Bock

History

The style known now as bock was a dark, malty, lightly hopped ale first brewed in the 14th century by German brewers in the Hanseatic town of Einbeck. The style from Einbeck was later adopted by Munich brewers in the 17th century and adapted to the new lager style of brewing. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced “Einbeck” as “ein Bock” (“a billy goat”), and thus the beer became known as “bock”. To this day, as a visual pun, a goat often appears on bock labels.

Tasting Notes

Dark brown in appearance but with a beautiful ruby hue when held up to the light. The off-white head is thick and billowing. Low carbonation gives a smooth mouth feel that accentuates the rich and toasty, sweet but not cloying flavour. Very low hoping is just enough to balance the sweetness in the beer but can be almost undetectable.

Glassware

Belgian

Food Pairings

Grilled Meats and Chocolate

Tech Specs

Malts: Pale Ale, CaraAroma, Carared, Melanoidin, Carafa III
Hops: Columbus, Saaz
Yeast: San Francisco Lager Yeast
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 24
SRM: 25
O.G.: 16.0oP
F.G.: 5.2oP

India Pale Lager

History

India Pale Lager is a new style with no true definition. It was developed as an option to exploring the explosion of IPA’s on the market and expanding on that trend in new and exciting ways. The use of an ultra-clean lager yeast strain with slightly lower attenuation ensures the dominance of the hops in the beers flavour and aroma while also allowing for a more balanced beer with some body to help balance the effects of the hops.

Tasting Notes

Clear golden amber appearance with a tight white head that leaves layers of lacing down the side of the glass. The aroma is a typical north American mix of tropical fruits and spicy pine and a special surprise of red licorice in there as well. A pronounced background of roasted notes and caramel round out the aromas. . The palate is much of the same with a well defined bitterness leading the way, but which is quickly matched by the caramel sweetness of the malts and the full body of the beer. A sharp bitterness helps to released the hop flavours in the mouth, add a touch of bite, and clear the palate with every sip.

Glassware

Willi

Food Pairings

Fish and chips, anything spicy, braised meats and burgers.

Tech Specs

Malts: Pale Ale, Vienna, Carafoam, Carared
Hops: Millenium, Amarillo, Mosaic, Cascade
Yeast: San Francisco Lager Yeast
ABV: 7.4%
IBU: 60 SRM: 14.3
O.G.: 16.5oP F.G.: 3.0oP

History

This unfiltered hop forward American style lager is dry hopped with Simcoe and Cascade hops and bursting with bright citrusy notes and a soft palate. Junkyard Cat is easily distracted by sunbeams. Wooty! Woot! Dog barks…

Tasting Notes

A hazy glowing orange with a rocky white head. The aroma is big grapefruit, balanced with a light pine character, and hints of honey. The palate is very soft and light with lots of citrus and fruity characters, and a honey-like sweetness to balance out the bitterness. Semi-dry finish.

Glassware

Shaker / Nonic / Willi

Food Pairings

Beerito, Tacos, tacos, and more tacos.

Tech Specs

Malts: Pale Ale, Wheat, Carared
Hops: Cascade, Simcoe
Yeast: Lager
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 35
SRM: 5.7
O.G.: 12.4oP
F.G.: 2.5oP

Brewmasters Notes

Our steam inspired lager is the bolt that holds it all together. Much like the kingpin it’s named after, steam beer is symbolic of a turning point: the lager yeast performs at ale fermentation temperatures, which allowed pre-refrigeration West Coast breweries to alter craft beer history forever.

Tasting Notes

A full bodied yet crisp beer with lovely fruity esters and a notable earthy hop presence mingling with caramel malt aromas. The flavours are balanced between the caramel and biscuit malts and the dry evergreen bitterness of the hops that leave a satisfying flavour on the tongue.

ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 32
SRM: 13
O.G.: 13P
F.G.: 3.1P