2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

old sweetheart of the famous American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. And she
still had the love letters to prove it! Sadly Aunt Cal never wed. We brewed our Bitter
Woman IPA the way we imagine Aunt Cal may have been, very fruity and intensely
bitter. So lift up a pint of Bitter Woman IPA and toast Aunt Cal and the bitter woman
you know. Cheers!
Scurvy IPA: ABV 6.5%, IBU 68. An ample ale exploding with luscious, fruity hops and
a citrusy blast of orange zest. Ready to walk the plank, matey? * The pirates of Rock
Lake. No cannons to thunder. Nothing to plunder. And the menacing schooners of
yore have now been replaced by party barges. What’s a modern-day pirate to do?
Thankfully, skinny dipping has replaced walking the plank and there’s still plenty of
booty to be had. And as fate would have it, we can still get a case of Scurvy... today,
as an India Pale Ale blasting with citrus flavors and aroma. So grab your black jack,
fill it with Scurvy IPA and splice the mainbrace with your mates. Arrrrrrrghhh!
HopWhore Imperial IPA: ABV 7.5%, IBU 100. Imperial IPA * Overpowering perfume.
Dripping with luscious hop flavor. And, oh what a body. You’re in for one helluva
experience!
Rocky’s Revenge: ABV 5.75% (before barrel-aging), IBU 30. An American brown ale
with a portion aged in bourbon barrels. Each bourbon barrel will contribute its own
unique character to this rich, satisfying ale. * Deep in the darkest depths of Rock
Lake prowls a great saurian known today as Rocky. The legend of Rocky is old. The
ancient inhabitants of Aztalan warned of the beast by building a giant serpent mound
at the lake’s edge. The early residents of Lake Mills were forewarned of a guardian
placed in the lake to protect its sacred stone tepees. And history tells of numerous
encounters with Rocky, who became a source of great worry and fear. Although not
seen for over a century, divers still experience a feeling of dread and being watched.
Enjoy Rocky’s Revenge, our offering to this legendary protector of Tyranena.
Down ‘N Dirty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout: ABV 6.5%, IBU 37. Chocolate
Oatmeal Stout * When the railroad was completed between Madison and Milwaukee
in 1882, mucky soils in the glacial. swamp near Lake Mills made the tracks most
unsteady. A bridge-tender stood guard, 24 hours-a-day, to warn oncoming trains of
the danger ahead and caution them to slow their pace. One engineer chose not to
head this warning and the locomotive lost control and tumbled off the bridge into
the mud below. The train is said to be forever entombed deep in the muck along the
present day Glacial Drumlin trail. We brew Down ‘n Dirty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
thick and black like the glacial muck.
Dirty Old Man: ABV 5.75% (before barrel-aging), IBU 37. Imperial Rye Porter Aged
in Rye Whiskey Barrels * Dark black with a cappuccino head. Full-bodied with modest
carbonation. Spicy rye, chocolaty malt and balanced oak barrel flavors.
SPECIAL RELEASES
2:00 P.M.—Barrel-Aged Down ‘N Dirty: ABV 6.5% (before barrel-aging), IBU 37.
Bourbon Barrel-aged Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
4:00 P.M.—Spank Me Baby! with Wood: ABV 9% (before barrel-aging), IBU
unknown. Bourbon Barrel-aged Barley Wine * Ruby appearance. Fruity nose. Rich,
thick malty body. Stiff hop backbone. Thank you ma’am, may I have another? Oh
yeah, baby! (The original Brewers Gone Wild! release was a non-barrel-aged beer
while this version is straight from the bourbon barrel!)
Upland Brewing Co. | 122
Headbrewer: Caleb Staton
www.uplandbeer.com | upland@uplandbeer.com
Bloomington Tap Room: 350 W. 11 St., Bloomington, IN | 812-336-2337
Indy Tasting Room: 4842 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN | 317-602-3931
We’ve been brewing ales, lagers, and sours in Bloomington, IN since 1998. We
named ourselves after the Norman and Crawford Uplands of southern Indiana
because we share the independence, strong will, and connection to the land that
characterized the early settlers of this rugged region.
We brew traditional styles, always with our own unique twists, alongside radical
new creations. What ties all of our diverse beers together is the philosophy
behind them: fresh, flavorful beer brewed locally and sustainably.
Wheat Ale: Belgian Wit. 4.5% ABV, 12.5 IBU, 11 OG. A classic rendition of the Belgian Wit
style, we brew it with organic coriander, chamomile, and orange peel to be light on
the tongue and refreshingly tart. Upland Wheat Ale is unfiltered, allowing suspended
yeast to create a cloudy, golden appearance and satisfying mouthfeel. Upland Wheat
Ale is a recipient of a GABF gold medal and the best-selling beer brewed in Indiana.
Dragonfly IPA: India Pale Ale. 6.5% ABV, 50 IBU, 15.5 OG. Our Dragonfly IPA features
seven hop additions to create a powerful hop profile. A solid malt base, however,
tempers the bitter American hops, giving Dragonfly a balance not often found in this
style. The end product is a well-balanced, malty beer with the crisp taste of hops and
an exceptionally floral nose.
Rad Red Amber Ale: American Amber Ale. 5.6% ABV 55, IBU 14, OG. An extra hop
kick takes our Rad Red Amber Ale a step beyond the traditional American Amber
Style. Its solid hop presence, which comes from 100% American hops, is balanced
by crunchy Caramel Malt, giving it a perfect amber color and chewy malt character.
We kept the rest simple, using only Upland’s own yeast ale blend and pure southern
Indiana water for this refreshingly radical brew.
Preservation Pilsner: Bohemian-style Pilsner. 5.2% ABV, 36 IBU, 12.5 OG. Our
love of well-crafted beer and our commitment to environmental sustainability come
together in the form of Preservation Pilsner. This lager is brewed in the traditional
Bohemian style, originally created in the town of Pilsen in 1842, and offers a crisp,
light taste without sacrificing its signature all-malt, mellow flavor. We age our Pilsner
for an entire month to ensure each glass is up to the standards of a classically
brewed pilsner.
Nut Hugger Brown Ale: Brown Ale. 6.2% ABV, 41.4 IBU, 14.7 OG. Sometimes it’s
good to be a bit nutty. Take, for instance, our Nut Hugger Brown Ale, a unique twist
on a traditional recipe. The familiar, pleasant bitterness you would expect from a
brown ale is present, tempered by a full, chewy caramel malt. However, things get
interesting once you taste the hints of roasted biscuit and chocolate, and to top it
off, a touch of sweetness in the finish. Originally, brown ale hails from England, where
it first emerged in the 1600’s. The inclusion of American hops, however, lends Nut
Hugger Brown Ale a satisfying bite.
Bad Elmer’s Porter: Porter. 5% ABV, 19.6 IBU, 13.5 OG. The porter style takes its
name from the dock workers and street laborers of London who favored the style
in the days when it was first developed in the 18th century. In the spirit of these
hardworking men, Bad Elmer personifies the hardy settlers of the rugged and heavily
wooded land of southern Indiana, referred to as the “uplands.” Bad Elmer’s Porter is
a medium-bodied beer, brewed with lots of darker malts, giving it flavors of coffee,
roast, caramel, and chocolate. This porter is characteristically dark but extremely
quaffable.
Lambics: Belgian-style Lambic. Our lambics start with a turbid mash of unmalted
wheat, are fermented with Brett and lactic bacteria, and aged in oak for over a year.
Whole fruit, sourced locally whenever possible, is added to impart enticing aromas
and flavors. After aging several more months, we bottle condition it for a zesty
carbonation.
Sour Reserve: Gueuze. We began our sour ale project in 2006 with only four oak
barrels previously used to age red wine. The number has grown over the years,
along with the amount of sour ale we’ve brewed. Each barrel develops unique
characteristics as it ferments independently, and just as Belgian brewers have been
doing for centuries, we’ve sought out our favorite barrels, some young, some several
years old, for blending. By blending the sour ale from these barrels together in
various amounts, we created in this bottle a live harmony of tartness, fruitiness, and
layers of flavor that can never be replicated.
Upstream Brewing Company | 523
Corporate Brewmaster: Michael Hall | House Brewer: Joel Moore
www.upstreambrewing.com | mhall@ upstreambrewing.com
Downtown/Old Market: 514 South 11th Street, Omaha, NE 68102 |
402-344-0200
West Omaha/Legacy: 17070 Wright Plaza (171st & West Center Road),
Omaha, NE 68130| 402-778-0100
Derived from the Native American meaning of Omaha, “upstream” or
“against the current”, the Upstream Brewing Company is just that-a restaurant
different from the rest. Since opening in 1996, the Upstream has been
all about fresh-from the handcrafted beers to the locally grown produce to
the lively atmosphere. Not to mention the friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Gratitude: 5.8% ABV, 8 IBU, Belgian/French Saison. Gratitude Saison is named after
the music of and dedicated to the late beer enthusiast and musician Adam Yauch
also known to fans as MCA from the Beastie Boys. This unique Saison is delicately
spiced with Orange Zest and Cocoa Nibs. Another addition to the unique flavor of
this fabulous product is the special Upstream Brewing Company’s proprietary yeast
strain that’s blend was custom developed by the Brewing Science Institute under the
direction of Brewmaster Michael Hall. I hope you enjoy the unique creativity of this
fabulous seasonal beer.
I Don’t Know: 5.8% ABV, 16 IBU, Belgian/French Saison. I Don’t Know Saison is named
after the music of and dedicated to the late beer enthusiast and musician Adam
Yauch also known to fans as MCA from the Beastie Boys. This tropical Saison is
delicately spiced with whole hibiscus flowers and passion fruit. Another addition to
the unique flavor of this fabulous product is the special Upstream Brewing Company’s
proprietary yeast strain that’s blend was custom developed by the Brewing Science
Institute under the direction of Brewmaster Michael Hall. I hope you enjoy the unique
creativity of this fabulous seasonal beer.
Till the Break of Dawn: 5.8% ABV, 16 IBU, Till the Break of Dawn Saison is named
after the music of and dedicated to the late beer enthusiast and musician Adam
Yauch also known to fans as MCA from the Beastie Boys. This Saison is delicately
spiced with Lemon Grass, Lemon Verbena, and Rose Hips. Another addition to the
unique flavor of this fabulous product is the special Upstream Brewing Company’s
proprietary yeast strain that’s blend was custom developed by the Brewing Science
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