Current Brews
Citrus Wheat
A touch of coriander, bitter orange peel and sweet orange peel work with citrus hops to spice up the base of wheat and 6-row pale malts. Quick to ferment and condition this will arrive just in time for the early summer months.
Brewed: May 5, 2012
OG: 1.052
FG: 1.010
ABV: 5.5%
A touch of coriander, bitter orange peel and sweet orange peel work with citrus hops to spice up the base of wheat and 6-row pale malts. Quick to ferment and condition this will arrive just in time for the early summer months.
Brewed: May 5, 2012
OG: 1.052
FG: 1.010
ABV: 5.5%
Checkered Buffalo
A personal spin-off of Spotted Cow this beer is brewed with flaked barley and flaked maize in addition to the typical malts. A sweeter Kolsch yeast adds the fruity notes to put the perfect touch on a summer day. The 2011 batch was slightly higher in alcohol content so the 2012 version is a little lighter for easier drinking on a hot summer day. However being lighter in body didn't hurt the taste as it is every bit as good as the original.
Brewed: May 29, 2012
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.010
ABV: 4.5%
A personal spin-off of Spotted Cow this beer is brewed with flaked barley and flaked maize in addition to the typical malts. A sweeter Kolsch yeast adds the fruity notes to put the perfect touch on a summer day. The 2011 batch was slightly higher in alcohol content so the 2012 version is a little lighter for easier drinking on a hot summer day. However being lighter in body didn't hurt the taste as it is every bit as good as the original.
Brewed: May 29, 2012
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.010
ABV: 4.5%
Bullet Brown Ale
Now that the cold days are here few things are better than sitting by a fire and having a nice nutty, bready brown ale. Based on a 2010 version of a brew similar to Fat Squirrel (New Glarus Brewing) this was overdue to be reintroduced.
Brewed: November 11, 2012
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.017
ABV: 5.6%
Now that the cold days are here few things are better than sitting by a fire and having a nice nutty, bready brown ale. Based on a 2010 version of a brew similar to Fat Squirrel (New Glarus Brewing) this was overdue to be reintroduced.
Brewed: November 11, 2012
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.017
ABV: 5.6%
Slingshot Stout
There are few things more enjoyable than sitting by a fire and drinking a nice oatmeal stout. Slingshot is made with chocolate malt, dark roasted barley and has a smooth mouth feel from plenty of oats to help warm you up from the inside out on a cold winter day.
Brewed: November 30, 2012
OG: 1.069
FG: 1.018
ABV: 6.7%
There are few things more enjoyable than sitting by a fire and drinking a nice oatmeal stout. Slingshot is made with chocolate malt, dark roasted barley and has a smooth mouth feel from plenty of oats to help warm you up from the inside out on a cold winter day.
Brewed: November 30, 2012
OG: 1.069
FG: 1.018
ABV: 6.7%
Milestone IPA
Milestone IPA is both the 100th gallon produced in 2012 and also the 50th batch since the whole passion was sparked by the infamous birthday gift 4 years ago. It was only fitting that the significance of the batch be brought out in the high amount of hops used to bring forward a big beer. Cheers my friends.
Brewed: December 1, 2012
OG: 1.062
FG: 1.013
ABV: 6.4%
Milestone IPA is both the 100th gallon produced in 2012 and also the 50th batch since the whole passion was sparked by the infamous birthday gift 4 years ago. It was only fitting that the significance of the batch be brought out in the high amount of hops used to bring forward a big beer. Cheers my friends.
Brewed: December 1, 2012
OG: 1.062
FG: 1.013
ABV: 6.4%
Headless Squirrel
Just a few hours after brewing Playoff Push a few members of the tasting panel came over for some sampling. A few beer names were discussed, including Headless Squirrel. I thought that would be a suitable name for a nice strong, bold Irish Red and made it happen. This is a good way to wrap up the 2012 Brew Year, happy holidays!
Brewed: December 29, 2012
OG: 1.062
FG: 1.011
ABV: 6.7%
Just a few hours after brewing Playoff Push a few members of the tasting panel came over for some sampling. A few beer names were discussed, including Headless Squirrel. I thought that would be a suitable name for a nice strong, bold Irish Red and made it happen. This is a good way to wrap up the 2012 Brew Year, happy holidays!
Brewed: December 29, 2012
OG: 1.062
FG: 1.011
ABV: 6.7%
AR-53
AR-53 is an American Red that uses a strong bittering hop and some very citrus and floral aroma hops to give it a unique profile. Brewed as the first batch of 2013, but named as the 53rd batch of all time, it should be a good way to start off the Brew Year.
Brewed: January 6, 2013
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.010
ABV: 6.5%
AR-53 is an American Red that uses a strong bittering hop and some very citrus and floral aroma hops to give it a unique profile. Brewed as the first batch of 2013, but named as the 53rd batch of all time, it should be a good way to start off the Brew Year.
Brewed: January 6, 2013
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.010
ABV: 6.5%
Aftermath APA
The only highlight on the day after the Packers were handed a playoff loss ending their season was the smell of sweet wort and citrus hops in the brew kettle. Going back to a standard recipe that has been a house favorite a new batch of APA was created at the request of The Boss. Four different malts and three varieties of hops make this a very balanced and drinkable beer.
Brewed: January 13, 2013
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.013
ABV: 5.25%
The only highlight on the day after the Packers were handed a playoff loss ending their season was the smell of sweet wort and citrus hops in the brew kettle. Going back to a standard recipe that has been a house favorite a new batch of APA was created at the request of The Boss. Four different malts and three varieties of hops make this a very balanced and drinkable beer.
Brewed: January 13, 2013
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.013
ABV: 5.25%
Daydrink Dunkelweizen
Dunkelweizen is a style of beer never done before at GOB, so why the hell not. Dunkel is German for dark, which just makes this a wheat beer with a little deeper color. 60% wheat malt works with a small dose of chocolate malt to give the color, this is a light beer (just not in color) to get ready for winter turning into spring. Granted in Wisconsin that happens in June, but at least we'll be prepared.
Brewed: January 12, 2013
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.010
ABV: 4.5%
Dunkelweizen is a style of beer never done before at GOB, so why the hell not. Dunkel is German for dark, which just makes this a wheat beer with a little deeper color. 60% wheat malt works with a small dose of chocolate malt to give the color, this is a light beer (just not in color) to get ready for winter turning into spring. Granted in Wisconsin that happens in June, but at least we'll be prepared.
Brewed: January 12, 2013
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.010
ABV: 4.5%
Juddslam!
About this time of year one of the best imperial IPA's is released from Bell's Brewing out of Michigan (http://www.bellsbeer.com) called Hopslam. It's an intense IIPA full of flavor, hops, and yet incredibly smooth. As a dedication to the guy that introduced the beer to me a few years ago I had to make my own IIPA. The beer is loaded with hops, weighing in at 95IBU but should be nice and smooth from the late addition of honey to the boil.
Brewed: February 10, 2013
OG: 1.075
FG: 1.010
ABV: 8.5%
About this time of year one of the best imperial IPA's is released from Bell's Brewing out of Michigan (http://www.bellsbeer.com) called Hopslam. It's an intense IIPA full of flavor, hops, and yet incredibly smooth. As a dedication to the guy that introduced the beer to me a few years ago I had to make my own IIPA. The beer is loaded with hops, weighing in at 95IBU but should be nice and smooth from the late addition of honey to the boil.
Brewed: February 10, 2013
OG: 1.075
FG: 1.010
ABV: 8.5%
Open Bow Pale Ale
Winter is supposed to turn into spring this week, but the snow says otherwise. Open Bow will bring good thoughts of sitting in the boat on the lake sipping a cold refreshing brew. 60% wheat malt compliments crisp aromatic hops to make an easy drinking beer. Not quite a traditional wheat ale, and not quite an IPA, the golden-orange liquid is sure to please just about anyone.
Brewed: March 17, 2013
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.008
ABV: 6.8%
Winter is supposed to turn into spring this week, but the snow says otherwise. Open Bow will bring good thoughts of sitting in the boat on the lake sipping a cold refreshing brew. 60% wheat malt compliments crisp aromatic hops to make an easy drinking beer. Not quite a traditional wheat ale, and not quite an IPA, the golden-orange liquid is sure to please just about anyone.
Brewed: March 17, 2013
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.008
ABV: 6.8%
Fermenting
Summit & Citra SMaSH Beers
SMaSH beers are a good way to experiment and get a good understanding of the different flavor profiles of various malts and hops. SMaSH stands for single malt and single hop, so the beers are very simple and won't have the complexity as many others. This allows for an easier comparison to determine a true favorite. I got my hands on 2 new types of hops so I did two identical batches of beer, same grain bill, same hop schedule, just different styles. Both came out with the same volume and gravity readings, so it should be fun to have taste tests. The two hop varieties used were Summit and Citra - both known for good pale ales. Most of the hops are late addition to put an emphasis on flavor and aroma as opposed to bitterness, which should make these both crisp and smooth.
Brewed: April 5/6, 2013
OG: 1.063
FG: 1.009
ABV: 7.1%
SMaSH beers are a good way to experiment and get a good understanding of the different flavor profiles of various malts and hops. SMaSH stands for single malt and single hop, so the beers are very simple and won't have the complexity as many others. This allows for an easier comparison to determine a true favorite. I got my hands on 2 new types of hops so I did two identical batches of beer, same grain bill, same hop schedule, just different styles. Both came out with the same volume and gravity readings, so it should be fun to have taste tests. The two hop varieties used were Summit and Citra - both known for good pale ales. Most of the hops are late addition to put an emphasis on flavor and aroma as opposed to bitterness, which should make these both crisp and smooth.
Brewed: April 5/6, 2013
OG: 1.063
FG: 1.009
ABV: 7.1%
Future Brews
As the beers and seasons come and go, I'm always looking on to the next batch of brew that will fill the tasting room. I'm always open to suggestions as to what to brew next, so drop a note here or on our facebook page and I'll keep you posted as to what's coming.
The list as it stands now...
Extra Pale Ale (Inspired by Summit Brewing)
Checkered Buffalo V2013
The list as it stands now...
Extra Pale Ale (Inspired by Summit Brewing)
Checkered Buffalo V2013
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