2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

Geneva Lake Brewing Co. | 428
Founder/co-owner: Pat McIntosh | Head Brewer: Jonathan McIntosh
www.genevalakebrewingcompany.com | info@glbrewing.com
750 Veterans Parkway Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | 262-248-2539
No Wake IPA: ABV 6.9, OG 16.0, IBU’s 50. This American style IPA is the pioneer beer
for the Geneva Lake Brewing Co. As a long-time favorite of the co-owners; this IPA delivers
on all the flavor and finish we’ve come to expect of a good IPA. Whether you are cruising
the lake or docked at home; throw your gears into idle, slow down and enjoy!
Cedar Point Amber: ABV 4.9, OG 12.5, IBU’s 25. Enjoy this new take on an old
favorite. Our slightly-more-hopped amber ale brings unexpected flavor to the classic
amber taste. Amber Ales are a common Wisconsin favorite; known for their ‘just right’
consistency and flavor. Named for the Cedar-scaped shores on the northern side of
Geneva Lake; the view won’t be the only thing that has you coming back for more.
Weekender Wheat: ABV 4.7, OG 11.0, IBU’s 15. This classic wheat beer offers all the
thirst quenching refreshment you expect from your favorite ‘go to’ beer. Whether you
are in town for the weekend or you call Geneva Lake home like us; this beer is sure to
have you coming back for more. Quench your thirst in true wheat craft style all year
long; cuz in Lake Geneva…every day feels like the weekend.
Goose Island Beer Co. | 124
Brewmaster: Greg Hall
www.gooseisland.com | info@gooseisland.com
1800 W. Fulton St., Chicago, IL 60612 | 773-412-1245
Founded in 1988, Goose Island is one of the Midwest’s first craft breweries,
and is acclaimed for creating world-class ales made with the pure waters
of Lake Michigan and the highest quality Midwestern malts. Goose Island
has captivated the hearts, imaginations and palettes of beer drinkers with
award winning ales - including 312 Urban Wheat Ale, Honker’s Ale, India Pale
Ale, Matilda, Pere Jacques, Sofie, and a wide variety of seasonal, draft-only
and barrel-aged releases including Bourbon County Brand Stout, the original
bourbon barrel-aged beer.
GREEN LINE: ABV: 5%, O.G.: 13, IBU: 30. American Pale Ale. Green Line Pale Ale is a
honey-colored, immensely sessionable American pale ale with a pronounced, bright,
American hop aroma and citrus flavor. Notes of biscuit and lightly toasted malt
create the backbone for Green Line’s pleasant, crisp bitterness.
MATILDA: ABV: 7%, O.G.: 16.3, IBU: 26. Belgian Style Pale Ale. Wild in character, with a
slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying –
Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s
the perfect accompaniment at the dining table or for casually socializing at the bar.
SOFIE: ABV: 6.5%, O.G.: 14, IBU: 20. Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale. Fermented with wild
yeasts and aged in wine barrels with orange peel, Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale. A
subtle, spicy white pepper note, a hint of citrus from the orange peel and a creamy
vanilla finish make Sofie an intriguing choice for Champagne drinkers and beer
drinkers who are fond of Belgian Saisons.
EN PASSANT: ABV: 4.3%, O.G.: 12, IBU: 14. Rye Mild Ale with Blood Orange. A nod to the
Old Fashioned cocktail, En Passant is a mild ale brewed with two types of rye and
sharply aromatic Columbus hops. The beer undergoes a secondary fermentation
with Blood Orange Juice and Blood Orange Peel, giving En Passant assertive citrus
notes and an appealing vermillion hue. Enjoy En Passant by itself or paired with a
fine bourbon.
BLACK MISSION: ABV: 8.45%, O.G.: 18.5, IBU: 18. Abbey Ale with Black Mission Figs.
Black Mission is a recipe born of three brewers, inspired by two very different styles
of beer, and designed to showcase the fruit for which it is named — Black Mission figs.
The brewers used a simple but classic dessert as a starting point for their recipe,
the fig newton. The fruity and spicy traits of a Belgian Tripel complement the toasty,
graham cracker flavors of the malt. A secondary fermentation with Black Mission figs
and lactose sugar enhances the sweetness and adds notes of dark, dried fruit. The
result is much more than a cookie — it’s a beer.
GRAN GÅS: ABV: 6.4%, O.G.: 15, IBU: 20 Belgian Style Ale with Spruce Tips and Lignon
Berries. GRAN GÅS or “Spruce Goose” gets inspiration from Swedish ingredients. The
brewing team responsible for this brew took a Belgian Pale Ale and added freshly
picked Spruce Tips to the whirlpool to supplement the bitterness of the hops. Lignon
berries, often used in Jams, are added after the primary fermentation with a Belgian
Yeast strain.
special releases
1:00 P.M. – JULIET: ABV: 8.0%, O.G.: 14.5, IBU: 15. American Wild Ale with Blackberries.
Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in red wine barrels with blackberries, Juliet is
a tart, fruity, complex ale. Notes of wood, tannin, dark fruit and spice make Juliet an
ideal beer to suggest to Pinot Noir enthusiasts and beer drinkers who are fond of
Belgian sour ales.
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