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Woodshed Oaked IPAOur flagship beer walks the line between tradition and invention. Inviting floral/citrus hop aromas and vanillin-rich French oak notes accent this perfectly balanced, distinctive India pale ale.65 IBUs 6.5% abv
Weiss Nix Weissbier A classic unfiltered Bavarian-style wheat beer, with an inviting fruity/ spicy aroma reminiscent of banana, citrus, and clove.14 IBUs 5.3% abv Sister Golden Kölsch
Crisp and refreshing German-style golden ale, with classic malt character and just a kiss of noble hops. Uncomplicated and easy-drinking.20 IBUs 4.9% abv
Dedication Abbey 'Extra' DubbelBrewed in the tradition of the Trappist brewing monks of Belgium- featuring aromas of stone fruit, ginger, anise, & raisins & a bold, complex depth of malt flavor. 18 IBUs 9.2% abv
Gold Medal - 2019 Great American Beer Festival®Gold Medal Winner - 2016 Best of Craft Beer AwardsSilver Medal Winner - 2018 Best of Craft Beer Awards
Mosasaur IPAWe make gratuitous use of Mosaic hops, noted for tropical, citrus, and berry fruit notes in this India pale ale. Bitterness is mellow, hop flavor is abundant.68 IBUs 6.9% abv
Honored as one of Top 3 Wisconsin IPAs at the 2017 Wisconsin IPA Fest!
Scaredy Cat Oatmeal StoutA hearty and full-bodied dark beer with rich malt flavors of molasses, cocoa, caramel, and espresso.30 IBUs 6.3% abv
Gold Medal - 2016 World Beer Cup®Silver Medal - 2016 Best of Craft Beer AwardsBronze Medal - 2018 Best of Craft Beer Awards Bronze Medal - 2015 Great American Beer Festival®
McLovin Irish Red AleOur famous red ale boasts a deep copper color and smooth, toasty caramel malt character, with just a touch of roasted barley in the finish for an exceptionally easy-drinking pint.21 IBUs 5.3% abv
Bronze Medal - 2012 World Beer Cup®Silver Medal - 2014 World Beer Cup®
Year Round Favorites
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Butternut Road Brown Ale Flavorful American-style brown ale with malty notes of to�ee, chocolate, and hazelnut and mild citrus hop aromas. Named for a beautiful stretch of meandering country road which some of us think of as home. 35 IBUs 6.4% abv
Sauk Hop Pale AleWe brew this classic old-school pale ale with 100% local Wisconsin-grown Cascade, Centennial and Nugget hops, including hops from our family farms in rural Sauk County. Mildly hoppy and well-balanced, taste the local bounty!38 IBUs 5.7% abv
Higher Grounds Co�ee StoutCold-conditioned on fair trade Sumatran beans from John Joseph roasters in Prairie du Sac, this robust dark ale boasts inviting, distinctive co�ee aromas and a bold, roasty flavor.27 IBUs 5.7% abv
Sauk Ness MonsterScottish-style Strong AleOur Wee Heavy wields an awesome depth of caramelized malt sweetness, sneaky strength and a satisfying full-bodied finish. Keep an eye on the River- she's out there somewhere! 24 IBUs 7.7% abv
Silver Medal - 2011 Great American Beer Festival®
Sauk Prairie OriginalsSauk Prairie OriginalsCherry Blu� Fruited Sour AleCarefully blended sour ale with a touch of spice and just the right balance of juicy sweet/ tart cherry flavor.14 IBUs 5.6% abv
MacCloud Smoked Scottish Ale Velvety smooth with mild malt flavors of hearty brown bread, cocoa, and a subtle shade of peat smoke. Served on nitrogen. 16 IBUs 5.4% abv
- 32oz fresh “crowler” cans - 1/2 gal fresh "growler" jugs - 6 pack, 12oz cans (select varieties)
- 22 oz 'bomber' bottles (limited-release only)
- 5 gal or 15.5 gal kegs (selections limited & keg reservations required)
Available in:
The Lumberyard Imperial Oaked IPAThis big, burly beast (an oversized ri� on our best-selling 'Woodshed IPA') is stacked with twice the hops, ridiculous piles of barley, & heaps upon heaps of oak.95 IBUs 9.5% abv
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Rhine HeightsDusseldorf-style Altbier Our classic altbier has a brisk noble hop presence and a smooth, well-rounded malt profile.42 IBUs 5.6% abv
Gold Medal - 2019 Great American Beer Festival®Silver Medal - 2012 World Beer Cup®
Gotter Otter British-inspired Strong Pale Ale Here's one for the tireless go-getters helping make the world go around, a malty rich pale ale accented by choice UK Fuggles and Kent Golding hops. Slow down and enjoy! 51 IBUs 6.8% abv
Square Pig Rye Pale Ale This little piggy thumbs its nose at convention...with a light crisp drinkability yet plenty of character. A lavish hop bouquet suggests grapefruit, nectarine and oak, and its medium bitterness is accentuated by rustic, spicy notes of rye malts.52 IBUs 5.4% abv
30 Point Bock Dunkles BockAn homage to the famous dark lagers of Germany, 30 Point Bock boasts an awesome depth of malt character and a clean satisfying finish. Great with one of our juicy burgers, and yes...venison. 23 IBUs 6.7% abv
Seasonal&Rotating BrewsMach Schnell! PilsnerCrafted with Wisconsin barley and locally-grown German pedigree hops, this crisp and classic lager honors Old World tradition with local bounty. An American pilsner with a German accent!32 IBUs 5.5% abv
Diamond Star Halo American Kettle Sour Ale Crisp and quenching, tart and tangy kettle sour with notes of sourdough and citrus. Serious pucker-power!7 IBUs 4.8% abv
Better O� RedHopped-up American Red AleBrewed with a careful blend of American malts and six types of hops that vie for attention in a high-flying balancing act. Ask any Badger...you’re better o� red.45 IBUs 6.6% abv
Silver Medal - 2016 Great American Beer Festival®
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Peppermint PorterChocolate and caramel malt sweetness meet brisk & lively natural peppermint, for a cool, refreshing sensation that's part beer, part holiday treat. ~6% abv
Crandaddy Cranberry LambicA bracing wild yeast (Brettanomyces) approach leads to juicy-tart, berry sweetness, and a bone dry finish. A world class fruited sour ale in the tradition of the Belgian Lambics.4.2% abv
El ScorchoRed Ale with Roasted ChilesA hunka hunka burnin' love. Wefire-roasted fresh serrano and poblano chilies to give this malty red ale a distinctive yet balanced pepperflavor and mild capsicum heat.45 IBUs 6.6% abv
Maximilian Stout Imperial StoutMax Stout is our ominously dark, full- bodied stout, with bold & roasty dark malt flavors & a warming strength that can melt the chills of a harsh northern winter. Imperial stouts were once the exclusive privilege of the Russian czars- with a few sips you may feel like royalty too!75 IBUs 9.2% abv
Seasonal&Rotating Brews
Back On Tap
& Available
in 6-Pack Cans!
SahtiJuniper Rye AleSahti is an uncommon, ancient ale style from Finland which forges the flavorful elements of rye and juniper into a rustic & satisfying harmony. Gin-like evergreen and juicy berry flavors meld with hardy, spicy rye malt, in a distinctive yet refreshing historically-inspired ale.8 IBUs 5.4% abv
Citra Zen Pale Ale Tropical and citrus fruit hop aromas abound in this American-style pale ale, bursting with blissful Citra and Centennial hops.55 IBUs 6.4% abv
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Pumpkin DisorderlyPumpkin Spiced Abbey AleNo tricks- just treats! Our pumpkin ale is an abbey ale first and a specialty beer second- formulated with a keen sense of balance. Brewed with real pumpkin & a secret blend of spices, along with caramel & roasted malts, we bring you the essence of the harvest season in a glass! 13 IBUs 7.4% abv
New Beer
Trickory Chicory Robust PorterRich and fortifying, brewed with dark kilned caramel malts and roasted chicory root for a distinctive earthy sweetness and mildly smoky and co�ee-like finish. Pure trickery! 32 IBUs 7.5% abv
Tippy Toboggan Roggen BockBrewed with rye, European specialty malts & Czech Saaz hops, this old-world bock is a distant cousin to our Weiss bier and features a similarly fresh fruity aroma but with a complex nutty/spicy malt character. 22 IBUs 6.9% abv
Bronze Medal - 2017 Best of Craft Beer Awards
Seasonal&Rotating Brews
Barrel-AgedLimited Releases
WI Dells Chapter XVIII
brought to you by: blue knightsinternational law enforcementmotorcycle club of wisconsin
We proudly salute those who serve and protect our great state!
a crisp, classic copper ale
in tribute towisconsin's law enforcement officers
& in honor ofwisconsin's fallen heroes
1.052 OG 28 IBUs 5.7% abv
A SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO HELP SUPPORT: C.O.P.S. (CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS) PROGRAMS, THE WDPD K9 FUND, & THE BILL DREES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP!
Available in6-pack cans!
Special Release
Portmanteau 2018A sublime harmony of grape and grain, oak and ale, partnership and patience. Our imperial stout, aged a full year in 12 year Tawny Port wine barrels from our friends at Wollersheim Winery, transcends to something magical.~10.5% abv
Curious Gourd '18Pumpkin & spice mixed-culture sour ale aged in former brandy and wine barrels - this is some serious monkey business! ~9.2% abv
Trepidation... Belgian-style Abbey aleThe “big brother” in our Abbey ale family. Subtle flavors of mandarin, pepper, tropical fruit, & vanilla are fused in a gently warming alcohol heat. Sinfully smooth for its towering strength. 21 IBUs 10.7% abv
Grain Train Kveik Barleywine As team members at our original brewery are painfully aware, every drop of VBC beer starts with an uphill battle. Crafted in their honor with Wisconsin barley malt, 10 types of hops and a vigorous nordic yeast strain, this new-recipe strong ale is purpose-built for extended aging. Fresh 'Grain Train' available only during our anniversary month of January 2020!
Over the last 10 years, nearly 1 million pounds of grain have been marched upstairs to the malt mill at our Whitney Way location to supply better than 1400 batches of beer.
As we celebrate our first 10 years of brewing, we salute all the helping hands in the Vintage family- past and present- we couldn't have done it without you!95 IBUs 10% abv
Port BA Dedication 2019Our gold medal winning abbey Dubbel, aged 11 months in former tawny port wine barrels. A decadent melange of spicy oak, sweet/ tart fruit and gracefully evolved year-old Belgian strong ale. ~10.5% abv
New Beer
Artisan Apple CiderMershon's Cidery
Snowed In CinnamonMershon's Cidery
Cider On Tap
Spotted Cow Corona
Kaliber (NA)
Hollywood Nights Blonde IPA (GF)Altbrew
PBR
Miller Lite
Busch Light
Bud Light
Coors Lite
Hard Cider (GF)Loon Juice
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SIDE PROJECT SPECIALTY BREWS
Go Man GoMango IPA
6.3% abv
Brother's KeeperMalt-forward French-style Biere de Garde
(amber ale) Aged on Oak6.8% abv
A Fjordable LuxuryKveik Double IPA
9.5% abv
Belgian WhistlesHearty Belgian-inspired rye stout with muted
fruity / spicy Trappist ale notes5.9% abv
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Signature SodasVBC Brewmaster’s
Hand-crafted in small batches by the VBC brew crew. Sweetened with local Midwest beet sugar (no corn syrup). Alcohol & ca�eine free. Delicious on their own and great as mixers! Try all 4 sodas as a flight!
Draft Root Beer Zesty draft root beer reminiscent of old-fashioned sarsaparilla with notes of vanilla & spice.
Carnival Cream Soda Our twist on a classic, with playful notes of cotton candy and citrus alongside tropical vanilla.
Jumpin’ Jive Ginger A zippy refresher with spicy kick of ginger and a kiss of lime.
Rotating Speciatly Soda Ask us what’s on today.