Stones Throw Biere de Gras

We looked south of the (Arkansas) border for inspiration on this brew! Requested by the Cajun/Creole restaurants in town that feature us on tap, this release is only available leading up to Fat Tuesday. Based on our Biere de Garde recipe but made to a more sessionable strength, the beer is rooted in age-old European traditions much like the festivities of Mardi Gras itself. Enjoy this one with your krewe eating crawfish, gumbo, and jambalaya, while watching the parades.

The Biere de Garde is golden to deep copper or light brown in color. They are moderate to medium in body. This style of beer is characterized by a toasted malt aroma, slight malt sweetness in flavor, and medium hop bitterness. Noble-type hop aromas and flavors should be low to medium. Fruity esters can be light to medium in intensity. Flavor of alcohol is evident. Earthy, cellar-like, musty aromas and flavors are okay. Diacetyl should not be perceived but chill haze is okay. Often bottle conditioned with some yeast character.