2012 program - Madison Homebrewers and Tasters Guild

the flavors and aromas of summer fields. Brewed with an ancestor of wheat called
spelt, its straw-colored body, lively carbonation and a unique fermentation profile
evoke fresh cut hay and cracked peppercorn.
Dragons Milk: 23° P, 10% ABV. Dragon’s Milk Ale, is a crown jewel of New Holland
Brewing Company. It is the unrivaled result of painstaking processes – both creative
and scientific. We could tell you about the centuries-old tradition of the term,
Dragon’s Milk, or we could tell you about the history, craftsmanship and challenges of
what’s important, the beer inside this bottle. Roasty malt character intermingled with
deep vanilla tones, all dancing in an oak bath.
El Mole Ocho Mexican Spiced Ale: 22° P 8% ABV. Our exploration into the
flavors of mole, the legendary sauce of central Mexico. Malty aroma and rich, cocoaladen
body laced with an invigorating tinge of dried chilies and coffee.
2010 El Mole Ocho: Vintage 2010 El Mole Ocho, same as above but see what a
difference a few years can make.
Beerhive: 20° P 9% abv. Little John’s local bees create a spring wildflower-honey
that lends a sweet, earthy complexity to a traditional style of beer with a balancing
snap of ginger in the finish.
2010 Beerhive
Pilgrims Dole Wheatwine: 25° P, 11.4% ABV. Pilgrim’s Dole is a barleywine-style
ale made with fifty percent wheat malt, or what we at New Holland call a wheatwine.
Pilgrim’s Dole blends warming and slightly sweet flavors with a unique caramelized
character. During the 14th century, the term “Pilgrim’s Dole” described the rations of
bread and ale given to nourish wayfarers on their holy pilgrimage. At New Holland,
Pilgrim’s Dole is brewed for the cultural explorer of today. It is a rewarding discovery
on the road to enlightenment. Whether in a snifter or from your rucksack, Pilgrim’s
Dole will enhance any experience and is certain to incite wanderlust and to fuel
adventure. It is a barleywine-style ale made with fifty percent wheat malt, or what
we at New Holland call wheatwine. Pilgrim’s Dole blends warming and slightly sweet
flavors with a unique caramelized character.
Charkoota Rye: 19° P, 7.75% ABV. Charkoota Rye is a Smoked Rye Dopplebock. An
homage to all things Pig, including Porkapalooza and the age-old tradition of Charcuterie,
Charkoota Rye’s malty backbone is derived from a blend of rye and four other malts,
including malted barley smoked over cherry wood. Its smoke-forward body is balanced
with tones of deep mollasses and caramel, with a crisp, clean lager finish.
Envious: 17.1° P, 7.5% abv. Michigan pears fuel a second fermentation, providing subtle nuance
between grain & fruit. A slumber on oak and local raspberries adds depth and tartness.
Blue Sunday: 17.1° P, 8.7% A.B.V. This unique anniversary libation, heritage-blended
from our library of barrel-soured beers, exhibits deeply layered flavors of malt and
oak, with a tart finish.
DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
Special releases
2:45 pm-Blue Sunday Barrel # 16 Brettanomyces Bruxellensis:
French Oak barrel that contained Blue Sunday from 2009 (most likely racked around
Dec of 2009). No microorganisms were added until March of 2011 (so it essentially
gained a ‘house’ character up till that point for the most part). In March of 2011 we
inoculated the barrel with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis and let the Brett work its
magic so to speak. This strain of Brett is noticeable as it produces a lot of ‘cherry pie’
characteristics, which I think are apparent in this barrel. It is very sweet, almost to
the point of a sweet-tart flavour with the finish having a lot of tartness to it, almost
to the point of drying it out.
3:45 PM-3Ltr “To be Named” : A special one of a kind blend! The blend is
made up of Rye Hatter, Black Hatter, barrel-aged Golden Cap (aged in wood for
about 3 months), and barrel-aged Poet (aged in wood for about 2 years). The blend
lends heavily towards a more lactic character with some nice mild chocolate/spice
undertones present. There is a nice bitterness at the end, but not much in the way of
hop aroma. Each bottle has about 5-7 whole leaf Cascade hops.
4:45 PM-Sour Attitude: 6% (ish) ABV. This beer is a one time only blend
showcasing the result of several barel aging techniques. A blend of 2009 Blue
Sunday, one year barrel aged Sundog, and a house only brown ale, Sour Attitudes
flavors are based in the duality of fruit and funk.
Northwoods Brewing Corp. LLC | 109
Brewmaster: Tim Kelly
www.northwoodsbrewpub.com | northwoodsbrewpub@charterinternet.com
3560 Oakwood Mall Dr. Eau Claire, WI 54701
Established 2007. Northwoods Brewpub and Grill brought the fine tradition
of craft brewing to Eau Claire. Now the first microbrewery in west central
Wisconsin is the place to be! It’s all woodsy and warm in our lodge-like bar. Hang
out with friends, shoot pool for free, or melt into the comfy chairs in the lounge.
Whether you want to let loose, play trivia, or have an intimate conversation there’s
a spot waiting for you. Did we mention the 28 tap beers? Your thirst stops here.
Enjoy handcrafted ales, Norske Nook pies, and the legendary Walter’s Beer.
Floppin Crappie Ale: an English Mild
Wall-IPA: American style Indian pale ale!
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