Beers we Serve

At the HAT Tavern we believe in the beer choices we make and we make choices on what we like, but also what we think our customers would like as well.

Look for our selections to expand greatly in the near future!

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Boddingtons Pub Ale

Product - Boddingtons
Brewed By: 
Boddingtons
Self-Defined Style: 
Pub Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.7% ABV

Boddingtons is a refreshing, smooth & sessionable beer. It is renowned for its golden color, full-bodied flavor and malty, morish taste with smooth, tight creamy head. Brewed in Manchester since 1778.

Best With: 
Good choice for roast beef, Thai and Mexican dishes.
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Brooklyn Summer Ale

Product - Brooklyn Summer Ale
Brewed By: 
Brooklyn
Self-Defined Style: 
Golden Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.5% ABV

Brooklyn Summer Ale is a mondern rendition of the "Light Dinner Ales" brewed in England in the 40's. They were also called "luncheon ales" or even "family ales," because they were refreshing and flavorful without being too heavy. We brew Brooklyn Summer Ale from premium English barley malt, which gives the light-bodied, golden beer a fresh, bready flavor. German and American hops lend a light, crisp bitterness and a citrus/floral aroma, resulting in a berr with a very sunny disposition.

Best With: 
Excellent with salads, seafood, quiches and lightly spiced dishes. It's also great at lunch!
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Guinness Draught

Product - Guinness Draught
Brewed By: 
Guinness
Self-Defined Style: 
Draught Stout
Strength (ABV): 
4.1% ABV

Ruby and Cream. Black and White. Two distinct parts, one perfect pint. Adored since 1959, it's the powerful surge and settle that gives GUINNESS© Draught beer its uniqueness. Lovingly poured around the world, GUINNESS® Draught is one of best-selling imported beers in the USA.

Best With: 
The original Black and Tan can be made with a serving of Guinness Draught on top of a serving of Bass. A Half and Half combines Guinness Draught and Harp Irish Lager.
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Long Trail Ale

Product - Long Trail Ale
Brewed By: 
Long Trail
Self-Defined Style: 
Altbier
Strength (ABV): 
4.6% ABV

This full bodied amber ale is modeled after the "altbiers" of Dusseldorf, Germany. Our top fermenting yeast and cold finishing temperature result in a complex, yet clean, full flavor.

Best With: 
Most hybrid styles tend to pair well with grilled or seared fish and poultry.
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Long Trail Double Bag

Product - Long Trail Double Bag
Brewed By: 
Long Trail
Self-Defined Style: 
Strong Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.2% ABV

Double Bag Ale is a strong ale (7.2%v/v) with a full, rich, malty body, balanced by three generous additions of noble hops.

Best With: 
Most hybrid styles tend to pair well with grilled or seared fish and poultry.
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Otter Creek Copper Ale

Product - Otter Creek Copper Ale
Brewed By: 
Otter Creek
Self-Defined Style: 
Copper Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV

Our year 'round flagship brew is Copper Ale, a medium bodied, amber ale inspired by the Altbiers of Northern Germany. Brewed with six different malts, three hop varieties and our special house yeast, Copper Ale is characterized by a well-balanced blend of malty notes and mild bitterness.

Best With: 
Inspired by the Altbiers of Northern Germany this ale pairs well with roasted chicken, grilled tuna, salmon steaks, pork, loaded up burgers, burritos and even pizza.
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Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter

Product - Otter Creek Stovepipe Porter
Brewed By: 
Otter Creek
Self-Defined Style: 
Porter
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV
Color (SRM): 
40º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
30 IBU

Stovepipe Porter is made in the traditional porter style, and is a favorite with all porter lovers. Ruby-black in color, Stovepipe Porter has a rich palate and a roasted, hoppy aroma.

Best With: 
This porter and its complex personality pairs well with beef dishes, chocolate confections and fruit tarts.
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Rogue Dead Guy Ale

Product - Rogue Dead Guy
Brewed By: 
Rogue
Self-Defined Style: 
Maibock
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Gratefully dedicated to the Rogue in each of us. In the early 1990s Dead Guy Ale was created as a private tap sticker to celebrate the Mayan Day of the Dead (November 1st, All Souls Day) for Casa U Betcha in Portland, Oregon. The Dead Guy design proved popular and was incorporated into a bottled product a few years later with Maierbock as the elixir. Strangely, the association with the Grateful Dead is pure coincidence. Dead Guy is a German-style Maibock made with Rogue's proprietary "PacMan" ale yeast.

Best With: 
This amber colored ale pairs nicely with brothy soups, salted almonds, game birds and seafood. This brew also offers a nice companion to cheeses and fruits.
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Sierra Nevada Ovila Dubbel

Product - Sierra Nevada Ovila
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
Abbey Dubbel

Ovila Abbey Ales will closely follow the traditions established by centuries of monastic brewing. “Thirty years ago, I never thought we would be working with a monastery,” says Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. “I first toured some of the Belgian abbey breweries in the 1980’s, and I’ve been fascinated with the beers ever since. It’s exciting for us to work on this project, and to experiment with these unique Belgian-inspired styles. The response so far has been great, and I can’t wait for the first release.”

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Summit Maibock

Product-Maibock Bottle
Brewed By: 
Summit
Self-Defined Style: 
Maibock
Strength (ABV): 
6.7% ABV
Color (SRM): 
9º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
40 IBU

Originally brewed by monks, Bock eventually became the official beer of May Day celebrations. In that centuries-old tradition, Summit created Maibock. This malty, pale beer is brewed using Czechoslovakian Saaz hops, specialty malts and German lager yeast.

Best With: 
Great with grilled foods; roasted chicken or pork. Springtime foods, sharp greens like arugula and dandelion; poached shellfish. Southwestern or Mexican cuisine.
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Weyerbacher White Sun Wit

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Witbier
Strength (ABV): 
4.6% ABV

White Sun Wit (formerly Blanche) is a crisp and hazy Belgian-Style Wit. White Sun Wit is Weyerbacher’s thirst-quenching spring and early summer ale. The nose has a light spiciness from the coriander, orange peel, grains of paradise, and star anise. The palate reveals a mild, refreshing and effervescent wheat beer that finishes with just a hint of tartness.

Best With: 
This Belgian-style wheat beer works well on its own as an aperitif, but also pairs well with lighter fare such as salads with a citrus dressing. It can work surprisingly well with omelets made with apples and goat cheese. Some people enjoy this beer with a slice of orange as a garnish.
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Weyerbacher Verboten

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
30 IBU

Verboten is a Belgian-style Pale Ale with an American twist. It’s brewed with Pale, Carahell and Wheat malts and generously hopped with Cascade to give it a distinctly American character. This medium bodied beer has a crisp palate and moderate bitterness coupled with the fruity esters from our abbey yeast strain. Verboten is bottle and keg conditioned so expect a tall fluffy head and a small amount of yeast. 5.9% ABV. 30 IBU

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Weyerbacher Heresy

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Imperial Stout
Strength (ABV): 
8.0% ABV

This incredibly intriguing ale is made by aging our Old Heathen Imperial Stout in oak barrels that were used for making fine Kentucky bourbon! The result is an extraordinary, dark, and mysterious stout whose very essence has been enhanced. The aroma is filled with vanilla, cocoa, and roasted coffee beans.

This silky-smooth brew has notes of oak, whiskey, roasted barley and vanilla that meld together on the tongue to create an incredible sensation.

Heresy weighs-in at 8% ABV and is released in February.

Best With: 
Espresso, New York cheesecake, steak au poivre, caviar, oysters and chocolate mud cake all provide an excellent food pairing with this rich beer.
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Weyerbacher Double Simcoe IPA

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Double IPA
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Double Simcoe IPA, 9.0% ABV, is a full flavored ale with hints of pineapple and citrus up front, a good malt backbone in the middle and a clean finish.

Best With: 
A general rule of thumb with this beer is 'the spicier the better.' The impressive hop bitterness in this beer can stand up to just about any degree of spiciness in dry rubbed ribs, Cajun cuisine, curry based Indian food, or wasabi spiced Japanese fare.
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Weyerbacher Merry Monks

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Abbey Triple
Strength (ABV): 
9.3% ABV

Merry Monks’ is a Belgian-style Tripel. Pilsner malt combined with an abbey yeast strain yields a remarkable and complex flavor packed with notes of spice, banana and pear. Nicely balanced, with a moderate to dry finish, Merry Monks is bottle conditioned which imparts a special effervescence to the beer and a creamier carbonation. 9.3% ABV.

Best With: 
A complex brew is a perfect choice as an aperitif with crab cakes, scallops or mussels or an assertive cheese such as a Roquefort or a Stilton; particularly delightful with asparagus. The perfect accompaniment to a fruit dessert, crepes or wonderful on its own as a digestif.
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Weyerbacher Tiny

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Style Imperial Stout
Strength (ABV): 
11.8% ABV

Tiny is a Belgian inspired Imperial Stout weighing in at 11.8%. You’ll find big chocolate and roasted notes, balanced with the Belgian flavors from the Abbey yeast strain.

Best With: 
The roasted and burnt malt notes of stout and its typical hearty nature make it an exceptional compliment to raw or steamed oysters, however stout is also at home with most chocolate or cream based desserts.
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Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot

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Brewed By: 
Weyerbacher
Self-Defined Style: 
Barley Wine
Strength (ABV): 
11.1% ABV

Blithering Idiot is brewed in the British tradition of balanced, hearty ales. It’s a deep-copper ale with notes of date and fig. The finish is warm and fruity and begs for the next sip. Enjoy Blithering Idiot in a brandy snifter or wine glass with full-flavored meats and cheeses or as an after dinner drink. 11.1% ABV. This wonderful brew is available year-round.

Lay a few down. Aging only helps a barleywine develop more complexity. This fine ale will keep for years. We feel comfortable setting our “Best By” date out to five years beyond the bottling date.

Best With: 
Primarily thought of as a digestif, it turns out that barley wines have an affinity to lamb, venison and wild boar. Classic cheeses such as English and Vermont cheddars as well as aged Gruyeres from Switzerland. Caramelized desserts as crème brûlée and crepes as well as a good vanilla ice cream can finish a wonderful evening of food and beer.
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Thomas Hooker Hop Meadow IPA

Product - Thomas Hooker Ipa
Brewed By: 
Thomas Hooker
Self-Defined Style: 
American IPA
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV

This pale ale was originally brewed in 19th century England to survive the long ocean voyages to India - hence the name India Pale Ale. To keep the beer from spoiling during these four- to six-month journeys, a stronger, more generously hopped ale was produced. Hooker's creamy IPA emphasizes traditional West Coast Chinook and Cascade hops which produces a hophead's delight of a brew: just-right complexity that's not too sweet or over-the-top with hops.

Best With: 
This IPA's generous hop character makes it an ideal pairing with spicy foods such as barbecue, dry-rubbed ribs, or ethnic cuisine such as curry based Indian food, wasabi based Japanese dishes, or spicy Thai entrees.
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Terrapin Hopsecutioner

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Brewed By: 
Terrapin
Self-Defined Style: 
American IPA
Strength (ABV): 
7.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
78 IBU

You love hops, you ask for hops and this killer IPA delivers! Hopsecutioner earns its name by using six different types of hops giving it a fresh citrus and pine hop nose with a beautifully bitter finish. A strong malt back bone keeps this aggressive IPA well balanced. This IPA is made for hop lovers a you may lose your hop head over this one!

Awards: 
Gold Medal- 2010 Atlantic City Beer Festival (India Pale Ale)
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Smuttynose Finest Kind IPA

Product - Smuttynose Ipa
Brewed By: 
Smuttynose
Self-Defined Style: 
American India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.2% ABV

The citrusy hop flavor coming from a mixture of Simcoe and Santiams is pleasantly balanced by a smooth bitterness from the Amarillo hops. The beer itself is light bodied and crisp with a golden color that will throw a slight haze, as we bottle it unfiltered. At 65 IBU's, this is definitely not a training-wheels IPA, but is meant for hop lovers looking to satisfy their craving in a way that's not easy to find. We think they'll be quite pleased.

Best With: 
Rich meats, wild fowl, intense earthy pastas are great choices as well as stews and chilies. Strong and sharp cheeses would pair nicely.
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Sixpoint Sweet Action

Sixpoint Sweet Action
Brewed By: 
Sixpoint
Self-Defined Style: 
Pale wheat/cream ale hybrid
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV
Color (SRM): 
12º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
34 IBU

Our most basic interpretation of what makes beer great -- sweetness from the barley malt and active spice from the hops. It is hazy golden in color, with a sweet honey aroma, and a dry, crisp flavor

Best With: 
Poultry dishes, seafood, salads, vegetables, creamy cheeses.
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Sixpoint Resin Imperial IPA

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Brewed By: 
Sixpoint
Self-Defined Style: 
Imperial IPA
Strength (ABV): 
9.1% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
103 IBU

This 9.1% ABV beer is a double Imperial India Pale Ale with 103 IBUs and is sure to please the hop heads.

From Sixpoint.com:
"It’s been less than a year since we released our four core beers in cans, and we’re ecstatic to announce a new addition to the flock. This isn’t a seasonal release, like the Autumnation of last fall or Diesel, still going ’round this winter. It isn’t our upcoming spring seasonal can, either. It’s a never-before-released, big beer in a slim, 12 oz. can with a potent burst of hops and as strong as an ox: Resin.

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Sierra Nevada Torpedo

Product - Sierra Nevada Torpedo
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
Extra IPA
Strength (ABV): 
7.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
70 IBU

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Ale is a big American IPA; bold, assertive and full of flavor and aromas highlighting the complex citrus, pine and herbal character of whole-cone American hops.

Best With: 
With a bold emphasis on hop bitterness, India pale ales are the ultimate beverage pairing for spicy dishes. The sharp hop presence in most India pale ales can stand up to even the most devilish of spices in Cajun, Malaysian, Japanese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine.
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Sierra Nevada Summerfest

Product - Sierra Nevada Summerfest can
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
Pilsner-Style Lager
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV

Now In CANS for Summer 2013!

Since their invention in the 1840s, Pilsener-style beers have become the world’s most popular style. With a nod toward the original Czech tradition, Summerfest is brewed to feature the best of Bohemian nature. Crisp, golden, dry and incredibly drinkable, Summerfest has a delicate and complex malt flavor and spicy and floral hop character—the perfect warm weather beer.

Best With: 
While Summerfest is complex enough to accompany any gourmet meal, it is also great at barbecues, picnics, or any time you want a smooth, refreshing beer. Assertive enough to stand up to spicy meats and sauces, its tangy hoppiness also goes well with the sharp, peppery bite of specialty mixed salad greens.
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Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Product - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
American Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.6% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
38 IBU

Our most popular beer, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, is a delightful interpretation of a classic style. It has a deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character. Generous quantities of premium Cascade hops give the Pale Ale its fragrant bouquet and spicy flavor.

Best With: 
While we think Pale Ale tastes great with everything, its assertive hop flavor goes especially well with spicy cuisine, since its clean flavors counterbalance the richness of many hot dishes. It also goes well with starters and salads, its spicy complexity stimulating both appetites and conversation.
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Sierra Nevada Ovila Quad

Product - Sierra Nevada Ovila QUAD
Brewed By: 
Sierra Nevada
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Style Quadrupel
Strength (ABV): 
10.4% ABV

The Ovila series is a series of abbey style beers (the first two in the series were a Belgian Dubbel and Saison) in collaboration with the monks at the Abbey of New Clairvaux. Proceeds from the beer series go towards the restoration of the historic Ovila chapter house building on the ground of the Abbey.

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Saranac White IPA

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Brewed By: 
Saranac
Self-Defined Style: 
Hybrid IPA/Belgian White
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

Saranac White IPA is a tasty innovative twist on a traditional IPA. We've taken a delicious American IPA bursting with Citra hops, and given it a whole new direction by adding the refreshing fruitiness of orange peel & coriander and the softening characters of wheat malt and oats. You'll notice the complex hop flavor you've come to expect in an IPA, balanced with the extraordinary bright flavor of a wheat beer. Cheers to twisting tradition!

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Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Product - Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Brewed By: 
Samuel Adams
Self-Defined Style: 
Oktoberfest Märzen
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV

Hearty and smooth, brewed with select Moravian malt, Samuel Adams Octoberfest is red to golden amber in color. Primarily malty, slightly fruity with low to medium bitterness.

Best With: 
Great with potato croquettes, frites, pork, roasted or fried chicken, fried fish, veal and all manner of sausages.
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Samuel Adams Boston Ale

Product - Samuel Adams Boston Ale
Brewed By: 
Samuel Adams
Self-Defined Style: 
Stock Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV
Best With: 
Old ales such as this work great with steak, game birds, venison and sausages. Big cheeses like the Roquefort or Stilton would pair nicely.
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Samuel Adams Summer Ale

Product - Samuel Adams Summer Ale
Brewed By: 
Samuel Adams
Self-Defined Style: 
American Wheat Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.3% ABV
Best With: 
This wheat beer pairs great with lighter fare, particularly salads with a citrus dressing. For a change of pace, try this wheat beer with a wedge of lemon or orange.
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River Horse Special Ale

Product - River Horse Special Ale
Brewed By: 
River Horse
Self-Defined Style: 
American Amber
Strength (ABV): 
4.5% ABV

A variety of specialty malts are the backbone of the American Amber Ale; a perfect session beer. 5.5 abv

Best With: 
This clean bitter can be used as a digestif or with game style meats like boar, veal or even a hearty steak. With its caramel notes this strong ale pairs with chocolates and sharp cheeses, as well as traditional bar foods.
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Otter Creek Black IPA

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Brewed By: 
Otter Creek
Self-Defined Style: 
India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
60 IBU

The Alpine Black IPA made its debut at the Vermont Brewers Festival in Burlington, Vermont in July. It was intended to be a one-off pilot batch and quickly evolved into an instant favorite. To appease demand we have decided to release it as our new Otter Creek Winter Seasonal. Those who attended the VBF were lucky to get a sneak tasting of this incredible brew. Since then it has been the buzz around town.

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Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

Product - Oskar Blues Dales
Brewed By: 
Oskar Blues
Self-Defined Style: 
American Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Dale's Pale Ale is our flagship beer and America's first hand-canned craft beer. It's an assertive but deftly balanced beer (somewhere between an American pale ale and an India Pale Ale) brewed with hefty amounts of European malts and American hops. It features a meringue-like head, a copper color, and a hoppy nose, thanks to a big post-boil addition of Centennial hops. To complement its hoppy first impression, Dale's also sports a rich middle of malts and hops, and a bracing finish.

Best With: 
This intense example of an American Pale Ale would have a wonderful relationship with a hearty meal of steaks, stews and chili's. Strong and sharp cheeses, like the Roquefort or Stilton would pair nicely.
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Original Sin Hard Cider

Product - Original Sin Cider
Brewed By: 
Original Sin
Self-Defined Style: 
Hard Cider
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

Original Sin is a gluten-free cider that contains no artificial colors or flavor. Original Sin is light and clean tasting allowing the natural flavor of the apple to speak for itself. Rated America's Top Cider by New York Times.

Best With: 
Original Sin is ideal with barbecue, fish and casual American fare.
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Ommegang Witte

Product - Ommegang Witte
Brewed By: 
Ommegang
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-Style Wheat or White ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV

Ommegang Witte is our take on a Belgian-white, or Witbier. Adhering closely to traditional ingredients and flavor profiles, Witte proved its worth at the 2010 and 2008 World Beer Cup by capturing Silver in its category amongst the best in the world. Initially the first Ommegang beer available on draft, Witte is now featured as the Summer Seasonal in our featured-seasonal draft rotation. Though available for year-round enjoyment in 750 ml and 12 oz bottles, summer is the ideal time to enjoy a Witte draft at your favorite warm weather, draft beer destinations.

Imagine...

Best With: 
A picnic with light summer foods, appetizers, salads, and barbeques. Or while sitting on the beach, watching clouds drift by.
Awards: 
2011 Gold - Belgian Style Wheat Ale - Great American Beer Fest
2010 Silver - Belgian Style Wheat Ale - World Beer Cup
2009 Silver - Belgian Style Wheat Ale - World Beer Cup
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New Jersey Beer Co. 1787 Abbey Single Ale

New Jersey Beer Co. 1787 Abbey Single Ale
Brewed By: 
New Jersey Beer Co.
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-style Ale

On December 18, 1787, New Jersey was the third state to join the burgeoning nation. We celebrate our state's historic role with this Old World Belgian-style Ale. Eminently approachable and perfectly refreshing, the Abbey Single is a proper session beer.

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Stella Artois Lager

Product - Stella Artois 20
Brewed By: 
Stella Artois
Self-Defined Style: 
Lager
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV

1926 saw the birth of one of the most important additions to the family, Stella Artois. Stella, the Latin word for star, was first introduced in celebration of the festive season. It was an instant sensation, and became so popular that it stayed in demand throughout history, and for decades to come. Today, Stella Artois is renowned as a quality beer conditioned for an average of 6 - 11 days longer than most other beers. It is full-bodied with an alcohol content of 5.2% ABV and is best enjoyed at a cool 3o C.

Best With: 
This lager would be a fine companion served cold with pizza or pub food, but would also do quite well to have beside a light whitefish cooked with white wine and some crisp greens on the side.
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Magic Hat #9

Product - Magic Hat #9
Brewed By: 
Magic Hat
Self-Defined Style: 
Not Quite Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV
Color (SRM): 
9º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
20 IBU

A beer cloaked in secrecy. An ale whose mysterious and unusual palate will swirl across your tongue and ask more questions than it answers. A sort of dry, crisp, refreshing, not-quite pale ale. #9 is really impossible to describe because there's never been anything else quite like it.

Best With: 
Best enjoyed with spicy foods and to bring out the spice in life.
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Long Trail Hibernator

Product - Long Trail Hibernator
Brewed By: 
Long Trail
Self-Defined Style: 
Unfiltered Scotch Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV

A rich and malty, slightly sweet Winter Ale. Skillful use of brown sugar, honey, and six malts contribute to complex, warming character of this brew.

Best With: 
The robust maltiness of Scottish ales really brings out the flavor of game birds such as pheasant or quail, and works exceptionally well with lamb and roast pork.
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Long Trail Harvest Ale

Product - Long Trail Harvest Ale
Brewed By: 
Long Trail
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
4.4% ABV

An Auburn Ale that is "so darn smooth, even the locals are excited!"

Best With: 
Brown ales typically have a mild hop presence and a subtly sweet, complex malt character that meshes beautifully with honey and tomato based barbecue sauce on all manner of grilled meats. Brown ale also shines with French onion soup, and could even work with a mild cigar.
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Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale

Product - Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale
Brewed By: 
Lagunitas
Self-Defined Style: 
American Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
7.7% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
64 IBU

Way smooth and silky with a nice wheaty-esque-ish-ness. Just the little sumpin' sumpin' we all need to kick Summer into full swing!

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Lagunitas IPA

Product - Lagunitas Ipa
Brewed By: 
Lagunitas
Self-Defined Style: 
India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
46 IBU

Thanks for choosing to spend the next few minutes with this special homicidally hoppy ale. Savor the moment as the raging hop character engages the imperial qualities of the Malt foundation in mortal combat on the battlefield of your palate!

Best With: 
This IPA would have a wonderful relationship with a hearty meal of steak, stew or chili. Strong and sharp cheeses, like the Roquefort or Stilton pair nicely.
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He'Brew Jewbelation

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Self-Defined Style: 
Extreme Chanukah/Anniversary Strong Ale
Strength (ABV): 
14.0% ABV

In commemoration of every miraculous year of Shmaltz Brewing, Jewbelation is brewed with the number of malts, hops, and ABV percentage as our anniversary. Our most recent edition of Jewbelation, Jewbelation 14, was brewed with 14 malts, 14 hops, and is 14% ABV, for example. The result is an uber-complex strong ale, bursting with flavors of chocolate, espresso, raisins, and molasses. Look for Jewbelation 15 in mid-October 2011!

2010 US Beer Tasting Championships - Best Imperial Stout (Mid-Atlantic/Southeast Regions); 2010 SF Weekly "Best Christmas Beer"

Best With: 
Great as a digestif. Pairs excellently with strongly flavored meats and rich chocolate desserts. Also amazing in vanilla ice cream floats.
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Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

Product - Flying Dog Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA
Brewed By: 
Flying Dog
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-Style India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
8.3% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
60 IBU

Two inflammatory words…one wild drink. Nectar imprisoned in a bottle. Let it out. It is cruel to keep a wild animal locked up. Uncap it. Release it…stand back! Wallow in its golden glow in a glass beneath a white foaming head. Remember, enjoying a RAGING BITCH, unleashed, untamed, unbridled – and in heat – is pure GONZO!! It has taken 20 years to get from there to here. Enjoy!” – Ralph Steadman

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.
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Flying Dog Old Scratch Lager

Product - Flying Dog Old Scratch
Brewed By: 
Flying Dog
Self-Defined Style: 
California Common / Steam Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV

Malt accentuated lager, "hybrid" beer with both lager and ale characteristics.

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This "mutt" of a beer is fantastic on its own yet pairs wonderfully with California rolls, chicken or turkey sandwiches and peppery cheeses.
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Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA

Product - Dogfish Head 90 Minute Ipa
Brewed By: 
Dogfish Head
Self-Defined Style: 
Imperial IPA
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Esquire Magazine calls our 90 Minute .I.P.A.., "perhaps the best I.P.A. in America." An Imperial I.P.A. brewed to be savored from a snifter. A big beer with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. This beer is an excellent candidate for use with Randall The Enamel Animal!

Best With: 
Pork chops, beef, and grilled fish. Cheese - Stilton
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Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Product - Dogfish Head 60 Minute Ipa
Brewed By: 
Dogfish Head
Self-Defined Style: 
India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
60 IBU

Our 60 Minute IPA is continuously hopped - more than 60 hop additions over a 60 minute boil (getting a vibe yet of where the name came from?). 60 Minute is a session India Pale Ale brewed with a slew of great Northwest hops. A powerful, but balanced East Coast I.P.A. with a lot of citrusy hop character. The session beer for hardcore beer enthusiasts!

Best With: 
Spicy foods, pesto, grilled salmon, soy-based dishes, pizza, vintage cheddar.
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Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA

Product - Dogfish Head 120 Minute Ipa
Brewed By: 
Dogfish Head
Self-Defined Style: 
Double Imperial IPA
Strength (ABV): 
18.0% ABV

Too extreme to be called beer? 120 Minute IPA is brewed to a colossal 45-degree plato, boiled for a full two hours while being continuously hopped with high-alpha American hops, then dry-hopped daily in the fermenter for a month and aged for another month on whole-leaf hops!

Clocking in at 15-20% ABV and 120 IBUs, 120 Minute is by far the biggest IPA ever brewed! It's easy to see why we call this beer THE HOLY GRAIL for hopheads!

We brew 120 Minute IPA a few times a year, but it goes fast. If you find some grab a few bottles -- some to enjoy and some to age.

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A general rule of thumb with this beer is 'the spicier the better.' The impressive hop bitterness in this beer can stand up to just about any degree of spiciness in dry rubbed ribs, curry based Indian food, or wasabi spiced Japanese fare.
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d'Achouffe Houblon Chouffe

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Brewed By: 
d'Achouffe
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Double IPA
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Big white head. Cloudy (unfiltered, unpasteurized, bottle-conditioned). Intense hop aroma (use of Amarillo hops for dry-hopping). Malty sweetness in the background. Estery fruitiness clearly shines through signaling the arrival of something unusual. Strong, complex hops flavor. High but not outlandish, bitterness. Big clean malty body. Again, estery flowery-fruitiness provides an astonishing third dimension. Long, lingering bitterness beautifully balanced with malt sweetness, and a fruity dry finish.

Best With: 
The unusually pleasant hoppiness of this Belgian-style ale make it an ideal match for some spicier hearty fare such as beef chili, dry rubbed pork ribs, and heavily spiced Thai dishes.
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Chimay Red

Product - Chimay Red btl
Brewed By: 
Chimay
Self-Defined Style: 
Dubbel
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV

Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mouth is a balance confirming the fruity nuances noticed in the fragrance. Its taste, which imparts a silky sensation to the tongue, is made refreshing by a light touch of bitterness. To the palate, the taster perceives a pleasant astringency which complements the flavor qualities of this beer very harmoniously. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurized.

Best With: 
The hand crafted Chimay cheeses of the Scourmont Abbey would be an obvious choice for this Trappist ale. Beef, pork, veal cured meats, game, pate and even meaty pasta dishes also pair well.
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Chimay Blue (Grande Réserve)

Product - Chimay Blue btl
Brewed By: 
Chimay
Self-Defined Style: 
Grande Réserve
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Named Grande Réserve in 75 cl (25.4 fl.oz.) bottles, it is principally distinguished by its character of a strong beer. This is a beer whose fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch is especially pleasant. Its flavor, noticed when tasting it, only accentuates the pleasant sensations perceived in the aroma, while revealing a light but pleasant touch of roasted malt. This top fermented Trappist beer, refermented in the bottle, is not pasteurized.

Best With: 
Chimay Grande Réserve works wonders with creamy cheeses, chocolate desserts, or as a digestif.
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Chimay Triple

Product - Chimay Triple btl
Brewed By: 
Chimay
Self-Defined Style: 
Tripel
Strength (ABV): 
8.0% ABV

Named Cinq Cents in 75 cl (25.4 fl.oz.) bottles, this beer with its typical golden color, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterized by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast. The beer's flavor, as sensed in the mouth, comes from the smell of hops: above all it is the fruity notes of Muscat and raisins that give this beer a particularly attractive aroma. The aroma complements the touch of bitterness. There is no acidity, but an after-bitterness which melts in the mouth.

Best With: 
This complex Tripel is a perfect choice as an aperitif with crab cakes, scallops or mussels or an assertive cheese such as a Roquefort or a Stilton; particularly delightful with asparagus. The perfect accompaniment to a fruit dessert, crepes or wonderful on its own as a digestif.
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Allagash White

Product - Allagash White
Brewed By: 
Allagash
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
5.0% ABV
Color (SRM): 
4º L
Bitterness (IBU): 
13 IBU

Our interpretation of a traditional Belgian wheat beer, Allagash White is unique and truly refreshing. Brewed with a generous portion of wheat and our own special blend of spices, this beer is light and slightly cloudy in appearance, with a spicy aroma.

Best With: 
Pair with a salad with vinaigrette dressing or a fresh goat cheese. Excellent accompaniment to poultry and fish entrées or a dessert such as a spicy apple pie.