HOPness Monster
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Our Blue Ridge Mountains harbor their own Nessie: Hoppius Heddius, The HOPness Monster. She lurks in the cold, fresh waters of Western North Carolina, rising to terrorize poor, hop-shy souls. As the locals say, “Bless their hearts, they don’t know any better.” With an abundance of fresh Citra and Cascade, this IPA boasts a big biting hop profile with notes of tropical fruit, juicy citrus, and pine. Embrace her beastly charms!
Tasting Notes:
Hops:
Citra / Cascade
Malt:
2 Row Pale / Caramalt / Flaked Wheat
ABV : 6.5
IBU: 60
Since: 2017
White Zombie®
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We named this beer as a Halloween seasonal brew. But its refreshing taste makes it a year round staple. Zombie is made according to the Belgian Witbier tradition of using unmalted wheat to create the light body and white sheen. Additions of coriander and orange peel give Zombie a fruity and spicy character, while the hops are subtle and lightly detected. Don’t be scared to blow the head off a Zombie and drink up!
Tasting Notes:
Brewed according to the Belguim Witbier tradition using unmalted wheat to create a light body and white sheen. Additions of coriander and orange peel give it a fruity and spicy character while the hops are subtle and only lightly detected.
Hops:
Magnum / Golding
Malt:
Flaked Wheat
ABV : 5.1
IBU: 7
Since: 2008
Farmer Ted
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Tasting Notes:
Hops:
Magnum / Mt Hood
Malt:
Pale / Flaked Corn
ABV : 6
IBU: 7
Since: 2002
Mother Trucker®
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This medium body American pale ale has a subtle complexity and balance from the crystal malts and a smooth finish. Late boil additions of Cascade hops provide citrus aroma and flavor.
Hops:
Magnum, Cascade
Malt:
2 Row Pale, Crystal
ABV : 5.0
IBU: 51
Since: 2012
CLT
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Despite George Washington calling it a “trifling place”, Charlotte evolved from a simple dirt crossroads into a leader of the new South. True to that spirit, Catawba has been evolving Carolinas’ craft brewing since 1999. This new creation, CLT India Pale Ale, offers up a modern, double dry-hopped, in-your-face explosion of tropical fruit and pine. And at 7.2% ABV, like today’s Queen City, don’t trifle with it!
Tasting Notes:
Hops:
Simcoe / Citra / Amarillo / Centennial
Malt:
2 Row Pale / Crystal 15 / Vienna
ABV : 7.2
IBU: 80
Since: 2017
Black Dome®
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Mt. Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi, was aptly named “Black Dome” by our ancestral settlers due to a thick canopy of spruce and for trees that shut out the sun. Our tribute to this Black Mountain range icon is a deep, mystical mix of caramel, chocolate, and roasted malt flavors that glide across the palate. Enjoy this pleasureable journey to our high-country’s dark side!
Tasting Notes:
Roasted, chocolate, and dark caramel malts accent this stout creating hints of burnt, coffee-like flavor in the aroma and mouth feel. This beer is malt forward, but is well attenuated making it a dry stout.
Hops:
Magnum / East Kent Goldings
Malt:
Pale / Crystal / Chocolate / Roasted Malt
ABV : 6.0
IBU: 30
Since: 2001
Brown Bear
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Ursus Americanas, or black bears, are prominent in western North Carolina. But Catawba’s rare Brown Bear also roams these mountains. Its smooth caramel and chocolate notes dominate your first taste, then a subtle dryness cleanses your palate just in time for another sip. This English inspired brown ale is dark and flavorful, yet not too robust or filling. Libate, don’t hibernate!
Tasting Notes:
Chocolate malts create a deep brown color and accent the flavor notes of dark cacao and caramel. The supporting malts buttress a complex body and provide hints of toffee and rich toasted aromas.
Hops:
Magnum / Goldings / Fuggle
Malt:
Pale / Crystal / Chocolate
ABV : 5.2
IBU: 30
Since: 2000