Wise Man Brewing

Body Electric

IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy

This New England-style double IPA is a hoppy, hazy, juice-bomb that electrifies your taste buds! We heaped in late-addition El Dorado, Citra, and Mosaic… Read More

This New England-style double IPA is a hoppy, hazy, juice-bomb that electrifies your taste buds! We heaped in late-addition El Dorado, Citra, and Mosaic hops by the bucketful to give it massive tropical fruit notes. A pillowy-soft mouthfeel and restrained bitterness on the finish makes you yearn for more. Inhale deeply and enjoy this lush vacation in a glass!

"I sing the body electric / The armies of those I love engirth me and I engirth them.”

- Walt Whitman Read Less

Mountain Calling

IPA - American

Grapefruit, orange, and a breeze of floral aromatics presage a robust and hop-forward IPA. A homage to the style that birthed a million hopheads, these… Read More

Grapefruit, orange, and a breeze of floral aromatics presage a robust and hop-forward IPA. A homage to the style that birthed a million hopheads, these clean citrusy flavors are true to form!

"The mountains are calling and I must go."
-John Muir Read Less

Conceited Genius 2.0

IPA - New England / Hazy

The second edition of our popular New England-style IPA features heavy doses of Citra and Motueka throughout the boil, whirlpool, and three separate dry… Read More

The second edition of our popular New England-style IPA features heavy doses of Citra and Motueka throughout the boil, whirlpool, and three separate dry hop additions. A smooth, creamy mouthfeel leads into an intense blast of citrus, with stone-fruit undertones.
"You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius." - Louisa May Alcott Read Less

Tropical Shirts

Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse

This refreshing sour was flooded with a mix of blackberries and raspberries, which blast over the palate. The rich and intense fruit flavors are matched… Read More

This refreshing sour was flooded with a mix of blackberries and raspberries, which blast over the palate. The rich and intense fruit flavors are matched by an invigorating tartness.

“Life is short, wear tropical shirts.” Marc Lampe Read Less

Scoop Dogg

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

A clean Pilsner malt backbone with layers of light corn is balanced by subtle crystal hop notes in a dry, refreshing golden ale. We brewed this beer using… Read More

A clean Pilsner malt backbone with layers of light corn is balanced by subtle crystal hop notes in a dry, refreshing golden ale. We brewed this beer using an enzyme designed to remove gluten, but we cannot guarantee that it is gluten-free.

"When I'm no longer rapping, I want to open up an ice cream parlor and call it Scoop Dogg."
-Snoop Dogg Read Less

Outraged Daughters

Red Ale - Irish

The perfect amount of roasted barley lends a copper-red hue and a dry finish. Caramel and light fruit on the nose lead into a palate of toffee and biscuit.… Read More

The perfect amount of roasted barley lends a copper-red hue and a dry finish. Caramel and light fruit on the nose lead into a palate of toffee and biscuit.
"I am fighting as an ordinary person for my lost freedom, my bruised body, and my outraged daughters." -Boudica Read Less

Merry World Breakfast Stout

Stout - Coffee

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Whole beans of Krankie's House Roast and cacao nibs from Black Mountain Chocolate are nestled in a host… Read More

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Whole beans of Krankie's House Roast and cacao nibs from Black Mountain Chocolate are nestled in a host of delectable malts to create an aromatic brew with a complex dark chocolate profile, nutty roast, and a toasty finish.

"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." JRR Tolkien Read Less

Chosen Vehicle Galaxy

Pale Ale - New England / Hazy

The Galaxy hop populates our New England Pale with a number of unique characteristics. Tropical fruit, citrus, and melon inflections drive this sessionable,… Read More

The Galaxy hop populates our New England Pale with a number of unique characteristics. Tropical fruit, citrus, and melon inflections drive this sessionable, aromatic, and refreshing libation.

"A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities." - Herman Melville Read Less

High Clouds And Haze

IPA - New England / Hazy

Aromas recall a hike through higher elevations, marked by the distinguishing scent of eastern hemlock and wild herbs in complement. Tangerine and tropical… Read More

Aromas recall a hike through higher elevations, marked by the distinguishing scent of eastern hemlock and wild herbs in complement. Tangerine and tropical fruit mark the palate thanks to heaps of Loral, Citra, and Sabro hops, with a cooling mint presence to bookend a smooth sipper.

Named in collaboration with Z. Smith Reynolds Library at Wake Forest University, this hazy IPA recalls one of Zachary Smith Reynolds' flight logs recorded during his flight from Nakon Panom to Nape, French Indochina, where he experienced "high clouds and haze."
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Blissed Out

IPA - Milkshake

We loaded this beer with mango, tangerine, lactose (milk sugar), a ton of Citra and Motueka, and a heavy dose of oats. The result is a silky milkshake… Read More

We loaded this beer with mango, tangerine, lactose (milk sugar), a ton of Citra and Motueka, and a heavy dose of oats. The result is a silky milkshake IPA that matches the sweet and juicy mango with a complementary punch of citrus.

"Meditation is not just blissing out under a mango tree. It completely changes your brain and therefore changes what you are." - Matthieu Ricard Read Less

Pie On the Weekends

IPA - Imperial / Double

This rich IPA gushes with the succulent flavor of fresh blueberries, exploding mid-palate from a soft blanket of luscious malt and level bitterness. The… Read More

This rich IPA gushes with the succulent flavor of fresh blueberries, exploding mid-palate from a soft blanket of luscious malt and level bitterness. The experience is enhanced by a sundry array of hops, showcasing the Nelson Sauvin varietal with its complementary accents of berry and crushed grape.
"I got a fan letter on the back of a prison menu. And I remember thinking, 'Well, they get pie. It's not so bad. They get pie on the weekends.' I want to say blueberry and also a Boston cream pie. Not so bad." - Tina Fey Read Less

Krankies Shape Shifter Blonde

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

We took Shape Shifter coffee beans from our friends at Krankies coffee, and brought them back to the brewhouse to transform a delicate blonde ale. A silky… Read More

We took Shape Shifter coffee beans from our friends at Krankies coffee, and brought them back to the brewhouse to transform a delicate blonde ale. A silky smooth base of malt offers the perfect platform for the transfigured additions, allowing the intense aromatics to shine through. Read Less

Full Current

Sour - Traditional Gose

This lively gose gets its balanced tartness from kettle souring with Lactobacillus. The doughy wheat backbone is brightened by pink Himalayan sea salt… Read More

This lively gose gets its balanced tartness from kettle souring with Lactobacillus. The doughy wheat backbone is brightened by pink Himalayan sea salt and citrusy coriander.
"Talent develops in the quiet places, character in the full current of human life." -Goethe Read Less

BBA Merry World Breakfast Stout

Stout - Coffee

The release of our Breakfast Stout aged for 6 months in bourbon barrels means that we’re all living in a more merry world. Delectable malts, Krankies'… Read More

The release of our Breakfast Stout aged for 6 months in bourbon barrels means that we’re all living in a more merry world. Delectable malts, Krankies' roast, Black Mountain Chocolate, and the lingering touch of Buffalo Trace combine to form one of our warmest, richest, and most endlessly inviting brews. What a merry year it has been!
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." JRR Tolkien Read Less

Dance in the Sun

Kölsch

The Kölsch is a delicate and elegant, crisp and quaffable brew originating in the city of Cologne. A tantalizing touch of sweet apple on the front leads… Read More

The Kölsch is a delicate and elegant, crisp and quaffable brew originating in the city of Cologne. A tantalizing touch of sweet apple on the front leads into a light base of German pilsner malt, with Noble Saaz overtones.
“Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair...” ― Susan Polis Schutz Read Less

Soft And Sublime

IPA - New England / Hazy

Citra, Mosaic, Loral, and Cashmere hops harmonize in this hazy IPA to create something transcendent. Tropical fruit up front is followed by medley of… Read More

Citra, Mosaic, Loral, and Cashmere hops harmonize in this hazy IPA to create something transcendent. Tropical fruit up front is followed by medley of melon and candied citrus, ending with a slight grapefruit bitterness.

"The rain always reminds me of our kisses: soft, tender, and sublime!" - Avijeet Das Read Less

Chasing Happiness

Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen

The decadent aroma of banana pudding and spicy clove lead into a light and easy palate. A fluffy impression imparted by the wheat is chased by a dry finish,… Read More

The decadent aroma of banana pudding and spicy clove lead into a light and easy palate. A fluffy impression imparted by the wheat is chased by a dry finish, where a host of aromatic Weizen yeast accents enliven your experience.

"Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels." - Bertolt Brecht Read Less

Strike Fire

IPA - American

This West Coast IPA features an innovative symphony of flavors provided by all-German malts and some of our favorite hops, including Mosaic, Mandarina… Read More

This West Coast IPA features an innovative symphony of flavors provided by all-German malts and some of our favorite hops, including Mosaic, Mandarina Bavaria, and Hallertau Blanc. A smooth and round citrus character is supported by herbal and fruity accents with a touch of dank.

“Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.” - Ludwig van Beethoven Read Less

Endless Measure

Märzen

Zum Wohl! Our Märzen is a delectably malty, elegant, and simply delicious beer for a festive occasion. Initial rich bready notes and a hint of sweetness… Read More

Zum Wohl! Our Märzen is a delectably malty, elegant, and simply delicious beer for a festive occasion. Initial rich bready notes and a hint of sweetness are matched with a light toasty finish, and endlessly rewarding malt character. Eins, zwei, drei, and you know the rest...

"The true poet, is like a man who's happy anywhere, in endless measure, if he's allowed to look at leaves and grass, to see the sun rise and set." - Brothers Grimm
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Satisfy My Soul

Stout - Foreign / Export

A less-attenuative English ale yeast allows the beer to keep a hint of residual sweetness that expresses bready, chocolatey, and lightly roasted notes… Read More

A less-attenuative English ale yeast allows the beer to keep a hint of residual sweetness that expresses bready, chocolatey, and lightly roasted notes from the complex malt bill.

"Satisfy my soul. Every little action. Satisfy my soul. There's a reaction. Satisfy my soul." -Bob Marley Read Less

Dancing Problems

Porter - English

Get on the good foot with this Northern English porter. Rich mocha and brown sugar slide in with each sip, while almonds and spice linger to dance on… Read More

Get on the good foot with this Northern English porter. Rich mocha and brown sugar slide in with each sip, while almonds and spice linger to dance on your tongue.

"The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing." - James Brown Read Less

True Chaos

Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse

Inspired by the famed Ramos Gin Fizz, this refreshing Berliner Weisse screams citrus, with orange, lemon, and lime greeting the palate. Bright citrus… Read More

Inspired by the famed Ramos Gin Fizz, this refreshing Berliner Weisse screams citrus, with orange, lemon, and lime greeting the palate. Bright citrus fades into delicate juniper and a balanced sweetness from lactose and orange peel. No shaking necessary.

"Without access to true chaos, we'll never have true peace. Unless everything can get worse, it won't get any better." - Chuck Palahniuk Read Less

New Eyes

Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse

Once called the “the champagne of the North” by Emperor Napoleon, this effervescent elixir has been transposed and re-envisioned as a lush, velvety libation… Read More

Once called the “the champagne of the North” by Emperor Napoleon, this effervescent elixir has been transposed and re-envisioned as a lush, velvety libation that has lost none of its refreshment. Boysenberry and black currant lend depth to the sparkle, while lactose rounds out the resplendent impression. "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes." Marcel Proust Read Less

Tipsy Danger

IPA - New England / Hazy

Brewed in collaboration with one of our favorite bands, Gipsy Danger, this New England style IPA features Azacca, El Dorado, & Idaho 7 hops. It's as unique… Read More

Brewed in collaboration with one of our favorite bands, Gipsy Danger, this New England style IPA features Azacca, El Dorado, & Idaho 7 hops. It's as unique as it's namesake band and equally as delightful. Read Less

Down On The West Coast

IPA - American

Azacca, Cashmere, and Centennial hops provide a powerful punch of citrus to this West Coast IPA, with notes of tropical fruit and a delicate dankness… Read More

Azacca, Cashmere, and Centennial hops provide a powerful punch of citrus to this West Coast IPA, with notes of tropical fruit and a delicate dankness rounding out this crisp and bitter beer.

Down on the West coast, they got a sayin'
"If you're not drinkin', then you're not playin'" - Lana Del Rey Read Less