Filed under: Olde Main Beers, Olde Main News, Restaurant & Pub | Tags: american craft beer week, imperial, iowa beer, Olde Main, olde main beers, pilsner, seasonals
As you may have heard, there are two new seasonal brews on tap at the Olde Main Brewpub. Both are birthed from the same crisp clean pilsner mother, and both share an 8.5%abv imperial heritage. This, however, is where the similarities end.
You see… these two were separated at birth. Two sides of the same delicious coin. One was brought up to enjoy the finer things in life. Carl, as he is called, was aged over a bed of dry hops which greatly influenced his character. With a sturdy white head on his shoulders Carl fills the nose with citrus, pine, and floral notes – a hoppy fellow to say the least with a clean refreshing finish.
The other brew, however, didn’t have such a hoppy upbringing. Since being exposed to the joys and excesses of oaked bourbon early in life, this brew turned to the dark side. Black Mamba, as he became known, took on the smooth, earthy flavors of charred oak as well as a spicy bite from an early existence soaked in bourbon.
Now that both have fully matured, Carl and Black Mamba have been reunited once again. Stop in and meet them for yourself on tap at the Olde Main Brewpub. And remember, at 8.5%abv, both of these beers are to be taken seriously. Please enjoy responsibly.
Carl (left) and Black Mamba (right) can be found at the Olde Main Brewpub for a limited time only.
Filed under: Olde Main Beers, Olde Main News | Tags: brewpub exclusive, Chocolate Porter, Fatty Nichols, high proof beer, iowa beer, Iowa Brewery, iowa brewpub, Olde Main, olde main beers, Reindeer Fuel, Uber Pils
So, yeah… sorry. We underestimated how awesome you all are. We didn’t realize just how fast you folks were going to make the Reindeer Fuel disappear. So it’s gone… for now.
Please bear with us. We are currently rocking and rolling on another batch of Reindeer Fuel as we speak! As soon as it’s ready to go, you folks will be the first to know. You can still find the Reindeer Fuel at DG’s Taphouse in Ames, and we did get wind that El Bait Shop in Des Moines may have some also. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for confirmation, we’ll post there as soon know for sure.
In the meantime, please enjoy our other fine offerings including the new “Fatty Nichols Uber Pils” – the big beer with the big name. This 8.5% abv lager is named after Ames’ “weightiest resident,” George Nichols aka “Fatty.” In the early 1900′s he had his own side show at county and state fairs, weighing in at over 500 pounds and was reported to have a seven-foot waist line.
With a name like “Fatty Nichols” we had to brew a big beer. Citrus notes in the nose from American hops give way to a bold 8.5% abv lager with some spicy alcohol overtones. Warning this “fatty” sized libation should be handled with care. Drink in moderation.
Once again, we’re sorry. We’ll fix it. We promise. Come in and try the Fatty Nichols Uber Pils. We think you’ll love it!
Love,
The Brewhouse
Filed under: Olde Main Beers | Tags: brewpub exclusive, cider, iowa beer, Olde Main, olde main beers
Our hard pressed cider is back on tap at the brewpub. You may remember it from earlier this year. This dry English-style cider will not only refresh your thirst but will satisfy the ‘apple-a-day’ requirement. With tart hints of Granny Smith apples and a subtle sweetness, Hard Pressed will satisfy the discriminating cider palate.
Hard Pressed is made with apples grown and pressed at Deal’s Orchard in Jefferson, Iowa. The juice makes a short journey to White Oak Vineyards in Elkhart, Iowa where it is fermented with care by talented winemakers. Once fermented, the juice is transported to Olde Main Brewing Co. where final preparations are made before serving. Locally produced and fermented, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better one.
Filed under: Olde Main Beers, Restaurant & Pub | Tags: Chocolate Porter, Holiday Seasonal Beers, iowa beer, Iowa Brewery, Iowa Seasonal Beers, Olde Main, olde main beers, Reindeer Fuel
We are marking the start of December by releasing the Reindeer Fuel! The delicious chocolaty porter is now available at the restaurant and brewpub. Stop in for pint or take home a growler.
Reindeer Fuel, Chocolate Porter Beer Description: One word: Chocoliciousness. Brewed with a healthy dose of chocolate malt, this ale is rich and smooth. Copious amounts of semi-sweet Bavarian chocolate are then tempered and added to this brew, infusing it with and even more intense chocolate aroma and flavor – perfect for dessert! (or breakfast, or lunch, or a snack…).
*Details coming soon on Iowa bars and restaurants carrying the Reindeer Fuel.
Currently we have the following on tap:
- Dinkey Wheat, Belgian Style Wheat Ale
- Long Face, Amber Ale
- Off KILTer, Scottish Ale
- Clone, Pale Ale
- Sodbuster, Stout Ale *NOW AVAILABLE IN BOTTLES!
- Gryphonbraü, American Lager
- Red Monkey, Root Beer
- OA, Oaked Amber Ale
- Reindeer Fuel, Chocolate Porter
Filed under: Olde Main Beers, Restaurant & Pub | Tags: brewpub exclusive, craft beer, iowa beer, Iowa Brewery, Long Face, olde main beers
We have two new special brewpub exclusive beers on tap. Stop in for a pint or take home a growler!
The Oaked Amber (OA) is a blend of a fresh batch of Long Face Amber Ale and a year old batch of Schwarzbier, double oaked in a used bourban cask and freshly charred white oak staves. It is a beautiful blend of rich deep flavors with fresh caramel effervescence.
With a light body and crisp finish, the Rye Pale Ale is a thirst quencher. It’s balanced with a hop bitterness and subtle rye spice.
Filed under: Olde Main Beers, Olde Main News, Restaurant & Pub | Tags: iowa beer, Iowa Brewery, iowa brewpub, Oktoberfest, Olde Main, olde main beers, seasonals
Stop in the restaurant and brewpub for a pint or growler of our Oktoberfest brew the Der Festen.
The translation of “Der Festen” from German into English is “The Festen”. Our Oktoberfest is has a distinct dark deep copper color. The complex malty flavors are balanced with a mild hop flavor. Our version finishes clean and crisp. Enjoy this Autumn classic!
Our next seasonal coming up will be the Horseman’s Revenge, a pumpkin spice ale. Expect that on tap mid-October. Curious about our other beers? Check them all out here.
Filed under: Olde Main Beers, Restaurant & Pub | Tags: brewpub exclusive, iowa beer, Iowa Brewery, Olde Main, olde main beers, rye pale ale
A new brewpub exclusive is now on tap – the Rusty Crayfish Rye Pale Ale. The rusty crayfish is an invasive species that proliferates very quickly. Do your part on population control by enjoying more than one of these 4.2% abv ales. With a light body and crisp finish this is a summer thirst quencher that’s balance with hop bitterness and subtle rye spice. This will please even the most dire summer thirst.
We currently have the following beers on tap:
- Dinkey Wheat, Belgian Style Wheat Ale
- Long Face, Amber Ale
- Off KILTer, Scottish Ale
- Clone, Pale Ale
- Sodbuster, Stout Ale
- Gryphonbraü, American Lager
- Red Monkey, Root Beer
- Dinkey Portwood (brewpub exclusive)
- Rusty Crayfish Rye Pale Ale (brewpub exclusive)
Enjoy this new summer beer and be sure to pick up a six-pack of your favorite Olde Main brew from your local retail store! Find the one nearest you using our beer finder.
