2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

Institute under the direction of Brewmaster Michael Hall. I hope you enjoy the unique
creativity of this fabulous seasonal beer.
Jonny: 6.8 % ABV, 28 IBU, Dortmunder Lager. “Jonny” Dortmunder Lager is A
Westphalian lager that originated in Germany’s steel and coal district along the River
Ruhr in the 19th century. Dortmunder is the laborer’s answer to the elegant, aromatic
deep golden Pilsner from Bohemia and the straw-blond, brilliant, malty Munich
Helles. Upstreams “Jonny” Dortmunder Lager is a full-bodied, moderately hopped
working man’s beer. It became the favorite quaff of coal miners and heavy industry
workers in the first half of the 20th century.
Triquetra: 8.4% ABV, 18 IBU, Belgian Style Tripel. Triquetra simply put means the
power of three and like Upstreams Triquetra Tripel is created using three simple
grains to create a very refined and complex deep golden brew with a fantastic
creamy head. These characteristics derive not only from the three grains used,
(barley, wheat, & oats) but also from restrained hopping with Saaz and the fruity
nature (banana and vanilla) of the Belgian yeast. To taste it’s not only the lightness
and softness of wheat, but also the creaminess of oats together with a spicy lemony
dryness in the finish.
NOLITA Grand Cru: 8.5% ABV, 8 IBU, French Oak Cabernet Barrel-Aged Grand Cru
Blended with Templeton Rye Whiskey. Barrel Aged NOLITA Rye Ale, (a beer made to
mimic a Manhattan cocktail) The NOLITA Grand Cru was blended for Omaha Beer
Week in February 2012. Upstream Brewing Company’s Grand Cru exemplifies some of
the best Upstream has to offer. Special Belgian yeast (the same yeast responsible
for the unique character found in Burgundy wines) and brettanomyces was added
during maturation to lend a distinct earthy and tart character to the beer. You will
discover that the aroma displays a strong earthy character and the flavor shows
off the complex blend of citrus, honey, and oak then blend that with a delicately
biscuit-toasted bread malty background that includes three different types of malted
rye with flavors of Italian plum and sweet cherries very reminiscent of a Flanders
Red. Drink Up!
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.| 407
www.urbanchestnut.com | info@urbanchestnut.com
3229 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, located in Midtown St. Louis, is an
unconventional-minded yet tradition -oriented brewer of craft beer. We like to
call our unique brewing philosophy Beer Divergency - a ‘new world meets old
word’ brewing approach wherein UCBC contributes to the ‘revolution’ of craft
beer with artisanal creations of modern American beers, and pays ‘reverence’
to the heritage of beer with classically-crafted offerings of timeless European
beer styles.
Zwickel: 5.2 % ABV, 12.0 P, 19 IBU. Bavarian Style unfiltered Helles. Brewed using barley malt
from Franconia, hops from Hallertau and fermented with a classic Bavarian lager yeast
strain. Flagship of our Reverence Series – available year round in the St. Louis, Indianapolis
and Philadelphia metro areas in bottles and kegs
Winged Nut: 6.0 % ABV, 13.0 P, 25 IBU. Chestnut Ale. Brewed with Munich malt from
Wisconsin, chestnuts, hops from the Willamette Valley in Oregon and fermented with
a Bavarian wheat beer yeast. Flagship of our Reverence Series – available year round
in bottles and kegs. Flagship of our Revolution Series – available year round in the St.
Louis, Indianapolis and Philadelphia metro areas in bottles and kegs
Hopfen: 6.5% ABV, 14.2 P, 55 IBU. Bavarian IPA. Brewed with German Pilsner malt, kettle
and dry-hopped with Hallertau hops and fermented with lager yeast. Part of our
Revolution Series – available year round in the St. Louis metro area in kegs
Sertaozinho Weiss: 5.0% ABV, 12.3 P, 13 IBU. Bavarian Style Wheat with Brazilian
Coffee. First release of our Enlightenment Series in Collaboration with St. Louis based
Kaldi’s Coffee – very limited availability
Vintage brewing Co. | 422
Brewmaster: Scott Manning
www.vintagebrewing.com | vintagebrewingco@gmail.com
674 S. Whitney Way Madison, WI 53711 | 608-204-2739 (BREW)
What’s up with Vintage? Where’s the swanky lounge tent? Where are the 35 beers?
So we went a little over-the-top last year, setting the record for number
of brews on tap at GTMW by a single brewery, commiserating with friends
and visitors in our temporary “3rd location” pub tent, complete with couch
seating, bar games, an aquarium…even hosting a mini beer dinner during
the fest. This year, we settle back into the ranks of the Midwest’s best and
brightest breweries somewhere in the middle of the hubbub. You see, we’ve
been kinda busy keeping up with beer production, expanding our brewery and
adding an enormous swanky new patio to our brewpub on Madison’s west side.
We’re still all about great food, exceptional beer and good times o’plenty. Our
beer selection at both Vintage locations is still diverse, eclectic, and always
worth the visit. And our custom mobile bars from last year’s Great Taste are
currently in play at both Vintage locations all weekend, rotating through our
archived, barrel-aged, rare and unusual brews saved through our 2.5 years of
business. Come check it out!
Thanks for stopping by our booth today, and we look forward to seeing you
at our pubs!
Common Thread: To celebrate Madison Craft Beer Week this Spring, six of your
favorite Madison-area breweries (including Vintage) collaborated on a California
Common-style amber lager, made with all local ingredients. THIS IS THE LAST KNOWN
KEG OF COMMON THREAD! Thanks for supporting local breweries!
McLovin: Our famous Irish red ale boasts a deep copper color and smooth, toasty
caramel malt character, with just a touch of roasted barley in the finish for an
exceptionally easy-drinking pint. Winner of the bronze medal at the 2012 World Beer
Cup®! 1.054 OG 21 IBU’s 5.6% abv
Hibiscus Saison: Inspired by the spice markets of Egypt, our version of this
traditional Belgian style farmhouse ale was brewed with hibiscus petals. Light, floral
and bright pink, Hibiscus Saison has a crisp, dry finish with a champagne qualityperfect
for summertime sipping! 1.050 OG 24 IBU’s 6.1% abv
Tippy Toboggan: Brewed with rye, European specialty malts and Czech Saaz
hops, Tippy Toboggan is an old-world ‘Roggen Bier’, this one keg ARCHIVED SINCE
FEBREWARY specifically for the Great Taste! 1.054 OG 20 IBU’s 4.7% abv
Jinja Ninja: Never heard of a spelt-based, ginger-laced amber double witbier?! (That’s
because we just made it up.) Chock full of ancient grain wisdom and armed with a zesty
fresh ginger kick, Jinja Ninja is here to vanquish the foe- beer boredom! LAST CHANCE-
LAST KEG OF JINJA NINJA saved for the Great Taste! 1.067 OG 10 IBUs 7.3% abv
Scaredy Cat: Hearty and full-bodied dark beer with rich malt flavors of molasses,
cocoa, caramel and espresso. Regional champion at the United States Beer Tasting
Championships - ‘Best of the Midwest’ - stouts category. 1.065 OG 30 IBUs 6.0% abv
Rhine Heights Alt : Our classic Dusseldorf-style Altbier has a brisk noble hop
presence and a smooth, well-rounded malt profile. Winner of the silver medal at the
2012 World Beer Cup®! 1.057 OG 42 IBUs 5.6% abv
Joulupukki: Our full-bodied holiday strong ale is brewed in the style of the Finnish
“sahti” rye beers, with a fruit and spice character that hints at delicious holiday
baking. ARCHIED SINCE JANUARY specifically for the Great Taste! 1.081 OG 15 IBU’s
8.2% abv
Woodshed IPA: A unique India pale ale experience. First Gold and Fuggles hops
lend fruity and woodsy notes to the aroma as well as a restrained bitterness, and a
distinctive yet subdued oaky essence winds its way throughout this beer’s character.
1.062 OG 65 IBUs 6.5% abv
Grätzer: Our latest venture into world brewing history is an oak-smoked wheat ale,
named for the town of Grodzisk (aka “Grätz”) in western Poland. Brewed regionally
since the Middle Ages, but nearly forgotten today, these smoky, hoppy, wheat ales are
full flavored yet light bodied. We brewed with 100% oak-smoked wheat and called on
the experts at Gorst Valley Hops to help re-create the character of archaeic Polish hops.
Na zdrowie! 1.041 OG 38 IBUs 4.5% abv
Whippoorwill: Our breezy, thirst-quenching Belgian-style Witbier is made with
portions of wheat and oats, and lightly infused with real orange peel and spice, for a
taste as soft as fluffy clouds on a summer day! 1.044 OG 11 IBUs 4.7% abv
Rhine Heights Kölsch: Modelled after the famous namesake beer of Cologne,
Germany, our light-bodied and refreshing Kölsch features a mild malty flavor and low
bitterness. Often mistaken for a light lager, a pleasantly soft fruity aroma gives this
golden ale away.1.045 OG 20 IBUs 4.8% abv
Blackberry Tart: GREAT TASTE WORLD DEBUT! Our brand new 3 threaded
experimental ale marries 6 months of side-project fermentations into a tasty and
complex sweet/tart fruit ale. Blackberry puree, dark specialty malts, and brettanomyces
and lactobacillus cultures add to the harmonious dischord. Est. 6% abv
SPECIAL RELEASES (pouring just one growler of each!)
1:15 P.M.— Hoppity Jones: Our über-hoppy India pale lager is an exercise in West
Coast imbalance, with a sincere bitterness and citrus, resiny hop flavor that awakens
the taste buds and clings to the palate. A clean crisp lager finish and nonchalant
malt profile stand in the background to let the hops do the talking. THIS IS THE LAST
GROWLER OF HOPPITY JONES! 1.067 OG 99 IBUs 7.2% abv
1:45 P.M.— Pumpkin Disorderly 2011: No tricks- just treats. Our pumpkin ale
is an abbey ale first and a specialty beer second- formulated with a keen sense of
balance. Brewed with real pumpkin and a secret blend of spices, along with caramel
and roasted malts, ARCHIVED SINCE DECEMBER! 1.067 OG 13 IBU’s 7.0% abv
2:15 P.M.— Alpentraum 2011: As a Bavarian-style strong wheat ale (Weizenbock)
brewed with a portion of beechwood-smoked malt, Alpentraum is a rich and
sophisticated cocktail of flavors. ARCHIVED SINCE DECEMBER! 1.069 OG 14 IBU’s 6.9% abv
3:45 P.M.— Trepidation 2010: The “big brother” in our Belgian Abbey ale family,
‘Trepidation...’ defies easy categorization. Subtle flavors of mandarin, pepper, tropical
fruit and vanilla are fused in a gently warming alcohol heat. Sinfully smooth for its
towering strength, drawn from the 2010 archives!. 1.085 OG 21 IBU’s 10.0% abv
4:15 P.M.— Oude DeVille 2011: DeVille is our hefty Belgian barleywine, brewed
in the Summer of 2011. This version has been allowed to mature and to gracefully
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