Sawmill Brewing Company

Boom Decker Becker IPA

IPA - American

Legend has it that Boom Decker Becker continues to haunt Merrill’s school forest as he has for over 100 years. However, our IPA is nothing to be afraid… Read More

Legend has it that Boom Decker Becker continues to haunt Merrill’s school forest as he has for over 100 years. However, our IPA is nothing to be afraid of. It is crisp, refreshing and well balanced. Much like this historic ghoulish figure, people will tell the story of our IPA for years to come. Read Less

Rip Saw - Irish Ale

Red Ale - Irish

A rip saw is a tool that is specifically designed to make a cut parallel to the direction of the wood grain. Our lrish Ale is reddish-brown in color,… Read More

A rip saw is a tool that is specifically designed to make a cut parallel to the direction of the wood grain. Our lrish Ale is reddish-brown in color, with sweet maltiness and minimal bitterness.
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River Hog

Stout - Oatmeal

A River Hog was a man who rode on logs floating down the river heading to a sawmill. He was responsible for risking his life by dislodging possible log… Read More

A River Hog was a man who rode on logs floating down the river heading to a sawmill. He was responsible for risking his life by dislodging possible log jams. These men were bold, strong, and courageous. The first two words fit in perfectly with our Oatmeal Stout. The third is how you’ll feel after having a few pints. Read Less

Cant Hook Kölsch

Kölsch

This is German-style ale originally from Köln (Cologne). It is clean, crisp, refreshing and slightly sweet and fruity. The Cant Hook was a very important… Read More

This is German-style ale originally from Köln (Cologne). It is clean, crisp, refreshing and slightly sweet and fruity. The Cant Hook was a very important loggers tool traced back to the early 1800's. It was used to roll logs into proper positions for loading or sawing. We even have an example on our wall. Read Less

Oktoberfest

Märzen

Try our version of this German classic. This Märzen-style, amber lager perfectly portrays the changing seasons. It has rich, malty flavor and finishes… Read More

Try our version of this German classic. This Märzen-style, amber lager perfectly portrays the changing seasons. It has rich, malty flavor and finishes with a crisp mouthfeel. Enjoy this beer outside with friends as you take in the beautiful fall weather. Prost! Read Less

Walk In the Woods

Wheat Beer - Other

Wheat Ale Brewed w/ Real Currant & Boysenberry Puree. Spritzy; Not Too Sweet w/ Slightly Tart, Dry Finish.

Wheat Ale Brewed w/ Real Currant & Boysenberry Puree. Spritzy; Not Too Sweet w/ Slightly Tart, Dry Finish. Read Less

Trapper’s Cabin Porter

Porter - American

Our chocolate porter is named after a former DNR technician who worked in this building, Mr. Trapper Morrison. He received his nickname for being able… Read More

Our chocolate porter is named after a former DNR technician who worked in this building, Mr. Trapper Morrison. He received his nickname for being able to trap any animal that crossed his path. Fill a growler of this chocolate porter and enjoy it at your cabin, feet up, wool socks on, sitting around a fire, as you dose off after a long day in the woods. Read Less

Stammholz German Alt

Altbier - Traditional

Stammholz means usable parts of a tree for lumber, trunk wood. This German Alt pours a pleasant reddish-amber color, has balanced sweetness, mild hop… Read More

Stammholz means usable parts of a tree for lumber, trunk wood. This German Alt pours a pleasant reddish-amber color, has balanced sweetness, mild hop bitterness, with hints of caramel beneath. Read Less

Private Idaho 7 IPA

IPA - American

This is a hop forward beer with Idaho 7 hops being the star of the show. Large amounts of this hop strain were added at the end of the boil and to the… Read More

This is a hop forward beer with Idaho 7 hops being the star of the show. Large amounts of this hop strain were added at the end of the boil and to the dry hopping to bring tastes of pine, tropical fruit, citrus, and hints of earthy black tea leaves.

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Walter Amber Ale

Lager - Amber / Red

This beer is named after a famous Merrill Truck named Walter. Walter’s owner died while on deployment in Iraq. Our wonderful community came together to… Read More

This beer is named after a famous Merrill Truck named Walter. Walter’s owner died while on deployment in Iraq. Our wonderful community came together to help restore this truck, knowing how much it meant to him and his family. The beer is deep red in color, sweet on the nose and leaves a pleasant, slightly-sweet malty aftertaste. Read Less

Sassy Squatch Sauce Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout

Stout - Other

This big birly imperial stout was aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels for 6 months. Its thick, full body will cover your palate with complex notes of… Read More

This big birly imperial stout was aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels for 6 months. Its thick, full body will cover your palate with complex notes of fudge, caramel, oak and vanilla. Read Less

Flapjack Gravy

Sour - Smoothie / Pastry

Everyone knows that a breakfast beer is the most important beer of the day. This sour ale was brewed with raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry pureés… Read More

Everyone knows that a breakfast beer is the most important beer of the day. This sour ale was brewed with raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry pureés with additions of maple syrup from the Krueger Crew, vanilla and cinnamon. Have this beer on the side of a pancake breakfast or poured right on top! Read Less

Sawmill Schwarzbier

Schwarzbier

Do not let the color fool you, this is a dark beer with a blonde soul. The color comes from the roasted malts but they do not leave big, heavy flavors.… Read More

Do not let the color fool you, this is a dark beer with a blonde soul. The color comes from the roasted malts but they do not leave big, heavy flavors. Instead, you get a dark lager that is very easy to drink. This truly is a beer for everyone.
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Birch Bark

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

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Gojira-Belgian Strong Ale

Belgian Strong Golden Ale

This Belgian Strong Ale is named after the King of Monsters, Godzilla. We brewed this with our good friend, Karl Liebmann, using his recipe and maple… Read More

This Belgian Strong Ale is named after the King of Monsters, Godzilla. We brewed this with our good friend, Karl Liebmann, using his recipe and maple sap from the Krueger Crew, instead of water, leaving it big and bold with plenty of flavor. A crisp spiciness compliments fruit
y aromas and flavors that finishes dry with a touch of sweet malt flavor. Read Less

Flutternudder

Brown Ale - American

Peanut Butter Brown Ale ? The best part of a peanut butter beer is having all the yummy flavor without having anything stuck to the roof of your mouth.… Read More

Peanut Butter Brown Ale ?

The best part of a peanut butter beer is having all the yummy flavor without having anything stuck to the roof of your mouth. With a light body that isn't too sweet, this beer is so good you'll want a'Nudder! Read Less

De Lente Ale

Pale Ale - Belgian

De Lente Ale, or “Spring Ale” in Dutch, is a Belgian style Pale Ale. The floral, spice notes of this light, yeast driven beer will remind you of a sunny… Read More

De Lente Ale, or “Spring Ale” in Dutch, is a Belgian style Pale Ale. The floral, spice notes of this light, yeast driven beer will remind you of a sunny Spring day, giving you hope of the Summer that lies ahead.

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The Legend - Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy

This is a beer for the person who always has a story to tell that seems a bit too unbelievable, or maybe they gave themselves the nickname of “The Legend”.… Read More

This is a beer for the person who always has a story to tell that seems a bit too unbelievable, or maybe they gave themselves the nickname of “The Legend”. The beer is a full-bodied, malty sweet amber ale. Seven different grains were used to give complex flavors with notes of dark caramel, toffee, chocolate and molasses. Read Less

Lumberjack Luau

Sour - Fruited

Kettle sour with passion fruit, blood orange, and guava puree

Kettle sour with passion fruit, blood orange, and guava puree Read Less

Wisconsin River Brown Ale

Brown Ale - American

Our brown ale is slightly nutty, has moderate coffee flavor and finishes with a solid, earthy-hop background. This brew gets its name from the dark and… Read More

Our brown ale is slightly nutty, has moderate coffee flavor and finishes with a solid, earthy-hop background. This brew gets its name from the dark and murky Wisconsin River water that carried all the logs heading to various sawmills throughout Wisconsin. Read Less

Maple/Pecan Brown Ale

Brown Ale - Other

We took our Wisconsin River Brown Ale then added real maple syrup from the Krueger Crew and Pecan flavor to make this irresistible combination. This one-off… Read More

We took our Wisconsin River Brown
Ale then added real maple syrup from
the Krueger Crew and Pecan flavor to
make this irresistible combination. This
one-off beer will go fast, so get a pint
today! Read Less

Trapper's Campfire

Porter - Other

Trapper’s Campfire is a Pastry Porter oozing with S’more flavors. Brewed with cacao nibs, graham cracker, marshmallow, vanilla and lactose.

Trapper’s Campfire is a Pastry Porter oozing with S’more flavors. Brewed with cacao nibs, graham cracker, marshmallow, vanilla and lactose. Read Less

Barrel Aged Rip Saw

Red Ale - Irish

We took our best selling Rip Saw and aged it in 2nd turn Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels for five months.As a result, the Irish Ale has a restrained woodiness… Read More

We took our best selling Rip Saw and aged it in 2nd turn Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels for five months.As a result, the Irish Ale has a restrained woodiness and a touch of bourbon flavor. Aromas and flavors of smoke, vanilla, appleewood, and cherry flow into a dry slightly-boozy finish. Read Less

Logger Lager

Lager - American

We set out to create a beer that a lumberjack would approve of after a hard days work. The result is a lager that is crisp, clean, and crushable. Whether… Read More

We set out to create a beer that a lumberjack would approve of after a hard days work. The result is a lager that is crisp, clean, and crushable. Whether you physically or mentally worked hard today, raise a pint of this in honor of another work day done. Cheers! Read Less

Biere De Garde

Farmhouse Ale - Bière de Garde

This is a style of beer traditionally brewed in the Nord-Pas-de Calais region of France. Ours has a sweet and bready aroma with a hint of caramel roasted… Read More

This is a style of beer traditionally brewed in the Nord-Pas-de Calais region of France. Ours has a sweet and bready aroma with a hint of caramel roasted malt. It has some hop bitterness with a roasty malt character. Definitely a distinctive beer with complex flavor. Read Less