CORE POURS
MONKEY TRAIL PALE ALE
This is our Classic American Pale Ale. Light and easy drinking bright hop character with a soft malt background.
Tasting Notes:
Light bready malt character gives way to grapefruit and lemon scented hops. Taste similar to aroma, light bready character provides a nice base to to the hops, light bitterness partners citrus notes. Grapefruit and lemon most prominent among them
ABV: 4.5% | IBU:23
THE QUEEN’S BEST BITTER
Our ESB has a stronger malt profile with a nutty finish that balances the bitterness. A large hop profile of noble hops gives the beer an earthiness and floral character. This beer will remind our worldly guests of local pub ales in England. If you are just starting your journey into craft beer, this is an excellent introduction.
Tasting Notes:
A strong malt base of nut and stone fruits, balanced with an equally strong hop character of earthy and floral tones.
ABV: 5.5% | IBU: 45
TIPSY COW MILK STOUT
Our Milk Stout has a dark malt character of a stout balanced out with a lactose addition, lending it an added body and sweetness as well as lending a creamy mouthfeel. This beer is a perfect stepping stone into the world of stouts. We debuted it at Flatlander’s Beer Festival 2016 with extremely positive results.
Tasting Notes:
The dark malt character reveals notes of chocolate and coffee enhanced by the sweetness of the lactose.
ABV: 6% | IBU: 18
BELGIAN ESPRIT
Witbiers are unique in that they use “gruit,” a mixture of herbs, to both flavor and preserve beer We have developed a subtle gruit mixing orange and coriander with a touch of chamomile for an unparalleled flavour.
Tasting Notes:
A twist on the classic Witbier; a strong citrus presence with classic Belgian yeast spice. The difference is a large Chamomile addition making our Wit incredibly smooth.
ABV: 4.5% | IBU: 15
FALCON BLONDE
Our American Blonde Ale is our easy drinking, our most approachable beer. Brilliantly clear and a light malt character make for a great stepping stone from the world of American Lagers.
Tasting Notes:
The aroma is slightly fruity with distinct ale yeast character and some malt breadiness which persists in flavour. There is also tight malt sweetness followed along with some background fruitiness, pear and citrus notes being the most prominent.
ABV: 5% | IBU: 15
MAD SCIENTIST EYE PA
A classic American India Pale Ale. Our hoppiest beer, our IPA has a large hop presence balanced with a strong malt background.
Tasting Notes:
Our IPA has a strong hop aroma and strong citrus notes partnered with tropical fruit and hints of pine. You will also find some malt sweetness in the background with hints of toffee and some alcoholic warmth.
ABV: 6.5% | IBU: 65
SEASON-ALES
We come up with a new fill batch each couple of months to compliment the season. If you are lucky, you will catch us on the cusp and be able to try two season-ales at the same time.
Not a Wink American Sour
A kettle sour made with an addition of wild yeast to add tropical fruit notes and complexity.
Tasting Notes:
Light and sour with a strong troupical fruit character, predominantly mango, derived from the hopsSome sweetness remains in the beer so the sour character does not linger on the pallet.
ABV: 5.3% | IBU: 8
Year One Smoked Hefeweizen
This German Style wheat beer has a nice bready base from the wheat and with a banana and clove-like character created by the yeast.
Tasting Notes:
Light German wheat beer, bright banana character shows through with just a hint of clove. Light oak smoke character persists throughout.
Pairs well with spicy foods such as curries, bold and sweet desserts, smoked and grilled meats and fried chicken. Anything with smoke to it would pair nicely.
ABV: 5.1% | IBU: 10
TEST BATCHES
Test batches are small batches that allow us to be a little more creative and out there.We usually brew 100 to 500 litres at a time and keep it on tap until it runs out.
Skatey Punchy Black IPA
Our Black IPA has a strong dark malt character, roasted malt with notes of coffee and bitter chocolate.
Tasting Notes:
Hop bitterness persists with hints of pine and grassiness. Finish is dry and malty in character. Pairs well with fish and chips, burgers, sharp cheeses. Spicy dishes such as curries work well and the hops help bring out the heat.
ABV: 6.8% | IBU: 73
Wignman New England IPA
Traditional New England style IPA. Hazy in colour and fruity on the nose
Tasting Notes:
Strong hop character of ripe fruit and floral flavours. Finishes smooth, juicy and slightly bitter.
ABV: 7.1% | IBU: 40