No. 10

Peach-Eat'n Szn

Peach IPA

Saturdays in the early summer meant stopping by the Bush-n-Vine after the ballgame for a basket of fresh peaches. The clingstone varietals always come out first, but they’re not the best for canning or freezing. Juicy and ripe and slightly tart, you gotta eat these right away--it's peach-eat’n season!

Peach-Eat’n Szn is our small-batch Peach IPA. We infused our classic #14 IPA with peach purée and an extra generous helping of hops to create this fresh summertime sipper. A ripe peach cobbler aroma followed by hints of apricot, pine, and orange citrus provide a layered hop profile to give just enough bitterness to balance the peach sweetness.
6.7% ABV

West Coast Pale Ale

When beer became scarce, skilled craftsmen found the stock car models insufficient for their transportation needs. Enter the Rat Rods, custom-built hot rods with reclaimed and hand-crafted parts. Born out of a fusion of creativity and scarcity, Rat Rods are unique reflections of artistry and ingenuity. 

Rat Rod is our newest pale ale amalgamation–a hoppy West-Coast style American Pale Ale brewed with a large complement of Pacific Northwest hops. Cascade, Columbus, and Comet added on the hot side plus a hearty heaping of dry hopped Simcoe. Light, crisp, and dry malt base with notes of dried orange peel, pine needles, and dank resin. Low gravity, but a pleasantly aggressive bitterness on the finish. Let’s rev it up!

5.6% ABV

Coconut  Schwarzbier

Cool tropical rain rolled over the tin roof as I took a sip from a well-worn tin mug. The shower's hypnotizing undulation faded to the background as I closed my eyes and let the flavors wash over me. The day can wait until after I've had my coffee.  
 
Morning Mantra is our new schwarzbier, a tropical meditation on South Indian filter coffee. We brewed this dark lager with Indian coconut and Narasau's Udhayam coffee/chicory blend to create our take on a sweet, roasty, and smooth cup of kaapi. Toasted coconut up front with a dry woody finish. Find your bliss. 

4.2% ABV

NE-style IPA

My bud Nelson has a secret spot by the cove. Soft golden sand, smooth currents, tropical breezes, and fish that are always biting. It isn't on the map, so to get there, you'll need a 4x4.

4x4 is our new NE-Style IPA. Brewed with four different hops and four different grains, 4x4 presents waves of tropical, stone fruit, and pine surfing on a soft and pillowy mouthfeel. Go off the grid.
7.5% ABV
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Imperial Grape Gose

There was no better way to cool off after a swim in grandpa’s pool on a hot summer day than an ice-cold popsicle. Mom would say to go slow on the popsicle, but I would never listen and give myself a brain freeze every time. I had so many, it probably turned my gray matter purple.

Grape Matter is our latest installment in Brown Truck’s rotating sour ale series. The big brains in the brewhouse built this Imperial Grape Gose with a little extra umph in the malt bill before drenching it with thirty pounds of Summer Royal grape purée. A portion of hefeweizen yeast adds cloudiness to maintain a stunning purple haze and Galaxy hops for an extra dash of tropical flair. We taste grape popsicles, purple airheads, and summer afternoons. The brain freeze is worth it.

6.5% ABV

Belgian Witbier

Sometimes we would beat the summer heat in the Triad by heading up to the mountains. There’s a great local tulip garden not too far off the Cullasaja river. Can’t beat a stroll through the tulips with a view of the Blue Ridge in the distance. All they need is a windmill.

Number 19 is our take on the Belgian-style Witbier. We put an American spin on this Belgian ale by adding citra hops in the whirlpool to provide an extra touch of refreshing citrus to complement the orange peel. A soft and round mouthfeel gives way to a subtle Belgian spice finish. Our Wit is a relaxing floral vacation for the hot days of summer.

4.2% ABV