We’ll also release our first cider, Golden Empire of York. Pressed from Virginia-grown Golden Delicious, Empire, and York apples and fermented with our house saison culture!

Both will be on tap in the tasting room and and available in bottles for pre-order through our website starting 7/31!

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Sour Red Ale aged in Port Barrels with Blackberries Added

We added 300 lbs of blackberries to this strong, sour red ale. As far as berries go, blackberries have a less-distinct more-complex flavor. They imbued a deep winey aroma, complimenting the vinous character created during the beer’s time in oversized port-barrels. The acidity is moderate, providing balance to the malt without disrupting drinkability. The fruit intensifies the red color of the base beer into a vivid ruby. The result is a libation suitable for a monarch to sip from a crystal goblet after a hard day of ruling.

Mike & Scott

Brewed: 2/28/19 – Bottled: 5/27/20

Alc/Vol: 9.3% – Final pH: 3.31

Bottle Count: 936 – Cellar: 3 years