September Beer Club: Iowa

Posted on August 27, 2024 by mcginnessalex

Tired Hands Brewing Company
Freigeist Bierkultur
Alien Kirche
West Coast IPA
Ardmore, PA and Stolberg, Germany

Made in collaboration with Freigeist Bierkultur and Tired Hands Brewing, this beer is a West Coast IPA with a heavy amount of Columbus, Cascade, Citra, Mosaic, and Chinook hops.

ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: West Coast IPA
Beer Style: Crisp & Clean

ABOUT TIRED HANDS BREWING COMPANY:
Tired Hands Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, known for its innovative and artfully crafted beers. Since its founding in 2011, Tired Hands has gained a devoted following for its commitment to quality and creativity, producing a diverse range of brews that push the boundaries of traditional styles. With a focus on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, Tired Hands has become a staple in the craft beer community, celebrated for its distinct flavors, experimental brewing techniques, and inviting atmosphere. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

ABOUT FREIGEIST BIERKULTUR:
Freigeist Bierkultur is a pioneering German craft brewery dedicated to reviving and reinventing traditional beer styles with a modern twist. Brewers, Peter Esser and Sebastian Sauer, embrace creativity and innovation, challenging conventions while staying true to the rich heritage of German brewing. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

Fonta Flora Brewery
Freigeist Bierkultur
Märzen
Nebo, NC and Stolberg, Germany

This beautiful malt forward Märzen is brewed in collaboration with Freigeist Bierkultur.

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Märzen
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet

ABOUT FONTA FLORA:
Fonta Flora Brewery fuses the essence of agriculture with the craft of brewing to create a diverse array of rustic and flavorful beers. Emphasizing the use of seasonal flora, Fonta Flora brings English tradition and Belgian inspiration to the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

Hoof Hearted Brewing
Everybody Wants Some!!
Double IPA Galaxy
Marengo, OH

Double IPA with galaxy hops.

ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Double IPA
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Hoof Hearted Brewing has been turning tanks like cassette tapes since late 2011. Known throughout the industry for their expert hop-wrangling and flair for air guitar, they do everything possible to provide fresh, high-quality (and sometimes hi-test) brews to get the party started. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.
Kittens Summer
American Pale Wheat Ale
North Haven, CT

American Pale Wheat Ale w/ Citrus and Spices.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: American Pale Wheat
Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. is a small, seasonal homestead brewery, that opened for tastings and growler sales/fills out of their barn in August of 2016. They now have the ability to produce small and large batch beers under their name, with the help of Twelve Percent Beer Project. Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. specialize in extremely high quality small batch recipes, and are making every effort to support and promote local agriculture. Follow them on Untappd.

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November Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on October 26, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Central Coast Creamery Holey Cow Paso Robles, California

Holey Cow is semi-soft baby Swiss-style cheese made from pasteurized whole cows’ milk. Aged for two months, it has a smooth, pliable texture and an ample amount of (you guessed it!) recognizable holes. You’ll appreciate its buttery flavor and tangy finish. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair the Holey Cow cheese with a rich Chardonnay. For beer, pair with a Witbier (Belgian-Style Wheat Beer) from our crisp & clean section. WINESTYLES: Rich BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean

Central Coast Creamery Faultline Paso Robles, California

Faultline is Central Coast Creamery’s newest addition. This cow’s milk cheese was the winner of “Best of California” at the 2023 California State Cheese Competition. The addition of Alpine cultures results in a cheese that has the sharp and mineral taste of a cheddar, but sweetness and nuttiness of an alpine style cheese. The paste has an initial sweet note up front, and a fermented fruit note near the rind. It has a creamy texture with distinct bits of crystallization. WINE & CRAFT BEER RECOMMENDATIONS: For wine, pair with a Pinot Noir. For beer, reach for an Amber Ale. WINESTYLES: Mellow BEERSTYLES: Malty ABOUT CENTRAL COAST CREAMERY: Located near California’s coast in Paso Robles, Central Coast Creamery is gaining momentum in the domestic artisan cheese category. At the helm is Reggie Jones, a veteran of the dairy industry, who has worked in various aspects of quality control, production management, whey refining and sales of cheese cultures and enzymes. After considering their next venture, Reggie’s family decided to make the move to California’s Central Coast, well-known for its support of artisan foods and wineries. Looking back into the region’s history, one will find that the area was once home to a number of dairies. However, during the 1970’s, most of the region’s independent dairy farms lost their steam, and were extinct by the end of the decade. The Jones family, looking to rejuvenate these roots, started Central Coast Creamery. In true California spirit, all of their cheeses are made in primarily handmade, small batches using locally-sourced milk free from artificial growth hormones, and aged on pine racks. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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October Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on September 30, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Fontina Val d’Aosta Semi-Soft Cheese Cow’s Milk Aosta Valley, Italy

The production of this cheese dates all the way back to the middle ages. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation in the Aosta Valley. It is a classic Italian cheese and its name is protected to keep the true form of the cheese. The paste is smooth and buttery, essential for making Italian Fonduta (fondue) and perfect for gratins. Milk: Cow Country: Italy Pasteurization: Raw Region: Aosta Valley, Italy Age: 90+ days Fat: 45% Protection: D.O.P. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, pair this cheese with this month’s Wine Club Primitivo. For beer, look for a lager. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Divina Market Marinated Olives with Sicilian Herbs Greece

A dynamic duo of buttery, pitted Mt. Athos green olives gently marinated with their custom blend of zesty, aromatic Sicilian herbs and spices. PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS: A great pairing with almost any cheese, as well as a variety of lighter beers and crisp white wines. WINESTYLES: Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean About Divina Market: Divina believes that great food should give back. Beginning with their partnerships in the fields with family-owned, sustainable farms, they help preserve timeless culinary heritages while their collection of olives, preserved vegetables and spreads simplify the joy of cooking and entertaining. Learn more > Information © Zuercher & Co., Divina Market and Food Match – All Rights Reserved.

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September Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on August 30, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese Fig and Honey Fromage Frais Thurman, New York

Fromage Frais is a light and fluffy combination of cow’s and goat’s milk. The flavor is fresh, clean and mild – the cow’s milk provides sweetness, while goat’s milk adds a refreshing lemon-y finish. Nettle Meadow’s high quality milk and ingredients are what really makes this an exemplary fresh cheese. Use as a spread on bagels and sandwiches, salads or as a dip for crudités. Likewise, try experimenting with it as a filling for stuffed French toast, crêpes, blintzes, chicken breasts, ravioli, or pierogies. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: For wine, pair this cheese with this month’s Wine Club Heron Hill Riesling. For beer, look for a crisp pilsner. WINESTYLES: Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean NETTLE MEADOW ARTISAN CHEESE: Nettle Meadow Sanctuary Farm is home to over 130 farm sanctuary animals and a cheese company in Thurman, New York. Originally founded in 1990, it is now owned and operated by Lorraine Lambiase and Sheila Flanagan. Today, Nettle Meadow is a dairy farm and cheese company renowned for its exquisite handcrafted cheeses. With a focus on sustainable and humane practices, they specialize in goat and sheep milk creations. Through their passion for quality and environmental responsibility, they have created a diverse range of award-winning cheeses that reflect their commitment to artisanal excellence. Learn more > Information © Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese & Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Fromager d’Affinois Le Fromager Rhône-Alpes, France

Similar in appearance to a brie cheese, both the white rind and the creamy interior of Le Fromager are milder in flavor. Made by ultra-filtration, a relatively modern process that claims a very high percentage of nutrients and butterfat from the milk during the making of the cheese. The ultra-filtration gives the cheese a silky-satin texture that many connoisseurs really enjoy. In addition, the cheese has a clean, rich and creamy taste. It’s a crowd pleaser for sure! Best enjoyed when the rind starts to bulge, and the center is oozing with rich, buttery aromas. It matches beautifully with crispy, crunchy Lavosh crackers and a bit of quince paste, or fig, prune and walnut log. Its oozy, spreadable texture will make an awesome grilled cheese indulgence. PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS: Bubbles are a must to pair with this cheese. It can be as simple as sparkling water or wine, or go all out with Champagne! It will also pair beautifully with this month’s Riesling as well as any crisp and clean beer. WINESTYLES: Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS: Fromager d’Affinois, originating in France, produces exquisite cheeses using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques. With a commitment to quality, they create soft and creamy varieties like Brie and Camembert. The company’s success is attributed to the collaboration between skilled artisans and local dairy farmers, resulting in a range of delectable cheeses that embody French cheese-making expertise. Learn more > Information © Fromager d’Affinois and Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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August Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on July 26, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Central Coast Creamery Goat Gouda Paso Robles, California

Central Coast Creamery’s flagship cheese bursts of fruity and caramel aromas that will transport you to the sun-soaked hills of California the moment you cut into it. Its ivory-colored paste is semi-firm, yet crumbly, tacky, and slightly chalky and crystalline. It has starchy flavors of tart apples, grass and crusty bread. This award winning gouda is made with 100% goat’s milk and is aged for 4 to 6 months. Awards:

2016 – American Cheese Society (ACS) – 2nd Place Award
2016 – World Cheese Championship – 3rd Place Award
2014 – World Cheese Championship – 3rd Place Award
2013 – United States Cheese Championship – Best of Class
2011 – United States Cheese Championship – 2nd Place Award
2010 – Best of Show – American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA)
2010 – American Cheese Society (ACS) – 3rd Place Award

WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: What grows together, goes together! All of our August Wine Club wines will pair beautifully with this cheese. As for beer, enjoy with a crisp Amber Ale. WINESTYLES: Bold or Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean CENTRAL COAST CREAMERY: Located near California’s coast in Paso Robles, Central Coast Creamery is gaining momentum in the domestic artisan cheese category. At the helm is Reggie Jones, a veteran of the dairy industry, who has worked in various aspects of quality control, production management, whey refining and sales of cheese cultures and enzymes. After considering their next venture, Reggie’s family decided to make the move to California’s Central Coast, well-known for its support of artisan foods and wineries. Looking back into the region’s history, one will find that the area was once home to a number of dairies. However, during the 1970’s, most of the region’s independent dairy farms lost their steam, and were extinct by the end of the decade. The Jones family, looking to rejuvenate these roots, started Central Coast Creamery. In true California spirit, all of their cheeses are made in primarily handmade, small batches using locally-sourced milk free from artificial growth hormones, and aged on pine racks. Learn more > Information © Central Coast Creamery and Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

PRiMO Raspberry Habanero Preserves Denver, Colorado

These raspberry habanero preserves have a straight up red raspberry flavor with delightful tropical heat that unfolds into a long satisfying finish. On average, PRiMO cooks their preserves for one minute or less, so the fruit’s natural flavor shines in every bite. PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS: Pairs great with this month’s Goat Gouda and a glass of wine from any of our August Wine Club selections. It also pairs beautifully with a soft-ripened buttery cheese- think Delice de Bourgogne, Camembert, Kunik (Nettle Meadow Farm) and semi-soft, washed-rind cheeses such as Epoisses and Taleggio. For beer, reach for a crisp Amber Ale as well. WINESTYLES: Bold or Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean PRiMO: PRiMO is a small independent producer that create their own unique flavors and recipes and lovingly hand-craft them in small batches. They obsess over every detail- from the ingredients they source to how they might pair with cheese, salumi and wine, and everything in between. Learn more > Information © PRiMO and Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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July Beer Club: Iowa

Posted on June 29, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Mikerphone Brewing
Check 1, 2
Double IPA
Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA with Citra hops.

ABV: 8% alcohol / volume
Style: IPA – Imperial / Double
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy

ABOUT MIKERPHONE BREWING:
Mikerphone Brewing is a family-owned small craft brewery located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Founded by a passion for home-brewing, Mike and Lisa Pallen started the concept of the brewery inspired by music out of their basement. In 2015, Mikerphone Brewing brewed the release of it’s first commercial beer. In that same year, they were awarded Best New Brewery in Illinois by Ratebeer, as well as One of the Best New Breweries in the World by Beer Advocate Magazine. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

Phase Three Brewing
P3 Mexican Lager
Lager
Lake Zurich, Illinois

Light and refreshing, brewed with premium malts and topped up with a dash of Noble hop spice.

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Lager – Mexican
Beer Style at WineStyles: Crisp & Clean

ABOUT PHASE THREE BREWING:
Phase Three Brewing is a brewery focusing on marrying hop flavors together – big imperial stouts and heavily fruited ales. Starting as a passion project between three friends – Brittany, Shaun and Evan – who all met when working with each other at a restaurant and brewery in Schaumburg, Illinois; (Brittany and Shaun ended up getting married and having two kids). The trio strive to constantly provide beer that is hand-crafted with quality ingredients by honest people. Learn more about the three phases of the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

Hop Butcher For the World
Meet the Motuekas
IPA
Chicago, Illinois

Motueka-hopped India Pale Ale.

ABV: 6.5% alcohol / volume
Hops: Motueka
Style: IPA – New England / Hazy
Beer Style at WineStyles: Hoppy
Label Artwork: Dan Grzeca

ABOUT HOP BUTCHER BREWERY:
Inspired by Carl Sandburg’s poem “Chicago”, Carl refers to the great city as “Hog Butcher for the World”, and while the literal meaning has faded since the closing of the Union Stock Yards in 1971, it embodies and inspires who the Hop Butcher team is and the beers they brew in three meaningful ways. Learn more about the brewery and their inspiration here; and follow them on Untappd.

Pontoon Brewing
Otter Palm
Shandy
Sandy Springs, Georgia

Refreshing blend of beer, black tea, and lemonade, this cocktail inspired beer is a refreshing addition to the golf course, lawn mowing, or just sitting in a comfy chair in the A/C.

ABV: 4.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Shandy / Radler
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT PONTOON BREWING:
Pontoon Brewing was founded by a group of longtime pals and home brewers who were passionate about developing scrumptious beer for the pontoon lifestyle – an idea of escaping the daily stresses and relaxing on a pontoon boat – “a slow moving party platform; it can’t go far and can’t go fast so might as well drink”. Opening their doors in December 2017, they became the first microbrewery in Sandy Springs. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

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July Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on June 29, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Carr Valley Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar La Valle, Wisconsin

Made from pasteurized cow’s milk, this white cheddar has cranberries and chipotle peppers added, which contributes to the subtle heat and a very warm finish. Acclaims: Gold 2023 Los Angeles Int. Dairy Competition; Gold 2022 Los Angeles Int. Dairy Competition; 2nd Place 2017 US Championship Cheese Contest. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair this cheese with a Shiraz from South Africa (or even a sparkling Shiraz). For beer, reach for a lager. WINESTYLES: Mellow BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean CARR VALLEY CHEESE: Owned and operated by the Cook family, Carr Valley Cheese Company is over 100 years old. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, they remain one of Wisconsin’s traditional cheese plants, famous for making cheese the old-fashioned way! Information © Carr Valley Cheese. – All Rights Reserved. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar Somerset, England

Since 1911, Montgomery’s Cheddar has been handmade at Manor Farm with milk from the 200 Friesian cows that roam their 1200 acre farm and produced within twenty miles of the town of Cheddar. Montgomery’s Cheddar is dry and flakey with deep, rich, fruity and savory flavors with an incredibly long finish. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair with a red wine, such as a Pinot Noir, Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. For beer, pair with an IPA or an English Cider. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Hoppy & Bitter MONTGOMERY’S CHEESE: For over three generations, the Montgomery family has been farming in North and South Cadbury in Somerset since Jamie Montgomery’s grandfather purchased the farm in 1911. Elizabeth Montgomery took over in the 1960s, ensuring the high quality standards continued and nurtured the recipe for 30 years. When Jamie inherited the role of cheese master of the family, he commited every aspect of production to his cheese, from the quality of the grass his cows graze on to the taste and texture of the final product. Learn more > Information © Montgomery Cheese – All Rights Reserved. Information © Zuercher & Co. – All Rights Reserved.

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June Beer Club: Iowa

Posted on May 26, 2023 by mcginnessalex

Freigeist Bierkultur
Ottekolong
Unfiltered Kölsch
Cologne, Germany

Ottekelong which in local parlance means, “water from Cologne,” is the basic beer from Freigeist. Based on the local Cologne specialty, Kölsch, Ottekolong is an unfiltered Kölsch-style beer, but with more IBUs than is typical for German Kölsch. Also, because it is unfiltered it isn’t technically legal to call in Kölsch in Germany.

ABV: 4.8% alcohol / volume
IBU: 20
Style: Unfiltered Kölsch
Beer Style at WineStyles: Crisp & Clean

Freigeist Bierkultur
Dortmunder
Lager
Cologne, Germany

This style of beer generally offers a malt forward flavor and aroma balanced by hop bitterness. Maltier than a pilsner and hoppier than Helles, modern-day Dortmund Exports expand on traditions with more complex malt variety and extra bitterness. Beers brewed to this style traditionally use Noble hops for bittering, which tend to give earthy, floral, spicy notes.

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Lager – Dortmunder/Export
Beer Style at WineStyles: Malty

Freigeist Bierkultur
Geisterzug
Rhubarb Gose
Cologne, Germany

Based on Freigeist’s ancient spruced Gose recipe, Geisterzug Quince & Geisterzug Rhubarb feature all the complexity, funkiness, and body of the of the original but go one step further by adding tart and flavorful real fruit and vegetables during fermentation. The resulting brews are incredibly lively, characterful, and thirst-quenching.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 12
Style: Rhubarb Gose
Beer Style at WineStyles: Sour, Tart & Funky

Freigeist Bierkultur
Das Fette
Shandy / Radler
Cologne, Germany

50% Das Fette Wiess, 50% Zitronenlimonade. Made for Die Fette Kuh, Köln.

ABV: 2.5% alcohol / volume
Style: Shandy / Radler
Beer Style at WineStyles: Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT FREIGEIST BIERKULTUR BREWERY:
Freigeist was founded in 2009 with a mission to revive Germany’s lost regional, artisanal ales. They now offer bold, American-influence, American-brewed twists on their homelands’s most popular beer styles. The special label of Braustelle, Freigeist Bierkultur is a tiny decade-old brewery in Cologne, Germany run by Peter Esser and Sebastian Sauer. The dual use this label to riff on traditional beer styles, creating interesting, unique, and unusual beers. The beers were brewed and canned in collaboration by Urban Chestnut Brewing in St. Louis for Ffreigeist Bierkultur. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Zwickel
Bavarian-Style Lager
Saint Louis, MO

Pronounced ‘zv-ick-el’, the flagship lager of their Reverence Series (classically crafted, timeless, European-style biers) is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy beer. It is bready, lightly-hopped and smooth.

ABV: 5.1% alcohol / volume
IBU: 19
Hops: Hallertau Perle, Hallertau Mittelfrueh
Malt: Pilsner, Caramel
Yeast: UCBC Lager
Style: Bavarian Lager
Beer Style at WineStyles: Crisp & Clean
Awards:

Gold Medal: 2019 Great International Beer & Cider Competition
Gold Medal: 2017 LA International Beer Competition

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Dorfbier
Bavarian-Style Dunkle Lager
Saint Louis, MO

Some refer to the Dunkel style as the original beer of Munich and its surrounding villages (Dörfer). This everyday beer ranges in color and sweetness depending on the amount of Munich and roasted malts used. The sweetness of the malt is then balanced by the use of another Bavarian friend… the Hallertau hop… in this specific case, Hersbrucker, grown near Wolnzach, Hallertau. This beer is from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Reverence series; it is deep amber in color and rich, smooth and tasty.

ABV: 5.2% alcohol / volume
IBU: 20
Hops: Herbrucker, Perle
Malt: Munich, Caramel, Chocolate
Yeast: UCBC Lager
Style: Munich Dunkle
Beer Style at WineStyles: Malty
Awards:

Gold Medal: 2017 World Beer Championships
Gold Medal – European Style Dunkel: 2016 Los Angeles International Beer Competition

ABOUT URBAN CHESTNUT BREWING COMPANY:
Urban Chestnut Brewing Co, with three locations in St. Louis, is an unconventional-minded, yet traditional-oriented brewer of craft beer. They take a ‘new world meets old world’ brewing approach wherein UCBC contributes to their ‘revolution’ of craft beer with artisanal creations of modern American beers; and ‘reverence’ to the heritage of beer with classically-crafted offerings of timeless European beer styles. Learn more about the brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

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June Beer Club: Iowa

Posted on May 31, 2022 by mcginnessalex

Black_Stack_Fugazi_beer BlackStack Brewery
Fugazi
Italian-Style Pilsner
St. Paul, Minnesota

This Italian-Style Pilsner is dry-hopped adoringly with Czech Kazbek making it the real deal. A lively carb with soft lemon and heavy snap vibes.

Beer Style: Crisp & Clean
Style: Italian Style Pilsner
ABV: 4.8% alcohol / volume

BlackStack Brewery
It’s Legal There
Double IPA
St. Paul, Minnesota

No fruit was harmed in the making of this extremely fruit forward beer. Made with the “stickiest/ickiest” Michigan Chinook & Michigan Copper from Hop Heads Farms on a clean base of Briess Pils Malt. The name came with the saying, “Can you smell that? I’ve heard it’s legal here.”

Beer Style: Hoppy
Style: Double IPA
ABV: 8.0% alcohol / volume

working-title BlackStack Brewery
Working Title
Wheat Ale
St. Paul, Minnesota

This beer has gone many monikers since being one of the four beers on tap when BlackStack first opened. It is brewed with a touch of coriander & orange peel; and this time around it is fermented in a French Oak Foeder.

Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
Style: Wheat Ale
ABV: 5.1% alcohol / volume

ABOUT BLACKSTACK BREWERY:
A family owned and operated brewery, the Johnston family have had a long love affair with great beer. In the 1990’s, Scott Johnson, the patriarch of the family, owned of All Saints Brands, Inc., a distribution company bringing European classic beers into Minnesota. Finally, in 2017, the entire family was able to launch BlackStack Brewing. Learn more about the their brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

Aslin Beer Co.
Laser Raptors
Double IPA
Alexandria, Virginia

“When exploring the French alps, we came across something we did not know exists. While hiking, Joel screamed “That’s a Laser Raptor! I thought they went extinct thousands of years ago!” Little did we know, this Raptor was friendly. He had been outcast decades ago and started his own brewery in Switzerland. After a few beers with this Raptor, we decided to do a collaboration and dedicate this beer after him! If you are wondering his name, it’s Jeff or El Jefe after a few beers.” – Aslin Beer Co.

This Double IPA is brewed with Chinook, Simcoe and Mosaic hops.

Beer Style: Hoppy
Style: Double IPA
ABV: 8.3% alcohol / volume

ABOUT ASLIN BEER CO.:
Founded in 2015 by Andrew Kelley and Kai Leszkowicz, Aslin Beer Co. comes from the family name, Aslin, the family that connected Andrew and Kai through marriage (they each married a daughter from the Aslin Family). Andrew had a background in finance, while Kai worked in public service. They bonded over a mutual interest of craft beer and home brewing. Learn more about their brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

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February Cheese Club: Iowa

Posted on January 28, 2022 by mcginnessalex

Cheeseland Gouda with Peppercorns Holland

This mild, creamy Gouda with black peppercorns is a versatile cheese with a unique and interesting flavor profile. It is made with pasteurized milk, organic cream, salt, cheese culture and vegetarian rennet. It is delicious in salads, sandwiches or omelettes. This cheese also pairs beautifully with potatoes, or rich dishes like quiches, casseroles and frittatas. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Serve with mimosas using a dry Champagne, or serve with California Zinfandels, or Italian Primitivo wines. For Beer, look for a Lager, Pilsner, Brown Ale or Wheat Beer. WINESTYLES: Bubbly or Crisp BEERSTYLES: Crisp & Clean

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar England

Since 1911, Montgomery’s Cheddar has been made at Manor Farm, with milk from the 200 Friesian cows that roam the 1200 acre farm. Rich and savory flavors are the hallmark of Montgomery Cheddar. WINE & CRAFT BEER PAIRINGS: Pair with a red wine, such as a Pinot Noir, Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon. For beer, pair with an IPA or an English Cider. WINESTYLES: Bold BEERSTYLES: Hoppy & Bitter

Tired Hands Brewing CompanyFreigeist BierkulturAlien KircheWest Coast IPAArdmore, PA and Stolberg, Germany

Fonta Flora BreweryFreigeist BierkulturMärzenNebo, NC and Stolberg, Germany

Hoof Hearted BrewingEverybody Wants Some!!Double IPA GalaxyMarengo, OH

Fat Orange Cat Brew Co.Kittens SummerAmerican Pale Wheat AleNorth Haven, CT

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Central Coast Creamery Holey Cow Paso Robles, California

Central Coast Creamery Faultline Paso Robles, California

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Fontina Val d’Aosta Semi-Soft Cheese Cow’s Milk Aosta Valley, Italy

Divina Market Marinated Olives with Sicilian Herbs Greece

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Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese Fig and Honey Fromage Frais Thurman, New York

Fromager d’Affinois Le Fromager Rhône-Alpes, France

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Central Coast Creamery Goat Gouda Paso Robles, California

PRiMO Raspberry Habanero Preserves Denver, Colorado

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Mikerphone BrewingCheck 1, 2Double IPAElk Grove Village, Illinois

Phase Three BrewingP3 Mexican LagerLagerLake Zurich, Illinois

Hop Butcher For the WorldMeet the MotuekasIPAChicago, Illinois

Pontoon BrewingOtter PalmShandySandy Springs, Georgia

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Carr Valley Cranberry Chipotle Cheddar La Valle, Wisconsin

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar Somerset, England

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Freigeist BierkulturOttekolongUnfiltered KölschCologne, Germany

Freigeist BierkulturDortmunderLagerCologne, Germany

Freigeist BierkulturGeisterzugRhubarb GoseCologne, Germany

Freigeist BierkulturDas FetteShandy / RadlerCologne, Germany

Urban Chestnut Brewing CompanyZwickelBavarian-Style LagerSaint Louis, MO

Urban Chestnut Brewing CompanyDorfbierBavarian-Style Dunkle LagerSaint Louis, MO

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BlackStack BreweryIt’s Legal ThereDouble IPASt. Paul, Minnesota

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Cheeseland Gouda with Peppercorns Holland

Neal’s Yard Dairy Montgomery’s Cheddar England

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