Celebrating 20 years of Remarkably Good Taste! Characterized by a medium body and a dry, well-balancedfinish, this deep brown porter brewed with Dutch cocoa and pure raspberry concentrate evokes chocolate, caramel and fresh raspberries.
Randy's Notes: “This robust porter was just overwhelming with raspberry fruit acid at the initial release in early '05. Now with 10 months additional aging the fruit is subsiding and slowly the cocoa is emerging to show much more balance and complexity at 60deg F. Don't consume too cold and enjoy the benefits of further aging. I suspect peak condition by xmas and a long period of drinkability (another year?). 2007, drink now, all stock is gone from brewery.”
A lengendary top-fermented brew with a deep amber/orange color, a strong fruit and malt aroma, and a potent alcohol nose accented with hints of Port. A complex flavor of malt, fruit & sherry delicately balanced with hops.
Randy's Notes: “I have served versions of this barley wine as old as nine years. This is possible only when stored since packaging in cool (40 deg F), dark, and undisturbed for the entire aging period. This is best done at the back of a refrigerator with the bottle on its side of the top sealed in wax to prohibit any possible oxygen migration into the product.”
Bananas are the main ingredient in mbege style beers popular in Eastern Africa. In keeping with tradition, this is brewed with real bananas and presented unfiltered. Light hints of banana remain present in the aroma and flavor of this unique offering.
Originally conceived of in an effort to provide a traditional African style beer for Milwaukee's African World Festival, our Mbege and Shakparo have won the hearts of people here at the brewery and have been promoted to year round beer status.
Because barley and wheat are not grown in large quantities in sub-Saharan Africa, traditional Mbeges and Shakparos are brewed with sorghum and millet and are therefore able to be brewed gluten-free since neither sorghum nor millet contain gluten. Being gluten-free make Shakparo and Mbege excellent alternatives for those suffering from celiac disease, a genetic disorder that inhibits the digestion of gluten. Our Shakparo and Mbege offerings have been brewed with celiacs in mind and are carefully crafted to ensure they remain gluten-free.
Sprecher's gluten free Shakparo Ale is a West African Shakparo-style beer brewed from sorghum and millet. An unfiltered, light, crisp ale with a cider or fruit profile and a dry vinous aftertaste, it is best characterized as an easy-drinking or session beer perfect for summer gatherings. This beer pairs nicely with lighter fare such as sandwiches, salads, chicken, fish, and spicier foods.
Originally conceived of in an effort to provide a traditional African style beer for Milwaukee's African World Festival, our Mbege and Shakparo have won the hearts of people here at the brewery and have been promoted to year round beer status.
Because barley and wheat are not grown in large quantities in sub-Saharan Africa, traditional Mbeges and Shakparos are brewed with sorghum and millet and are therefore able to be brewed gluten-free since neither sorghum nor millet contain gluten. Being gluten-free make Shakparo and Mbege excellent alternatives for those suffering from celiac disease, a genetic disorder that inhibits the digestion of gluten. Our Shakparo and Mbege offerings have been brewed with celiacs in mind and are carefully crafted to ensure they remain gluten-free.
We infused a robust bourbon flavor into premium reserve Scotch Ale by aging it five weeks in white oak bourbon barrels. The balance of six different malts and two varieties of hops compliments the hearty bourbon essence of this decadent Scotch Ale.
Imperial Stout has been complemented by a generous bourbon flavor after aging five extra weeks in white oak bourbon barrels. Already saturated with dark roasted malt flavor, bourbon and oak highlights perfect the balance in this enormously rich ale.
Our Barley Wine has been aged five additional weeks in white oak bourbon barrels imbuing it with an incredible bourbon character. Flavors and aromas of port, fruit, caramel and sherry blend with bourbon tones to make this mighty ale even richer.
We aged our Dopplebock in white oak bourbon barrels for five extra weeks endowing this savory brew with a hearty bourbon accent. The combination of sweet malt complexity with a bourbon nose and hints of oak delivers massive mouthfuls of flavor.