Beers
Thirsty Miner - Grisette Pale Belgian Ale
Released January 2021 - buy here
Grisette is a historical style of beer from Belgium’s southern Hainaut province. It was originally brewed to quench the thirst of local miners. Like traditional recipes, it is low in alcohol and brewed with a large amount of wheat that gives it a light body and refreshing nature. The German and Czech hops contribute moderate bitterness with floral and spicy notes. Yeast driven fruity esters round out the flavour profile.
3.8% ABV
Grains: Pilsner, Wheat, Flaked Wheat
Hops: Hallertauer Mittelfrueh, Saaz
Yeast: Belgian Saison
Previous releases:
July 2020
Resting Place - Hoppy Mixed Fermentation Sour Ale
Released December 2020 - buy here
Hoppy sour beers have traditionally been difficult to produce as the lactic acid bacteria that gives the beer its sourness is inhibited by hops. A unique brewing yeast strain (Lachancea) has been recently been discovered, on a tree in a Philadelphia graveyard of all places, that naturally produces lactic acid during fermentation. We made this beer with Lachancea yeast, followed by a secondary fermentation with a fruity Brettanomyces strain. Hopped with new world American hops during the boil and dry hopped prior to packaging.
4.4% ABV
Malt: Pilsner, Vienna
Other Grains: Flaked Wheat, Flaked Oats
Hops: Mosaic, El Dorado
Yeast: Lachancea, Brettanomyces
Botany Weisse - Mixed Fermentation Sour Ale
Released December 2020 - buy here
This is our version of a Berliner Weisse, at one time the most popular alcoholic drink in Berlin. Staying true to traditional brewing methods, it is a mixed fermentation beer that contains live Lactobacillus souring bacteria and underwent a secondary fermentation with Brettanomyces for over three months. It was also not boiled during the brewing process to emphasise the raw, bready flavour of the German pilsner and wheat malts. It is very pale, refreshingly acidic, highly effervescent and has subtle Brett derived fruity esters.
3.2% ABV
Malt: Pilsner, Wheat
Hops: Saaz
Yeast: Voss Kveik, Brettanomyces
Souring Bacteria: Lactobacillus
Previous releases:
July 2020
Refectory - Belgian Blonde Ale
Released December 2020 - buy here
This beer is inspired by the lower strength ‘single’ beers traditionally produced by Trappist breweries in Belgium. Trappist breweries are located within monasteries with resident monks overseeing the brewing. Monks brewed these ‘single’ beers for their own consumption in the monastery refectory. This is a refreshing ale with spicy and fruity yeast and hop driven flavours.
4.8% ABV
Malt: Pilsner
Hops: Saaz, Hallertauer Mittelfrueh
Yeast: Belgian Abbey
Previous releases:
May 2020
Quake - Pale Ale
Released October 2020 - sold out
Quake is our pale ale fermented with a strain of the centuries old Norwegian Kveik (pronounced Quake) yeast. This batch uses Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand. These hops are known for having a distinct and complex flavour profile with tropical fruit and black pepper notes. Their flavour and aroma is often compared to the Sauvignon Blanc white wine grape that they are named after.
5.4% ABV
Other Grains: Flaked Wheat, Flaked Oats
Hops: Nelson Sauvin
Yeast: Voss Kveik
Previous releases:
May 2020 - Loral hops
Old Russet - Barrel Aged Belgian Sour Brown Ale
Released September 2020 - buy here
Old Russet started out as a Belgian Dubbel style brown ale. The Special B malt and Dark Candi Syrup combined with the Belgian Abbey yeast contribute flavours of burnt sugar, caramel, raisins, figs and chocolate. Taking inspiration from Flemish Brown Ales, we then aged it in oak barrels for over six months with various Brett strains and Pedio souring bacteria. The final product has a complex dark fruit profile with pleasant sourness and a wine-like character.
8.4% ABV
Malt: Pilsner, Aromatic, Special B
Other Fermentables: Dark Candi Syrup
Hops: Styrian Golding
Yeast: Belgian Abbey, Brettanomyces
Souring Bacteria: Pediococcus
Cellar Worthy - English Barleywine
Released September 2020 - buy here
Barleywines are so named as they are a showcase of intense malted barley flavour and have wine-like alcohol strength. Cellar Worthy is made in the English style with traditional Maris Otter barley known for its rich malty flavour. We used an extended four hour boil to create complex melanoidins that contribute toffee and caramel notes. This is a perfect late night sipping beer. If cellared it should continue to develop positive characteristics for many years.
14% ABV
Malt: Maris Otter, Crystal Medium
Hops: Fuggle, Magnum
Yeast: High Gravity
Botany Weisse Apricot - Mixed Fermentation Sour Ale
Released September 2020 - buy here
Botany Weisse is our version of a Berliner Weisse sour German wheat beer. Like traditional recipes, it undergoes a secondary Brett fermentation for added complexity. We aged this beer for six months including three months on apricot. It was also dry hopped with German Hallertau Blanc hops contributing additional fruity flavours.
4.2% ABV
Grains: Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt
Hops: Hallertau Blanc
Yeast: Voss Kveik, Brettanomyces
Souring Bacteria: Lactobacillus
Fruit: Apricot
Botany Weisse Mango & Passionfruit - Mixed Fermentation Sour Ale
Released August 2020 - sold out
Botany Weisse is our version of a Berliner Weisse sour German wheat beer. Like traditional recipes, it undergoes a secondary Brett fermentation for added complexity. We aged this beer for five months including two months on mango and passionfruit. A super refreshing fruit filled experience.
3.4% ABV
Grains: Pilsner Malt, Wheat Malt
Hops: Saaz
Yeast: Voss Kveik, Brettanomyces
Souring Bacteria: Lactobacillus
Fruit: Mango, Passionfruit
Foundation - Barrel Aged Farmhouse Ale
Released May 2020 - sold out
Farmhouse ales are an old European tradition. Farmers would brew beer from their own grains for consumption on the farm. They would often use non-barley grains such as wheat and oats. As these beers were fermented in wood vessels, they would be exposed to wild yeasts giving them a rustic character. This beer was open fermented then aged in red wine barrels. Dry, well carbonated with fruity and spicy yeast driven flavours.
5% ABV
Grains: Pilsner Malt, Flaked Wheat, Flaked Oats
Hops: Saaz, Styrian Golding
Yeast: Belgian Saison, Brettanomyces
