2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

Berghoff Brewing INc. | 327
Brewmaster: Gary Luther
www.berghoffbeer.com, www.minhasbrewery.com | bnichols@
berghoffbeer.com
1208 14th Ave. Monroe, WI 53566 | 414-328-3309
Berghoff’s history as a beer brand goes back over 120 years, and in that
time it has developed a reputation of high quality and consistency. The first
batch of Berghoff beer was brewed in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1887 by Herman
Berghoff and his three brothers, Henry, Hubert, and Gustav. Herman’s desire
to expand the market for the family’s beer led him to sell the product at the
Chicago World’s Fair of 1892.
Berghoff Beer was produced and distributed semi-nationally, until around
1960, when The Joseph Huber Brewery was awarded the right to produce
Berghoff beer for The Berghoff Restaurant (and bar) in Chicago. This led to the
brewery receiving full ownership and brewing rights for the brand. From 1960,
through recent times, Joseph Huber continued to produce and expand upon
the Berghoff beer line. The beer continued to grow in popularity, until it really
started to “hit its stride” as a large regional brand in the mid 1990’s.
When The Joseph Huber Brewing Company was sold in 2006 to become The
Minhas Brewery, the Berghoff line was split off and became its own brewery in
2007. Today, The Berghoff Brewing Company is still providing this high quality,
popular craft brew to every person who desires it. As the brewery looks to the
future, Berghoff beer will continue to evolve as trends change, but will always
maintain its roots as an authentic German style brew, whose history and
tradition will never be forgotten.
Berghoff Solstice Wit: ABV: 5.2%, S.G.: 1.01, IBU: 22. Belgium Wit Beer. Pale Wheat
and barley malts, flavorings of coriander herbs and orange zest. Top fermented yeast
leads to the development of our fruity aromatic notes.
Berghoff DortWunder Lager: ABV: 5.5% , SG 1.00, IBU: 18. Domestic Lager.
Classic lager yeast fermentation, 100% domestic malted barley, brew house hopped,
brewed with an infusion mash using traditional brewing skills with minimal agitation
to enhance aging nuances.
Berghoff Sir Dunkle Crisp Dark Lager: ABV: 5.5%, SG: 1.02, IBU: 18.
Domestic Dark Lager. Craft brewed full bodied dark lager with Munich Dunkle
characteristics, 100% domestic malted barley, dark caramel color, fine malty finish.
Berghoff Oktoberfest: ABV: 5.9%, SG 1.05, IBU 25. German Oktoberfest. Sweet
malt flavor, notable hop aroma with light to medium bitterness, rich golden color,
mouth filling clean body.
Berghoff Root Beer: Hand crafted Premium Domestic Root Beer
BIG BAY BREWING CO. | 520
Brewmaster: Robert Morton | Co-founder/Managing Director: Jeff Garwood
www.bigbaybrewing.com | jeff.garwood@bigbaybrewing.com
4517 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, WI 53211 | 414-226-6611
Established in 2010. Big Bay Brewing Company is a newcomer to the craft
brewing community. Located in Shorewood, Wisconsin, Big Bay beverages
were specifically created to invoke the good feelings one may experience
while watching the waves roll in, but they are intended to be enjoyed anyplace
- in the comfort of your home or at your favorite watering hole- and anytime
of the year. Big Bay’s beers can be found on tap and in bottles in many
Wisconsin bars and restaurants as well as in liquor stores.
Wavehopper Kölsch: 4.8% ABV, 1.049 OG, 21 BU’s. Big Bay Brewing is putting a
Wisconsin stamp on a classic German style ale to create a highly drinkable beer
perfectly balanced for a bright, sunny afternoon. This lighter bodied beer showcases
a hint of creaminess due to the addition of a small amount of wheat countered
with just the right amount of hoppy zing. The resulting Wavehopper Kölsch is a
wonderfully aromatic ale with pilsner malt and subtle hop character.
Boatilla Amber Ale: 4.8% ABV, 1.048 OG, 26 BU’s. Our Boatilla Amber is brewed
using a blend of Pale 2 Row and Cara Munich malts that give it a beautiful, deep
auburn hue. It has bolder maltiness and hop character than our Kölsch, but is well
balanced, making it the beer of choice for long evenings drinking with friends and
family. Not too heavy, but still brewed with boat-loads of flavor.
Summer Tide Wheat Ale (limited release): 4.8% ABV, 1.050 OG, 15 BU’s.
Summer Tide is a wonderfully light and refreshing wheat beer. It’s banana and clove
notes are balanced with a sweet yet subtle maltiness. Summer Tide will have a
noticeable bite and aroma of spice and citrus derived from the Hallertau Perle, Bravo,
and Zythos hops. It will have a nice creamy, smooth finish to it due to the White Wheat
that we added which makes it a great beer to drink while lounging on the beach.
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