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ON TAP

Please find our taplist below, but always call beforehand if there is a special beer you want to try as our lineup changes quicker than we can keep the website updated. We do try to keep the flagship brews on all the time, but we are small and managing 12 beers is a little tricky at times. Don’t fret, we’ve always got something new and delicious on tap for you to try. Enjoy your brewery stop!

And thanks to Maddens for mentioning us in their blog of fun things to do in the Brainerd Lakes Area: https://www.maddens.com/blog/five-reasons-to-fall-for-maddens/

NEW & LIMITED RELEASES

BLOOD WARRIOR IPA                                                            
ABV 6.2  |  IBU 53
This IPA has been bathed in blood oranges, adding another layer of rich citrus to welcome in summer.

WINE BARREL AGED CHERRY SOUR

ABV: 6.5 |  IBU: 18

Tart sour ale with hints of cherry, citrus, strawberry and rhubarb. Aged for one year in a wine barrel, this has lots of wine barrel notes. 

GRAPEFRUIT KETTLE SOUR

ABV: 6.5  |  IBU 18

Continuing with creative infusions of the Kettle Sour, this one has grapefruit added, making it fun and tart.  Pair it with food for the best experience. 

NE IPA

ABV: 7  |  IBU 55

Juicy and delicious, this hazilicious IPA is packed with flavor from the loads of hops we added--Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra.  Contains just enough bitterness to finish it right.

OKTOBERFEST                                                         

ABV: 6.0 |  IBU: 26

As the seasons change, so do our beer offerings.  For those who are fans of amber ales, this Oktoberfest lager is for you.  Darker and maltier than the Vienna, it is light on the hops and smooth on the palate.

Wine Barrel Aged Cherry Kettle Sour

ABV: 6.5 |  IBU 18

Our first foray into sour beers. The nose of this beer is rhubarb, with a hint of strawberry soda. Once you take a sip, it's clean and tart on the tongue with a subtle cherry finish. 

AXE KICKER

DOUBLE IPA (On Tap)
ABV: 9.0 I IBU 100

He steps lightly with his right foot and heavy with his left. this cursed devil, the Axe Kicker, scours the north woods felling any tree that gives him a crooked look.

We heaped in loads of Amarillo and Citra Hops into this one, dialed back the crystal malt to let the hops shine through. This one has plenty of juicy citrusy character with  touch of carmel malt to balance all those hops. The bitterness isn't overwhelming despite the 100 IBU rating.

 

SPLINTER CAT

Splinter Cat IPA (On Tap)
ABV: 6.8  |  IBU 63

The Splinter cat will hurl itself from tree to tree, smashing the trunks into pieces, revealing the tasty morsels inside.

Medium body with a balanced malt presence from a high grade pale malt. slight sweetness to accommodate the expected IPA bitterness. Notes of citrus and pine finish it

OUR STANDARD LINEUP

Amber Ale
ABV: 5.0  |  IBU 30

Lighter bodied amber ale made with aromatic German malts that contribute their malty, biscuity notes and hints of caramel with a slight floral and citrus hop knock.

 

Berserk Squirrel Brown Ale
ABV: 5.5 |  IBU 30

Light to medium bodied brown ale with notes of caramel and biscuit and a mild hint of nuttiness. Very smooth with low and well balanced bitterness, due to the addition of honey. Come get it before it scampers off again! 

 

Saison
(Seasonal - Out)

ABV: 5.7 |  IBU: 23

Belgian Farmhouse saison ale fermented at higher temperatures with aromas of clove and banana with a dry finish. 

 

Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
ABV: 6.8 |  IBU 46

Smooth full-bodied stout with hints of roasted malts that are balanced by the sweetness and chocolate flavors and aromas. 

 

P.B. & Stout
(Specialty - Out)

ABV: 6.8 |  IBU 46

Winner of the Peanut Butter Brewer's Challenge with Roundhouse and Jack Pine breweries. Chocolate oatmeal stout with organic peanut butter mixed in for a real treat.

 

Imperial Stout
(Seasonal - Out) 

ABV: 10 |  IBU 65

A smooth delicious Imperial Stout. The rich aromatic roasted malts are balanced with hints of caramel sweetness. Careful with this one it's tasty and the alcohol goes unnoticed.

 

Crypt Kicker Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
(Seasonal - Out)

ABV: 10 |  IBU 65

Our Imperial Stout aged in an Elijah Craig bourbon barrel. Smooth, with a nice mild bourbon aroma. Flavors of oak and vanilla blend nicely with the roasted malt back bone. Not overwhelmingly sweet and very drinkable for a 10% beer.

 

Rye Guy Pale Ale
(Seasonal - Out)

ABV: 5.5 |  IBU 35

Refreshing Pale Ale/Session IPA  with a smooth, light body. The rye gives it a touch of spice and the strong citrus and pine finish comes from the Simcoe and Cascade hops.

 

Redivivus Imperial Red Ale
(Out)

ABV: 8.7 |  IBU 70

redivivus \red-uh-VY-vuhs; -VEE-\, adjective: Living again; brought back to life; revived; restored.
We imperialized our red ale with more hops and more malt. Smooth and rich with flavor, we dry hopped it 3 times for extra delight.

 

Maibock
(Seasonal - In Fermenter)

ABV: 6.5 |  IBU 32

This beer starts with a sweet nose and finishes with a nice, hoppy flavor. Just enough to bring in the spring.

 

Vienna Lager
(Seasonal - out)

ABV: 6.0 |  IBU 26

This lager offering is a malty, bready and smooth lager with a crisp finish. A crowd pleaser! 

 

The Elmer's 7 Bock
(Seasonal - Out)

ABV: 7.6 |  IBU 20

Clean, rich and a little sweet from Munich malts this is a tasty traditional bock beer. Great for those that loved our delicious Oktoberfest, this is the next in the series of German lagers.

AGROPELTER

Agropelter Mosaic Pale Ale    (On Tap)
ABV: 6.2 |  IBU 53

The Agropelter leads a spiteful existence. whipping and tossing rotted limbs with no regard for passers by.

Light bodied and delicious single hop pale ale. It comes in at 53 IBU, but it's bitterness isn't overpowering. With a light malt backbone consisting of pilsner and 2-row malts the Hops really take center stage in this beer. This beer is packed full of flavor and aroma, containing hints of grapefruit and tropical fruit aromas and a touch of blueberry. 

BILDAD BLONDE

Bildad Blonde Ale (On Tap)
ABV: 5.0 |  IBU: 14

When the fish rise to the surface of the water, Bildad quickly springs past and smacks the unsuspecting prey with its paddle-like tail.

Easy drinking blonde ale. Low bitterness and light in body. Slight notes of citrus and lemon from a small late hop addition.

AXE HANDLE HOUND

Axe Handle Hound Red Ale (Rotating - Out)
ABV: 6.8  |  IBU: 49

Its food source is the handle of an axe that has been leaned deliciously against a tree. The Axe Handle Hound is the primary motivation for a lumberjack to keep working.

Hoppy red ale built on a solid malt backbone and specialty malts that contribute to a sweeter finish. Notes of caramel, citrus and orange.

FIRE CAT

Habanero IPA
(Rotating - On Tap)

ABV: 6.3 |  IBU 63

A Fire Cat is rarely seen more than once.
It prowls the woods, leaving  its path in
a fiery blaze.

We took our regular IPA and infused it with Habanero peppers for a smooth vibrant heat. This spice is not overwhelming but really brings out a different dimension in the beer. Sells fast!

STONEHOUSE

Stonehouse Coffee Stout (Rotating - On Tap)
ABV: 6.5|  IBU 46

Stonehouse is confidently built with a strong foundation. Rest easy, as no stranger’s knock will interrupt the good times had within the Stonehouse.

We've taken our stout and infused it with rich, fresh dark roast coffee from the best coffee roaster in Minnesota - StoneHouse Coffee.  The flavors of coffee, roast barley and chocolate are meant to be. 

WAPALOOSIE

Wapaoloosie American Wheat
(Rotating - Out)

ABV 5.5|  IBU 20

A Wapaloosie is a small, conch eating mammal, that finds nothing more pleasurable than to climb to the tippy-top of a tree.

Light to medium bodied ale that consists of a noticeable malt and strong wheat backbone, along with a smooth finish that is highlighted by slightly floral lemon notes from the late addition of American hops.

ON TAP

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NEW & LIMITED RELEASES

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AXE KICKER

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SPLINTER CAT

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OUR STANDARD LINEUP

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AGROPELTER

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BILDAD BLONDE

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AXE HANDLE HOUND

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FIRE CAT

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STONEHOUSE

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WAPALOOSIE

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11-4 SUN

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25435 MAIN ST.
NISSWA, MN