THE BEERS
Gold Hill Brewery produces classic beer in traditional styles. Using
traditional methods the beers reflect the flavor and aroma that
is desirable in that "perfect pint." Whether you enjoy a rich and malty
Scotch Ale, or a bright-hoppy IPA; Gold Hill Brewery
provides an enjoyable visit for every pallet.
49'er Red (American Amber):
Known simply as Red Ales in some regions, these beers were popularized
in the hop-loving Northern California and the Pacific Northwest areas
before spreading nationwide. Medium, full-body ale, with a soft malty
sweetness, followed by moderate caramel flavors. Late-hop additions
give that distinct West Coast hop aroma and flavor.
ABV 5.7%
Best Red Ale in California Honorable Mention:
California State Fair, 2011
Boomtown IPA (American IPA):
An American version of the historical English style, brewed using
American ingredients and attitude. Boomtown IPA is brewed with Nugget,
Zythos, Columbus, and Chinook hops. It is well-balanced between malt
and hops with a fresh hop aroma of citrus, and pine, and subtle
tropical fruit notes in the background. These same characteristics come
through in the flavor, balanced by a light malt character to let the
hops shine through. After all, this is a West Coast IPA. 6.5% ABV.
Gold Trail Pale Ale (American Pale Ale):
Originally, a draft-style ale, served very fresh under no pressure
(gravity or hand pump only), at cellar temperatures. English pale ales
were originally brewed around the start of the 20th century and became
widespread once brewers understood how to successfully use crystal
malts to add a fullness and roundness of the palate. This beer produces
a nice up-front maltiness followed by a clean-dry finish. Hops include
both the familiar cascade hops, for a citrusy, West Coast twist,
combined with and a generous addition of traditional English Fuggles
hops, for an earthy/floral balance. ABV 5.7%
Old Miner's Scotch (Scottish Export 80/+):
A traditional Scottish session beer with less hops than its English
counterparts, malt is the predominant flavor in this old-world beer.
Long, cool, fermentations are used in Scottish brewing to create a
clean malty beer. The malt-hop balance is tilted towards the malt side
with enjoyable caramel/toffee notes which come from kettle
caramelization, induced by a lengthy boil, and not the commonly used
caramel malts. ABV 4.7%
Axe Pic'n Stout (Dry Stout):
The style evolved from attempts to capitalize on the success of London
porters, but originally reflected a fuller, creamier, more "stout" body
and strength. When a brewery offered a stout and a porter, the stout
was always the stronger beer (it was originally called a "Stout
Porter"). However, today's dry stouts are brewed from a lower OG and no
longer reflect a higher strength than porters. This beer is a
medium-full body, with a creamy character. This delightfully dry beer
supports a rich coffee-like flavor with a bittersweet character lasting
well into the finish. Dry enough to be enjoyed in the summer as well as
the winter. ABV 5.1%
Hank's Porter (Brown Porter):
Originating in England, porter evolved from a blend of beers known as
"Entire." A precursor to stout; this beer is said to have been favored
by porters and other physical laborers of 19th Century England. This
beer is a medium body dark beer with an enjoyable chocolate quality.
The delightful chocolate flavors are complimented by the rich coffee
flavors and nutty overtones. Hank's Porter, named for the founder of
Gold Hill Brewery, offers a surprisingly dry finish making it as easy
drinking on a warm summer day as a cool winter evening. ABV 6.7%
3 oz taste of five brews: $12.00
Pint: $7.00
Growlers: $30.00 or $20.00 for refill. For legal reasons we
fill and refill only our growlers
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