2018 Beer Archive

Wilton House Porter

ABV 6.2%

In Collaboration with the Wilton House we crafted this porter based on two historic recipes.  The first is a Spruce Beer recipe we found in “The Virginia House Wife” Circa 1831 by Mary Randolph. This recipe includes young Spruce Tips (harvested from the brewer’s urban garden spring 2017) Molasses, All Spice, and Ginger.  The second, pulled from George Washington’s recipe for a Molasses, Grain, and Hops based porter.  We followed these recipes as close as possible including fermenting the beer in oak casks.

Aroma: Chocolate, Molasses, Spruce, Cedar, Cinnamon, Caramel, Nutmeg, Pine

Flavor: Molasses, Chocolate, Pine Resin, Ginger, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Spruce, Oak

criminal mischief

ABV 9%

We crafted a “Vermouth” in collaboration with the Roosevelt‘s head mixologist T Leggett.  As far as beer styles go it is most similar to a Gruit.  We have been inspired by the surge in craft vermouths and have brought out very vermouth like flavors, aromas, and bitterness without focusing on hops. Hops dominate the brewing world at present and all the wonderful flavors and aromas of all other botanicals have been all but forgotten. Made with Petit Verdot form our Vineyard and Aged for 7 months in red Wine Barrels.

Aroma: Citrus, Floral, Pineapple, Strawberry, Rosé, Herbs De Provence, Vanilla 

Flavor: Bitters, Lemon, Citrus, Herbal, Cranberry, Sour Cherry, Thyme, Blueberry, Dandelion Greens, Blackberry

Tangerine IPA

ABV 7%

Tropical & Citrus Fruit Bomb of an IPA made with a Tangerine Puree.

Aroma: Tangerine, Yellow Nectarine, Floral, Mandarin, Candied Orange, Grapefruit, Pineapple

Flavor: Citrus Bomb, Orange Juice, Tangerine, Citrus Zest, Peach, Pineapple

oyster rauchbier

ABV 5.7%

German Rauchbier crafted with whole Virginia Oyster.  The salty briny umami flavor from the oysters and shells pairs perfectly with the rich malty smoked character of our Rauchbier.

GAUNTLY GALAXY

ABV 7.2%

Tropical and Fruity IPA

Richmond Blonde

ABV 6.0% 

Belgian Blonde made w/ local wet hops all grown from Tricycle Gardens and Garden Groves Urban Farm. 

garden saison

ABV 6.8%

Saison crafted with Chef Bryan McClure from Lemaire with the delicious fruity tomato varieties; Orange Brandy Sun Gold, Juliet, Ground Cherry, Striped German Black Cherry, and traditional Cherry Tomatoes.

ONE TRICK PONY IPA

ABV 6.9%

Tropical & Juicy IPA

diversion saison

ABV 5.5%

Refreshingly dry Saison crafted with Stone Brewing.  Made with Virginia Grown Vidal Blanc Grapes, New Zealand Nelson Sauvin &  French Strisselspalt Hops.  Fermented in wine barrels.

lord of the ryes red ipa

ABV 5.8%

Red Rye IPA brewed with rich malts and cryo hops.

The Knight

ABV 8.5%

Classic Belgian Tripel, brewed with German Hallertau and French Strisselspalt Hops.