Originating in Franconia, Kellerbier distinguishes itself from Marzen by its peculiar conditioning techniques; typically cask conditioned, but without plugging the bunghole. The small opening allows natural carbonation to escape (rendering the beer mostly flat) and local yeast and bacteria in, potentially contributing wild nuances. The beer is then served unfiltered, fresh and without extended lagering - resulting in a cloudy appearance. Do not make my bunghole angry. >: [ Nuremburg, Germany

An excavation site near Haifa, Israel, revealed what is currently believed to be the oldest known brewery dating 13,000 years. Until Daniel Wheeler’s 1818 drum kiln, malt was dried over open fire. Thus, for millennia prior, all beers had displayed a smoky character. As the rest of the world eagerly adopted this new technology that removed smoke flavor, brewers in Bamberg, Germany, remained animus to change and loyal to the traditional process - as they do to this day. Pair with raspberry goat cheese, gouda, ham, and curmudgeons. >: [ Water Profile: Bamberg, Germany

Cream ale has been brewed in the U.S. since the mid-1800s as an American competitive alternative to Czech and German pilsners. As a follow-up to our C.R.E.A.M. ale, we doubled the base recipe and then added 2lbs per barrel of locally roasted espresso beans. Pairs with Smoke Worx’s portobello sandwich topped with roasted red peppers, fontinella cheese, and a splash of balsamic vinegar and dough, bread, cheddar, Gouda, lettuce, cabbage, and bacon, - ie. that paper. Suggested Viewing: Shaolin vs Lama (1983)

When Josef Groll designed the world’s first pilsener, named after the soft water of Plzen, (then Bohemia), it transformed the world’s taste in beer. That is, except for the brewers of Bavaria, who were resistant, disdainful, if not hostile towards the golden liquid. Bavaria had gained global notoriety for their dark creations like marzen, dunkel, and bock and anything else threatened their perception of beer. That is until Gabriel Sedlmayr II, of Spaten Brewery, dared to defy and give who matters most - the people, the beer they wanted. In 1894, Gabriel released a golden lager, he dubbed helles (hell-us), which translates to bright, pale, or light. This infuriated his peers, who congregated and threatened to form a Dunkel Coalition to isolate Spaten out of business. It appears some breweries have been conspiring and hating on other breweries (and styles) for being different for at least 130 years. >: [ Water Profile: Munich, Germany

Tmavé pivo, or dark beer, has been served in Bohemian pubs for hundreds of years prior to pilsner. U Fleků, which only brews the former, has continuously operated since 1499 compared to Urquell and their original pilsner since 1842. Smooth and crisp with hints of toffee, bread crust, and chocolate is perfect for invites to fancy dinner parties and subsequent declines. >: [ Water Profile: Plzn, Czechia

When Bavaria’s crown prince married Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, the newlyweds invited all of Munich to celebrate. The reception concluded on October 17, 1810 with a horse race. The following year, the race returned - accompanied by an agricultural fair. In 1818, booths serving food and drink were introduced setting the stage for a devolution to a festival where 2.5 million gallons of beer is consumed annually. Traditionally, the fest served märzen (what American brewers typically label as Oktoberfest), but that changed in 1990 when Paulaner spearheaded the conversion to Festbier - a lighter more repeatable design. Pairs with schnitzel and inventing a beer specifically so people will drink more of it. >: [ Water Profile: Munich, Germany

Built on a 100% pilsner base, we utilized both lager and champagne yeasts and manipulated the fermentation temperatures to appease both species. A dose of the enzyme, glucoamylase, assisted the yeast in their consumption of complex sugars leaving it bone dry for the most ardent of crispy boi fans. We then dry hopped with modern varietals at 2lbs per barrel - just enough for supporting flavor. It’s not a typical American Lager and it falls well short of an India Pale Lager. A crisp drinker, with enough flavor to keep it interesting. Time to get Unruly. >: [