2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

BIG MUDDY BREWING | 510
Owner: Chuck Stuhrenberg
www.bigmuddybrewing.com | chuck@bigmuddybrewing.com
1430 N. 7th St., Murphysboro, IL 62966 | 618-684-8833
When Chuck Stuhrenberg founded Big Muddy Brewing in 2009, it was Illinois’ only
production brewery south of Chicago. Since then we’ve grown our selection of
brews and now offer 8 different flavors with new ones added every few months.
Saluki Dunkel Dog: 5.4% Alcohol by Volume, 1.053 OG , 22 IBU. Dark Amber/Dunkel.
Brewed with 2 Row Pale Malt, Roasted Malt, Munich Malt & Chocolate Malt. Excellent
drinkability with malts showing depth and complexity. Clean chrisp finish.
Vanilla Stout: 6.0% Alcohol by Volume, 1.059 OG , 18 IBU, Milk Stout. A traditional
Milk Stout infused with pure Madagascar vanilla. Subtle vanilla flavor throughout with
roasted notes and a slightly sweet, smooth finish.
Big Muddy Monster: 6.5% Alcohol by Volume, 1.056 OG , 60 IBU. India Brown Ale. A
marriage of an American Brown Ale with a hop-centric India Pale Ale. A monster of an
ale with robust malt backbone and a mean hop-streak. The beer is brewed with five
different varieties of specialty malts, three separate hop additions during the boil
and a generous dose of Citra hops during conditioning to give the beer a very lively,
distinctive aroma that hits the senses before the first sip is ever taken.
Blind Pig Brewery | 318
Brewmaster: Bill Morgan
www.blindpigco.com | startatab@blindpigbrewery.com
120 North Neil St., Champaign, IL 61820 | 217-398-5133
Established in 2009, the Blind Pig Brewery is Champaign-Urbana’s first
all-grain brewery since prohibition. Brewer Bill Morgan brews three times
a week on a tiny system and turns out hand crafted brews full of flavor and
lots of love. All our beer is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and unadulterated—just
wholesome goodness made with quality ingredients and no fear. When you are
in C-U, come visit our English style pub which features an authentic 1859 back
bar, 200 year old barn beams, tables from Svoboda’s Nickleodeon in Chicago,
the greenest beer garden in town, a pub trivia night, and best of all: no TVs! Drop
in, unplug, unwind, and enjoy some of the freshest beer around.
Rauch Heller Bock: OG 1.064 ABV: 6.7% IBU: 28. Our pale bockbier is made with 10%
beech-smoked German malt and yeast from the Augustiner brewery in Munich. Nine
months of lagering has resulted in a clean, crisp and delicately smoky flavor.
Himbeere Cyser: ABV: 9.6%. 130 gallons of Curtis Orchard sweet cider, 70 pounds of
Campbell Apiaries wildflower honey, and 25 pounds of raspberries combine to make
this nectar of the gods. Aromas of apples, raspberries, and honey swirl together over
a dry and slightly tart finish.
American Dark Ale: OG: 1.064 ABV: 5.9% IBU: 75+. Is it a Black IPA or is it a
Cascadian Dark Ale? Frankly, we don’t like either of those names, but you’ll like this
beer! Not as roasty as a porter or a stout, it has just a touch of dark malts.
Hattori HanzÕ Pale Ale: OG: 1.050 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 46. This light and refreshing
pale ale is made with 100% Sorachi Ace hops. These unique hops impart aromas of
lemongrass and dill. (This beer was formerly know as ICBG Replicale 2010.)
Samburro Chili Beer: OG: 1.054 ABV: 5.4% IBU: 52. Our first Pro/Am brew returns!
Samburro is the brainchild of local homebrewer Sam Elson. Mexican Morita peppers
give this amber ale a gentle smoky aroma and just a hint of spicy heat.
Witbier: OG: 1.042 ABV: 4.1% IBU: 16. Hello summer! Made with 50% barley malt and 50%
flaked wheat, it’s delicate balance of orange zest, coriander, chamomile, and grains of
paradise make it a perfect companion for sitting outside, cooling off, and relaxing.
The Mysterious 200th Brew: OG: 1.115 ABV: 10.1% IBU: 85. Our 200th brew is an
Imperial Stout. We’ve infused the keg with cacao nibs and Guajillo peppers. Dark, bold,
rich, and strong, with aromas of chocolate, coffee and smoked peppers.
Belgo-American IPA: OG: 1.074 ABV: 7.9% IBU: 70. A very pale IPA made with Pilsner
malt, Belgian yeast, and a shameful amount of American hops. Dry hopped with
Simcoe, Centennial, and Citra.
Cherry Milk Stout: OG: 1.085 ABV: 7.0% IBU: 25. Roasted barley, milk sugar, and 42
pounds of Oregon pie cherries combine to make a wonderful cold weather restorative. Full
bodied with aromas of coffee and stewed fruits, sweet but not too sweet.
Saison de la sorcière: OG: 1.073 ABV: 8.5% IBU: 45. Pale malts, Brettanomyces
yeast, and 8 spices & herbs magically combine in this bewitching brew. (Black pepper,
rose hips, grains of paradise, hibiscus, sumac, dried orange peel, dried whole lemon,
and fresh lime zest.)
Rye Abbey Single: OG: 1.044 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 22. Nine percent rye malt gives a
distinct spicy note to our refreshing and easy drinking abbey single. This brew is also
our version of this year’s ICBG Replicale.
Summer Ale: OG: 1.036 ABV: 3.9% IBU: 30.Our Summer Ale is a traditional Englishstyle
summer bitter. One third wheat malt and two thirds barley malt make a very
light and refreshing thirst quencher. Dry hopped with English Fuggles.
Blind Tiger Brewery
& Restaurant | 308
Brewmaster: John Dean
www.blindtiger.com | john@blindtiger.com
417 SW 37th St., Topeka, KS 66611 | 785-267-2739
We opened the first brewery in Topeka since the Prohibition era. It is
named after the Prohibition era custom of displaying stuffed tigers in
establishments to alert patrons of the availability of bootleg alcohol. These
speakeasies were referred to as “Blind Tigers.” We keep at least six flagships
and seven rotating seasonals on tap, to the tune of about 1200 barrels a year.
Our brews have gathered 11 GABF medals and 4 WBC awards over the past twelve
years. Our Brewpub is located at 37th & South Kansas Avenue.
Keep an eye open for the Blind Tiger Beer Backpacks. We will be walking
among you dispensing samples of select beer to the needy folk in the
Johnny lines! Have Beer, Will Travel!
County Seat Wheat: 4.5% Abv, OG: 12°P/1.048, 22 IBU’s. When you brew in the
wheat state, you’d better have a damn good wheat beer. This award winning
American style wheat beer delivers. Our straw gold beauty is dripping with sunshine.
The floral hop aroma is reminiscent of a wildflower laden prairie meadow. The bready
malt character brings visions of amber waves of grain. She finishes crisp and clean,
then leaves you with a broken heart.
Top Gun IPA: 7.3% Abv, OG: 17.5°P/1.070, 60+ IBU’s. San Diego Style IPA! On a trip to
San Diego we had several opportunities to soak up the local beer scene. San Diego
area brewers and their aggressively hopped beers have made the West Coast style of
brewing famous. This IPA employs indecent amounts of Amarillo & Simcoe hops. We
named this brew after the TOP GUN fighter pilot school. Stay Classy San Diego!
Capital City Kolsch: 4.5% Abv, 12°P/1.048, 18 IBU’s. After sampling some Kolsch
Bier in Germany I found that my old recipe needed some tweaking. Kolsch is a great
beer for those who enjoy light beers or American pilsners. The light and subtle
flavors of Kolsch are similar and yet more complex than the typical joe six-pack beer.
The lager like characteristics are achieved through a long maturation period of cold
conditioning. Kolsch, the King of Cologne, be careful how you use it.
Java Porter: 5.4% Abv, 15°P/1.060, 33 IBU’s. Our award winning coffee beer! We
brew this robust style Porter with coffee we roast at the Brewery. The roasted coffee
compliments the dark roasted malts we use in this brew. English malts and hops
round out the balance. Mmm, the perfect breakfast beer.
Blue Cat Brew Pub | 527
Brewmaster: Dan Cleaveland
www.blucatbrewpub.com | bluecatbrew@bluecatbrewpub.com
113 18th St., Rock Island, IL 61201 | 309-788-8247
Established 1994. Brother and sister Rock Island natives Dan and Martha
Cleaveland founded Blue Cat in a restored century old building in the
downtown entertainment district. Relax and enjoy one of our beers on
tap while watching the brewers brew one of their nearly 50 recipes in the
two-story brew tower. After a casual meal on the first floor, move upstairs
for pool, darts, video games, or conversation. Check our website for weekly
specials and monthly Beer Dinners. Tours upon request. Kegs, pony kegs,
6’ers, and growlers available.
Tucks Tenacious Trippel: ABV: 10%, 18 Plato (1.072 S.G.), IBU: 22. Belgium Trippel. As
complex as a fine wine (and with about the same kick!), this type of ale has been brewed
by Trappist Monks for centuries. Special Belgian yeast makes it cloudy with a fruity finish.
Mississippi Mocha Coffee Stout: ABV: 5.6%, 15 Plato (1.060 S.G.), IBU: 14.9.
Spice Beer. A full body and heavy malt profile balance this beer splendidly with the
fresh Mocha Java coffee that goes into every batch.
Coriander & Orange: ABV: 5.6 %, 10.2 Plato (1.041 S.G.) IBU: 10.1. Spiced American
Wheat. One of the most beloved of the Blue Cat brews, Coriander & Orange is a spiced
American wheat beer brewed with fresh oranges, coriander seed, and ginger root.
Howling Man: Imperial IPA. IBU: 75, ABV: 9.6%.
Black Zemon: Black Saison (with Crystalized Ginger). IBU: 23, ABV: 6%. A
collaboration brew with Lunar Brewing.
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