Outset

Long established traditions were once something new.

Outset is a Piedmont Ale. Why’s that? Because its identity is from here — the Piedmont. We brew it here with yeast native to our farm, water from our natural source, and half of the barley we grow right next to the brewhouse. The remainder of the barley comes from another small farm in Virginia. The yeast and malt character drive the flavor profile.

To us, it’s reminiscent of a Belgian Saison, but with its own unique fingerprint. Why not just call it a Saison and be done with it? Ingredients, methods, and intention. The Belgian beers we’ve enjoyed so much over the years are made with water from there, yeast from there, and cereals from there. We’ve had a similar experience with other Farmhouse Ale traditions in other regions. The ones we’re familiar with have a particular name associated with that geography or tradition. It’s as much a designation of origin, as it is a description of the ingredients and methods. Why shouldn’t the same be true in the U.S.? Piedmont is our geography and identity.

We’re working to create a category of beer that’ll be recognized as “Piedmont” in the same vein as someone describing a wine from a particular growing region. There’s lots more about our approach to Land Beer on our website. Show Less