Ale
Lagers
Please select an ale or lager from the drop down boxes to the right.
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Roggen [ale]
A German-style rye beer. Medium-bodied, deep-amber in color, with a classically spicy finish.
- On Tap
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90-Shilling Scotch Ale [ale]
Full-bodied, deep reddish-brown and malty, with a hint of toastiness and slightly sweet finish. Higher in alcohol content (8.2% abv), it is dangerously drinkable.
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Alt [ale]
A rich, reddish-brown German ale as brewed in Dusseldorf. Longer cold maturation mellows the palate. Medium-bodied with a hint of caramel and toastiness and a pleasant, lingering hop finish.
- BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
- Bronze medal 2006 California State Fair
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Barleywine [ale]
Is it a beer or is it a wine? It's actually a beer with the alcohol equivalent of some wines (ours comes in at 9.8% abv). This very full-bodied, deep mahogany, English-style ale is not for the faint of heart. Rich and warming, with hints of dark fruit and licorice, nice and malty, but balanced by a very assertive hop character. MMM!
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Belgian Strong [ale]
A very full-bodied, Belgian-style strong ale. Amber in color, fruity, and very complex. The unique Belgian yeast strain and secret spices provide a complex nose and incredible spicy palate. (8.2% abv)
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
- Gold medal 2004 California State Fair
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Belgian White [ale]
A light, spiced, unfiltered wheat beer. The "white" refers to the haze caused by the yeast left in suspension. Coriander and Curacao and sweet orange peels are a pleasant complement to the tanginess provided by the wheat malt. A classic spring and summer refresher.
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
- On Tap
- Gold medal winner at the 2005 LA County Fair
- Silver medal 2002 LA County Fair
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Biere de Garde [ale]
Biere de Garde mean "beer to keep or to store." It is a farmhouse ale from French Flanders in the northeast and was brewed in the spring and consumed throughout the summer. Medium- to full-bodied, amber in color, a bit earthy, a touch acidic, and very drinkable. (7.5% abv)
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Brown Ale [ale]
A light to medium-bodied, slightly toasty English ale. The small percentage of highly kilned chocolate malt adds a touch of nuttiness.
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
- Gold medal 2003 LA County Fair
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Burton Ale [ale]
A late 18th century English pale ale. The hard water found around Burton-on-Trent accentuates the malt and hop character. Reddish in color, medium-bodied, slightly fruity and caramelly with a lingering dry, hoppy finish.
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Cream Ale [ale]
A turn-of-the century American ale. Corn sugar added to the boil provides a hint of residual sweetness. Light-bodied, straw in color, and very smooth.
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
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- Gold medal winner at the 2005 and 2001 Great American Beer Festival
- Gold medal at the 2002 Californa State Fair
- Gold medal at the 2004 LA County Fair
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ESB [ale]
A premium English draft pale ale. Medium-bodied, amber in color, fruity and caramelly, with a pleasant hop nose and a classically dry, hoppy finish. Dry hopped with Styrian Goldings and unfiltered.
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Hefeweizen [ale]
A classic Bavarian wheat beer. Fifty-percent wheat malt adds a slight tanginess to the finish. The true Bavarian yeast strain provides a hint of clove and banana. Unfiltered to leave in the utmost flavor. Lemon garnish available upon request.
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
- On Tap
- Judged best Bavarian Hefeweizen 2002 California State Fair
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Imperial Russian Stout [ale]
Big, rich, roasty but slightly sweet, and dark as the Black Sea. English brewers in the 18th and 19th centuries made an extra-strong stout for export to Russia and the Baltic. Ours is brewed in that tradition, fit for a Tsar. (9.5% abv)
- SILVER MEDAL WINNER
- Silver medal 2007 & 2006 Great American Beer Festival
- Gold medal at the 2006 California State Fair
- Silver medal at the 2002 California State Fair
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K�olsch [ale]
A light-bodied, straw colored German ale as brewed in Cologne. Smooth, very easy drinking, with a slight tang on the finish due to the small addition of wheat malt.
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Poor Richard's Ale [ale]
Brewed from a recipe that was created for the Brewers Association by Brick Oven Brewery in Colorado to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birthday on January 17. Over 100 breweries in 35 states participated to recreate this beer and this is our version. Brewed with five different malts, molasses, and flaked corn, this medium to full-bodied, reddish-brown ale is a bit toasty with a smooth finish. Raise a glass to the First American! (6.6% abv)
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Porter [ale]
A dark London-style ale. Medium-bodied, roasty, with a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. A favorite among 18th and 19th century porters working in and around London.
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Pumpkin Ale [ale]
A little taste of fall in every glass! This medium-bodied, amber ale is made with 100 pounds of fresh pumpkins and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. A seasonal favorite!
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APA (American Pale Ale) [ale]
Inspired by West Coast hop-heads. Medium-bodied, copper in color, with a hint of caramel. The floral hop nose and dry finish are yours courtesy of Yakima Cascade hops. Unfiltered and dry hopped for more hop flavor and aroma.
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California Gold [ale]
Not for the hopophobic! This medium-bodied, slightly citrusy golden ale is miles apart from its Canadian cousin. It gets its big hoppy punch from our generous use of Columbus and Amarillo hops. Dry hopped and unfiltered for more incredible hop aroma and flavor.
- BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
- Bronze medal winner at the 2005 LA County Fair
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Irish Red [ale]
A medium-bodied, slightly toasty, Irish-style ale. Very smooth and drinkable.
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
- Cask Ale
- Gold medal 2006 World Beer Cup-Irish-style Red Ale Category
- Gold medal 2006 Great American Beer Festival
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Oatmeal Stout [ale]
Dark, smooth, roasty, and slightly sweet. The use of rolled oats rounds out the palate making it surprisingly easy to drink.
- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
- Gold medal 2004 California State Fair
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IPA (India Pale Ale) [ale]
Originally brewed in England in the 18th and 19th centuries for export to the thirsty colonials stationed in India. Higher in hop and alcohol content (both natural preservatives), this amber, fruity ale has a big hop nose and assertively dry, hoppy finish. Unfiltered and dry hopped for more hop flavor and aroma. (8.0% abv).
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Thomas Jefferson Ale [ale]
A recreation of a beer Jefferson would have had brewed at Monticello two hundred years ago. Deep reddish-brown, very full-bodied, with a hint of toffee and a complex, malty finish. Raise a glass to your independence! (9.5% abv)
- On Tap
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Bohemian Pilsener [lager]
Brewed in the tradition of the original Czech-style lager. Golden in color, medium-bodied, with an amazing balance of malt and hops. The huge hop nose and slightly spicy finish are made possible by the generous use of Czech Saaz hops.
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Doppelbock [lager]
Originally brewed by the monks of St. Francis of Paula (Paulaner Brewery today) as liquid bread for the fast during Lent, and dedicated to the Savior, or Salvator in German. As a nod to the original, all subsequent doppelbocks end in -ator. Thus, ours is called Creamator. It is very smooth, dark, rich, and malty. Doppelbock come in around 7.5 abv.
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German Pilsener [lager]
A staple of the German beer garden! Light-bodied and straw in color. Imported German Hallertau and Tettnang hops lend a pleasant hop bouquet and a classically dry, crisp finish.
- SILVER MEDAL WINNER
- Silver medal 2002 LA County Fair
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Helles [lager]
A golden, Munich-style lager. The accent is on the malt character. Medium-bodied, smooth, with just enough hops to keep everything in balance.
- SILVER MEDAL WINNER
- Silver Medal Winner at the 2005 LA County Fair
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Oktoberfest [lager]
Brewed to celebrate the wedding of the Crown Prince of Bavaria in 1810, this is a full-bodied, malty amber German lager. Nice and caramelly with a smooth finish. Enjoy a taste of Munich here in your own backyard. Prost! (6.6% abv)
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Oscura [lager]
A tribute to Cinco de Mayo and beyond. This medium-bodied, brownish lager was originally brewed by Austrian brewers who immigrated to Mexico during the 19th century. Salud!
- On Tap
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Schwarzbier [lager]
Smooth, black, rich medium-bodied German lager. If you thought lagers tend to be light and thin, this baby will rock your world but pamper your palate.
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Vienna Country Lager [lager]
This is a very smooth, medium-bodied, amber Vienna-style lager. Brewed with a large percentage of wheat malt, thus adding a bit more complexity than a standard Vienna Lager.
- SILVER MEDAL WINNER
- Silver medal 2004 California State Fair
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Winter Bock [lager]
Brewed for the cooler winter months (yes, it does get cool in Southern California!) this fabulously smooth, reddish-brown German lager has a reputation for having quite a kick ("bock" is German for billy-goat). It is thus higher in alcohol (6.4% abv), but goes down almost too easily.