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SUMMER 2019 Enjoy TABLE OF all of our CONTENTS

GRAND Summer Draughts 3 Lowlands Brewing Collaborative 4 Lowlands Locals 5 Exclusives & Rarities 6 CAFéSCAFéS Draughts 7 Koeriers 11 CAFÉ BAVARIA Table Bottles 12 7700 HARWOOD AVE WAUWATOSA, WI 53213 Wheats 13 CAFEBAVARIA.COM Saisons & Farmhouse Ales 14

CAFÉ BENELUX Pilsners 15 346 N BROADWAY AVE Blondes & Golden Ales 16 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 Trappists 17 CAFEBENELUX.COM Pale Ales 20 CENTRAAL GRAND CAFÉ & TAPPERY IPAs 23 2306 S KINNICKINNIC AVE Dubbels 26 BAY VIEW, WI 53207 Tripels 27 CAFECENTRAAL.COM Quadrupels 28 CAFÉ HOLLANDER 7677 W STATE ST Strong Ales 29 WAUWATOSA, WI 53213 Ambers & Reds 31 CAFEHOLLANDER.COM Dark Ales & Porters 32

CAFÉ HOLLANDER Stouts 34 2608 N DOWNER AVE Lambics 36 MILWAUKEE, WI 53211 Sours 37 CAFEHOLLANDER.COM Touches of Fruit 38 CAFÉ HOLLANDER Macrobreweries 39 5900 W MEQUON RD 15 Gluten-Free 40 MEQUON, WI 53092 G R N A O N U D EQ CAFE M CAFEHOLLANDER.COM Biermania Draughts 41 Biermania Bottles 41 CAFÉ HOLLANDER 701 N MIDVALE BLVD 15 MADISON, WI 53705 G R E A L N A D D LL CAFE HI CAFEHOLLANDER.COM

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Thaw out and put some summer in your step with one of these tasty tap selections from around the world, the country, and the great state of Wisconsin. From floral bouquets and earthy yeast strains to sweet, caramel malts and bright, juicy hops, we’ve got you covered. Our passion for bier runs so deep that we’ve collaborated with some of the world’s best brewers—who have become close friends— High Speed Wit 5% 5/7.5 to create these biers, crafted with friendship and available Tandem Dubbel 7% 7 exclusively at our cafés. Hollander IPA 6% 7

Centraal Quadder Bourbon Barrel-Aged 10% 7.5 5% 250/500mL $5/7.5 Seasonal Saison Series ‘19 5.5% 6 High Speed Wit LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Bofferding Pils 4.5% 6.5 A robust, round witbier with flavors of orange, lemon, yeast, a touch of cinnamon and an earthy, nutty quality. Piraat 10.5% 7.5 Finishes with a hint of creaminess and just the right Tripel Karmeliet 8.4% 6.5/8.5 amount of zing. Liter carafe - $12 Kwak 8.1% 6.5/8.5

Kwaremont Blond 6.6% 8.5 Hollander IPA 6% 300mL $7 New Belgium With Love 6.5 LBC with Brouwerij De Musketeers // Ursel, Belgium American Citra hops meet Belgian tradition in this IPA that Ramborn Cascade Dry-Hopped 7.4% 8 has just enough bite to satisfy the hop heads, and enough Lindemans Aardbel 4% 7.5 sweetness to balance out any bitterness. Liter carafe - $22 Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5% 6.5

Lakefront Fixed Gear 6% 6 Tandem Dubbel 7% 300mL $7 Goose Island Matilda 7% 6.5 LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Pours a rich chocolate brown with fine carbonation and New Glarus Spotted Cow 4.9% 6 flavors of malt, tart raisins, plums, cocoa, and caramel. Stella Artois 5.2% 6.5 Warms in the end, finishing creamy and rich. Liter carafe - $18 Stella Cidre 4.5% 6.5

Hoegaarden 5% 5/8 Centraal Quadder 10% 250mL $7.5 Mongozo Mango 3.6% 9 Bourbon Barrel-Aged LBC with Central Waters Brewing // Amherst, WI St. Bernardus ABT 12 10.5% 9 Central Waters took our Quadder and tucked it into bourbon barrels for a nice long hibernation. It woke up MobCraft Rhubarb IPA 6% 6 sexy and complex, with notes of vanilla, oak, dark, rich Gulden Draak 10.5% 7.5 fruit, mahogany and leather. Frankly, there just aren’t enough “o’s” in smooth to do it justice. Houblon Chouffe 9% 9 Liter carafe - $17 Bell’s Oberon Ale 5.8% 6 New Belgium Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza 4% 6 Seasonal Saison Series ‘19 5.5% 440mL $6 LBC with Whiner Beer Co. // Chicago, IL Good City Amber Ale 5.5% 6.5 We’re so grateful to our friends at Whiner Beer Co. for Unibroue À Tout Le Monde 4.5% 6.5 this expertly dry-hopped, peach-perfect addition to our Raised Grain DDH Oranje Juicy 8.7% 6.5 collaborative Saison Series. Soft, floral honey and hints of ripe stone fruit are balanced beautifully by fresh, crisp Stone Tangerine Express 7% 6 pops of Ekuanot, Loral, and Citra hops, resulting in a bier Founders Red’s Rye 6.6% 6 that’s at once approchable and unique, juicy and refreshing. Delirium Deliria 8.50% 10 Liter carafe - $16 3 Sheeps Brunch Bier 4.9% 6

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3 4 Featured We’ll travel the world for a good bier, but sometimes you don’t need to look far. We’ve EXCLUSIVES collaborated with these local brewers to bring you a line of biers available only at our grand cafés. & RARITIES

We love all our biers equally, but some are Good City Amber Ale 5.5% 300mL $6 just a little bit harder to come by. Get your hands on Good City Brewing Co. // Milwaukee, WI these bad boys while supplies last (and while you're This classic American-style Amber Ale was brewed in here! Some of these are exclusive to our collaboration with local brewery Good City. Featuring Cascade hops and a blend of US and German malts to Lowlands Grand Cafes...) yield a caramelly, nutty and balanced amber ale. Seeking Ramborn Cascade 7.4% 300mL $8 the Good? You found it! Liter carafe - $16 Ramborn Cider Co. // Born, Luxembourg American-grown, whole-cone Cascade hops take this already 3 Sheeps Brunch Bier NEW 4.9% 300mL $6 unique, crisp, semi-dry Luxembourgish cider to another level 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. // Sheboygan, WI entirely, adding pops of pine and citrus to its delicious blend What’s EVEN MORE Milwaukee than brunch? of old world pear aromas and flavors. How about the light & fluffy, dry, nutty & roasty, deliciously drinkable “lovechild” of 3 Sheeps Brewing, Mongozo Mango 3.6% 250mL $9 Colectivo Coffee Roasters, and the Lowlands Brewing NEW Brouwerij Huyghe // Melle, Belgium Collaborative? Light enough to be a “shower beer,” The Delirium elephants imported this fresh and fruity gem sophisticated enough to drink during a business brunch. (whose name means cheers!) from their friends in Africa, #getstoutforsummer and were kind enough to share their supply with us! All NEW that’s missing is the coconut shell “glass” Raised Grain DDH Oranje Juicy 8.7% 300mL $6.5 Good City Brewing Co. // Milwaukee, WI That’s right, EVEN MORE of that enchanting, dry-hopped goodness you love from the original! Citra, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops add big, juicy bursts of fruit flavor to this irresistible, DOUBLE triple dry-hopped “biermosa without the OJ!” (Get it while it lasts, but we’ll be replacing it with its classic cousin, so, don’t fret.)

GRAB A A Different Kind of

Make every backyard Brussels a bier garden: Grab a growler to go! lace?

In bier terms, “lacing” refers to the lines of foam residue le on the inside of the glass as you consume your bier. If they’re distinct and long-lasting, you know you’ve been served a bier with a beautiful, aroma-releasing head in a gloriously clean glass.

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Tripel Karmeliet 8.4% 200/300mL $6.5/8.5 Piraat 10.5% 250mL $7.5 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium A Belgian tripel-threat of delicate wheat, creamy oats and A golden, Belgian IPA with a slight honey sweetness, faint wholesome barley combined with spicy citrus flavors and citrusy hops, and notes of figs and golden raisins. Its crisp aromas of vanilla. Mild hop bitterness, brilliant gold in finish is balanced well by a boozy warmth. color, with a huge, creamy head. Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5% 330mL $6.5 Kwak 8.1% 200/300mL $6.5/8.5 Brouwerij Alken-Maes // Alken, Belgium Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A dark burgundy, full-bodied brew supported by rich malts A Belgian strong pale ale with a rich, amber color and and laced with dark candi sugar. Notes of toffee and raisin sweet, malty aroma. Flavors of caramelized banana, abound, ending in a warm, brandy-like finish. licorice, and coriander with a mild hop bitterness. Try a Kwak carousel (four glasses) $32 Kwaremont Blond 6.6% 250mL $7 Brouwerij de Brabandere // Harelbeke, Belgium Hoegaarden 5% 250/500mL $5/8 This refreshingly light-bodied, sweet and spicy creation Brouwerij van Hoegaarden // Hoegaarden, Belgium is brewed in honor of one of the most difficult climbs of The original Belgian wit. Cloudy gold appearance, sweet with the Tour de Flanders, the Oude Kwaremont. Its 6.6% ABV spices of coriander and orange peel with a slight hoppiness. reflects the average degree of incline on its steepest, cobblestone-iest stretch. A lot less work to drink than Lakefront Fixed Gear 6% 440mL $6 it is to ride! Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, WI A locally brewed, dry hopped American red ale that builds St. Bernardus ABT 12 10.5% 250mL $9 citric and grapefruit hops onto a rich, malty body. St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Really, truly, one of the of the best biers in the world. A Stella Cidre 4.5% 400mL $6.5 clone and yeast cousin of an extremely rare Trappist bier not exported to the US, this is one to savor. A rich, bold Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium A crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from brew with notes of black currant, caramel, coffee, semi- hand-picked apples. Apricot accents complement the sweet chocolate, and dark rum. subtle flavors of red apple and peach. MobCraft Rhubarb IPA NEW 6% 330mL $6 MobCraft Beer Co. // Milwaukee, WI Stella Artois 5.2% 400mL $6.5 MobCraft is celebrating Wisconsin’s early crop harvest Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium with a bold blend of rhubarb tartness and a well-balanced This crisp, clean Belgian lager is the quintessential medley of aromatic and bittering hops, resulting in an “traditional brew.” Originally brewed as a holiday bier, the IPA that’s at once approachable and memorable. Spring subtle sweetness in the malt and the soft, dry hop finish ahead, friends! You’ve earned it. make it both food-friendly and refreshing!

Gulden Draak 10.5% 250mL $7.5 4.5% 300mL $6.5 Bofferding Pilsner Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Brasserie Bofferding // Bascharage, Luxembourg Rich, dark fruits and a toffee-like sweetness are balanced A highly rated German-style pilsner from Luxembourg. and topped-off nicely by an ever-so-slight hop finish in This sparkling gold Pilsner offers a light, well-balanced this dangerously drinkable dark tripel from our friends flavor with a crisp and refreshing finish. just outside of Ghent. As the saying goes, “don’t fear the dragon, drink it!” (Just make sure you don’t get “Draak’d” New Belgium with Love 311mL $6.5 in the process…) New Belgium Brewing // Fort Collins, CO This draught line is devoted to our friends in Fort Collins, Houblon Chouffe 9% 250mL $9 those master brewers at New Belgium who are constantly Brasserie D’Achouffe // Achouffe, Belgium coming up with tasty, but limited, small batch brews to share The gnomes of Fairyland may be little, but they have big with you. See server for our current New Belgium specialty. personalities and infinite tricks up their sleeves. This first- of-its-kind Belgian brew combines three American and New Glarus Spotted Cow 4.9% 440mL $6 European hop varieties with Belgian yeasts to create a New Glarus Brewing Co. // New Glarus, WI cross between a Double IPA and a Belgian Tripel. Aromas Tried and true and only in Wisconsin, this refreshing home- of citrus and spicey yeast introduce complex flavors, floral grown representation of a rustic farmhouse ale is easy hop bitterness, slightly sweet malts and notes of lemon drinking yet satisfying. and banana.

Lindemans Aardbei 4% 230mL $7.5 Bell’s Oberon Ale 5.8% 440mL $6 Brouwerij Lindemans // Vlezenbeek, Belgium Bell’s Brewing Co. // Kalamazoo, MI Brand new to Lowlands! This strawberry lambic is all kinds A characteristically craft witbier whose healthy dose of of juicy, unique and refreshing. An excellent choice with (or citrusy hops lends a unique, refreshing finish without as) breakfast or dessert! overpowering its delicate spice and distinct house yeast.

Goose Island Matilda 7% 330mL $6.5 Goose Island Brewing Co. // Chicago, IL A medium-bodied, ever so-slightly funky homage to the Trappist, brett-laced beauty “Orval,” this amber is an intriguing choice for bier and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, with aromas of pears and flavors of leather, brown sugar, and dried apricots. 7 8 DRAUGHTS (continued)

New Belgium Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza 4% 473mL $6 New Belgium Brewing Co. // Fort Collins, CO Our Colorado friends got a little help from Mexican craft brewery Primus Cerveceria to produce this crisp refresher brewed with watermelon, lime, hibiscus, and agave.

Unibroue À Tout Le Monde NEW 4.5% 330mL $6.5 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec “To everyone!” This sessionable, dry-hopped Saison is a perfect patio-pounder, but don’t let its delicate ABV fool you—it was created in collaboration with, and named in honor of, the hardcore metal band Megadeth. Rock out with your hops out, friends. JULY Stone Tangerine Express NEW 7% 440mL $6 Stone Brewing Co . // Escondido, CA Climb aboard the Tangerine Express for a quick rush of bright, refreshing citrus! The Tangerine takes you through Unibroue juicy notes of pineapple, grass and pine, and nishes your ride with bitter grapefruit flavors and a crisp, dry finish. A Tout Founders Red’s Rye NEW 6.6% 440mL $6 Founders Brewing Co. // Grand Rapids, MI Serious hop bitterness (along with an unyielding, Amarillo- Le Monde driven grapefruit bouquet) balances the malty richness of UNIBROUE // four varieties of imported Belgian caramel malts, while a generous addition of rye accentuates the spicy, crisp finish. CHAMBLY, QUEBEC Delirium Deliria NEW 8.5% 250mL $10 4.5% ABV • SESSION SAISON Brouwerij Huyghe // Melle, Belgium Brewed by women brewers around the world for International Women in Beer day, this dangerous strong blonde ale doesn’t need cahoonas to have cahoonas, know what we’re sayin’? AUGUST Impeccably balanced and dangerously drinkable with a subtle, honey-nut sweetness and spice. (And everything nice...) Stone Tangerine Express STONE BREWING CO. // ESCONDIDO, CA 7% ABV • IPA GIFT SEPTEMBER Gulden Draak CARDS BROUWERIJ VAN STEENBERGE // For Any Occasion! ERTVELDE, BELGIUM 10.5% • DARK TRIPEL cafebenelux.com LOWLANDSGROUP.COM

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TRY A tasting koerier TASTE FOUR DIFFERENT BIERS $12

TASTING KOERIERS If three is a crowd, then four’s a party! SHARE PATIO POUNDERS BREWMINATI’S SELECTION Kwaremont Blond Houblon Chouffe Bofferding Pils St. Bernardus ABT 12 Unibroue À Tout Le Monde Gulden Draak Hoegaarden Tripel Karmeliet

BIERS OF SUMMER LOWLANDS ($10) Mongozo Mango High Speed Wit Bell’s Oberon Ale Hollander IPA Ramborn Cascade Dry-Hop Tandem Dubbel Seasonal Saison Series ‘19 Centraal Quadder BA BIER RULES! try a meter $33

LOWLANDS METER GOOD THINGS COME Try a Lowlands Meter - 10 glasses of your choice of biers to share with IN BIG PACKAGES! friends...that’s a meter long of bier! Choose from the biers listed below. Hollander IPA Stella Artois The Belgians have been serving their guests bier in table bottles High Speed Wit Lakefront Fixed Gear for as long as they’ve been serving their guests bier. Why? Because Tandem Dubbel Bofferding Pilsner complex, bottle-conditioned bier means extra carbonation—and Centraal Quadder BA Kwaremont Blond extra carbonation needs a big, thick vessel to contain itself. (In fact, Champagne makers stole the idea from brewers centuries ago, co- Hoegaarden New Glarus Spotted Cow opting the format to fit their equally bubbly concoction!) These bottles are especially great this time of year, when sharing is caring and bier KWAK CAROUSEL isn’t the only thing “bubbling over” with festive excitement! Kwak is undoubtedly one of the coolest glass styles we carry, and the Kwak Carousel is four times the fun. Perfect to share with three friends! Deus Rarity 55 Island Orchard Apple Cherry Cider 20 AleSmith Speedway Imperial Stout Stout 20

Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter 18 Barrel-Aged Silly Scotch Dark 18 La Trappe Dubbel Dubbel 25 La Trappe Tripel Tripel 26 Almanac Saison de Brettaville Saison 18 Liter Petrus Oud Bruin Sour 21 Nebraska Black Betty BA Stout Stout 26 Noble Star Solar Evolution Sour 22

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Wheat biers, also called white biers, witbiers or weiss biers, are brewed with a large portion of wheat. Belgian wheats often incorporate Bell’s Oberon Ale 5.8% 440mL $6 coriander and orange peel and are hazy, due to suspended wheat Bell’s Brewing Co. // Kalamazoo, MI proteins. An overall light, refreshing, drinkable brew! A characteristically craft witbier whose healthy dose of citrusy hops lends a unique, refreshing finish without overpowering its delicate spice and distinct house yeast. High Speed Wit 5% 250/500mL $5/7.5 LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium New Belgium A robust, round witbier with flavors of orange, lemon, Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza 4% 473mL $6 yeast, a touch of cinnamon and an earthy, nutty quality. New Belgium Brewing Co. // Fort Collins, CO Our Colorado friends got a little help from Mexican Finishes with a hint of creaminess and just the right craft brewery Primus Cerveceria to produce this crisp, amount of zing. Liter carafe - $12 irresistable refresher brewed with watermelon, lime, hibiscus, and agave. (Gluten-free & low carb) Unibroue Don de Dieu 9% 330mL $7 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec This unique, highly effervescent, hazy golden “tripel wheat SAISONS & ale” offers a nose of coriander, yeast and mild orange. Dried apricot, white pepper and subtle banana flavors FARMHOUSE ALES mask the high alcohol content. Saisons are ales brewed at the end of the harvest to be stored over Hoegaarden 5% 250/500mL $5/8 winter and savored the following spring and summer. They tend to be Brouwerij van Hoegaarden // Hoegaarden, Belgium complex, with fruity and earthy aromas and flavors finished by a slight The original Belgian wit. Cloudy gold appearance, sweet with hop bitterness. spices of coriander and orange peel with a slight hoppiness.

Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse 5% 500mL $8 Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu // Munchen, Germany Seasonal Saison Series ‘19 5.5% 440mL $6 A classic, unfiltered German weissbier, noted for its LBC with Whiner Beer Co. // Chicago, IL billowing head and flavors of cloves, banana and wheat. We’re so grateful to our friends at Whiner Beer Co. for this expertly dry-hopped, peach-perfect addition to our Wittekerke Wit 5.3% 330mL $6 collaborative Saison Series. Soft, floral honey and hints Brouwerij Bavik // Harelbeke-Bavikhove, Belgium of ripe stone fruit are balanced beautifully by fresh, crisp One of the last witbiers brewed with oats, which lend pops of Ekuanot, Loral, and Citra hops, resulting in a bier creaminess to the coriander and citrus flavors. that’s at once approchable and unique, juicy and refreshing. Liter carafe - $16 Milwaukee Brewing O-Gii 9.2% 475mL $6 Milwaukee Brewing Company // Milwaukee, WI Surly CynicAle 6.7% 473mL $9 A collaboration with Milwaukee’s own Rishi Tea; herbal and Surly Brewing Co. // Brooklyn Center, MN spicy with notes of bright citrus, coriander, and ginger. This hoppy Belgian-style saison marries lemon and citrus with a clove-spice and fruit-forward Belgian yeast strain, resulting in a bier that is as refreshing as it is twisted. Blanche de Bruxelles 4.5% 475mL $7 Another fun new spin on a classic style from the fastest Brasserie Lefèbvre // Rebecq-Quenast, Belgium A fruity Belgian wit—crisp and light with flavors of orange growing brewery in the United States! and coriander and hints of pineapple and lemon. Saison Dupont 6.5% 375mL $11 Brasserie Dupont // Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium Unibroue Blanche de Chambly 5% 330mL $7.5 A classic Belgian farmhouse ale. This is a beautifully Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec balanced, complex bier with a refreshing fruitiness and a This creamy, golden nectar is a spectacularly simple yet long, dry finish. surprisingly satisfying witbier from everyone’s favorite Canadian, Ryan Gosling. No. Wait. We meant brewmaster Jerry Vietz, of Unibroue. Close enough? Hey Girl, you look Engelszell Benno 6.9% 330mL $11 like you could use a Blanche de Chambly... Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria The only trappist-brewed saison. Has a distinct brett flavor, hints of sweetness from the honey and some restrained Mongozo Mango 3.6% 250mL $9 NEW bitterness from its hops. Finishes perfectly dry. Brouwerij Huyghe // Melle, Belgium The Delirium elephants imported this fresh and fruity gem (whose name means cheers!) from their friends in Africa, Goose Island Sofie 6.5% 355mL $6.5 and were kind enough to share their supply with us! All Goose Island Beer Co. // Chicago, IL that’s missing is the coconut shell “glass” This beautiful representation of a classic farmhouse ale is fermented with wild yeast, then aged in wine barrels. The Breckenridge Agave Wheat 4.4% 355mL $6 addition of orange peel enhances its spicy, white pepper undertones. Breckenridge Brewery // Breckenridge, CO Agave complements the refreshingly light quality of Ommegang Hennepin 7.5% 355mL $7 Brewery Ommegang // Cooperstown, NY this gluten-free wheat and adds a subtle note of fresh sweetness that expands an already uplifting taste profile. It’s familiar, yet creative.

13 14 SAISONS & PILSNERS (continued) FARMHOUSE ALES (continued) Stella Artois 5.2% 400mL $6.5 Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium A bright golden farmhouse-style ale, whose moderately This crisp, clean Belgian lager is the quintessential hoppy finish counters the slightly sweeter malt backbone “traditional brew.” Originally brewed as a holiday bier, the that follows its crisp start. At once effervescent and hearty, subtle sweetness in the malt and the soft, dry hop finish with some notes of coriander, orange peel, and ginger. make it both food-friendly and refreshing! Indeed Mexican New Glarus Spotted Cow 4.9% 440mL $6 Honey Imperial Lager NEW 8% 355mL $7.5 New Glarus Brewing Co. // New Glarus, WI Tried and true and only in Wisconsin, this refreshing home- Indeed Brewing Co. // Logan Park, MN Humming with a citrus and floral fiesta for the senses and grown representation of a rustic farmhouse ale is easy brewed with Mexican orange blossom honey and Amarillo drinking yet satisfying. hops, this hefty lager is dangerously smooth. In other words, yes: it lives up to all the buzz. Unibroue À Tout Le Monde NEW 4.5% 330mL $6.5 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec “To everyone!” This sessionable, dry-hopped Saison is a BLONDES & GOLDEN ALES perfect patio-pounder, but don’t let its delicate ABV fool you—it was created in collaboration with, and named in Blonde ales, and the slightly stronger golden ale, are light, crisp and honor of, the hardcore metal band Megadeth. Rock out with balanced with subdued flavors of golden fruits and honey. Blondes are your hops out, friends. generally effervescent and range in hue from light straw to deep gold.

Duvel 8.5% 330mL $9.5 Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium PILSNERS A Belgian strong ale with sweet citrus, some tart apples A modern pilsner can vary in color, ranging from pale to golden yellow, and mild malts; golden in color with a light creamy head. with a distinct hop aroma and flavor. Czech pilsners tend toward a lighter flavor, while those in a German style can be more bitter or Duvel Single 6.8% 500ml $7 even earthy. Duvel-Moortgat // Puurs, Belgium Pronounced DOO-vle, this devilishly delicious Belgian staple Grolsch 5% 480mL $6.5 has a fantastically dry, hoppy finish that’s the perfect answer Grolsch Bierbrouwerij // Enschede, Netherlands to its malt-forward opening act. In other words, why not Premium pale lager in a swing top 480mL bottle. Grolsch Duvel one with dinner? (Or breakfast...or lunch...) has a distinctive, full bodied and crisp taste.

Maredsous Blonde 6% 330mL $8 North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner 4.4% 355mL $6 Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium North Coast Brewing Company // Fort Bragg, CA A crisp, highly carbonated golden ale. Light pear and Crisp and easy drinking German-style pilsner. The slight citrus fruits with a dry, refreshing finish. bitterness and soft citrus notes makes for a light bier.

Grimbergen Blonde 6.7% 330mL $7.5 Praga Pils 4.7% 500mL $6 Brouwerij Alken-Maes // Alken, Belgium Praga Brewing // Ceské Budejovice, Czech Republic Relatively light tasting. Tart apricots, golden raisins, sweet A rich Czech pilsner that is light bodied with small hints of maltiness, a slightly bitter overtone with a hint of vanilla spicy, saaz bitterness. 200 years of Czech brewing heritage at the finish. result in a refreshing easy drinking pilsner with just the slight touch of crisp sweetness. La Chouffe Golden Ale 8% 330mL $10 Brasserie d’Achouffe // Achouffe, Belgium Weihenstephaner Pils 5.1% 330mL $5 Spicy and yeasty with a sweet blonde malt backbone and Weihenstephane Abbey // Freising, Germany a good deal of citrus fruitiness; highly effervescent with a Weihenstephaner Pils comes from the oldest brewery in creamy mouthfeel. the world, brewed within a Benedictine Monastery. An excellent example of the German purity laws. Leffe Blonde 6.6% 330mL $6 Abbaye de Leffe // Denant, Belgium Kronenbourg 1664 5.9% 330mL $6 A Belgian staple to be savored. Pours a bright golden color Brasseries Kronenbourg // Strasbourg, France with dazzling reflections. The taste is full, sweet, and fruity, A dry and crisp pilsner with malty undertones and a nicely with a hint of slightly bitter orange on the finish. carbonated texture. North Coast Pranqster 7.6% 330mL $7 Bofferding Pilsner 4.5% 300mL $6.5 North Coast Brewing Co. // Fort Bragg, CA Brasserie Bofferding // Bascharage, Luxembourg Flavorful Belgian golden ale with great floral on the nose A highly rated German Style Pilsner from Luxembourg. and flavors of coriander and citrus. This sparkling gold Pilsner offers a light, well-balanced flavor with a crisp and refreshing finish. Deus 11.5% 750mL $55 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium Victory Prima Pilsner 5.3% 355mL $6 A magnificent symbiosis of a bier and a sparkling wine! Victory Brewing Company // Downingtown, PA This Belgian tripel is twice fermented in Belgium before A golden-colored German-style pilsner. Slightly hazy it travels to the Champagne region of France to mature but bright, with fresh aromas of hops, somewhat spicy in the “Methode Traditionnelle.” Pale golden, delicate and characteristics, and crisp carbonation leave a vivid finish. effervescent with hints of wheat toast, apricot, lemon, and white grape. 15 16 BLONDES & GOLDEN ALES (continued)

Kwaremont Blond 6.6% 250mL $7 Brouwerij de Brabandere // Harelbeke, Belgium This refreshingly light-bodied, sweet and spicy creation is brewed in honor of one of the most difficult climbs of the Tour de Flanders, the Oude Kwaremont. Its 6.6% ABV reflects the degree of incline on its steepest, cobblestone- iest stretch. A lot less work to drink than it is to ride!

Andescher Vollbier Hell 4.8% 330mL $9 Klolster Andechs // Andechs, Germany Possibly the world’s most perfect light lager. Clean and The only true way to learn about bier is to crisp but with no shortage of flavor, texture, nuance, and experience it. Each month, our Bierklasses cover body thanks to its soft malt and floral hop composition. an all-new topic or theme, so each klasse you take Troubadour Blonde 6.5% 330mL $9 is a fresh, interactive, hands-on bier experience. Brouwerij De Musketeers // Ursel, Belgium Whether you just dabble in bier—or have hop Ever-so-silky and balanced by the subtlest hop finish, this blonde ale is hefty enough to hold up to most foods, leaves tattooed somewhere taboo—each class will but never overly boozy or sweet. The Musketeers may leave you filled with tasty facts and a bit of a buzz. be known for their Craft-influenced experimentation, but Go ahead, drink your education. when they go fully Belgian, the result is equally as magic.

TRAPPISTS JULY 11 • 7PM There are only eleven bier producing, certified Trappist breweries in the world (six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, one in Austria, one in Italy, and one in the United States), and cafe Benelux is proud to offer a wide Flights of Fancy selection of biers from nine of them. These biers tend to be malt-forward with pronounced fruit and spice flavors from their abbeys’ at proprietary yeast strains. centraal

Chimay Red 7% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium A copper-colored dubbel with apricot aromas and flavors of black currant, nutmeg and vanilla. September 26 • 6PM

Chimay White 8% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium Oktoberfest An amber-colored Abbey tripel that pours slightly hazy; flavors at are crisp and dry with a touch of hops. A Trappist classic! TOSA VILLAGE BEER GARDEN Chimay Blue 9% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium Originally brewed by the Trappist monks of Chimay in 1948 to celebrate Christmas, this fruity, peppery Belgian strong ale has become a classic for good reason. October 24 • 7PM

Engelszell Benno 6.9% 330mL $11 Stranger Things Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria The only trappist-brewed saison, with a distinct brett flavor, at hints of sweetness from the honey and some restrained bitterness from the hops that finishes perfectly dry. centraal

Engelszell Gregorious 9.7% 330mL $11 Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria An Austrian-born Trappist that uses Alsation wine yeast and honey in its production to create flavors of cocoa, rum raisin, eucalyptus and hints of cherry candy with a perfect souring finish. BIERKLASSE.COM

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La Trappe Dubbel 7% 750mL $25 Tre Fontane Tripel 8.5% 330mL $11 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Abbazia Tre Fontane // Roma, Italy Prominent plum, spice, raisin, and subtle fig notes are Homegrown eucalyptus, a healthy dose of Belgian Trappist balanced by a pleasantly dry finish that keeps this nuanced brewing tradition, and a dash of Italian culinary technique brew from the Netherlands from being too overwhelming. are palpable in this delicate, delectable tripel from Italy’s first Trappist Brewery. La Trappe Tripel 8% 750mL $26 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands A Netherlands classic, this Trappist tripel boasts aromas of honey, citrus and ginger with a lingering taste of caramel and Belgian spices. WHAT THE FOAM? Bier head is the frothy foam on top of bier which is produced 10% 330mL $12 La Trappe Quadrupel by bubbles of gas, typically carbon dioxide, rising to the Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands surface. e elements that produce the head are wort protein, Lighter in color than some quads, the nose of caramelized yeast and hop residue. e carbon dioxide that forms the pear and brown sugar precedes pronounced raisin, bubbles in the head is produced during fermentation. Head is raspberry and slight leather flavors. part of a proper bier experience not just for its texture, but because it helps maintain and deliver both aroma and flavor Achel 8 Blond 8% 330mL $11 to your senses. Brouwerij der St. Benedictusabdij de Achelse // Hamont-Achel, Belgium This blonde, flavorful bier is a surprisingly refreshing Trappist brew at 8% ABV. It is lightly filtered, but still wholesomely hazy with yeast remaining, and re-fermenting, in the bottle.

Orval Trappist Ale 6.9% 330mL $10 PALE ALES Brasserie d’Orval // Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium Possibly the world’s most distinctive bier—this one is for Pale ales derive their name, not from the color of the bier, but from their use of pale malts as a necessary ingredient in the brewing process. the bier geeks! Amber in color, flowery and fruity with American pale ales are typically characterized by the floral hop aromas aromas of leather and spice which mature over time. that produce a slightly bitter taste, while their Belgian counterparts are generally somewhat sweeter with a touch of yeast. Rochefort 6 7.5% 330mL $10 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium A Belgian strong dark ale, amber in color with a taste of Kwak 8.1% 200/300mL $6.5/8.5 dark fruits and caramel. Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A Belgian strong pale ale with a rich, amber color and sweet, malty aroma. Flavors of caramelized banana, Rochefort 8 9.2% 330mL $11 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium licorice, and coriander with a mild hop bitterness. Tawny in color; rich & complex. Notes of fig and caramel, Try a Kwak carousel (four glasses) $32 hints of raisins and a slightly dry finish. St. Bernardus Extra 4 4.8% 330mL $9 Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Rochefort 10 11.3% 330mL $12 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Like bell bottoms, this classic ‘single’ style bier went out Dark reddish-brown in color with a dense head and of fashion in the 70’s but was recently revived. High in profoundly fruity palate. Notes of bitter chocolate and carbonation, it pours a hazy golden color with notes of caramelized malt, the bouquet covers a wide range: port bread yeast and earthy malts. Originally brewed by Belgian wine, leather, apricots, oak and spices. monks, this bier is now hard to find in Belgium, itself.

Orval Trappist Ale 6.9% 330mL $10 Westmalle Dubbel 7% 330mL $10 Brasserie d’Orval // Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium Possibly the world’s most distinctive bier—this one is for A mahogany brown dubbel with notes of dark fruit, a mild the bier geeks! Amber in color, flowery and fruity with spiciness and subtle hints of banana. Finishes dry with a aromas of leather and spice which mature over time. soft, mellow effervescence.

Lupus Wolf 9 9% 330mL $7.5 Westmalle Tripel 9.5% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Wolf // Begijnendijk, Belgium Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium One of the original biers brewed by Brouwerji Wolf, it A benchmark in the classic tripel style. Dense white head and pours a dark amber with a collar-like foam that protects creamy body with flavors of orange and a slight hop bitterness. the delicate flavors of apricot, banana and pear. Starts out slightly sweet and finishes strong and spicy with some Zundert 8 8% 330mL $10 warming alcohol impression. Trappistenbrouwerij de Kievit // Zundert, Netherlands

Brand new to Lowlands! This exceptional, extremely Tighthead Chilly Water Pale Ale 4.8% 473mL $6 small-batch Trappist tripel may be limited in quantity, Tighthead Brewing Co. // Mundelein, IL but it’s certainly not short on flavor: honey, pear, peach, Amarillo and Citra hops add hints of mango and tangerine and soft spice culminate in a refreshing, semi-dry and to this refreshing wheat-based pale ale. Crisp, clean, and citrusy, floral hop finale. A must try. (With quality citrusy—the perfect patio bier! doesn’t necessarily come quantity. While supplies last!)

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Surly Furious 6.6% 473mL $6 Sulry Brewing Co. // Minneapolis, MN Minnesotans had a reason to be “furious” before Surly burst onto the scene, creating a revolution in Twin City brewing and spreading a hefty dose of hops around a previously caramel-malt-riddled territory. Citrus, pine, resin, and earth keep the aggressive bitterness from being one-note.

New Glarus Moon Man 5% 355mL $6 New Glarus Brewing Co. // New Glarus, WI Moon Man is a seriously cool cat. Always comfortable in his own skin, he never tries too hard. Bold and engaging without pretense, because in Wisconsin you do not have to be extreme to be real. Features a bright bold blend of five hops and a smooth, malty backside.

Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale 6.5% 355ml $6 Oskar Blues Brewing Co. // Longmont, CO If you’re looking for a fistful of flavor, look no further than Robust and round witbier with flavors of orange, this hopped-up trail ride. It delivers a hoppy nose and lemon and yeast and a touch of cinnamon and an assertive-but-balanced flavors of pale malts and citrusy almost earthy, nutty element. Has a bit of creaminess and just the right amount of zing! --- 5% floral hops from the first sip to the final swig!

3 Sheeps Fresh Coast 4.8% 355ml $6 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. // Sheboygan, WI This hazy, New England-style IPA was crafted by Midwesterners for Midwesterners! Coveted Vermont yeast adds a rich, funky bass to the harmony produced by the American Citra hops meet Belgian tradition in this brew’s bright, juicy citrus and subtle caramel profile. IPA that has just enough bite to satisfy the hop heads, and enough sweetness to balance out any bitterness.--- 6%

Pours rich chocolate brown with fine carbonation and WHY SO MANY flavors of malt, tart raisins, plums, cocoa and caramel. Warms in the end, finishing creamy and rich --- 7% Bier GLASSES? Central Waters took our Quadder and tucked it into bourbon barrels for a year-long nap. It woke up sexy Bier in Belgium is not just a beverage—it is an experience. and dark, with notes of vanilla, oak, dark, rich fruit, mahogany and leather. --- 10% Many, if not most, breweries and specific types of bier have their own glass. Glass shape can greatly affect aromatic presentation, head formation, even how well carbonation will be sustained. e ideal in these areas varies from bier to bier, thus so do the glasses. And in Belgium, you’d never serve bier in the wrong glass—it

We’re so grateful to our friends at Whiner Beer Co. would lessen the experience. Café Benelux subscribes to for this expertly dry-hopped, peach-perfect addition that same theory, keeping well over 40 different glasses to our collaborative Saison Series. Soft, floral honey and hints of ripe stone fruit are balanced beautifully behind the bar to ensure that your Belgian bier by fresh, crisp pops of Ekuanot, Loral, and Citra hops, resulting in a bier that’s at once approchable and experience is the best it can be. unique, juicy and refreshing. --- 5.5%

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India Pale Ales (IPAs), first introduced by the British in the early 19th Poperings Hommel 7.5% 330mL $9 century, were developed as a stronger, hoppier version of a pale ale. Brouwerij Van Eecke // Watou, Belgium The extra addition of hops was used as a preservative, allowing the A Belgian IPA characterized by herbal and floral hops, notes brew to survive the long shipment around the Cape of Good Hope of crisp, tangy fruits and a dry finish. Generous amounts of to India. Today, IPAs are primarily brewed in England and America, earthy yeast are added for continuous fermentation. though rapidly becoming more popular worldwide.

Lazurite IPA 6.8% 355mL $6 WarPigs: 3 Floyds + Mikeller Collab // Chicago, IL Hollander IPA 6% 300mL $7 Big, juicy, tropical, and bright, this brand new IPA is an LBC with Brouwerij De Musketeers // Ursel, Belgium American Citra hops meet Belgian tradition in this IPA that intensely gratifying example of what can happen when some has just enough bite to satisfy the hop heads, and enough of the best minds in brewing get together. Melon, pineapple, sweetness to balance out any bitterness. citrus, and just a hint of fresh cut grass are all remarkably Liter carafe - $22 balanced by a clean, memorable, malt make-up. New Holland Tangerine Lagunitas IPA 6.2% 355mL $6 Lagunitas Brewing Company // Petaluma, CA Space Machine 6.8% 355mL $7.5 Light caramel sweetness accentuated by sweet lemon, New Holland Brewing Co. // New Holland, MI grapefruit citrus and floral hoppiness; crisp and drinkable. To be honest, we’re not sure why they needed a “space machine” and not just a regular airplane to travel to New England and bring us back this deliciously hazy, unfiltered New Holland Mad Hatter 5.25% 355mL $8 and unfettered beaut of an IPA, but we dig it nonetheless! New Holland Brewing Co. // Holland, MI Deep copper in color, this is a well-balanced IPA; citrusy Hazy IPAs are to the East what dank and double IPAs once hop bitterness emerges from a caramel malt foundation. were to the west. New Holland brings us the best of both worlds in this bad boy! Piraat 10.5% 250mL $7.5 Collective Arts Life in the Clouds 6.1% 473mL $7 Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium A golden, Belgian IPA with a slight honey sweetness, faint Collective Arts Brewing // Hamilton, Canada This New England Style IPA runs on Simcoe and Mosaic hops citrusy hops, and notes of figs and golden raisins. Its crisp with a dialed-in malt balance to optimize the juicy brew’s finish is balanced well by a boozy warmth. pleasantly fruit-forward (think citrus and melon) taste and aroma. Unfiltered, (of course) with a pillowy soft mouthfeel. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA 6.4% 355mL $6 Deschutes Brewery // Bend, OR Raised Grain Naked Threesome 7.8% 473mL $6 It isn’t juice, but Citra, Mosaic, and Nugget hops that give Raised Grain Brewing Co. // Waukesha, WI this citrusy IPA its big, fruity kick! Who needs orange juice Long walks on the beach, jazz music playing in the at brunch when you’ve got this perfect morning hop bomb distance, and a hint of naughtiness. Three delicate hops - at your disposal? Citra, Crystal and Mosaic - romanced by a hazy malt body. A sweet fragrance of citrus on the nose and a lingering Troubadour Magma 9% 330mL $11 smile ... Have a Naked Threesome—everyone wants one! Brouwerij De Musketeers // Ursel, Belgium When Belgians go rogue, they create beautiful things. Bell’s Two Hearted 7.1% 355mL $6.5 Spicy, sweet, hoppy, and surprisingly food friendly, this re- Bell’s Brewing Co. // Kalamazoo, MI nowned IPA didn’t break the Belgian IPA mold, it helped Like the Modernist author from whom Larry Bell took his forge it. Fruit on the nose, caramel in the middle, and hops inspiration for the name of his famous IPA, this robust on the tail. hop-haven is blunt, direct, and efficient. It is hoppy. It is good. The road to hell is paved with unbought Two- Potosi Snake Hollow IPA 7% 355mL $5.5 Hearted Ales. Potosi Brewing Company // Potosi, WI A golden-colored IPA with aromas of grapefruit, citrus Karben4 Fantasy Factory 6.3% 355mL $6 hop flavors, and a hint of honey sweetness. Enjoy this Karben4 Brewing // Madison, WI Wisconsin bier with a clear conscience—Potosi donates all Unlike the Mariah song, which was “just a sweet, sweet of its proceeds to charity. fantasy, baby,” this bier is so much more. Citrus, pine, grapefruit, and just a hint of melon burst from its hop Stone IPA 6.9% 355mL $6 profile, which is balanced spectacularly by subtly sweet Stone Brewing // Escondido, CA malt foundation. Stone’s got hops—and they know how to use ‘em. Magnum, Chinook, and Centennial harmonize beautifully WarPigs Foggy Geezer 8% 355mL $6.5 in a glorious song about citrus, pine, and earth. WarPigs: 3 Floyds + Mikeller Collab // Chicago, IL Things can get cloudy in a world that’s now inundated daily with hazy, unfiltered, New England IPAs, but this bad boy Dogfish Head 90 Minute 9% 355mL $9 is one to try. Fruity and dank with a pronounced bitterness Dogfish Head Brewing Co. // Milton, DE rounded out by flavors of peach, citrus, and melon. An imperial IPA with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. This IPA was the first bier to be continuously hopped, allowing for a pungent—but not crushing—hop flavor.

23 24 INDIA PALE ALES (continued) DUBBELS

The dubbel is a classic Trappist style developed by the Westmalle Houblon Chouffe 9% 250mL $9 Abbey. It is usually a medium to full-bodied bier with an earthy Brasserie D’Achouffe // Achouffe, Belgium character, notes of spice and a hint of fruitiness. Dubbels often have a The gnomes of Fairyland may be little, but they have big slightly sweet flavor profile evoking notes of dark fruits, caramel and personalities and infinite tricks up their sleeves. This first- earthen undertones. of-its-kind Belgian brew combines three American and European hop varieties with Belgian yeasts to create a cross between a Double IPA and a Belgian Tripel. Aromas Tandem Dubbel 7% 300mL $7 of citrus and spicey yeast introduce complex flavors, floral LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium hop bitterness, slightly sweet malts and notes of lemon Pours a rich chocolate brown with fine carbonation and and banana. flavors of malt, tart raisins, plums, cocoa, and caramel. Warms in the end, finishing creamy and rich. Renegade Redacted Rye IPA 7% 355mL $6 Renegade Brewing // Denver, CO Liter carafe-$18 Developed in the brewery owner’s own backyard and made with 20% rye malt, this bier balances notes of black pepper with a citrusy hop kick. Westmalle Dubbel 7% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium MobCraft Rhubarb IPA NEW 6% 330mL $6 A mahogany brown dubbel with notes of dark fruit, a mild MobCraft Beer Co. // Milwaukee, WI spiciness and subtle hints of banana. Finishes dry with a MobCraft is celebrating Wisconsin’s early crop harvest soft, mellow effervescence. with a bold blend of rhubarb tartness and a well-balanced medley of aromatic and bittering hops, resulting in an Chimay Red 7% 330mL $11 IPA that’s at once approachable and memorable. Spring Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium ahead, friends! You’ve earned it. A copper-colored dubbel with apricot aromas and flavors of black currant, nutmeg and vanilla. Raised Grain DDH Oranje Juicy NEW 8.7% 300mL $6.5 Raised Grain Brewing Co. // Waukesha, WI That’s right, EVEN MORE of that enchanting, dry-hopped Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5% 330mL $6.5 goodness you love from the original! Citra, Amarillo, and Brouwerij Alken-Maes // Alken, Belgium Mosaic hops add big, juicy bursts of fruit flavor to this A dark burgundy, full-bodied brew supported by rich irresistible, DOUBLE triple dry-hopped “biermosa without malts and laced with dark candi sugar. Notes of toffee and the OJ!” (Get it while it lasts, but we’ll be replacing it with raisin abound, ending in a warm, brandy-like finish. its classic cousin, so, don’t fret.) Maredsous Bruin 8% 330mL $9 Stone Tangerine Express NEW 7% 440mL $6 Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium Stone Brewing Co. // Escondido, CA Originally brewed as a Christmas ale, this dubbel has Climb aboard the Tangerine Express for a quick rush of become a staple of the Maredsous family. Silky and bright, refreshing citrus! The Tangerine takes you through medium-bodied with a sweet nose of caramel and notes juicy notes of pineapple, grass and pine, and nishes your of bittersweet chocolate, toffee and dark, dried fruits. ride with bitter grapefruit flavors and a crisp, dry finish. Green’s “Endeavor” Dubbel 7% 500mL $10 Founders Red’s Rye 6.6% 440mL $6 NEW Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium Founders Brewing Co. // Grand Rapids, MI A gluten-free dubbel! Light-bodied for the style and made Serious hop bitterness (along with an unyielding, Amarillo- driven grapefruit bouquet) balances the malty richness of from millet, rice, buckwheat and sorghum. Aromas of dark four varieties of imported Belgian caramel malts, while a malts and apples are coupled with slight caramel and generous addition of rye accentuates the spicy, crisp finish. tangy fruit flavors.

La Trappe Dubbel 7% 750mL $25 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Get to know Prominent plum, spice, raisin, and subtle fig notes are balanced by a pleasantly dry finish that keeps this nuanced Dubbels, tripels brew from the Netherlands from being too overwhelming. and quads DUBBEL TRIPEL QUAD When a bier is a dubbel or a tripel e “dubbel” is a e “tripel” is a e “quad” is like a or a quad it means that the brewer fairly strong (6-8% stronger (8-10% stronger (10-12% added two, three or even four times ABV) brown bier ABV) oƒen golden ABV) dubbel with the regular amount of malt to the with pronounced bier with a brighter richer and sweeter brew ke‡le. e more malt means dark-fruit fruitiness, and flavors of chocolate the more starches which may be fruitiness, and a crisper finish than and raisin. converted into sugars. More sugar rich body. the dubbel. means more alcohol during the fermentation process, hence why the ABV oƒen steps up with these types of biers. is the fear of an empty bier glass

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A style developed by Trappist monks, the tripel is a strong pale ale brewed with three times the amount of malt as a traditional Trappist Roll Out the Barrel! single. This hazy golden bier often exhibits a slight bitterness balanced Bourbon barrel-aged biers such as our Centraal Quadder BA by notes of citrus and fruity sweetness. Good tripels taste light and hybernate inside these vanillin-laced, charred oak barrels refreshing despite their relatively high alcohol content. for just long enough to pick up notes of vanilla and tannin as well as hints of caramel and spice from the bourbon still Westmalle Tripel 9.5% 330mL $10 hiding away inside the wood. While they're great all on their own, they also pair especially well with chocolate, fine Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium cheeses, and grilled meats. (Just like bourbon!) A benchmark in the classic tripel style. Dense white head and creamy body with flavors of orange and a slight hop bitterness.

Tripel Karmeliet 8.4% 200/300mL $6.5/8.5 QUADRUPELS Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A Belgian tripel-threat of delicate wheat, creamy oats and Rich, complex and full-bodied, quadrupels range from cinnamon in color to a deep, dark brown. They can display flavors as diverse wholesome barley combined with spicy citrus flavors and as dark fruit, semi-sweet chocolate, oak, molasses, tobacco, roasted aromas of vanilla. Mild hop bitterness, brilliant gold in coffee and vanilla. As the strongest style in the Belgian bier family, color, with a huge, creamy head. these brews are comparable to barleywine.

Chimay White 8% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium Centraal Quadder An amber-colored Abbey tripel that pours slightly hazy; Bourbon Barrel-Aged 10% 250mL $7.5 flavors are crisp and dry with a touch of hops. A true LBC with Central Waters Brewing // Amherst, WI trappist classic! Central Waters took our Quadder and tucked it into bourbon barrels for a nice long hibernation. It woke up sexy and complex, with notes of vanilla, oak, dark, rich Victory Golden Monkey 9.5% 355mL $6 fruit, mahogany and leather. Frankly, there just aren’t Victory Brewing Company // Downingtown, PA Flavors of orange, banana and coriander with a good deal enough “o’s” in smooth to do it justice. Liter carafe-$17 of spice and a bit of herbal hops; sweet and drinkable. La Trappe Quadrupel 10% 330mL $12 St. Bernardus Tripel 8% 330mL $11 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Lighter in color than some quads, the nose of caramelized Golden-amber with creamy fine carbonation, this tripel pear and brown sugar precedes pronounced raisin, tastes of vanilla, citrus, banana, toasted malt, and an array raspberry and slight leather flavors. of delicate spices. Kasteel Donker 11% 330mL $10 Tre Fontane Tripel 8.5% 330mL $11 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium Abbazia Tre Fontane // Roma, Italy One of the sweeter quadruples, this thick brown brew suggests flavors of nuts, coffee liqueurs and vanilla. Homegrown eucalyptus, a healthy dose of Belgian Trappist brewing tradition, and a dash of Italian culinary technique are palpable in this delicate, delectable tripel from Italy’s Gulden Draak 9000 11.3% 330mL $10 first Trappist Brewery. Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Rich and creamy, with a nice balance of sweetness, spice Maredsous Tripel 10% 330mL $8 and dark fruits. Dangerously hidden alcohol and a lighter Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium mouthfeel than you’d expect from a quad. Delicious! Flavors of orange, banana and coriander with a good deal of spice and a bit of herbal hops; sweet and drinkable. Engelszell Gregorious 9.7% 330mL $11 Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria Gulden Draak 10.5% 250mL $7.5 An Austrian-born Trappist that uses Alsation wine yeast Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium and honey in its production to create flavors of cocoa, rum Rich, dark fruits and a toffee-like sweetness are balanced raisin, eucalyptus and hints of cherry candy with a perfect and topped-off nicely by an ever-so-slight hop finish in souring finish. this dangerously drinkable dark tripel from our friends just outside of Ghent. As the saying goes, “don’t fear the St. Bernardus ABT 12 10.5% 250mL $9 dragon, drink it!” (Just make sure you don’t get “Draak’d” St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium in the process…) Really, truly, one of the of the best biers in the world. A clone and yeast cousin of an extremely rare Trappist bier Unibroue La Fin du Monde 9% 330mL $7 not exported to the US, this is one to savor. A rich, bold Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec brew with notes of black currant, caramel, coffee, semi- A brew to carry with you to the end of the world and back: sweet chocolate, and dark rum. strong, golden and seductive as sin with champagne-like effervescence, subtle heat, and a wink of wild spices, honey and stone fruit.

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Strong ales encompass a broad range of colors and flavors. Visually covering golden hues, light ambers, dark red, brown and even black. The flavor notes can be even more diverse, from honey, citrus, chocolate, caramel, dark fruit, all the way out to bourbon. The common thread weaving them together? Their high alcohol content.

Unibroue Trois Pistoles 9.6% 330mL $8 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec A nearly black Belgian-style strong dark ale, featuring notes of dried fruits, cocoa and demi-glace. Drier than most Belgian-style biers.

Chimay Blue 9.2% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium Originally brewed by the Trappist monks of Chimay in 1948 to celebrate Christmas, this fruity, peppery Belgian strong ale has become a classic for good reason.

Rochefort 8 9.2% 330mL $11 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Tawny in color; rich & complex. Notes of fig and caramel, hints of raisins and a slightly dry finish.

Rochefort 10 11.3% 330mL $12 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Dark reddish-brown in color with a dense head and profoundly fruity palate. Notes of bitter chocolate and caramelized malt, the bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak and spices.

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale 8.2% 355mL $9 Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. // Lexington, KY Aged for up to 6 weeks in freshly decanted bourbon barrels, the malt sweetness melts into the vanilla and oak notes from the bourbon barrels, giving a rounded, slightly oaky bier with a boozy finish.

Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot 11% 355mL $8.5 Weyerbacher Brewing Co. // Easton, PA Light toasty caramel maltiness with flavors of toffee and molasses, finishes sweet and boozy.

Delirium Nocturnum 8.5% 330mL $11 Brouwerji Huyghe // Melle, Belgium Nocturnum is a dark Belgian strong ale with aromas of caramel malts and dried fruits. It tastes slightly spicy with flavors of figs, raisins, and bittersweet chocolate.

Delirium Deliria NEW 8.5% 250mL $10 BrouBrouwerij Huyghe // Melle, Belgium We’re so grateful to our friends at Brewed by women brewers around the world for Interna- Whiner Beer Co. for this expertly tional Women in Beer day, this dangerous strong blonde dry-hopped, peach-perfect addition to our ale doesn’t need cahoonas to have cahoonas, know what we’re sayin’? Impeccably balanced and dangerously drink- collaborative Saison Series. Soft, floral able with a subtle, honey-nut sweetness and spice. (And honey and hints of ripe stone fruit are everything nice...) balanced beautifully by fresh, crisp pops of Ekuanot, Loral, and Citra hops, resulting in a bier that’s at once approchable and unique, juicy and refreshing. --- 5.5%

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“Amber” or “red” are terms to describe a variety of ales and lagers Good City Amber Ale 5.5% 300mL $6 which range in color from bronze and copper to deep red. Originating Good City Brewing Co. // Milwaukee, WI from the generous use of a variety of barley malts, these medium- This classic American-style Amber Ale was brewed in bodied biers generally possess smooth caramel and subtle fruit flavors. collaboration with local brewery Good City. Featuring Cascade hops and a blend of US and German malts to Green’s “Discovery” Amber 6% 500mL $10 yield a caramelly, nutty and balanced amber ale. Seeking Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium the Good? You found it! A completely gluten-free amber ale with an herbal, hoppy Liter carafe - $16 start and a smooth finish.

Lakefront Riverwest Stein 5.7% 355mL $5 Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, WI Easy-drinking German-style amber bier with biscuit and malt flavors and a light finish. DARK ALES & PORTERS

Central Waters Ouisconsing 4.8% 355mL $5 Dark ales are typically shades of dark brown to black and generally Central Waters Brewing Co. // Amherst, WI contain higher alcohol contents. These complex biers can be rich, Floral German hops meet sweet and nutty malts to create malty and sweet or leaner and dry. Common flavors include coffee, a medium-bodied amber with a creamy finish. chocolate, licorice, molasses, raisins, plums and prunes.

Great Lakes Eliot Ness 6.2% 355mL $6 Great Lakes Brewing Company // Cleveland, OH Rochefort 6 7.5% 330mL $10 Pours a reddish amber brown with smooth caramel maltiness Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium and a little bit of hop for balance. Very juicy and crisp. A Belgian strong dark ale, amber in color with a taste of dark fruits and caramel. Kulmbacher Eisbock 9.2% 330mL $8 Kulmbacher Brauerei // Kulmbach, Germany Surly Coffee Bender 5.1% 473mL $9 Creamy and smooth with dark fruitiness and a warming Surly Brewing Co. // Brooklyn Center, MN alcohol leading to a sweet, bready finish. Guatemalan coffee, roasted locally, is added to Bender— Surly’s oatmeal brown ale. Strong cold-press coffee aromas and flavors balanced by the oats in the malt bill, Lakefront Fixed Gear 6% 440mL $6 result in a cappuccino-like creaminess. Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, Wi A locally brewed, dry hopped American red ale that builds North Coast Brother Theolonious 9.4% 355mL $9 citric and grapefruit hops onto a rich, malty body. North Coast Brewing Co. // Fort Bragg, CA Aromas of plum, raisin, and dark spices pair well with flavors New Belgium Fat Tire 5.2% 355mL $6 of cocoa, brown sugar and hints of orange in this California- New Belgium Beer Co. // Fort Collins, CO brewed Belgian-style strong dark ale. Strong and warming. This American amber ale boasts some beautiful balance. A strong, not-too-sweet malt backbone meets with a healthy but delicate dose of hops to create a bier that is Ayinger Celebrator 6.7% 330mL $8 as drinkable as it is sought after. Brauerei Aying // Aying, Germany Dark mahogany with flavors of light molasses and toast, light fruit and hop flower flavors, opening to a rich and Odell 90 Schilling 5.3% 355mL $6 creamy finish. An awesome dopplebock! Odell Brewing Co. // Fort Collins, CO Our sustainability-focused friends in Fort Collins have Door County Polka King Porter 5.2% 355mL $6 created an exquisite amber that certainly lives up to its Door County Brewing // Bailey’s Harbor, WI namesake, as only the finest quality biers could be taxed If you’re tired of gimmick, this truly traditional, sleek and a whole “90 shillings” in ol’ Scotland. British Crystal and silky porter will be right up your alley. Chocolate malts and Chocolate malts make for a beautiful malt backbone English hops dance a delightful homage to Door County’s balanced delicately by soft, floral hops. actual “Polka King,” Freddie Kodanko. Slightly roasty and exceptionally food-friendly, with hints of caramel and Smithwick’s 4.5% 355mL $6 baker’s chocolate. Guinness Ltd. // Dublin, Ireland Ireland’s oldest ale, a mellow red with creamy malts and Unibroue Maudite 8% 330mL $7.5 very little hop bitterness. Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec Mild cinnamon and lemon aromas perch on a malty blend Goose Island Matilda 7% 330mL $6.5 of caramel, dried apricots and sweetened tobacco. Goose Island Brewing Co. // Chicago, IL A medium-bodied, ever so-slightly funky homage to the Founders Porter 6.5% 355mL $6 Trappist, brett-laced beauty “Orval,” this amber is an Founders Brewery // Grand Rapids, MI intriguing choice for bier and wine lovers alike. Dry and Pours silky black with a creamy tan head. The nose is quenching, with aromas of pears and flavors of leather, sweet with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. brown sugar, and dried apricots.

31 32 DARK ALES & PORTERS STOUTS (continued) Stouts are dark, sometimes bitter biers that were first commercially Founders Dirty Bastard 7.5% 355mL $6 produced in Ireland. Though all stouts are composed of roasted barley or malt, there is a wide variety to be had. Founders Brewery // Grand Rapids, MI A Scotch ale made with seven varieties of imported malts results in complex hints of smoke and peat with a malty Troubadour Obscura 8.5% 330mL $11 richness and hoppy undertones. Brouwerij De Musketeers // Ursel, Belgium A mild, effervescent stout with a rich, creamy head and Dark Horse Reserve Special Black Ale 7.5% 355mL $6 hints of raisins, coffee and milk chocolate. Dark Horse Brewing Company // Marshall, MI The oldest bier in the Dark Horse portfolio, this bier has a Guinness 4.2% 475mL $6.5 dark, almost-eerie presence with rich flavors that explode Guinness Ltd. // Dublin, Ireland onto your taste buds with heavy, yet balanced malt-roast The classic Irish stout! Creamy body with flavors of and chocolate. roasted coffee and bittersweet cocoa. One of the world’s most famous biers. Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter Two Brothers Brewing // Warrenville, IL 7.5% 650mL $18 Arguably the best and most sought after bier the New Holland Dragon’s Milk 9% 355mL $10 brothers have ever brewed! They’ve made it available New Holland Brewing Co. // Holland, MI again to celebrate their 15th anniversary, and added A complex ale with soft, rich caramel malt character their very own Two Brothers Coffee Roasters Stomping intermingled with deep vanilla tones. Ground Espresso. Rich, robust, roasty, and delicious. North Coast Old Rasputin 9% 355mL $8 Wasatch Polygamy Porter 4% 355mL $6 North Coast Brewing Co. // Fort Bragg, CA Wasatch Brewing // Park City, UT Winner of 7 gold medals in international tasting Of course it’s from Utah! It’s also a smooth as silk, chocolately competitions. Rich black color with a mocha head and a but easy drinking, dark but medium-bodied porter. nose that offers bittersweet chocolate and espresso.

Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter 4.7% 473ml $6 Central Waters Satin Solitude 7.5% 355mL $5 Breckenridge Brewery // Denver, CO Central Waters Brewing Co. // Amherst, WI A complex, malt-foward dark bier with a lightly roasted Dark black with layered lacing this Imperial Stout has subtext. This crème brûlée in a glass is never too sweet or notes of chocolate and caramel with such a thick body it cloying and exceptionally food-friendly. is comparable to a milk stout!

Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald 6% 355mL $6 AleSmith Speedway Imperial Stout 12% 750mL $20 Great Lakes Brewing Co. // Cleveland, OH Alesmith Brewing Co. // San Diego, CA Like the haunting Gordon Lightfoot ballad in bier form, Starts with a strong coffee and dark chocolate sensation, this dark, somber, sumptuous porter is deep and reflective then fades to a multitude of toasty, roasty and caramel with notes of subtle smoke and rye toast buoyed by an malt flavors. undercurrent of bakers chocolate and burnt molasses. Brewed with a hefty dose of respect for both the gales of November and the brave crew they swallowed up on that Deschutes Obsidian Stout 6.4% 355mL $7 Deschutes Brewery // Bend, OR treacherous, fateful day. A take on a classic style, brewed with a generous amount of flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley and a healthy Maui Hiwa Coconut Porter 6% 355mL $6 helping of hops. This bier is nitrogen-infused to give it an Maui Brewing Co. // Wakiki, HA extra smooth and creamy mouthfeel. A classic, robust porter spiced with all natural toasted coconut. Opens with a bloom of malty-toasted-coconut Nebraska Black Betty BA Stout 11.3% 750ml $26 aroma followed by a rich, silky mouthfeel with notes of dark malt and chocolate and hints of coffee. A dash of Founders Brewing Co. // Grand Rapids, MI Aged in Whiskey barrels, this barrel-aged version of spice rounds out the finish. their sexy, robust, and silky-smooth imperial meshes rich chocolate notes, coffee-like aromatics, and a sweet Evil Twin Biscotti Break 8.4% 440mL $10 whiskey nose balanced by the drying character of the oak. EvilTwin Brewing Co. // Copenhagen, Denmark Brewed in collaboration with South Carolina’s Westbrook 3 Sheeps Brunch Bier 4.9% 300ml $6 Brewing Co., this porter is the break you’ve needed all NEW 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. // Sheboygan, WI day. Brimming with robust coffee aroma and subtly sweet What’s EVEN MORE Milwaukee than brunch? How about notes of crumbly biscotti and roasted malt. the light & fluffy, dry, nutty & roasty, deliciously drinkable “lovechild” of 3 Sheeps Brewing, Colectivo Coffee Roasters, and the Lowlands Brewing Collaborative? Light enough to be a “shower beer,” sophisticated enough to drink during a business brunch. #getstoutforsummer

33 34 STOUTS (continued) LAMBICS

Sam Smith Organic Chocolate Stout 5% 355mL $7 Lambics are brewed with yeasts unique to the Zenne river valley which winds through the southwest region of Brussels. We feature fruit Samuel Smith Old Brewery // England, UK The gently roasted organic chocolate malt and organic lambics—made with whole fruits, pulp and juices added after the grain fermentation begins. cocoa impart an unforgettably smooth and creamy character, with inviting, complex layers of roast and toast that culminate in a delightful finish – the perfect marriage Lindemans Pêche 2.5% 380mL $11 of a satisfying stout and a luxurious chocolate treat. And Brouwerij Lindemans // Leeuw-Vlezenbeek, Belgium at just 5%, it’s not going to put you to bed early, even on Light orange in color with a strong peach nose. Wild the coldest day. yeasts are enveloped in a juicy, tart brew that is sweet but not cloying.

Lindemans Framboise 2.5% 380mL $11 Brouwerij Lindemans // Leeuw-Vlezenbeek, Belgium Powerful raspberry aromas set the stage for a juicy brew of sweet berry and mild sour notes. A deep red color that goes down like beautiful alcoholic nectar.

St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition Kriek 4% 375mL $12 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium For 6 months, the flesh of fresh sour cherries slowly digest in this lambic. The intense flavor of these cherries, and light nuances of almond from the pits determine the flavor LIGHTEN UP, of this fruity delicacy. St. Louis Framboise 4% 375mL $12 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium Premium Raspberry is a bier made from traditional gueuze MILWAUKEE! lambic, to which 25 percent of fresh raspberry juice and natural sugar is added. The end result: a clear, dark red bier with a pleasant fruity character.

St. Louis Gueuze 4% 375mL $11 Low ABV: it's not just for pilsners anymore. Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium In fact, it never was! Many exquisite An effervescent, tart and complex marriage of young and old un-blended lambic. A serious must-try for funk lambics, gueuzes, goses and wild ales are fanatics and sour newbs alike! naturally low in alcohol thanks to their Lindemans Aardbei 4% 230mL $7.5 brewing technique, but that's not all! Brouwerij Lindemans // Leeuw-Vlezenbeek, Belgium Brand new to Lowlands! This strawberry lambic is all kinds of juicy, unique and refreshing. An excellent choice with (or as) While we love our big Belgian booze bombs breakfast or dessert! year-round, they're not the most "crush- 5.2% 380mL $12 able" biers on the planet. So to prepare for Lindemans Cuvée René Brouwerij Liefmans // Oudenaarde, Belgium summertime patio sessions, we've added a This hard to find blend of young and old lambic has just enough funk to balance its tart, champagne-like mouthfeel. whole slew of flavorful but booze-light brews to our summer lineup. And thanks to Lindemans Kriek 3.5% 380mL $10.5 Brouwerij Liefmans // Oudenaarde, Belgium the rise in tastemakers' (that's you!) Oh. So. Very. Cherry. On the less tart and funky end of demand for more low ABV biers, we were the lambic spectrum, but by no means cloying, this bright and juicy, tried and true classic makes a great breakfast, able to get our hands on a wide range of brunch, or even dessert bier. Treat yo’ self! these day-drinking-friendly delicacies. From fruity to dry, hop-forward to subtle and sweet, we've got a little something for LAMBIC IS IN THE AIR everyone, all under 5.5%! While often blended with fruit, a lambic is not, in itself, a fruit bier. This historic style is brewed using spontaneous fermentation, meaning the brewers literally throw open the windows and let the yeast and bacteria in the air "do their thing" to the wort, just like the very first biers were made thousands and thousands of years ago! A Gueuze (or Geuze) is a blend of a one year and three-year-old lambic.

35 36 SOURS TOUCH OF FRUIT

Traditionally brewed in Belgium, the several varieties of sour bier are Yeast: it’s not just for turning grain and grapes and booze and bubbles! the products of long periods of aging in oak barrels. Often set to For centuries, European brewers have been fermenting a variety of fruit age for a year or more, wild yeast strains and bacteria are naturally in various ways. Taste, strength, and sweetness can vary considerably, accumulated. Strong acidic flavors prevail, including tart cherries, from semi-dry to incredibly sweet and juicy. citrus and vinegar, balanced with vanilla and dry oaky notes.

Cuvée des Jacobins 5.5% 330mL $12 Seattle Dry Cider 6.5% 473mL $8 Brouwerij Bockor // Bellegem-Kortrijk, Belgium Seattle Cider Co. // Seattle, WA An excellent sour; deep red with a rich and full mouthfeel The golden-orange glow of this unique unfiltered cider and flavors of sour cherry with malt, oak, and sweetness. lends way to notes of lilac, blood orange and green apple on the nose. Petrus Aged Pale 7.3% 330mL $10 Brouwerij De Brabandere // Bavikhove, Belgium Petrus Aged Red 8.5 330mL $10 A traditional sour pale ale, that has been aged in oak Brouwerij De Brabandere // Bavikhove, Belgium wine casks for two years. The pour is hazy orange with Tart cherry with biscuit malt and sourness, a tawny brown a balance of sour, tart fruits and sweeter, slightly vanilla color with crimson lowlights, dry and drinkable. notes from the wood, leaving a complex lingering finish. J.K.’s Scrumpy Hard Cider 6% 473mL $7 Duchesse de Bourgogne 6.2% 330mL $12 Almar Orchards // Flushing, MI Brouwerij Verhaeghe // Vichte, Belgium Fermented naturally in small, artisanal batches from a Sugary sweet, full and fruity at first, turning to sour oak proprietary blend of organic apples grown at Koan Family and finishing long and somewhat dry. Orchards in Michigan, Scrumpy is the cider all other ciders wish they could be—fresh, juicy, and with just a hint of Monk’s Café Flemish Sour Red Ale 5.5% 330mL $9 sweet spice. Unforgettable. Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Sour ale with a sweet, oaky taste of ripe juicy fruit. Notes of wine, raspberries, cranberries, and a tangy aftertaste. Cidre Ruwet Brut 4.5% 330mL $8 Ruwet Ciderie // Roeselare, Belgium This sophisticated dry cider is brand new to Lowlands! Petrus Oud Bruin 5.5% 750mL $21 Brouwerij De Brabandere // Bavikhove, Belgium Crafted with 100% fresh apple juice from Jonagold apples Crimson brown with sweet and sour flavors of dark fruits, (not concentrate) and brewed with its own unique, a pleasant mixture of grapes, raisins and sour cherries organic yeast. with the suggestion of exotic spices; very light malt and a smooth mouthfeel. Bofferding Fruit Ale 4.3% 330mL $7 Brasserie Bofferding // Bascharage, Luxembourg Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale 4.9% 355mL $7 The sweet Bofferding Fruit Ale was created for people Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales // Milton, DE who prefer mild biers without an intensive hop aroma. Lime peel, black limes and sea salt take this wholly unique, This is a wonderful alternative to wine. The red fruits perfectly thirst-quenching ancient German-style bier to (cherry, blackberry and raspberry) are added before another level. Thought you weren’t into sours? This one fermentation. Gose-bove and beyond to please... Short’s Soft Parade 7.5% 355mL $6 Noble Star Solar Evolution 6.9% 750mL $22 Short’s Brewing Co. // Bellaire, MI August Schell Brewing Co. // New Ulm, MN Toasted rye flakes lend a rich, dry complexity to this unique, A uniquely sweet and sour combination of malt complexity, robust bier, brewed with 200 lbs of pureed strawberries, bright lactic tartness, and refreshing drinkability, this blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Rather than shareable beauty is a true homage to the tradition of being sweet and sticky, this bountiful brew is more akin to Flanders Reds. a big, juicy New World Cabernet.

New Belgium with Love 311mL $6.5 Sam Smith Organic Strawberry 5.1% 330mL $9 Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales // Milton, DE Samuel Smith // Tadcaster, England This draught line is devoted to our friends in Fort Collins, You know how some fruit biers taste like expired cold those master brewers at New Belgium who are constantly medicine and dusty old candy that’s been in a quarter coming up with tasty, but limited, small batch brews to vending machine for years? Okay cool, this ISN’T one of share with you. See server for our current ‘em! Bursting with real, fresh fruit flavor, this not-too- New Belgium specialty. sweet, perfectly refreshing strawberry sensation may just change your mind about the more traditionally fermented fruit brews.

Seattle Basil Mint Cider 6.9% 473mL $6.5 Seattle Cider Co. // Seattle, WA There’s a bit of spring sunshine in every sip! Fresh, invigorating hints of mint balance earthy, subtle notes of Unlike traditional bier-brewing, sour biers intentionally add souring basil complimented perfectly by Seattle’s signature tart, yeast strains and bacteria into the brew. ese fermenting yeasts and Fuji-driven finish. A must try for cider connoisseurs and bacterias consume sugar just like regular yeast, but they produce lactic bier enthusiasts alike. and acetic acids that cannot be made by the usual yeast. ese acids provide the tart and rustic flavors associated with sour ales.

37 38 TOUCH OF FRUIT (continued) GLUTEN-FREE

Fair State Roselle Hibiscus Sour 5.7% 355mL $6 Lakefront New Grist 5.7% 355mL $5 Fair State Brewing Cooperative // Minneapolis, MN Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, WI Take a walk on the wild side with this tart and floral, A completely gluten-free choice! Brewed from sorghum, unique and refreshingly refined gem of a sour saison hops, water, rice and gluten-free yeast. Light body with from our neighbors in Minnesota. Its irresistible red hue crisp carbonation. comes from a hefty injection of hibiscus flowers, while the brewery’s house lacto strain adds complex layers of Crispin Cider 5% 355mL $6 puckery perfection. Crispin Cider Company // Colfax, CA Tart apple, classically-styled cider with a creamy refreshing Ramborn Cascade 7.4% 300mL $8 mouthfeel. Ramborn Cider Co. // Born, Luxembourg Green’s “Endeavor” Dubbel 7% 500mL $10 American-grown, whole-cone Cascade hops take this already unique, crisp, semi-dry Luxembourgish cider to another level Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium A gluten-free dubbel! Light-bodied for the style and made entirely, adding pops of pine and citrus to its delicious blend of old world pear aromas and flavors. from millet, rice, buckwheat and sorghum. Aromas of dark malts and apples are coupled with slight caramel and Ballast Point Sour Wench 7% 355mL $6.5 tangy fruit flavors. Ballast Point Brewing Co. // San Diego, CA This fruity Berliner Weisse-style bier bursts with fresh, Oregon Green’s “Discovery” Amber 6% 500mL $10 blackberry flavor and aroma. A beautiful violet hue with an Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium approachable soft tartness from kettle souring that results in A completely gluten-free amber ale with an herbal, hoppy a bier that’s far more “palatable” than it is “puckering.” start and a smooth finish. This bier is medium bodied, with subtle nuances of caramel and nut. Island Orchard Apple Cherry 7% 750mL $20 Island Orchard Cider // Ellison Bay, WI Green’s “Quest” Tripel Blonde 8.5% 500mL $10 This fruity Berliner Weisse-style bier bursts with fresh, Oregon Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium blackberry flavor and aroma. A beautiful violet hue with an This tripel blonde glides smoothly down the palate with an approachable soft tartness from kettle souring that results in effervescent start and crisp fruity finish. a bier that’s far more “palatable” than it is “puckering.” Stella Cidre 4.5% 400mL $6.5 Schilling Grapefruit and Chill 6% 355mL $6 Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium Schilling Cider House // Portland, OR A crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from Don’t worry. It really does mean what it sounds like it means. hand-picked apples. Apricot accents complement the Bright and juicy with mouth-watering bursts of tart, fresh subtle flavor of red apple and peach. grapefruit balanced beautifully by plump apple sweetness. Triple-Goddess Raspberry Kombucha 8% 330mL $9 Abita Strawberry Lager NEW 4.2% 355mL $6 Unity Vibration // Ypsilanti, MI Abita Brewing Co. // Abita Spring, LA Flavors of tangy Kombucha, lemon juice and spicy ginger In case you needed any more convincing to buy in to the give a healthy zing to this refreshing bier. lager comeback, our friends just outside New Orleans laced theirs with fresh, ripe, local strawberries and bright, balancing New Belgium Mural Vanguard hops. It’s impossble not to say “ahhh” after each Agua Fresca Cerveza 4% 473mL $6 sip. New Belgium Brewing Co. // Fort Collins, CO Our Colorado friends got a little help from Mexican craft brewery Primus Cerveceria to produce this crisp, refresher brewed with watermelon, lime, hibiscus, and agave. AN ODE TO THE MACRO At Lowlands, we're not bier snobs, we're bier enthusiasts. We believe that if a bier tastes good to you, it IS good. We also have a healthy appreciation for the difficult science that goes into making a consistent product on such an enourmous scale! That said, if you'd like to branch out, just ask your server or bartender GLUTEN to recommend something you might like based on your love of any one of the macro biers listed below. Cheers!

LowlandsFREE may love bier, but we love our gluten-free guests just as MACROBREWERIES much! Below you’ll find our selection of ciders and gluten-free offerings, all carefully chosen with the discerning celiac’s palate in Amstel Light $5 Blue Moon $5 mind. After all, just because you can’t drink bier Bud Light $4.5 Budweiser $4 doesn’t mean you should have to settle for swill! (Check out our gluten-free brunch and dinner menus as well!) Corona $5.5 Heineken $5 Kaliber NA $5 Miller High Life $4.5 Miller Lite $4.5 PBR $3.5 Michelob Ultra $5

39 40 BIER MANIA BIER MANIA DRAUGHTS BOTTLES Lowlands Brewing Kwak 6.5/8.5 *Denotes a table bottle Collaborative Biers Kwaremont Blond 7 Guinness 6.5 Petrus Aged Pale 10 Hollander IPA 7 Lakefront Fixed Gear 6 Gulden Draak 9000 10 Petrus Aged Red 10 High Speed Wit 5/7.5 Lindemans Aardbei 7.5 Houblon Chouffe 9 Petrus Oud Bruin* 21 Tandem Dubbel 7 MobCraft Rhubarb IPA 6 Heineken 5 Poperings Hommel 9 Centraal Quadder Mongozo Mango 9 Bourbon Barrel-Aged 7.5/17 Indeed Mexican Honey Potosi Snake Hollow IPA 5.5 New Belgium Mural Imperial Lager 7.5 Seasonal Saison Renegade Redacted Rye IPA 6 Agua Fresca Cerveza 6 Island Orchard Apple Cherry* 20 Series Spring ‘19 6 Rochefort 10 12 New Belgium with Love 6.5 J.K.’s Scrumpy Hard Cider 7 3 Sheeps Brunch Bier 6 Rochefort 6 10 New Glarus Spotted Cow 6 Kaliber NA 5 Bell’s Oberon Ale 6 Rochefort 8 11 Piraat 7.5 Karben4 Fantasy Factory 6 Bofferding Pilsner 6.5 Ruwet Brut Cidre 8 Raised Grain DDH Kasteel Donker 10 Delirium Deliria 10 Oranje Juicy 6.5 Saison Dupont 7.5 Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale 9 Founders Red’s Rye 6 Ramborn Cascade 8 Sam Smith Organic Kulmbacher Eisbock 8 Chocolate Stout 7 Good City Amber Ale 6 St. Bernardus ABT 12 9 La Chouffe Golden Ale 10 Schilling Grapefruit and Chill 6 Goose Island Matilda 6.5 Stella Artois 6.5 La Trappe Dubbel* 25 Seattle Dry Basil Mint 6.5 Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5 Stella Cidre 6.5 La Trappe Tripel* 26 Seattle Dry Cider 8 Gulden Draak 7.5 Stone Tangerine Express 6 La Trappe Quadrupel 12 Short’s Soft Parade 6 Hoegaarden 5/8 Unibroue À Tout Le Monde 6.5 Houblon Chouffe 9 Lagunitas IPA 6 Smithwick’s 6 Lakefront New Grist 5 St. Bernardus Extra 4 9 Lakefront Riverwest Stein 5 St. Bernardus Tripel 11 BIER MANIA Lazurite IPA 6 St. Louie Frambroise 12 Leffe Blonde 6 St. Louis Gueuze 11 BOTTLES Lindemans Cuvée René 12 St. Louis Kriek 12 *Denotes a table bottle Lindemans Framboise 12 Surly Coffee Bender 9 Abita Strawberry Lager 6 Crispin Cider 6 Lindemans Kriek 10.5 Surly CynicAle 9 Achel 8 Blonde 11 Cuvée des Jacobins 10 Lindemans Pêche 11 Surly Furious 9 Alesmith Speedway Stout* 20 Dark Horse Lupus Wolf 9 7.5 Tighthead Chilly Reserve Black Ale 6 Water Pale Ale 6 Almanac Maredsous Blonde 7 Saison de Brettaville* 18 Delirium Nocturnum 11 Tre Fontane Tripel 11 Maredsous Bruin 9 Amstel Light 5 Deschutes Fresh Squeezed 6 Triple-Goddess Maredsous Tripel 8 Andescher Vollbier Hell 9 Deschutes Obsidian Stout 7 Raspberry Kombucha 9 Maui Hiwa Coconut Porter 6 Ayinger Celebrator 8 Deus* 55 Troubadour Blonde 9 Mich Ultra 5 Ballast Point Sour Wench 6.5 Dogfish Head 90 Minute 9 Troubadour Magma 11 Miller High Life 4.5 Barbar Honey Blonde 8 Dogfish Head Seaquench Ale 7 Troubadour Obscura 12 Miller Lite 4.5 Bell’s Two Hearted 6.5 Duchesse de Bourgogne 12 Two Brothers Milwaukee Brewing O-Gii 6 Red Eye Coffee Porter* 18 Blue Moon 5 Duvel 9.5 Monk’s Café Flemish Sour 7 Unibroue Bofferding Fruit Ale 7 Duvel Singel 7 New Glarus Moon Man 6 Blanche de Chambly 7 Blanche de Bruxelles 7 Engelszell Benno 11 New Holland Dragon’s Milk 10 Unibroue Don de Dieu 7 Breckenridge Agave Wheat 6 Engelszell Gregorious 11 New Holland Mad Hatter 8 Unibroue La Fin du Monde 7 Breckenridge Nitro Evil Twin Biscotti Break 10 Noble Star Solar Evolution 22 Unibroue Trois Pistoles 8 Vanilla Porter 6 Founders Porter 6 North Coast Victory Golden Monkey 6 Bud Light 4.5 Founders Dirty Bastard 6 Brother Theolonious 9 Victory Prima Pilsner 6 Budweiser 4 Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse 8 North Coast Old Rasputin 8 WarPigs Foggy Geezer 6.5 Central Waters Ouisconsing 5 Goose Island Sofie 6.5 North Coast Wasatch Polygamy Porter 6 Central Waters Great Lakes Scrimshaw Pilsner 6 Satin Solitude 5 Weihenstephaner Pils 5 Edmund Fitzgerald 6 Odell 90 Schilling 6 Chimay Blue 11 Westmalle Dubbel 10 Great Lakes Eliot Ness 6 Ommegang Hennepin 7 Chimay Red 11 Westmalle Tripel 10 Green’s ”Endeavor” Dubbel 10 Orval Trappist Ale 10 Weyerbacher Chimay White 11 Green’s “Discovery” Amber 10 Oskar Blues Dale’s Blithering Idiot 8.5 Cidre Ruwet Brut 8 Green’s Pale Ale 6 Wittekerke Wit 5 Collective Arts Life “Quest” Tripel Blonde 10 Pabst Blue Ribbon 3.5 in the Clouds 7 Grimbergen Blonde 7.5 Corona 5.5 Grolsch 6.5

41 42 A grand café is a place to gather any time of day for a delicious meal, a hot cup of coffee, or a refreshing bier, and Café Benelux brings the best of the style here to Milwaukee. Named after the Benelux region [Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg], Café Benelux features favorites like mussels and frites along with the bier that complements them. Serving a full menu from breakfast to late night, there’s always a reason to sit back and relax at Café Benelux.

CAFÉ BENELUX 346 N. BROADWAY MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE’S HISTORIC THIRD WARD

CONTACT INFORMATION PHONE: 414 501 2500 WEBSITE: CAFEBENELUX.COM FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/CAFEBENELUX

HOURS OF OPERATION OPEN WEEKDAYS AT 7AM AND WEEKENDS AT 8AM

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$495