Beverage Bible www.parklanetavern.com Check us out online! www.softcafe.com Beer Definitions Hops The seasoning and the preservative. Its bitter flavour balances the sweetness of the malt, while its aromatic oil gives flavour and aroma. Helps prevent the beer from spoiling and improves its foam stability. Malt The source of fermentable sugars. Grain which has been steeped in water and allowed to germinate; it's then kilned (roasted) to stop growing. Yeast The essential assistant. Converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Brewer's yeast consists of two main types: ales and lagers. Lager Bottom fermented at cooler temperatures. This style of brewing was developed in the cold, mountainous areas of Germany. Bock (German for goat) - Aged longer. Dark, either sweet or dry, more potent. Often displays toasted chocolate or nutty flavours. Does not come from the dregs at the bottom of the tanks. All Bock styles are lagers. Pilsner Gold to light amber colour, malty with a noticeable caramel accent; medium, crisp bitterness. Medium hop flavour and aroma; medium to full-bodied. Ale Top fermented at higher temperatures. Most ale styles originate with the brewing traditions of England, Ireland, and Scotland. Brown Ale Sweet and dark with low hop aroma and bitterness. Typically brewed in Northern England. Beer Definitions Porter A blend of pale ale and brown or stout. Highly roasted malt, less pronounced hops, slightly sweet. This style was developed in London in the early 1700's. At one time it was hard to find, but it has been revived in recent years. Stout Rich, malty flavour usually combined with a strong, bitter hops taste. Dark, almost black in colour due to the highly roasted malt. Pale Ale Malt is dried, rather than roasted, resulting in a lighter bronze or copper colour, and a lighter, less hearty flavour. Pale generally refers to the colour of the malt used in the brewing process. Scotch Ale Heavily dominated by malt flavour. Brewed in Scotland (but then you've probably already figured that part out). Bitter British ales, usually bronze to deep copper in colour, heavily hopped, giving them a high degree of hop's bitterness. IPA (India Pale Ale) A much hoppier, bitter version of pale ale, first brewed for British troops traveling to India in the 1700's. The extra hops and higher ABV allowed the beer to travel long distances without going bad. Real Ale / Cask Conditioned Beer Much lower in carbon dioxide than "keg" conditioned beer. The smooth effect of the lower amount of fix heightens the mouth feel and draws your attention to the layer of other flavours. It is served at cellar temperature of 45-50 degrees, which is about 10-15 degrees above the normal serving temperature of American beers. This allows the drinker to appreciate the many nuances in the malt and hop profiles (cold tends to anesthetize the sense of smell and taste). Draught Beers Beer Sampler Any four, 5oz. draught beers for $7.00 England Bass Ale Dark amber hue, with faint aromas of red apple skin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with a pleasant crisp, malty medium-bodied, semi-sweet finish. Bass Breweries LTD / Pale Ale / 5.0% ABV / 20oz. / $6.00 Boddington's Pub Ale This golden coloured ale is creamy with aromas of malts and vanilla and flavours of toffee and brown sugar and a semi-dry finish. Strangeway's Brewery / Pale Ale / 4.7% ABV / 20oz. / $5.75 Fuller's Extra Special Bitters This award-winning bronze coloured ale has spicy aromas of grass, caramel and banana with flavours of fruit, nuts, and vanilla. Griffin Brewery / ESB / 5.9% / 20oz. / $6.50 Fuller's London Porter Voted the best tasting porter in the world this dark brown coloured beer has aromas of coffee and chocolate with flavours of coffee and roasted chestnuts. Griffin Brewery / Porter / 5.4% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Fuller's London Pride Ale From London's only brewery this amber coloured ale has aromas of bread and citrus with flavours of caramel and butterscotch. Griffin Brewery / Pale Ale / 4.7% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Monty Python Holy Grail Ale Made to honor the movie's 40th anniversary, this is a copper coloured ale with a fruity aroma and a zesty flavour with a crisp bitter finish. Black Sheep Brewery / Pale Ale / 4.7% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Old Speckled Hen Golden copper tone, with a subtle bouquet of lightly toasted malt and caramel popcorn, with a butterscotch cream, semi-sweet finish. Morland Brewery / Pale Ale / 5.2% ABV / 20oz. / $6.60 Young's Double Chocolate Stout Made with techniques over 100 years old this black coloured ale has aromas and flavours of chocolate and coffee that are satisfying, but never too sweet. Well's and Young's / Stout / 5.2% ABV / 20oz. / $6.70 Scotland Belhaven Twisted Thistle From Scotland's oldest brewery, this IPA is golden in colour with a fruity aroma and bitter flavour from Cascade and Challenger hops. Belhaven Brewery / IPA / 5.3%ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Draught Beers Ireland Guinness Extra Stout Pitch black in colour with aromas of charcoal and coffee and flavours of bread and mocha with a dry finish. Guinness Ltd. / Stout / 4.2% ABV / 20oz. / $5.75 Magner's Irish Cider Matured for two years and made with 17 different varsities of apples this classic cider has a golden hue and dry finish. C&C Group / Cider / 5.0% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 O'Hara's Irish Red Brewed since 1998 this mahogany coloured ale has fruity aromas of caramel and citrus hops with deep flavours of sweet malts and a roasted finish. Carlow Brewing Co. / Red Ale / 4.3% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Harp Lager Pale gold in colour with aromas of dried peach and fennel with subtle flavours of orange peel and allspice with a refreshing, medium-bodied, flavourful finish. Guinness LTD / Lager / 5.0% ABV / 20oz. / $5.75 Belgium Hoegaarden Wit Ale Brewed with Curacao oranges, this original witbier has a cloudy orange colour with a spicy aroma and flavours of coriander and orange. Brouwerij van Hoegaarden / Wit Ale / 4.9% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Stella Artois Made with a secret yeast strain, this beer is golden in colour with aromas of lemon and smoke and flavours of hops with a crisp finish. Stella Artois / Lager / 5.2% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Gulden Draak Dark brown in colour, with a sweet aroma and complex taste of plums, sour cherries and brown sugar. This beer is meant to be enjoyed like a dessert. Brouwerij Van Steenberge / Barley Wine / 10.0% ABV / 10oz. / $10.00 Germany Spaten Lager The original light lager has been brewed since 1894. This golden coloured brew has a full-bodied flavour balanced between bitter hops and malty sweetness. Spaten Brau / Lager / 5.2% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Franzikaner Hefeweizen Brewed according to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516, this classic wheat ale has crisp zesty flavours and aromas of oranges, lemons and cloves. Spaten Brau / Hefeweizen / 5.0% ABV / 20oz. / $6.60 Draught Beers The States Bud Light Introduced in 1982, this light golden lager is brewed with a blend of two and six-row malt and cereal grains for an indeniable smooth taste. This is the best selling beer in the U.S. and the #1 beer in the world. Anheuser-Busch / Light Lager / 4.2% ABV / 20oz. / $4.75 Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA Continuously hopped with 60 additions over a 60 minute boil for a bold, citrus hop flavour. This is the perfect IPA for any hop lover. Dogfish Head Brewery / IPA / 6.0% ABV / 18oz. / $6.00 Jefferson Bourbon Barrel Stout Aged for 60 days in Jefferson Reserve bourbon barrels this black stout has hints of dill and fruit with flavours of vanilla and bourbon with a semi-sweet finish. Bluegrass Brewing Company / Stout / 9.0% ABV / 14oz. / $5.00 Sam Adams Boston Lager Wide range of floral, piney and citrus aromas with rich malt sweetness and a lingering smooth finish. Boston Beer Company / Lager / 4.9% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Layered Beers Black and Tan Guinness layered over Bass, 20oz., $6.50 Black Garden Guinness layered over Hoegaarden, 20oz., $6.50 Black Hara Guinness layered over O'Hara's, 20oz., $6.50 Black Velvet Guinness layered over Magner's Cider, 20oz., $6.50 Brave Liver Half Magner's Cider, half draft of your choice, 20oz., $6.50 Bumblebee Guinness layered over Boddington's, 20oz., $6.50 Half and Half Guinness layered over Harp, 20oz., $6.50 Snake Bite Harp layered over Magner's Cider, 20oz., $6.50 Rotating Taps Here today, Gone tomorrow! Draught Beer Cain's Finest Bitters From Liverpool, England this dark amber ale has rich, perfectly balanced flavours of premium malts and Golding hops. A refreshing, yet full-bodied ale. Named the Champion Bitter Ale of Britain in 1991 and Silver Medal Winner at the International Brewing Industry Awards in 2002. Robert Cain & Company / Bitter / 4.8% ABV / 20oz. / $5.00 Widmer Hefeweizen A pale wheat ale from Oregon with bold, clean pronounced citrus and floral aromas. This unflitered ale is best served with a lemon for that traditional American Hefeweizen citrus flavour. Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. / Pale Wheat Ale / 4.9% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Fuller's Organic Honey Dew Ale The UK's best selling, 100% organic ale. Light and golden with a zesty edge and a bittersweet flavour. Brewed with real honey for a gentle sweetness that appeals to even those who wouldn't normally drink beer. Griffin Brewery / Organic Ale / 5.0% ABV / 20oz. / $6.50 Cask-Conditioned Ale Legend Pale Ale An American style pale ale with a moderate bitterness and agressive hop flavor and aroma.