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Russian Brewery # 3 – Knightberg Brewing

Our final stop of October is in St. Petersburg and the Knightberg Brewery.

Let’s see what’s beers that I would sample here…

Scary Pumpkin Ale – “The most autumnal type of beer, brewed in a limited edition together with the concert agency Infinity Concert especially for the “Scariest Halloween” festival.”

Pilsner – “Classic single malt pilsner, which is the base beer for our famous Zhigulevsky.”

Cherry Ale – “A light, refreshing variety with fruity sourness, malt-berry sweetness and cherry stone tartness. The original flavor and aroma comes from a special strain of ale yeast used for the production of lambics and screams.”

Baltic Porter – “For many years the Baltic porter has been the pride and hallmark of our brewery. Created long before the craft boom, ahead of its time, it still remains the standard of style for many. Bright, full grain flavor from roasted malt, light sweetness, moderate bitterness and wine notes in the palate create the perfect bouquet for connoisseurs of dense dark beers.”

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Russian Brewery # 2 – AF Brew

Off to St. Petersburg and our second stop in Russia, AF Brew. If you looked at their list of beers, you would think some hip US brewer was manning the kettles. Hazies and sours and imperial stouts abound.

Here is what I would put into a first taster tray…

Black IPA with Warrior and Chinook hops, Bus 22 Czech Pilsner, Double Chocolate Banana Cake Imperial Stout, Hangover Sap NE IPA and then to round it out, Sour Diesel Therapy a fruit and field beer.

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Garden State brewery # 1 – Fort Nonsense Brewing

First NJ flight is in Denville at the excellently named Fort Nonsense Brewing Company. The name derives from part of the Morristown HQ for George Washington that included “Continental Store”, Fort Nonsense and Camp Jockey Hollow.

Let’s dive into what I might choose for a taster tray…

Benedict Amber Traitor Ale – “Malt forward and moderate hop profile.”

In Full Effect IPA – “Brewed and DDH with Simcoe, Amarillo, and Citra hops.”

Arnold’s Tavern Porter – “A roasty brew with chocolate notes.”

Project Lola Pilsner – “This crisp, 5.4% lager has a strong malt character with a citrus finish.”

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US of A Brewery # 2 – Axe & Arrow

Next stop is New Jersey to e-visit Axe & Arrow.

Let’s dive into a possible taster tray…

Meat Sweats Chile Beer – “collab brew conjured up with a little help from our friends at Three 3’s, Cross Keys, and Core 3. Chili spices and peppers were added to pack just a little heat ”

Frostbite White IPA – “This hybrid beer style combines a Belgian wit beer with a floral , tropical IPA. The Mosaic and Amarillo hops combined with the yeast really produce a unique and highly crushable beer.”

The Axe DIPA – “Lighter body and maltiness with pronounce citrus notes in aroma and flavor. Moderately high bitterness from beginning to end with a clean finish.”

The Arrow IPA – “Medium body with a slightly higher maltiness subdued by a strong but not overpowering bitterness with lots of earthy and piney notes. Strong initial bitterness that gently fades.”

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Pandemically Funny Brewery # 3 – Diametric Brewing

For a final funny this month, we have the B plot line of 2020. Murder Hornets. The other reason why I chose to highlight Diametric Brewing Company is that the brewer (and one of the owners is a fellow Sean!)

Here are some of their other beers that I would like to sample the next time I find myself in Lee’s Summit, Missouri…

Under Koalafied Austrailian Sparkling Ale

“Crisp Australian hop flavor shine through this sessionable lager-ish pale ale. Brewed with an Australian yeast, Pride of Ringwood and Ella Hops.”

Grisette a’laise Grisette

“Deceivingly flavorful with notes of citrus and clove with a subtle background of banana and bubblegum.”

Two Hops Dis Time- Bravo & Vic Secret IPA

“Fruity hop character followed by a nice danky-citrus bitterness fill out this hazed up IPA.”

Gone Yard- Nelson Sauvin Sour

“We take our kettle sour base and hit it with a double dose of Nelson Sauvin dry hop.”

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Pandemically Funny – Brewery # 2 – Casa Agria

Casa Agria is now shipping throughout California and one that caught my eye for design amidst an unfunny pandemic was this kinda Hitchcockian twist, that the brewery describes as “Room with a View is a decidedly West Coast IPA dry hopped with Mosaic, Enigma, Strata, and Nugget. Fruity, Dank, and Piney!”

What really caught my eye was the not so subtle masks floating on the street. Hopefully people might get the message about wearing them.

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Send Good Thoughts Brewery # 3 – Ten Mile Creek Brewery in Montana

Ten Mile Creek Brewery is a six barrel brewery located in the historic Last Chance Walking Mall in Helena, Montana. The brewery opened in October of 2015 and is close by to the The Hawthorn Bottle Shop.

Here is what I would select for a taster tray…

Queen City Pale Ale – “Queen City is our award-winning, light bodied, hop forward pale ale. The Queen City Pale Ale is brewed with Amarillo and Chinook hops. It has a piney character with a subtle grapefruit aroma. The combination of Montana grown 2-row, rye and crystal malt create a golden colored ale with a dry, crisp finish.”

Aiteall Irish Dry Stout – “this jet black beer has a huge roasty flavor from the high percentage of roasted barley. The lighter body lends a hand in making it very drinkable.”

Torpor Belgian Strong Ale – “A dark, complex, very strong Belgian ale with a delicious blend of malt richness, dark fruit flavors, and spicy elements. Complex, rich, smooth and dangerous.”

Tree Knocker IPA – ” part of our Sasquatch series Tree Knocker is named for the call of the illusive Sasquatch. Our IPA has a crisp, floral citrus taste with a bitter finish. We use three different base malts including Montana grown malted barley along with three hop additions of Chinook, Cascade, and Citra.  We end by dry hopping with an abundant amount of Citra and Cascade.”

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Send Good Thoughts Brewery # 2- Indiana’s Function Brewing

I wish that Function Brewing was functioning normally. Having to navigate an online ordering and contactless purchasing world is weird.

Here is what I would order to-go from their online store if I was in Bloomington…

Archimedes Pale Ale, Digit Red Ale, Equidistant IPA – notice a math trend? I really like breweries that have a theme to their names.

Anyway, here are a couple more fun sounding beers…

Bernoulli Saison and then one or both of their American Porter’s, Hypotenuse or Hyperbolic.