Strange Roots Experimental Ales

R2 Koelschip

Wild Ale - American

Using spontaneous, open fermentation to collect wild yeast cultures native to Pennsylvania, R2 Koelschip is crafted with indigenous strains to create… Read More

Using spontaneous, open fermentation to collect wild yeast cultures native to Pennsylvania, R2 Koelschip is crafted with indigenous strains to create a tart, refreshing Belgian style Farmhouse ale in dedication to our first coolship (koelschip), nicknamed R2. Read Less

Haviken

Belgian Dubbel

Strong. Dark. Belgian. This swarthy Dubbel is integrated with a distinctly porter-esque roasted quality & our Brettanomyces lambicus yeast strain for… Read More

Strong. Dark. Belgian. This swarthy Dubbel is integrated with a distinctly porter-esque roasted quality & our Brettanomyces lambicus yeast strain for an unexpectedly cherry-tart finish. Read Less

Geestelijke

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Like the GEESTELIJKE’s namesake clergyman, this funky Farmhouse Ale is supremely divine. Our signature Wild Angels strain of yeast lends its uniquely… Read More

Like the GEESTELIJKE’s namesake clergyman, this funky Farmhouse Ale is supremely divine. Our signature Wild Angels strain of yeast lends its uniquely sophisticated barnyard sensibilities to this full-bodied brew. Read Less

Cru

Wild Ale - American

Prepare to enjoy the Beast of the Yeast. This complex sour ale showcases our signature Wild Angels strain, cultivated through open fermentation in our… Read More

Prepare to enjoy the Beast of the Yeast. This complex sour ale showcases our signature Wild Angels strain, cultivated through open fermentation in our first year. Spontaneous perfection in every sip. Read Less

Goedenacht

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Dutch for “Good Night”, the one of a kind Goedenacht is influenced by elements of mead, cider and beer styles. This innovative integration gets a lift… Read More

Dutch for “Good Night”, the one of a kind Goedenacht is influenced by elements of mead, cider and beer styles. This innovative integration gets a lift from juicy tropical aromas and the Brettanomyces claussenii used in fermentation. Read Less

Relic

Wild Ale - American

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Ragnarok

Fruit Beer

Borrowing the Norse term for the “end of the world”, the Ragnarok is equal parts Strong Ale, Scottish Ale and Viking metal concert. Dark. Smokey. A little… Read More

Borrowing the Norse term for the “end of the world”, the Ragnarok is equal parts Strong Ale, Scottish Ale and Viking metal concert. Dark. Smokey. A little on the dirty* side. This fruit-based fermentation starts out with a complex sour edge and mellows over time.

*The earthiest, peatiest, best kind of “dirty” there is. Read Less

Apples & Pears

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Like a Brit with a cockney accent, this wild ale is both inspired by English ciders and true to its roots in Belgian farmhouse funk. Secondary fermentation… Read More

Like a Brit with a cockney accent, this wild ale is both inspired by English ciders and true to its roots in Belgian farmhouse funk. Secondary fermentation with Brettanomyces, white wine yeast, elderflowers & the namesake fruits results in a tasty bouquet of dry, tart and floral notes. No porky. Read Less

La Pienture

Wild Ale - American

Aged in French Oak casks, La Pienture or, “The Painted” is a traditional Belgian style Kriek lambic fermented with locally harvested yeast strains and… Read More

Aged in French Oak casks, La Pienture or, “The Painted” is a traditional Belgian style Kriek lambic fermented with locally harvested yeast strains and black cherry juice. Our resident yeast strains lend distinct flavors reminiscent of a Flanders red ale. Read Less

Simon Girty

Brown Ale - Belgian

At its freshest, this complex Belgian brown ale boasts crisp notes of orange peel backed by rich malts and cocoa. Let it age a year or two and see why… Read More

At its freshest, this complex Belgian brown ale boasts crisp notes of orange peel backed by rich malts and cocoa. Let it age a year or two and see why some beers are totally worth a wait. Read Less

The Koel-Aid (Concord Grape)

Sour - Fruited

Spontaneously fermented and cask aged, blended with concord grape juice.

Spontaneously fermented and cask aged, blended with concord grape juice. Read Less

Red Briar

Wild Ale - American

Brewed with red raspberries

Brewed with red raspberries Read Less

Aureus

Sour - Other

Mmm, can you taste those vanilla notes? No. You can’t. During fermentation we add enough beans to create a distinctly creamy head texture, but not enough… Read More

Mmm, can you taste those vanilla notes? No. You can’t. During fermentation we add enough beans to create a distinctly creamy head texture, but not enough to distract from the predominant banana and citrus flavors of this robust golden strong ale. Read Less

The Plague

Sour - Other

It started with a Belgian-inspired stout and our French Oak Petit Syrah wine casks. Aged and unaged batches were then blended & fermented over a trio… Read More

It started with a Belgian-inspired stout and our French Oak Petit Syrah wine casks. Aged and unaged batches were then blended & fermented over a trio of fresh briar berries. The result? A dark, wild brew that’s infectiously complex. Read Less

St. Angus

Winter Ale

This Christmas-spiced Belgian style Abbey Ale is named for Dennis’ beloved mastiff mix, Angus. The two rescued each other on Christmas Eve, 2004 and were… Read More

This Christmas-spiced Belgian style Abbey Ale is named for Dennis’ beloved mastiff mix, Angus. The two rescued each other on Christmas Eve, 2004 and were inseparable through Angus’s passing and subsequent sainthood in 2013. Read Less

Grand Blü

Wild Ale - American

A one-of-a-kind wild ale fermented with peaches and aged in French Oak casks. The distinctly funky aroma is attributed to P. roqueforti, the organism… Read More

A one-of-a-kind wild ale fermented with peaches and aged in French Oak casks. The distinctly funky aroma is attributed to P. roqueforti, the organism used in cave-aged blue cheese, while the finish is dry and tart. Read Less

Black Briar

Wild Ale - American

Sour with a wonderful black berry taste

Sour with a wonderful black berry taste Read Less

Razmata

Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse

Sour beer with raspberry

Sour beer with raspberry Read Less

Screaming Tangerine

Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat

Screaming Tangerine is a Juicy Summer Crusher! With notes of subtle biscuit, fresh pressed juicy tangerine, finishing with soft notes of orange peel.… Read More

Screaming Tangerine is a Juicy Summer Crusher! With notes of subtle biscuit, fresh pressed juicy tangerine, finishing with soft notes of orange peel. This brew is designed for summer and will keep you coming back for that refreshing sip! Read Less

Tafelbier

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Sessionable farmhouse ale

Sessionable farmhouse ale Read Less

Petite Ferme

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

The “Little Farm” is truly a barnyard beer made with locally sourced raw wheat straw and yeast strains. Its complex profile boasts rustic flavors of must,… Read More

The “Little Farm” is truly a barnyard beer made with locally sourced raw wheat straw and yeast strains. Its complex profile boasts rustic flavors of must, barnyard and horse blanket (trust us, you want that). Finished with citrus hops and honeysuckle, this ale captures the essence of Little Farm funk. Read Less

PB&J

Sour - Smoothie / Pastry

Caramel, toffee, peanut butter aroma and taste, salty, jammy, red rasberry, tart finish.

Caramel, toffee, peanut butter aroma and taste, salty, jammy, red rasberry, tart finish. Read Less

Blue Briar

Wild Ale - American

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Lager Roots (Lime)

Lager - American

Lager conditioned on limes

Lager conditioned on limes Read Less

Empty Ocean

IPA - New England / Hazy

IPA Dry Hopped w/ Citra and Mosaic Hops.

IPA Dry Hopped w/ Citra and Mosaic Hops. Read Less