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Saint Arnold Amber Ale

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Self-Defined Style: 
Amber Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.5% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
31 IBU

A well balanced, full flavored, amber ale. It has a rich, malty body with a pleasant caramel character derived from a specialty Caravienne malt. A complex hop aroma, with a hint of floral and citrus comes from a combination of Cascades and Liberty hops. It has a rich, creamy head with a fine lace. The light fruitiness, characteristic of ales, is derived from a proprietary yeast strain.

Saint Arnold Amber Ale is best consumed at 50 - 55° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Hamburger, fried seafood, & hearty soups.
Awards: 
Bronze Medal, World Beer Cup, Special Best Bitter, 2004 Third Place - American-style Pale and Amber Ale, Real Ale Festival, 2000 Bronze Medal, Great American Beer Festival, Extra Special Bitter, 1999
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Saint Arnold Brown Ale

Brown Ale
Self-Defined Style: 
Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.3% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
24 IBU

A beautiful, deep copper brown ale. It has a full, malty body with hints of chocolate, a touch of sweetness and a light hop flavor. A complex malt character is created by combining five different types of malts. It has a rich, creamy head with a fine lace. The light fruitiness, characteristic of ales, is derived from a proprietary yeast strain.

Saint Arnold Brown Ale is best consumed at 45-50° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Pecan crusted snapper & venison.
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Saint Arnold Christmas Ale

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Self-Defined Style: 
Christmas Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
35 IBU

A rich, hearty ale perfect for the holiday season with a malty sweetness and spicy hop character. The generous use of five different malts is responsible for the full flavor and high alcohol level of this beer

Saint Arnold Christmas Ale is best consumed at 45° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Fruit cake, Christmas pudding, & squash bisque.
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Saint Arnold Elissa IPA

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Self-Defined Style: 
India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.6% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
60 IBU

A traditional India Pale Ale, the Elissa IPA is very hoppy with a properly balanced malty body. Elissa has huge hop additions in the kettle that give it a wonderful bitterness and is then dry-hopped in the fermenter to create the pleasant floral, hoppy nose. Our reverse osmosis water makes the bitter very soft with no harsh notes to it. The maltiness is derived from British Maris Otter malt. Its rich flavor stands up to the hops that would otherwise dominate this beer. The Elissa is an authentic version of an India Pale Ale (IPA) style.

Best With: 
Any style of seafood, Indian food, & spicy Thai.
Awards: 
Silver Medal - Great American Beer Festival 2010, Extra Special Bitter or Strong Bitter
Silver Medal, World Beer Cup, International IPA
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Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower

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Self-Defined Style: 
German-style Kölsch
Strength (ABV): 
4.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
20 IBU

A true German-style Kölsch. Originally brewed in Cologne, this beer is light yet has a sweet malty body that is balanced by a complex, citrus hop character. Multiple additions of German Hallertauer hops are used to achieve this delicate flavor. We use a special Kölsch yeast, an ale yeast that ferments at lager temperatures, to yield the slightly fruity, clean flavor of this beer. Fancy Lawnmower Beer is a world class brew yet light enough to be enjoyed by Texans after strenuous activities, like mowing the lawn.

Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower Beer is best consumed at 35-45° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Blackened fish, salads, & grilled veggies.
Awards: 
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival, Kölsch, 2010
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival, Kölsch, 2007
Bronze Medal, Great American Beer Festival, Kolsch, 2006
Bronze Medal, Great American Beer Festival, Kölsch, 2000
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Saint Arnold Oktoberfest

Product - Saint Arnold Oktoberfest
Self-Defined Style: 
Oktoberfest
Strength (ABV): 
6.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
24 IBU

A full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer celebrating the Autumn harvest. This rich beer has a round malt flavor and an above average alcohol content perfect for a cool fall evening.

Saint Arnold Oktoberfest is best consumed at 40° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Crispy potato cakes, roasted turkey, & spicy sausage.
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Saint Arnold Root Beer

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Self-Defined Style: 
Root Beer

Big, sweet, flavorful and old-fashioned!

Saint Arnold Root Beer is made with Imperial Cane Sugar (absolutely no high fructose corn syrup), vanilla extract and lots of yummy (but secret) flavorings. The cane sugar gives it a sweetness and mouthfeel that cannot be achieved through corn syrup. The flavors explode in your mouth.

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The only way to improve on our Root Beer is to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Saint Arnold Spring Bock

Spring Bock
Self-Defined Style: 
Bock
Strength (ABV): 
6.4% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
24 IBU

An authentic, German-style Bock, celebrating the coming of spring. This strong, deeply flavored lager has been aged to create a smooth, malty taste with a hint of sweetness. A light addition of German hops balances the malt flavor.

Saint Arnold Spring Bock is best consumed at 40° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Roasted chicken, goulash, & grilled game.
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Saint Arnold Summer Pils

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Self-Defined Style: 
Bohemian-style pilsner
Strength (ABV): 
4.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
41 IBU

A true bohemian-style pilsner. Crisp and refreshing, this beer is perfect for a hot summer day. Saint Arnold Summer Pils has a delicate, sweet malt taste complemented by an abundant hop aroma and flavor. This beer is brewed with fine German malt, and a copious quantity of "noble" hops imported from the Czech Republic.

Saint Arnold Summer Pils is best consumed at 36° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Spicy Mexican, pizza, & lamb kebabs.
Awards: 
GOLD MEDAL , GABF, Münchner-Style Helles, 2009 Silver Medal, GABF, Münchner-Style Helles, 2008 Silver Medal, GABF, Münchner-Style Helles, 2005 Silver Medal, GABF, Münchner-Style Helles, 2003 Gold Med
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Saint Arnold Texas Wheat

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Self-Defined Style: 
Wheat Beer
Strength (ABV): 
4.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
18 IBU

A refreshing, flavorful filtered wheat beer. The perfect beer to accompany a meal or for a summer's day. The wheat contributes a lighter flavor while maintaining a rich body. The beer has a light hop profile -- just enough to give the beer balance and complexity. The light fruitiness is derived from a Kölsch yeast strain. A chill haze may be present, which is a characteristic of wheat beers.

Saint Arnold Texas Wheat is best consumed at 40-45° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Quiche, roasted veggies, grilled salmon, & sushi.
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Saint Arnold Winter Stout

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Self-Defined Style: 
Sweet Stout
Strength (ABV): 
5.6% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
36 IBU

A creamy, full bodied sweet stout with a subtle chocolate and coffee flavors and a well balanced soft roastiness. Saint Arnold Winter Stout is loosely filtered to preserve a rich mouthfeel which is particularly satisfying during the colder months.

Saint Arnold Winter Stout is best consumed at 45° Fahrenheit.

Best With: 
Chocolate pudding cake, raw oysters, & roasted nuts.
Awards: 
Silver Medal, Great American Beer Festival, Sweet Stout, 2000
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Real Ale Brewhouse Brown Ale

Product - Real Ale Brewhouse Brown
Self-Defined Style: 
English Brown Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.4% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
33 IBU

Caramel brown with a hint of chocolate, Brewhouse Brown melds four kinds of malt and American hops into a delicious dark ale. Rich and roasty, yet with a dry finish, it is the perfect companion for a hearty meal.

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Real Ale Devil's Backbone

Product - Real Ale Devil's Backbone
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-style tripel
Strength (ABV): 
8.1% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
36 IBU

Named for the scenic ridge that runs between Blanco and Wimberley, Devil’s Backbone is a Belgian-style tripel.

Czech Saaz hops and Belgian yeast give this ale its distinctive flavor and aroma. Candy sugar made in-house at the brewery adds strength without increasing heaviness. The result is a deceptively strong, pale golden ale.

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Real Ale Fireman's #4

Product - Real Ale Firemans 4
Self-Defined Style: 
Blonde Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.1% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
21 IBU

This refreshing blonde ale strikes a perfect balance between the smoothness of the malt, the subtle fruitiness of our house ale yeast, and zesty citrus notes from Crystal hops.

Best With: 
Firemans #4 is a great way to beat the heat - enjoy it on a Texas summer day, or pair it with spicy foods to help put out the fire.
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Real Ale Full Moon Pale Rye Ale

Product - Real ALe Full Moon
Self-Defined Style: 
American Rye Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.7% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
42 IBU

Tawny red and full of malt and hops, Full Moon’s unique flavor truly satisfies. The smooth sweetness of malted rye and barley is complemented by generous helpings of Willamette and Cascade hops, resulting in an assertive American amber ale.

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Real Ale Dunkelroggen

Beer Style - Rye Beer
Self-Defined Style: 
Dunkel Roggen
Strength (ABV): 
5.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
9 IBU

Dunkelroggen is fermented with a German hefeweizen strain which gives it the classic banana aroma and flavor. This ale is similar to our Roggenbier, but has a darker color and a more pronounced malt character. It has 35% Weyermann malted rye, which, combined with the German Tettnang hops, give it a refreshing, spicy finish. The amber color comes from Weyermann Vienna and dark Munich malt.
ABV: 5.2%, IBU: 9

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Real Ale Lost Gold IPA

Product - Real Ale Lost Gold IPA
Self-Defined Style: 
India Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.6% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
55 IBU

Lost Gold IPA (summer release) draught only
Massive additions of Cascade, Columbus, Amarillo, and Summit hops make Lost Gold IPA a hop lover's dream. Vienna malt and pale English crystal malt give Lost Gold its rich golden-orange color.

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Real Ale Phoenix Double ESB

Product - Real Ale Pheonixx Double ESB
Self-Defined Style: 
Extra Special Bitter
Strength (ABV): 
7.2% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
50 IBU

Our winter seasonal is inspired by the great ales of the UK but brewed with a distinctively American attitude. English crystal malt gives Phoenixx its subtle toffee and caramel notes, but this ale is about hops. The blend of English hops, highlighted by its namesake, Phoenix, yields a complex hop character that dominates this special brew.
ABV: 7.2%, IBU: 50

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Real Ale Real Heavy

Product - Real Ale Real Heavy
Self-Defined Style: 
Strong Scotch Ale
Strength (ABV): 
9.7% ABV

Real Heavy (late winter/early spring release) draught only
Real Heavy is a traditional Strong Scotch Ale (Wee Heavy). It has a rich brown color, and a deep caramel flavor. Malt flavors dominate and are balanced by the alcohol (9.7% a.b.v.). It is brewed with English crystal malt, English hops, and fermented with English ale yeast. Fans of the Bitter End's award winning Prescott's Wee Heavy will not be disappointed.

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Real Ale Rio Blanco Pale Ale

Product - Real Ale Rio Blanco
Self-Defined Style: 
American Style Pale Ale
Strength (ABV): 
5.3% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
26 IBU

Deep golden and malty, with a spicy hop flavor and well balanced hop bitterness, Rio Blanco is a uniquely Texan interpretation of an English-style pale ale. Czech Saaz hops provide a crisp finish and delicate aroma.

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Real Ale Roggenbier

Substyle - German-Style Rye Ale (Roggenbier) With Or Without Yeast
Self-Defined Style: 
German Style Rye Beer
Strength (ABV): 
4.9% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
10 IBU

Roggenbier (summer release) draught only
Roggenbier (German for "rye beer") is a style not commonly found in the U.S. Real Ale Roggenbier is golden in color and similar in flavor to a hefeweizen. Traditional German hefeweizen yeast produces notes of banana, clove, and bubblegum. Forty percent malted rye imparts a hint of bitterness and a crisp, dry finish.

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Real Ale Shade Grown Coffee Porter

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Self-Defined Style: 
American Style Coffee Porter
Strength (ABV): 
5.6% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
40 IBU

Shade Grown Coffee Porter (fall release) draught only
A rich, robust porter with a dry finish. Brewed with organic barley and organic fair trade coffee from Katz Coffee Roasters. Savor the subtle coffee flavor of this irresistible ale.

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Real Ale Sisyphus

Product - Real Ale Sisyphus
Self-Defined Style: 
American Barleywine
Strength (ABV): 
11.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
77 IBU

Sisyphus Barleywine Ale (winter release) bottles,draught
Intense and warming, Sisyphus was Real Ale's first seasonal product. A healthy portion of hops balances the rich toffee undertones of the malt. Weighing in around 11% ABV, Sisyphus Barleywine is not for the faint of heart - makes a great nightcap!