, Columbus, Chinook and Cascade - hense the name C3. Hops are added at just about every stage
of the process from the mash all the way through to a very generous 'dry hop'.
This beer needs a lot of strength to support all those hops so note the high Original Gravity. O.G. - 19.85 °P/1082. Hops - 95
IBUs. (theoretical)
Cannonball Red Starting with a
strong Belgian style ale, we've added nearly one pound of pureed dark sweet
cherries and sour red cherries per gallon to make a nicely balanced flavor. The
secondary fermentation of the fruit leaves this beer fairly dry and crisp. The
cherries also add a beautiful red hue to the beer and give it a pinkish head.
Makes a great blend with stout!
O.G. - 16.2 P/1065. Hops - 22 IBUs
Chocolate Brown Ale This
unique brew starts out much like our John Brown Ale. Lots of malt and gentle
hopping make a brew balanced towards the subtle nuances of rich malt flavors.
After this beer has matured into a very pleasant brown ale, we put it into
conditioning tanks with ¾ of a pound of gourmet chocolate nibs per barrel,
these are the roasted cocoa beans themselves. They provide the very essence of
chocolate. The result is a subtle dark chocolate aroma and a mild chocolate
flavor that complements the rich malt characters. In trials, we found that too
much chocolate and the beer starts to taste like a tootsie roll but with a well balanced addition, the
characters of fine dark chocolate blend beautifully with the roasted and
caramel malts. This, of course makes this a bit more expensive to produce but we
think it’s worth it.
O.G. - 13.8°P/1055. Hops - 16 IBUs
Coeur de Saison - Cœur de Saison – Heart of the
Season! This is the third year
that we have produced this beer using a blend of special Belgian Yeast
Strains. The yeasts, fermenting at
an unprecedented high temperature approaching 90° F, produce a fantastic blend
of fruity and spicy flavors and aromas.. This Saison was brewed in early
January, so and set aside in kegs for several months, getting drier and more complex
all of the time. Served unfiltered and unfined, so expect a significant haze.
O.G. 17.5 °P/1067.
Hops 25 IBUs. Alcohol Content 8.2% by vol
Copperhead Pale Ale Silver Medal Winner 1997 World Beer Championships - India Pale
Ales.
This flavorful beer is made in the style of the India Pale Ale Style originally
manufactured in Great Britain for their colonies in India, but with an American
twist. The harsh travel that the beer had to survive required a strong, hoppy
beer. The Hops and the high level of alcohol helped buffer the beer through its
long travels. Made with flavorful and full bodied Pale Ale malt combined with a
touch of caravienne for color and carapils for body, the rich flavor of this
beer is matched and enhanced by a very generous portion of Centennial and
Cascade hops. The Cascades give this beer its distinctive floral aroma and a
uniquely American character.
O.G. - 14.5/1058. Hops - 48.5 IBUs.
Crimsonberry Ale Crimsonberry Ale is made by brewing a lightly hopped,
full bodied, wheat beer and flavoring it with natural Cranberry, Raspberry and
Blueberry flavorings for a great fruit sensation. We start with a wheat beer in
part because wheat lends a tart, fruity character of its own that meshes well
with the fruit flavors. The mix of fruits has been adjusted over the years to
provide a great balance of fruit characters. After all, everybody and their dog
brews a raspberry wheat beer these days, we'd like to have ours take a
different path.
O.G. -15.4/1062. Hops - 19 IBUs
Cyclone Dark Lager This is a finely balanced but somewhat hops centered
beer. Generous amounts of Munich Malt lend a full rich malt flavor that is
deepened with some dark roasted Chocolate Malt. Perle and Tettnanger hops
finish out the balance .
O.G. -17.0/1068. Hops - 30 IBUs
Eccentricity We hope you enjoy this series of specially crafted, barrel-aged
beers. Each will exhibit its own character and complexity. Ask your server for
the details about the current offering.
O.G. - 18.4 °P/1076.
Hops - 20 IBUs
"10" glass (10 oz)...$4.25 sample glass (5 oz)... 2.75
Eccentric - Departing from a recognized, conventional, or
established norm or pattern.
Emancipation Pale
Ale In another Twist on the American
Pale Ale style, we’ve created a deep amber ale using Pale Ale and dark crystal
malts. This beer is generously hopped with centennial and Chinook hops in the
kettle, cascades in the hop jack and finally, a healthy dose of pungent
columbus hops for dry-hopping. The result is a very American hop flavor and
aroma seated into a rich malt background. The body is medium and hop flavor
intense. Something to release you from the bonds of any ordinary pale ale!
O.G.
- 14.25/1057. Hops - 52 IBUs.
Empire Bitter
Yet another holdout from the days when the sun never set on the British Empire.
Hopped and dry-hopped in the best of the British traditions using imported E. Kent
Goldings and served unfiltered. Bitter, as a style, is representative of a mild
English draft beer. The flavor is a fine balance between malt and hops, well
rounded in both directions. The hops used for the aromatics are E. Kent
Goldings, the quintessential British aroma hops. An ideal beer for those who
would like something full flavored but not heavy.
O.G. 11.5/1046. Hops - 36.6 IBUs
Evolution Ale Enjoy the flavors of this well developed beer. Occasionally we are
inspired to move one of our beers in a different direction. This evolution
takes place through careful adjustment s to the conditions and the materials
used in the brewing process. Our Evolution Ale has its roots in our ever
popular Ad Astra Ale. The aroma hops have been changed to Styrian Goldings and
we've added a bit of biscuit malt for a little toastier malt flavor. O.G. -
13/1052. Hops - 24 IBUs. Links - Cartoon , Background
Fireside Imperial
Pils Our special winter
offering for 2006, this Pilsner style lager’s strength elevates it to
“Imperial” status. Where a typical German style Pilsner might reach an OG of
13-14°P and 40 IBUs, our Imperial Pils logs in at nearly 18 OG and 62 IBUs. The
Malt bill is almost entirely Pilsner malt with a touch of dextrin malt for
extra body and mouthfeel. The hops are domestic Glacier and Sterling, both
varieties that we haven’t used much before. The Glaciers add a clean bitterness
to balance the malt and the Sterlings add a wonderfully complex hop flavor and
aroma from late additions to the kettle and dry hopping as well. O.G.
17.8/1071. Hops 62 IBUs
Governor Robinson's Lager Earlier
this year, the Lawrence Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) Committee
suggested that we might make a beer to commemorate Lawrence's 150th
Anniversary, which takes place this fall. The result is Governor Robinson's
Lager. Charles Robinson, along with Charles Branson laid out the site for the
town of Lawrence in what was then Kansas Territory in 1854. A committed Free
Stater, Robinson was a notable leader in the anti-slavery (Free State) movement
in territorial Kansas. He was elected Territorial Governor in 1856 under the
Free State Constitution. He was later elected and served as Kansas first State
Governor in 1861. Robinson also helped to found and served as an early regent
of the University of Kansas. He would later imperil his career by opposing the
popular prohibition movement in Kansas. Governor Robinson's Lager is a German
Helles (Hell - es) style lager. Helles is German for pale. These lagers became
popular around the turn of the century in Germany and are marked by a light
color, smooth malt flavor and very modest hop character. This beer primarily
relies on top quality German Pilsner malt for its flavor and body. American
Vanguard hops are used to add a subtle hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. It is
a lager style, or bottom fermented beer, which showcases the flavors of the
ingredients over the flavors of the yeast.
OG 12.5? P/1050 Hops - 20 IBUs
Grace O'Malley's Irish Ale This fine red ale is our tribute to the indomitable
spirit of Grace O'Malley. Also called Granuaile or Grania of the Isles, in the 16th
Century she captained the Pirate ship Greywolf II, carrying on the traditions
of her father who sailed the ship Greywolf. She was elected chieftain of her
people and received an offer from England's Queen Elizabeth I to be made a
countess. In surprise, Grace asked how she could be made a countess when she
was already a queen in her own right!
O.G. - 14.2/1067. Hops - 30.5 IBUs
Harvest Ale September is harvest time in the Yakima Valley where the bulk of
America’s hops are grown. We had freshly harvested Chinook hops air freighted
to us to add a special finish to this special harvest beer. We complemented the
cascade “wet hop” flowers in the hop back with Cascade pellets in the kettle
and Chinook pellets in the mash
and the dry-hop for a complex hop profile. Pale Ale malt and a variety of
caramel malts lay a rich malt foundation and give this ale its deep red color
too. Now, as we reach October and the harvest nears completion, we have this to
remember it by. O.G. – 16.4/1066. Hops - 50 IBUs
Hefe Weizen This
is a very light, Bavarian style wheat beer that is an excellent refresher in
the warmer months. Hefe Weizen contains nearly 50% wheat malt to give it a
light, tart flavor balanced with pale malt and just a bit of Munich malt for
flavor and aroma. It is very lightly hopped with Yakima Perle and German
Hallertau hops. Hefe means yeast and Weizen means wheat, so the name literally
means "yeasty wheat beer". As you can guess from that, it is served
unfiltered. The special yeast used for this classic Bavarian beer style imparts
the background flavors and aromas of clove and banana that typify the style.
O.G. –13.5/1054.
Hops - 14 IBUs
Holiday Ale Every year we offer a special, unique brew to celebrate
the Holidays. They have run the gamut of colors and flavors, sometimes with
spices, fruits or other exotic ingredients to add extra dimensions. This years
offering is light in color but has a full body and flavor. We used Pale malt,
rye and malted wheat for the base grains. These lend both pleasant flavors and
a smooth mouthfeel to the beer. Locally produced sunflower honey adds flavor
and aroma and it is complemented by a subtle addition of chamomile. Hops are
not the focus of this beer but gentle additions of Mt. Hood and Horizon hops
add balance to the sweetness of the malts and honey. Served unfiltered.
O.G. 16.3° P/1065 IBUs 24.5 Alc
content 5.6 by wt., 7.2 by vol.
Holiday Saison 2004/5 This years Holiday
Ale is a Belgian-style Saison. We
started with a simple wheat beer and fermented it with a special blend of
Belgian yeasts. The Belgian Yeasts add spicy and fruity overtones which we
matched with some grains of paradise for a peppery background and very modest
amounts of orange peel and corriander for a light citrus edge. This beer is
served unfiltered and highly carbonated after the
Holiday Scotch Ale -
Every year we offer a new beer to celebrate the holidays. This year we have
brewed a Scotch Ale. Scotch and
Scottish Ales are generally malt
centered beers with Scotch Ales being the stronger cousins of the much milder
Scottish Ales. To further confuse the matter, the strongest of the Scotch Ales,
those reaching into Barleywine territory, are often referred to as Wee Heavy.
Our Holiday Scotch Ale is in the middle group of Scotch Ales We
crafted this special brew primarily out of pale ale and crystal malts with
roasted barley and flaked barley for extra color and texture. A small
(<1.5%) quantity of peat smoked malt was added to lend a hint of the smoky
complexity often found in American renditions of this classic style. The aroma hops are a mild blend of
English Fuggle and Golding hops. O.G. 15° P/1060 IBUs 20 Alc content 5.8% by
vol
Hop Jack Ale First the name -
Hop Jacks (or Hop Backs as they are also called) are pieces of traditional
brewing equipment that are used to add fresh hop flavors and aromas to the hot
wort as it is transferred from the brew kettle to the heat exchanger. Fresh hop
flowers are placed in the Hop Jack for the very freshest hop character.
This beer is one of a series that will showcase the diversity of hop varieties
available to us. Each batch of Hop Jack Ale will have the same malt recipe but
will differ in the hops used. The ibu's will remain the same also, allowing the
drinker to appreciate the differences between hop varieties. The malt profile
for this beer is very simple, using only pale ale malt and a very light caramel
malt. Served unfiltered.
Stop in and see what hop we used this time
Hop Picker Pale Ale
As
the harvest wound up and the hop pickers finished their seasons’ work, we made
this extra hoppy American IPA to remember the season by. The Hop Picker marries
two of our favorite American hop varieties, Centennial and Columbus in even
portions at each step of the brew. From bittering in the kettle to dry hopping
in the conditioning tank, we added equal parts of these two pungent hops all
the way through. Balanced with a subdued malt bill made up of American 2-row
pale malt, Munich malt and an assortment of light caramel malts for a deep gold
color and a nice body to match the hops without overpowering them O.G. 17.5°
P/1070 IBUs 78
Alc content 6.0 by wt., 7.5 by vol.
Invigorator
Doppel Bock This is a very full bodied, German style lager. The word doppel
literally means double, but it's not really a "double" bock beer. It
is more full bodied than a regular bock though. The full body accents the
somewhat sweet character of the beer. The Doppel is started with a base of
Pilsen malt. It is colored and flavored by caravienne, caramunich and special B
malts. A large portion of Munich malt is used for its distinctly German flavor
and aroma as well as a little aromatic malt. Finally there is some carapils to
add to the full body. The doppel is also flavored with moderate amounts of
Yakima perle and German Hallertau hops to balance the malty sweetness. Though
the IBU level is pretty high, almost that of Copperhead, this is not a hoppy
beer. It's just that it takes a lot of hops to balance out such a malty beer.
Doppel Bocks are of German descent, having first been brewed by monks near
Munich at the monastery of the order of St. Francis of Paula in the 1780's.
They named their beer "Salvator" (savior) and started at least two
traditions that still remain today. The first is Salvator Doppel Bock which is
still brewed by Paulaner-Salvator-Thomasbru, one of Munich's largest breweries
and the direct descendant of the old monastic brewery. The second is the
tradition of finishing the names of Doppel Bocks with the suffix -ator. Others
who have followed this tradition include Triumphator, Optimator, Maximator,
Animator and of course our own Invigorator Doppel Bock.
O.G. 19/1080. Hops - 36 IBUs
Ironman Imperial
Stout The Imperial Stout style originated in Great Britain where the
early Industrial Revolution was allowing brewers to achieve much greater levels
of production. This greater production capacity led to a healthy export trade.
Under the name "porter" and later "stout", strong, hearty,
dark beers were shipped of to the chilly Northern Europeans. The reasons for the
strength of these beers were probably twofold. First, the colder climates up
north made a strong, warming beer more desirable and second, the long sea
voyage was far from the ideal condition for handling beer. The high alcohol
levels, high hop levels, and in some cases, an active secondary fermentation
during shipment, helped to stave off infections in the beer. As far as the
second reason goes, this was already a practice in use for shipping India Pale
Ales. The beer came to be known as "Imperial" Stout due to it's
popularity in Russia where the Empress Catherine the Great commissioned a
British brewery to supply the Imperial Court with the strong ale.
Our Imperial Stout brewed to an Original gravity of 19.5 °P using 10 different
types of malt, which combined, weigh 1,465 lbs. That works out to 3.4 lbs per gallon of finished beer or
almost 4/10ths of a pound in every glass. The dark malts give a roasty flavor
and dark color, caramel malts add sweetness and a full body. Three different
hop varieties also add their own complexity (and about 78 IBUs). The bittering
hop is Magnum. The early aromatic hops are Northern Brewer. The later aromatic
Centennial. The final hop addition is a dry hop with a generous dose of Mt.
Hood hops for a fine aroma
The Ironman is named for one of our favorite regular customers, Walt Hull, who
is a local blacksmith.
O.G. – 19.5/1078. Hops - 78 IBUs
John Brown Ale Named for John
Brown, the fiery abolitionist from the U.S. Civil War era. Brown is a well known
(though often overly romanticized) figure in Kansas history. His actions in
support of the free-staters in the 1850s was quite notable but also quite
violent and vengeful. A religious zealot with a long family history of
insanity, one of Brown's favorite maxims was "Without the shedding of
blood, there is no remission of sins". During his colorful career with the
free state militia, Brown made sure that there was no shortage of the
remissions of sins.
But on a lighter note, his namesake ale is actually a very mild, pleasant brown
ale with a definite emphasis on the malt rather than the hops. Made from a
choice selection of malts, this is a bit sweeter than the Ad Astra, but not
quite so sweet as a bock beer.
O.G. - 12.9/1053. Hops - 23.5 IBUs
Jane's E.S.B. E.S.B. stands for
Extra Special Bitter. These are the most full flavored and full bodied of the
English Bitters We used Pale Ale Malt, Caramel Malt, Special B malt and a
little Roasted Barley to give this beer a firm malt foundation and a deep amber
color. The Hop level is towards the high end, nearly equaling that of the
Copperhead. For a fine hop flavor and aroma we used only English East Kent
Goldings hops from start to finish. Hop aroma is moderate and this beer was not
dry-hopped. Though many American versions of the ESB Style are noted for a
strong hop nose, the traditional English ESBs are usually mild in that respect
with the exception of those that were cask conditioned.
O.G. - 14.5/1058. Hops - 45 IBUs
Kings Cross E.S.B. E.S.B. stands for Extra Special Bitter. These are the most full
flavored and full bodied of the English Bitters.. We used Pale Ale Malt,
Crystal Malts and Biscuit malt to give this beer a firm malt foundation and a
light amber color. The Hop level is towards the high end, nearly equaling that
of the Copperhead. We have chosen to used English hops exclusively for this
beer. UK Challenger hops are used for bittering and UK Fuggle hops for dry
hopping.
Original Gravity 15.0 degrees Plato IBU's 50
Lemon Grass Rye This refreshing and
unique beer is made from a base of pale malt and Munich malt. The unique
flavors come from the use of about 25% flaked rye which adds a fresh (some
describe it as minty) flavor and smooth texture as well as about 40 lbs of
fresh lemon grass for a fresh citrusy background. This beer is gently hopped
with Galena and Hersbrucker hops.
O.G. -12.6/1052. Hops - 18 IBUs
Liberty Wheat This is sort of a
dark version of the Hefe Weizen. The actual style for this beer is "Dunkel
Weizen" which literally means dark wheat. The flavor is a bit more complex
than the hefe weizen owing largely to a greater variety of malts. This is
brewed with pPale, wheat,
caramel and roasted malts. The wheat gives it a tart finish, the caramel malt,
provides color and some background sweetness and the roasted malts provide
color and flavor. The hops used are Hersbrucker for bittering and for aroma,
but they are not a prominent part of the profile. Much more prominent is the
yeast character provided by that crazy German weizen yeast that we used in the
hefe weizen. It combines with the malts to make this a very flavorful and
unique beer.
O.G. - 14/1056. Hops - 14 IBUs
Mammoth Pale Ale As the name
implies, this is a big beer. Though the style doesn't really exist, think of it
as sort of an Imperial Pale Ale. Made with Pale Ale Malt and Pale Caramel Malt,
this beer has a light color but a full body. Horizon, and Fuggles hops go into
the kettle and imported East Kent Goldings (U.K.) are used for the dry hop,
giving a distinctly British hop character. The hopping level of 72 IBUs
balances the fullness provided by an O.G. of 18/ 1072. This is actually pretty
close to the kind of Pale Ale that was being brewed in the 18th or 19th Century
back before the general weakening of beers.
For those who care, Columbian Mammoths crossed over the bridged Bering Strait
into North America about 1.8 million years ago and spread across the continent
as far as N. Mexico by the time of their extinction about 10,000 years ago.
Columbian Mammoths would have been found in this area with the later arriving
(c. 500,00years ago) and better insulated Woolly Mammoths residing further
North.
OG - 18 /1072, hops - 72 IBUs, Alcohol content - 6.2% by wt/ 7.9% by vol.r
Märzen Märzen (mairtsen)
is German for March. In the days before refrigeration, this would have been the
last beer brewed in Germany until cooler weather returned in the Fall. Then, in
late September any remaining Märzen beer would have been served at the
Oktoberfest celebration in Munich. We don't expect ours to last that long, but
we did brew it to be very similar to our Octoberfest beer with pale malt, lots
of Munich malt, carapils and caramunich malts. This beer is lightly hopped
Tettnanger hops, to leave a rich malty flavor
O.G. - 14.35/1057. Hops - 27 IBUs
Mocha Stout This a truly double
barrelled stout. Coffee beans and roasted malts share many flavor
characteristics. They both have roasted and slightly bitter flavors but each
also brings special flavors from the original grain and bean. We have found a
fine balance between the two in this beer which showcases equally the flavors
and aromas of both. About 5 gallons of cold processed coffee are added to a
batch of this special stout ( it is its own unique brew, designed specifically
to blend with the coffee). Served unfiltered .
O.G. 14.4/1058, hops - 27.5 IBUs
Barrel Aged Mocha
Stout We took half of a batch of Mocha Stout and aged it in bourbon
barrels to add yet another layer of flavor to this complex beer. The
carbonation level will be slightly lower than in the Mocha Stout.Served
unfiltered .
O.G. 14.4/1058, hops - 27.5 IBUs
Oatmeal Stout Silver
Medal Winner 1997 World Beer Championships - Oatmeal Stouts. Our classic dark beer. Full body and a well rounded flavor comes
from a foundation of seven different grains. The oats add a special silky
texture that complements the roasted malts. The rich malty flavor is spiced
with plenty of Northern Brewer and Fuggles hops for balance. Enjoy this
perennial Free State Favorite by itself or as a blend with one of our other
beers.
O.G. - 15/1061. Hops - 42 IBUs
Octoberfest This is a smooth,
malty lager fashioned after the famous Octoberfest beers in Munich. Each year
around this time, the Germans celebrate the anniversary of the marriage, in
1810, of the Crown Prince of Bavaria. Huge crowds pile into Munich to imbibe
the pride of the cities breweries by the stein full. Our Octoberfest is made
from Pilsen malt, caramunich malt, lots of Munich malt, caramel pils malt and
aromatic malt. These combine to provide a light amber beer with a smooth ,clean
malt character that comes through clearly. The hops are Perle for bittering and
Hersbrucker for a mild aroma.
O.G. - 13.5/1054. Hops - 20 IBUs
Old Backus
Barleywine Bronze Medal Winner 1997 World Beer
Championships - Barleywines. Yes that's Backus
not Bacchus. Barleywines are an English style ale of great strength. Originally
these were referred to as "Old Ales" presumably because of the
lengthy conditioning time that these beers require. Eventually they became
known as Barleywines in no small part because of their near wine strength. Some
Barleywines are actually cellared away like wine and some tastings of barley
wines have shown continued flavor development over periods as long as 25 Years!
Our Barleywine has been aging since February, 1997, the longest conditioning
time of any beer that we've ever made. The huge amounts of both hops and malt
that go into this beer necessitate a long conditioning period to mellow its
intense flavors. The Old Backus contains just over 2,000 lbs of malt and 55 lbs
of hops. the Original gravity is 25.6 P/1092 which contributes to an alcohol
content of 8.4% by wt. and 10.5% by vol. The bitterness level is 150 ibu. This
is a tremendously complex beer that should be savoured slowly and in
moderation. It will continue to change with age as it is served unfiltered and
is continuing to mature.
The Barleywine is named after Richard Backus - an old friend to the Brewery.
O.G. 22.95/1092. Hops-70 IBUs
Old Bismarck's
Amber Lager A mild, flavorful lager, much along the lines of what John
Walruff would have been brewing here in Lawrence 120 years ago. A complex malt
bill gives the Bismark a full body and great depth. A nice selection of hops
adds balance and a fine aroma. It's served unfiltered, but well aged.
O.G. - 13/1052. Hops - 28 IBUs.
Oread Ale This is a light,
hoppy, refreshing beer, just made for a Kansas Summer. This fresh, crisp beer
is made with pale malts (no Wheat) and hopped with Czech Saaz hops, perhaps the
most prized of European aroma hops. The hopping gives the Oread a very Pilsner
like character, BUT this beer is an Ale,
not a lager. So, even if it has some of the Pilsner profile, it is not a
pilsner style beer.
The Oread Ale is , of course named after Mt Oread, the home of the University
of Kansas. In turn, Mt Oread was named for the Oread Institute in
Massachusetts. However, the original name given to the ridge rising from the
floor of the Kaw River Valley was The Devil's Backbone (a somewhat less
appetizing name). Going further back, Oreads are Mountain Nymphs from Greek
mythology.
"These nymphs, who frequent the mountains whose steep slopes they enjoy,
do not have the gentle, somewhat languorous, natures of their sisters of the
valleys and woods. Delighting in vigorous exercise, in the company of Artemis
the huntress whom they sometimes choose as their guide, they pursue game in the
most dangerous places, on the edge of chasms, apparently oblivious to danger or
fatigue"
O.G. - 11.1/1044. Hops - 25.5 IBUs
Orion Amber Ale This beer is made with
crystal malts and toasted biscuit malt for a smooth, easy drinking malt flavor.
The British call beers like this 'session beers' because their smooth flavor
and overall drinkability make them ideal for sharing a few beers with friends.
O.G. -17.45/1071. Hops - 30 IBUs
Owd Mac's
Imperial This very special beer was brewed as a Double Imperial Stout.
Imperial Stouts being very big beers to begin with, that puts this near the
level of a barleywine. The Original Gravity is 27.5 P/ 1118, the hopping level
is very hard to define, though there are enough hops to achieve 100 IBUs in a
smaller beer, this beer still has a distinct sweetness due to a high percentage
of unfermentable sugars. After fermentation, this beer was aged in old whiskey
barrels from the McCormack's bottling plant in Weston, MO, hence the name Owd
Mac's (owd being a British regional colloquialism for old).
Poor Richard’s
Ale This brew was
originally developed by Tony Simmons of the Brick Oven Brewing Co. in Pagosa
Springs, CO and chosen by a panel of judges as the brew to commemorate the 300th
Anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s
birth. In keeping with the goal of producing a beer with ties to Franklin’s
time, this light brown ale uses copious quantities of corn and a bit of
molasses, both common ingredients used to bolster the early colonies’ slim
supply of malted barley. It also
uses some well toasted malts to mimic the deeper colors of the malts of the
period. The hops are English Kent Goldings which would have been among the more
commonly available at that time.
O.G. -17 /1068. Hops - 27 IBUs
Populist Porter This dark beer
style is a bit lighter than stouts (often much lighter actually) but has a
pleasant roasty flavor and a clean dry finish. The name Porter is thought to
originate from the rail Porters who were so fond of the beverage in early
England. This beer honors Kansas' position as a hotbed of the populist movement
of the 1800s when farmers, tired of being screwed by the big eastern banks and
big railroad monopolies started raising "less corn and more hell!" up
to and including an armed stand-off at the statehouse.
O.G. 14/1056. Hops - 43 IBUs
Post Rock Pilsner Pilsners were certainly some of the original light beers, but
only in color, certainly not in flavor! Our Pilsner has a pleasant malt flavor,
a medium body and a finely balanced hop character. We use premium Bohemian
pilsner malt and imported specialty malts along with prized Czech Saaz hops to
craft this fine lager beer for your summer
Prairie Fire
Pepper Beer – We take some of
our Wheat State Golden and age it with Ancho and Chipotle peppers for a
smoky pepper flavor and aroma. We also throw in just a pinch of red chile
pepper for some heat. The peppers also throw a bit of an amber color into our
otherwise golden ale. Try it alone or especially with food.
O.G. -11.75/1047. Hops - 20 IBUs
Prairie
Pale Ale This is another
twist on the traditional English Style "India Pale Ale". This beer is
made from Pale Ale Malt and Munich malt and then powerfully hopped to 55 ibu
with Bravo and Styrian Golding hops. Also dry hopped with a generous portion of
Styrian Goldings for a fabulous aroma. India Pale Ales were made strong and
hoppy to survive the long journey to the colonies and outposts in India. The
preservative properties of the alcohol and the hops as well as the abilities of
the very hoppy beers to mask the travails of long travel made for some strong
and flavorful beers.
O.G. 15.5/1062. Hops - 55 IBUs
Raspberry Wheat – We’ve taken a
light, refreshing wheat ale and brightened up the flavor with natural raspberry
flavors. The blend of flavors is delightfully subtle. Try it on its own or as a
blend with our Oatmeal Stout O.G. –13.0/1052. Hops - 12 IBUs
80 Shilling Scottish Ale This light bodied copper ale results from the blend of
Pale, Aromatic and Special B malts, with just a touch of Roasted Barley.
Vanguard hops provide just enough bittering for balance. The "80
Schilling" designation is from the obsolete 19th Century currency, and was
the price of one barrel of this style of beer.
O.G. 10.7/1043. Hops - 20 IBUs
Smokey Hill Ale This deep brown, smoky ale is brewed with
pilsner, Munich, roasted and caramel malts as well as a healthy dose of
beechwood-smoked malt from Germany. Some breweries just age their beers on
beechwood. We think this adds more character. The smoked malt from Bamburg,
Germany is a classic used around the world for a fine smoke flavor and aroma. Caramel malt adds
sweetness to mellow the smoke and northern brewer hops add further balance to
this unique beer.
O.G. 15/1060. Hops - 35 IBUs
The Smokey Hills region of Kansas covers a
large portion of North-Central
Kansas, with fingers stretching nearly to the Colorado border. Some of the main
features are huge sandstone monuments such as Monument rocks (on one of our menu
covers, Mushroom Rocks and Castle Rock.
S.P. Dinsmoor's Scotch Ale Named for Samuel Perry Dinsmore, founder/builder
of the Garden of Eden in Lucas, KS, now celebrating its 100th Anniversary. Made
primarily with Scottish Golden Promise pale ale malt which has a wonderfully
nutty malt flavor, accented by just a touch of Scottish peated malt (like they
use for making Scotch Whisky) and some roasted barley for color. The malt
character is the dominant flavor with Warrior and Fuggle hops providing a
gentle balance. For more on S.P. Dinsmore, go to The Garden of Eden’s
web-site.
O.G.
17.65/1071. Hops - 35 IBUs
Speer's Defiant Ale
A tribute to John Speer, early abolitionist publisher. Speer is the focus of
the new Hobbs Park Memorial to the pioneers of Kansas, located at 10th &
Delaware in East Lawrence. This dark, English-Style ale is smooth from
start to finish. This brew incorporates dark caramel malts for a deep amber
color and slight sweetness and roasted malts for a round toasty finish. A
gentle dose of Fuggles hops completes the balance.
O.G. 10.0/1040. Hops - 15 IBUs
Stormwatch Ale This dark brown,
hoppy ale takes the IPA style into unfamiliar depths of color. Amarillo hops
provide the hoppy flavors and aromas of an India Pale Ale complemented by
subtle chocolaty roasted notes from the dark malts. The malt bill is very close
to that for Copperhead but with the addition of some dark roasted malt for
color and flavor. The Amarillo hops are a potent American variety with a
distinctive flavor and aroma.
O.G. -14.8/1059. Hops - 46 IBUs
Summer Stout
Lighter than the Oatmeal stout but still a complex and full flavored beer.
Summer Stout, like the Oatmeal uses a combination of seven different grains,
some the same and some different, to provide a full malt flavor. A lower
Original Gravity leaves this beer with a more medium body than the Oatmeal
Stout. The roasty flavor of three different dark malts and the sweetness of
three different caramel malts is balanced by Centennial hops from start to
finish.
O.G. 13.1/1052, hops - 32 ibu
Tallgrass
Pale Ale.
This is another
twist on the India Pale Ale Style. It uses Simcoe hops for bittering and whole
UK Fuggle hop flowers in the Hop Jack
for a fine aroma. The UK
Fuggle hops are a more subtle hop than the domestic Fuggles that we have use in
several of our other beers. Unlike the Copperhead, this beer does not use any
caramel malts, giving it a somewhat lighter malt flavor and color. This beer is made from Pale Ale Malt and Munich malt to provide a
solid malt underpinning. India Pale Ales were made extra hoppy to survive the
long journey to the colonies and outposts in the West Indies. The preservative
properties of the alcohol and the hops as well as the abilities of these hoppy
beers to mask the trevails of long travel made for some very flavorful beers.
Original Gravity 15.15 degrees
Plato IBU's 55.
Tazza Nera Stout This special coffee
stout is the result of our collaboration with our neighbors at La Prima Tazza.
Tazza Nera means 'black cup' and this is indeed that! We blended strong, cold
processed coffee with a delightful roasty stout for a flavor and aroma that
gives credit to both grain and bean.
O.G. 13.1/1052, hops - 27 ibu
Thunderhead
Pale -
Thunderhead
is an American Style Pale Ale using largely American hop varieties for a crisp,
dry hop bitterness and a fresh, citrusy hop flavor and aroma. We used primarily
domestic pale malt (as opposed to the English Pale Ale malt in the Copperhead
or the Prairie) with just a touch of caramel malt for color. The result is a
well fermented, dry, crisp beer with a very nice balance towards the hops in
the flavor and the finish. O.G.
13.35/1053, hops - 37 ibu
Trailrider Rye Douglas County has it's fair share of trails - from the
historically significant Oregon and Santa Fe Trails to the plethora of modern
day bike and horse trails. Whatever the ride, this distinctive rye beer is just
the thing to cut the dust when you're done with the trail for the day. The
blend of the light floral hop character of Vanguard hops with a spicy flavor
and silky smooth mouthfeel from the use of 25% malted Rye in the grist makes a
clean, refreshing ale with lots of flavor. O.G. –14.6/1058. Hops - 30 IBUs
Uptown Brown
This is a very special brew that you will only see once a year when we make our
Owd Mac's Imperial. The Owd Mac's is made from a huge grin bill and only uses
the first, sweetest worts. There is enough sugar left in the mash when we're
done to make another beer. The result is this Uptown Brown. It has a great
roasty malt flavor and a deep brown color. It is gently hopped with vanguard
and ahtanum hops to round out the flavor and aroma. The finish is extremely
smooth. Although the bitterness level and the Original Gravity are identical to
the John Brown and the color is similar (though a bit darker) you will find
this to be a completely independent brew.
O.G. -13./1052. Hops - 18 IBUs
Wakarusa Lager This crisp, full flavored lager beer starts with pale malt and a
blend of dark caramel malts for a full bodied malt character and a deep amber
color. Styrian Golding hops balance the sweet malts and add a fabulous aroma.
The slow, lager brewing process gives this beer a super clean, crisp flavor.
This beer was fashioned around the Copperhead but it is darker, a bit more full
bodied and uses a different hop. Styrian Goldings are a new hop for us, and you
may expect to see them again. While cascades are generally described as having
a citrusy, grapefruit tang to them, I would be inclined to say that the Styrian
Goldings have a citrusy tang that leans more towards an almost lemony
character. They have no relation whatsoever to the East Kent Golding hops.
Named after the rich Wakarusa River Valley which passes to the south of
Lawrence. The fertile soils of the Wakarusa's flood plain have yielded
incredible bounties of fresh produce over the years. We hope that this beer
represents that fresh flavor and quality. O.G. -14.5/1047. Hops - 50 IBUs
Wheat State Golden - Being located in the biggest wheat producing state in
the nation, a refreshing wheat beer is a must-brew. The Wheat State Golden is
usually our lightest beer. It is fashioned after the Klsch beers made around
Cologne. It is traditionally brewed in the Alt Style like our Ad Astra Ale and
has about 25% wheat malt. There is just a touch of caramel malt to add the
golden color, and the rest is pale malt. The Golden is lightly hopped with
Yakima Perle for bittering, and Hallertau Hersbrucker hops for aroma
O.G. -11.75/1047. Hops - 20 IBUs
Weisshammer Wheat Bock - The Weisshammer combines two of Germany's
best known beer styles - Weizen and Bock. It's a pale weizenbock beer made with
lots of wheat malt and fermented with two different German yeasts for a
remarkable blend of flavors. Served unfiltered.
O.G. -16/1065. Hops - 20 IBUs
Winter Ale 2000 - Each year we
create a special and unique beer to celebrate the holidays. This year's
offering combines dark caramel malts and roasted barley for a rich, chocolatey
flavor. The beer then undergoes a second fermentation with 500 pounds of
blended sweet and tart cherries for a balanced fruitiness. Finally the addition
of Lactose (milk sugar) adds body and a silky texture to this flavorful winter
warmer
O.G. -16.5/1066. Hops - 25 IBUs
Winter Wheat - When we make Crimsonberry Ale, we start
with a base of full bodied wheat ale. Many have wondered what it tastes like
before the flavors are added - so here it is. Yes, that's right, the Winter
Wheat is simply the full bodied wheat ale that we use to make Crimsonberry but
without the fruit. Wheat malt tends to contribute a tart and fruity flavor on
its own, which is why we chose this beer for the Crimsonberry. You will find
those tart characters from the wheat malt easier to find in this straight up
wheat ale. Full bodied with a mild fruitiness imparted by the ale yeast and the
wheat malt and a fairly malty nose due to the absence of any aroma hop
additions.
O.G. 14.55/1060. hops 18 IBUs
Wit Lightning - This beer uses the
same yeast that we use in our Belgian 'Wit' (or white) beer also known as the
Belgian Wheat. However, this brew is made with significantly more malt than the
Belgian '. This beer is made using only pale malts and also some sugar to keep
the flavor and body light (as is common with many of the Belgian beers. Unlike
the Belgian Wheat, this brew does not contain any additional spices. The big
flavors come mostly from the Belgian yeast. The hops are Tettnang and Mt. Hood
and their impact in minimal. This beer is not filtered although it has been
made pretty clear by the use of finings, which cause most of the yeast to
settle out.
O.G. -16.75/1067. Hops - 25 IBUs
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