Pies and Pints Beer

Question 1

Bear Republic Red Rocket

Answer 1

American Amber

Healdsburg, CA

Aromas of toffee and caramel are melded with a prominent floral note that lets you know this isn’t your average amber ale. Flavors continue to combine both the brown-butter sweetness and the crisp pine noted in the aroma before finishing with a touch of sweetness.

6.8% abv $5/$15

Question 2

Iron Fist Nelson the Impaler

Answer 2

American Pale Ale

Vista, CA

Big hop-derived notes of lemon, citrus, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. More citrus and grape flavors, supported by subtle, but pleasant underlying bready malt notes, before a clean, fruity finish. The Archetypal example of how the Nelson Sauvin hop can be used

5% abv $5.50/$16

Question 3

Southern Tier Live

Answer 3

American Pale Ale

Lakewood, NY

A complex nose full of grapefruit, grass, and resinous pine. Very clean flavors of citrus, light pale malts, and a bright fruitiness lead into a funky finish in this bottle-conditioned APA

5.5% abv $5/$15

Question 4

Founders All Day IPA

Answer 4

American India Pale-Ale/Double IPA

Grand Rapids, MI

This incredibly easy drinking IPA is a bright, sessionable beer from Founders that goes down easy and is a perfect “Porch Rocker “ for the summer. A complex grain bill helps this IPA stick out a bit more than its 4.7% abv would indicate!

4.7% abv $5/$15

Question 5

Fat Head’s Head Hunter IPA

Answer 5

American India Pale-Ale/Double IPA

North Olmstead, OH

Arguably the best IPA in the country, right now. Big, luscious aromas of citrus, funky pine, grapefruit, and resin. Flavors that mirror the aroma, with a pleasant background of malt sweetness, before a clean, dry finish. (Silver Medal, 2010 GABF; Bronze Medal 2011 GABF)

7.5% abv $5/No Pitchers

Question 6

Green Flash West Coast IPA

Answer 6

American India Pale-Ale/Double IPA

San Diego, CA

Extravagant aromas of danky citrus and pine, with a very subtle underlying caramel note. Huge hop flavors of more grapefruit, orange, and resiny pine, paired with a peasant malt backbone before a clean finish.

7.3% abv $5.50/$16

Question 7

Green Flash Imperial IPA

Answer 7

American India Pale-Ale/Double IPA

Sand Diego, CA

Think of this as the Green Flash +1. Aggressive flavors of grapefruit and resiny pine greet you immediately, followed by a subtle sweetness that balances out this imperial IPA exceptionally well.

9.4% abv $5.50(12oz)/No Pitchers)

Question 8

Ballast Point Sculpin IPA

Answer 8

American India Pale-Ale/Double IPA

San Diego, CA

Another absolute standout IPA, Sculpin is the epitome of what the west-coast style stands for. Aromas and flavors of hardwood, mangoes, and spring grass. Aggressively hopped, yet surprisingly well balanced with a tropical fruit juiciness that carries you through to a dry finish.

7.0% abv $6.75/No Pitchers

Question 9

Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale

Answer 9

American Strong Ale

Escondido, CA

Aromas of hop-derived pine and woody notes, with supporting malt notes of dark toffee. Assertive notes of raisin and biscuits initially, before a wallop of northwest hop-grown bitterness; paired with more pine and resiny notes.

7.2% abv $5/$15

Question 10

North Coast Pranqster

Answer 10

Belgian Strong Ale

Fort Bragg, CA

One of the original and most influential American incarnations of Belgian Golden Strong Ale. This classic shows aromas of apple, pear, and spicy yeast-derived esters, before complex flavors of tropical fruit and subtle malt sweetness. A must try!

7.6% abv $5.5(12 oz)/No Pitchers

Question 11

Dogfish Head Raisin D’Etre

Answer 11

Belgian Strong Ale

Milton, DE

Belgian-style brown ale with raisons and Belgian beet sugar added make this a very complex, yet east-to-drink beer that pairs very well with our Steak and Mushroom Pie. Low IBU’s and the significant malt character also make this a great beer for someone who likes malt-forward styles such as a Scotch Ale but is looking for something a bit different.

8% abv $5(12oz)/No Pitchers

Question 12

Fuller’s London Pride

Answer 12

English Pale Ale/Bitter

London, England

Aromas of caramel and toffee; along with a slight note of herbal English hops, and a plumy yeast-derived esters. The palate favors malt just slightly, bread and caramel greet the tongue, before a mild bitterness comes in at about mid palate, before a lightly malty finish.

4.7% abv $5/$15

Question 13

Victory Prima Pils

Answer 13

German Pale Lager/Pilsner/Kolsch

Downingtown, PA

Aromas of earthy and spicy continental hops, before appetizing notes of fresh baked bread. Flavors first trending toward biscuity and bready malt notes, before showing floral hop flavor and a balancing bitterness. A classic American-made example of German Pils!

5.3% abv $5/$15

Question 14

Elevator Extra

Answer 14

German Pale Lager/Pilsner/Kolsch

Columbus, OH

Aromas of clean, bready Teutonic malt, with underlying fruity yeast-derived accents. Initial flavors of more fresh bread and biscuits, before a crisp, clean, refreshing finish.

4.5% abv $5/$15

Question 15

North Coast Scrimshaw

Answer 15

German Pale Lager/Pilsner/Kolsch

Fort Bragg, CA

Munich malts greet you in the Bohemian Pilsner with a nice breadiness and sweetness reminiscent of the style. Subtle noble hop character from Hallertauer and Tettnang varieties create some sharpness and lead in to a crisp, dry finish.

4.4% abv $5/$15

Question 16

Elevator Dark Horse

Answer 16

American Light Lager/Dark Lager

Columbus, OH

Aromas of caramel, toasted nuts, and a slight toasted note. Flavors of subtle raisin, toffee, and underlying hop bitterness before a clean finish.

5.3% abv $5/$15

Question 17

Pabst Blue Ribbon

Answer 17

American Light Lager/Dark Lager

Woodridge, IL

For the hipster in all of us!

5% abv $5/$15

Question 18

Ommengang Witte

Answer 18

French and Belgian Farmhouse-Style Ale

Cooperstown, NY

Brewed in the traditional Belgian withier fashion, with whispers of sweet orange and a touch of tart lemon in the aroma, before more citrus, a peak of coriander, and a pleasantly dry, fruity finish. A classic example of the withier style.

5.1% abv $5/$15

Question 19

Stillwater Cellar Door

Answer 19

French and Belgian Farmhouse-Style Ale

Baltimore, MD

Aromas of fresh orange, light yeast-derived spice, and springtime flowers. Initial flavors of mango and tangerine, followed by notes of freshly baked bread, white pepper, and a pleasant herbal note, before a dry, refreshing finish. Saison defined

6.6% abv $6.5(12oz)/No Pitchers

Question 20

Yellow Springs Captain Stardust

Answer 20

French and Belgian Farmhouse-Style Ale

Yellow Springs, OH

A surprising acidity reminiscent of light citrus fruits greets you and transitions into a well-rounded spiciness that really differentiates itself from the peppery, somewhat sharp spiciness noticeable in the Cellar Door.

6.6% abv $5/$15

Question 21

Two Brothers, Domaine DuPage

Answer 21

French and Belgian Farmhouse-Style Ale

Warrenville, IL

Aromas of toasty sweetness and butterscotch. Flavors of nearly burnt caramel linger while unexpected dark fruit notes emerge mid-palate. An understated earthiness compliments the off-dry finish.

5.9% abv $5/$15

Question 22

21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon Wheat

Answer 22

Fruit Beer

San Francisco, CA

Aromas of watermelon and a subtle underlying malted wheat note. Flavors of more watermelon in the approach and finish, with complexity added by a touch of fresh bread in the middle. A clean, refreshing pint.

5.5% abv $5/$15

Question 23

5 Lizard, 5 Rabbit Cerveceria

Answer 23

Fruit Beer

Chicago, IL

Incredibly unique Witbier brewed with a Latin flair. The first thing you notice is an unmistakeable aroma of passionfruit. An initial tartness magically gives way to a mid-palate smoothness as you get to taste those hints of passionfruit you picked up in the aroma. Very refreshing! (2011 GABF Gold Medal Winner.)

4.3% abv $5/$15

Question 24

Fat Head’s Bumbleberry Honey Blueberry Ale

Answer 24

Fruit Beer

North Olmstead, OH

Big blueberry aromas up front, along with very faint malted wheat-derived bready notes. Flavors of more bread up front, buttressed by a very pleasant berry character that carries through the finish.

5% abv $5/$15

Question 25

21st Amendment Bitter American

Answer 25

Session Beer

Aromas of piney hops and nutty malt. Initial resiny hop flavors fade into a pleasant, if not-quite-balancing bready malt note. A wonderful, complex session beer!

4.4% abv $5/$15

Question 26

Stone Levitation Ale

Answer 26

Session Beer

Escondido, CA

Tangerine and grapefruit notes greet the nose, along with less assertive toffee. The palate shows more pleasantly citrusy hop notes, before an almost balanced kick of malt-derived roasted nuts. Stone’s beautifully crafted, eminently quaffable, session beer.

4.4% abv %5.5/$16

Question 27

Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse De Bourgogne

Answer 27

Sour/Wild Ale

Vichte, Belgium

Tart cherries greet your noise and an undeniable dark fruit acidity wakes up your palate as soon as you take your first drink. A bit sweeter than other Flanders Red Ales out there, the Duchesse also has a bit more carbonation, giving it an effervescence that compliments the flavors perfectly.

6% abv $8 (12 oz) No pitchers

Question 28

Jolly Pumpkin Noel de Calabaza

Answer 28

Sour/Wild Ale

Dexter, MI

Aromas of wintertime baking spices, light pear, and a breeze of lactic tartness. Flavors that betray the base beer as a Belgian Golden Strong Ale, buttressed by more spice, and a drying, pleasant tartness that carries through the finish.

9% abv $8 (12 oz) No Pitchers

Question 29

Founders Dirty Bastard

Answer 29

Scotch Ale

Grand Rapids, MI

The aroma is an unapologetic ode to all things malt: toffee, caramel, raisin, rum-dipped figs. Flavors of the same, before a clean, semi-sweet finish.

8.5% abv $5 (12 oz) No pitchers

Question 30

Thirsty Dog Stud Service Stout

Answer 30

Stout

Aromas of roasted malt, coffee, and a touch of cocoa. Flavors of baker’s chocolate, more coffee, and a light roasted malt-derived bitterness, before a clean, toasty finish. A wonderful and complex session beer!

3.1% abv $5/$15

Question 31

Cismontane Black’s Dawn

Answer 31

Stout

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Aromas of chocolate, coffee, and brown sugar abound in this American Imperial Stout. Flavors of dark roasted malt and espresso are complimented by the incredibly smooth mouthfeel that adding just a touch of oats adds to this stout.

8% abv $7 (12 oz) No pitchers

Question 32

Great Lakes Eliot Ness

Answer 32

Vienna Lager

Cleveland, OH

Aromas of rich grain, slight raisin, and caramel. Flavors of the same, along with a subtle underlying grassy hop note, before a clean, malty finish. Certainly one of the classic examples of the style.

6.2% abv $5/$15

Question 33

Troegs Dreamweaver Hefeweizen

Answer 33

Wheat Beer

Hershey, PA

Classic, if mild, hefeweizen aromas of banana and clove, along with a pleasant underlying bready continental malt character. Flavors of more yeast-derived banana, subtle malt, and a soft, lightly spicy, off-dry finish.

4.8% abv $5.5/$15

Question 34

Breckenridge Agave Wheat

Answer 34

Wheat Beer

Denver, CO

Six different varieties of malts and two varieties of hops come together to create a balanced, sessionable beer perfect for summertime. Agave nectar is added to add a hint of complexity without adding any discernible sweetness.

4.2% abv $5/$15

Question 35

Jackie O’s Razz Wheat

Answer 35

Wheat Beers

Athens, OH

An American Wheat Ale made up of predominantly white wheat gives this wheat ale an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel. Oregon raspberries are added after fermentation to give a slightly sweet and sour kick to this southeast Ohio brew.

5% abv $5/$15