The Ample is our newest addition to the family of brews categorized as barleywines, this one having the special additions of northern Minnesota maple syrup and bourbon oak aged.

This brew is significant for us in a few ways including:

• The first to use Maple Syrup, which was found to be extremely fermentable, so much so that we had to add a bit more at the very end to provide a bit more maple flavor enhancements.
• The second to be oak aged, using a slightly different charred oak, producing flavors of honey, roasted nuts, and hints of coffee and spices. The oak does a great job in smoothing out pretty much everything, and having done it now twice, am confident with future experimentations for what to expect.
• The first with the oak being bourbon flavored. With every flavor change producing different results, the bourbon flavor adds a nice touch to the rest of the brew, icing on the cake you could say.
• The strongest fermented brew to date, clocking in at 15.1% ABV. This was done using a barleywine yeast, able to handle these stronger brews much better than normal beer yeast. As it was another new variable, wasn't sure how it would do and are pleasantly surprised with how well it went.
• The first to be with a serving size of 5 oz, the same as a wine serving. At 15.1%, a regular pint would be far too much and too accommodate, we've added new Belgian style brew glasses for serving.

All of the above being important as being key stepping stones for other new creations, giving a wider range of variables and ingredients to work with.

For those that would like some but not able to make the journey to the brewery, it's also available for shipping throughout Minnesota.

Cheers,
The Brewing Loony

It's been awhile since an update, been going crazy brewing up supplies for summer and even managed to crank out a few new ones.

This was our first brew that went through the oak aging process so I was a little nervous with how it'd turn out. Nothing to worry about as it ended up being one of the best brews we've ever done. Besides adding a myriad of flavors, the oak does an amazing job of really smoothing or mellowing out a beer, especially helpful with brews that have higher ABV's. It turned out so well that we'll be adding a few more different types to try, with one in the fermenter now and another to start brewing in a few weeks. For the first two batches we're using oak spirals that have been soaked or marinated with Scotch Bourbon, it doesn't to ABV as so little is soaked into the wood, but enough to infuse some more interesting or complicated flavors. Going forward we'll be getting a small quantity of oak barrels for some brews that require a much longer aging process.

Enjoy the new brews and have a great weekend!

Cheers,
The Brewing Loony

​Come on down to try it out with one of the 19 different craft brews on tap!

Stouts and porters are perfect for winter. They're a bit heavier than most but with the flaked oats or barley, have a nice, smooth finish like no other. The Shoepack adds an added twist with hints of vanilla and chocolate added to the mix. 

Come on down to try one out for yourself, with either a flight, pint, or growler to take home!

Cheers,
The Brewing Loony

We have a special treat this Friday with David Allen stopping by from North Dakota while on a brewery tour through North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.

He's played here once before and it was blast, we're excited to have him back playing selections from his latest album, Lovers are Liars, Gamblers are Thieves.

Cheers,
​The Events Loony

The Koochiching County Historical Society is putting on their fourth event this winter and it's an update or expanded version of Women in the Wild, highlighting some of heroic efforts and endeavors that women were involved with in the early days of Koochiching County.

More info about the event: "March is Women's History Month and to celebrate, we are bringing back our "Women in the Wild" topic! It was a huge hit last year and our single largest exhibit ever made for History on Tap. Join us as we celebrate and talk about brand new faces; some may be familiar to you and others you likely have never known! We will also be diving into topics that include the social impact women have had on Borderland's society as well as their contribution to major industry. Our discussions will dig up conversation that hasn't been talked about much before--including the contribution, controversy, and success of women in the paper mill, commercial fishing, and logging industries!" Sign up at the History on Tap event page.

See you on Thursday...

Cheers,
​The Events Loony

Our raspberry brew was changed up a bit with the last batch, going from a reddish caramel malt ale to a lighter version loaded with wheat and hints of Chamomile.

Now available on tap and for growlers to go, come down and try one out for yourself or bring some home to share with friends.

Cheers,
​The Brewing Loony