BAD BAD BANKER: NON GRATA’S ROBUST EXECUTIVE PILSNER (6,2% Alc., 13,7°P)

This gem of a beer is full-bodied, naturally clear but unfiltered golden pilsner lager beer. The bitterness of my Tettnanger noble hops is nicely balanced against its robust malty flavor produced by the freshest, highest quality European malts. I used Tettanger and Hallertau Mittelfrüh noble hops for flavor, aroma and dry-hopping which produces a superbly proportioned spicy, floral and earthy hop character. This beer retains a thick and rich foamy white head. Best enjoyed at 7°C – 9°C in a tapered pilsner type glass or a mug.  Highly versatile with foods.  Pairs exceptionally well with medium cheeses, pasta, seafood, pizza, sushi, meat and also spicy dishes.

SHADY DIPLOMAT: NON GRATA’S VIENNA LAGER IS A FLAVOR REVOLUTION IN YOUR GLASS (5,8% Alc., 13,0°P)

This little baby is a medium bodied coppery amber colored beauty, with a burst of noble hop flavor and aroma. I use the finest Vienna and Munich two-row malts, which gives this beer an outstanding medium maltiness and full mouthfeel. The Perle and Mittelfrüh noble hops really come through, both rounding out the malt character and also provide a crisp bitterness and medium spicy-citrusy flavor and aroma. Medium carbonation with a lasting foamy head. Best enjoyed 8°C – 10°C in a wide flute, stange, “Habsburg” or tulip style glass or a mug. Pairs exceptionally well with richer, heavier meat dishes (ia. Wiener Kuche) and spicy-tangy barbeque flavors.

GOLD DIGGER: NON GRATA’S SUPERBLY DRINKABLE, DELICATE AND BALANCED GOLDEN HELLES (5,0% Alc., 12,0°P)

My Helles is a light golden lager beer with a mellow malty-dry body. The gentle use of noble hops produces almost no up-front hop nose, but provides a subtle lingering note in the aftertaste. Best enjoyed at 6°C – 8°C in a mug or stange. While traditionally enjoyed in Bavaria with bretzel and weisswurst, this beer pairs well with many mild foods and dishes, including mild cheeses and dips, white fish, poultry, mediterranean, light pasta dishes and lighter breads.

EXOTIC DANCER: THIS BEER STANDS OUT IN ANY CROWD (5,5% Alc., 12,3°P)

My Märzen is a bold full bodied, soft and malty beer with a well-rounded dry aromatic hop finish. The finest European pale malts combined with a slight melanoidin accent of chrystal and caramel malts give my Märzen a beautiful light golden amber color under its thick and frothy white head. The Tettenanger and Styrian Goldings noble hops provide a mild spicy-aromatic flavor and aroma but without too much bite. Best enjoyed at 6°C – 8°C in a mug, wide flute or chalice. Traditionally enjoyed with grilled and baked pork dishes. However, pairs exceptionally well with many moderately spicy, tangy and sweet grilled meats, poultry, sausage, pasta, toasts and pizza. Excellent with spicy Mexican food!

UPCOMING BEERS PLANNED IN 2016

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