History Design Taste


Our Brewery is a small  batch single step infusion 10 barrel system. One barrel is 31 gallons or 2 full kegs of beer. We can produce 310 gallons per brew cycle.
The lower level of the brewery is known as the “brewhouse” where wort ( pronounced WERT -a brewers term for unfermented beer) is produced, fermented, conditioned and filtered.
The upper level brewery is considered the “cellar” where filtered beer is pumped into the “serving tanks” and conditioned for a brief period before being released to kegs and the bar taps!
Due to the small batch size of our brewery we will occasionally sell out of a beer style. Notice I said “SELL OUT”. We prefer the term sold out over ran out!
One of the benefits to having a small brewery in a brewpub setting is that the beer is turned over very quickly, thus ensuring its freshness!

 

Ale vs. Lager

Ale-  An ale will ferment at temperatures between 65-70 degrees using an ale strain of yeast.  This causes shorter fermentation times (3-5 days).  Because of the warmer fermentation, ales tend to have more of a fruity type flavor and aroma. 
Lager-  A lager will ferment at temperatures between 50-55 degrees using a lager yeast strain.  This causes longer fermentation times (7-10 days).  Because of the cooler fermentation, lagers will have a cleaner, crisper flavor and aroma.

 

 



AUBURN EXPORT LAGER- 

Our lightest beer both in color and flavor profile. This bright-golden colored lager enjoys a crisp, delicate balance of malt and German “noble” hops. This refreshing lager is fermented at cooler temperatures for much longer periods with the Alehouse’s authentic lager yeast, giving it a smooth clean taste. A perfect “cross-over” beer for the new Craft Beer drinker!

GOLD COUNTRY PILSNER-

Brewed in the classic American Pilsner style, our popular pils is a tribute to the pre-prohibition lagers developed and brewed by immigrant German Brewmasters as they settled in the United States in the 1800’s. A medium bodied straw-colored pilsner with an elegant hop bitterness and lingering hop aroma

MINER’S WHEAT ALE- 

Unfiltered wheat beer, American style! Our Hefewiezen is brewed with 65% malted wheat which is responsible for its creamy white foam and refreshing taste. A light addition of Cascade hops provide just enough balance to allow the clean wheat and yeast flavors to shine through! Hefeweizen is a German word that loosely translated means  wheat beer with yeast. The yeast is not filtered out as with other beers. German style Hefeweizen has a unique banana-clove flavor that is imparted from the yeast. The yeast strain we use at the Alehouse is more American-style Hefe, which does not impart a distinctive banana clove flavor.

AMERICAN RIVER PALE ALE- 

This west coast classic pale ale is refreshingly drinkable. A pleasant malt profile gives way to an assertive fresh hop flavor, with a dry citrus hop aroma and an orangey fruitiness in the finish.
Our Pale has mild biscuit and caramel notes that are balanced out with a citrus/pine hop character.

 

OLD TOWN BROWN-

Our medium bodied Brown ale is styled after the popular English Mild Ale. Considered a “session ale” due in part to its mild flavor and low alcohol content, OTB has a smooth yet complex maltiness from a special blend of roasted and caramel malts. Exceptionally balanced with American and English hops.

GOLD DIGGER IPA- 

Here's a nugget that James Marshall missed! Pale and crystal malts provide the backbone and golden hue, while Magnum, Simcoe and Chinook hops do the dancing on your tongue. Late hop additions to the kettle and aging on the "dry hop" give our India Pale Ale hop aroma and flavor worth digging for!

FOOL’S GOLD ALE- 

“The pale that packs a punch”  Foolish amounts of pale malted barley and a ton of  fresh Pacific Northwest hops put this crowd favorite somewhere  between a strong ale and a double IPA. Don’t let the golden color fool you; this nugget weighs in at 7.5% abv.
 Aptly named due to the enormous amount of pale malted barley that I use in this brew. The color is light for a beer of this strength.The flavor profile is more balanced between malt and hop than say the IPA

SHANGHAI STOUT- 

Full-bodied with roasted, coffee undertones, our stout is mashed with over 100 pounds of oats to give it a smooth creamy profile. Nitrogenation is employed to enhance drinkability.

Old Prospector Barleywine

A perennial favorite! This is a very complex ale with alcohol approaching wine-like strength. Rich and intense malt and hop flavors that partner perfectly with cold winter evenings and cigars! Occasionally aged in slightly "wet" bourbon barrels!

BREWER’S PUB ALE-

Our monthly or seasonal special brew. Small batches available while they last!
I will be producing pub specials that will reflect seasonal beers like Mai bock, Irish Ale and Oktoberfest as well as other traditional and innovative beers.


 


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