2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

lagers. All of our main brewing equipment was brought in from Germany,
where precision and passion for beer has its roots. Likewise, we only use the
finest malt and hops from Germany to brew our lagers. Our specialty ales, on
the other hand, are brewed with only the finest American hops. All of which
makes Atwater Block beers distinctly fresh and flavorful.
Vanilla Java Porter: 5.5% abv, 13.6 P, 12 ibu. Our number one seller flavored
with a delicious vanilla bean blend and coffee roasted locally to enhance the vanilla
experience. These two flavors are added to a British Style Porter for a delicious year
round beer. Brewed 2 row malt, Cara-80, Coffee and Black malt and Magnum hops.
Dirty Blonde Ale: 4.2 % abv, 11 P, 10 ibu. This thirst quencer has coriander and
ground orange peel for a zesty orange spice to go with this American style Wheat
beer. Brewed 2 row malt and Wheat malt.
Voodoovator Doppelbock: 9.0 % abv, 18 plato, 26 ibu. This one is black and
sweet! Its malty character derives from two caramel malts, along with Munich malt,
to create the smoothest high gravity beer.
Traverse City Cherry Wheat: 5.4 % abv, 12 P, 12 ibu. TC is the cherry capital of the
world and now Montmorency Cherries from this colorful town in Michigan’s “Up North”
have made their way into a wheat beer for the ages. This brew is an amber wheat that
uses cherry to add a slight tart finish not meant to overwhelm the brew itself.
Grand Circus IPA: 5.0 % abv, 13 P, 60 ibu. Our “session” IPA that is meant to the IPA
drinker who wants all that hop flavor but not all the alcohol. We use Centenial and
Herkules hops in this brew and even more for dry-hopping. Works perfect with a day
in a park.
Conniption Fit Imperial IPA: 8.0% abv, 16 P, 92 ibu. Yes we said Imperial IPA...need
we say more? OK, dry-hopped for extra delicious hop character. Enough said. Just try it.
August Schell Brewing Co. | 800
President: Ted Marti
www.schellsbrewery.com | jpohl@schellsbrewery.com
P.O. Box 128, 1860 Schell Rd., New Ulm, MN 56073 | 507-354-5528
Established 1860. On the lush hillside banks of the Cottonwood River in New
Ulm, the August Schell Brewing Company has been quietly crafting a family of
fine specialty beers since 1860. Today Schell’s is the second oldest family owned
and operated brewery in the United States. Called “the most beautiful brewery
in America,” by the late Michael Jackson, Schell’s Brewery, Gardens, Museum
and Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Schell’s
produces 9 year-around brews and 7 seasonal brews. Schell’s-The legend
continues… one bottle at a time. Special guests this year include, Ted Marti, the
fifth generation, as well as Franz Marti, the sixth generation of the family.
Vanilla Cinnamon: ABV: 14%. A light colored, sweet mead made with whole
cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans. The beans are sliced open by hand before being
added to the mead to ensure maximum flavor extraction. This recipe continues to
win awards wherever it goes.
Backpocket Brewing | 323
Brewmaster: Jake Simmons
www.backpocketbrewing.com | info@backpocketbrewing.com
903 Quarry Rd. Coralville, IA 52241 | 319-466-7409
The truth is, you can tell a lot about a man by what he keeps in his back pocket
— a useful pocketknife, a lucky coin, a worn-out photo from an old love that
has never died. Whatever it is, even if it wound up there by accident, there’s a
story behind it. A story that probably won’t come out until you’re in the right
place, talking to the right people, with the right beer in hand. German-inspired
and hand-crafted right here in Iowa, there’s a Backpocket Beer perfect for
every person, every occasion and — most importantly — every story.
Gold Coin: 5.2%, Helles - German Blond Lager.Light, simple and drinkable at nearly
every gathering you might be lucky enough to hap upon - as long as those at the
gathering consider beautiful golden goodness something worth gathering about.
Penny Whistle: 5.5%,. Weizen - Bavarian Wheat Beer A hint of clove, a touch of
cinnamon… Decide for yourself, but nope, there aren’t any gimmicks behind the
flavor of this refreshing Wiezen. Just basic ingredients playin’ their favorite tunes.
Jackknife GPA: 6%, 50 IBU. German Pale Ale. When it came to creating a unique
take on an IPA, one countries hops wasn’t going to cut it. German Malts and hops for
a smooth bitterness, American hops for perfect aroma and the result - a “GPA” that
would make any IPA want to change its name.
Wooden Nickel: 5.7%. Scottish “Peated” Lager. So, a German, a Scott and an Iowan
walk into a Bar and… an entirely unique beer was invented. Traditional German yeast,
hops and techniques, paired with the smoky flavor from Scottish malts, all somehow
born in Iowa.
Sling Shot: 5.3%. Dunkel – German Dark Lager. Don’t let the Slingshot’s color fool
you, it has a light body, and smooth, subtle complexities that will remind you to
never judge a book by its cover. Or, more likely, it’ll just remind you that beer is a
pretty darn good thing.
B. Nektar Meadery | 426
Meadmaker: Brad Dahlhofer
www.bnektar.com | brad@bnektar.com
400 Wordsworth, Ferndale, MI 48220 | 248-686-1506
B. Nektar Meadery has been handcrafting award-winning meads in Ferndale,
MI since 2008. Our meadmakers weave together threads of tradition and
innovation creating high-quality honey wines that range from classic to
inspired to deliciously mad. After winning awards for their homemade meads,
Brad and Kerri Dahlhofer and Paul Zimmerman decided to start a small, nightsand-weekends
meadmaking business in the Dahlhofer’s basement. Three years
later, their meads are distributed in nine states, and have won numerous
awards, including a recent gold at the Mazer Cup.
Zombie Killer: ABV: 5.5%. Dedicated to the freaks and the geeks! What started as a
top-secret experiment with Michigan honey, cherries, and apple cider became a viral
epidemic. It won’t be easy to survive, so grab your weapons and don’t for get to stock
up on these bottles for backup. Served cold...zombies hate the cold.
Evil Genius: ABV: 5.5%. In an obscure industrial lair resides the man known only
as the evil Dr. I.P.A. Using his hadron colider, hidden deep underground, he has
conducted his most remarkable experiment to-date. The result is a perfect balance of
honey and hops. But there are side-effects... His lab rats can’t get enough of the stuff.
And soon, neither will you. Introducing the Evil Genius. The big bang is no longer a
theory, it’s your reality.
Yarny Palmy: ABV: 6%. Inspired by the Arnold Palmer. This lightly carbonated
session mead is made with black tea, honey, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Foresome
anyone?
Cherry Chipotle: ABV: 12.5%. Sweet with a little heat. This full-strength mead was made
from wildflower honey, tart Balaton cherries, and chipotle peppers (smoked red jalapenos)
Wildberry Pyment: 13% ABV. A ‘Pyment’ (pie-ment) is a mead made with grapes. This one
is made with clover honey, shiraz grape juice, and natural wildberry concentrate. It is full
bodied and semi-sweet. Makes a great sangria or try it over ice as a spritzer.
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