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| Schwarzbier (black beer) originated in medieval Germany, and though Upland isn’t quite that old, we strive to bring you an authentic version of this historic beer. Our take on this ancient lager delivers hints of chocolate and coffee, courtesy of its dark malts, with a strong nose and a clean finish, striking the right balance of robust and crisp, with enough bitterness to accentuate but, not overpower, its many subtle flavors.
Don’t be fooled by Schwarz’s dark color! This beer may look ferocious, but it’s as smooth as any golden lager. Schwarz is a great beer to enjoy when the days get cold. |
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| Lightwave Belgian pale Ale features distinctive Trappist yeast characteristics of slightly fruity esters and zesty phenols. Crisp Munich malt provides a sweet malt finish. |
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| Ard Ri (pronounced Ard like hard and Ri like bee) means High King in Old World Gaelic and certainly lives up to its name. Like all Irish Red Ales, Ard Ri gets its distinct color from roasted barley used in the brewing process, but we’ve stepped up the malt and hops to make this imperial version of the style. Our signature St. Patrick’s Day brew is slightly sweet with a complex malt character, balanced by a large hop addition to make it perfect for the big beer lovers and hop heads alike.
Recipient of a Gold Medal in the 2007 World Beer Championships. |
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| For centuries, the beer-loving people of Bavaria have served their famous bock beers in the spring, and we are glad to bring this ancient tradition to your local beer hall. In Germany, many of the local bocks are brewed by Catholic monks, and while we at Upland may not have taken our vows, our Maibock delivers an authentic Bavarian taste–a full body with a complex, sweet malt character, balanced by a sturdy German hop profile that creates a crisp, dry finish. |
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| A strong Belgian-style Ale that has a long fermentation period using classic Belgian yeasts. The nose contains some banana and citrus notes while a complex fruitiness and light warming sensation are experienced upon tasting. The artwork is from our good friend and world-renowned artist Norton Wisdom. |
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| Sometimes, it’s good to be a bit nutty. Take, for instance, our Nut Hugger Brown Ale, a unique twist on a traditional recipe. The familiar, pleasant bitterness you would expect from a brown ale is present, tempered by a full, chewy caramel malt. However, things get interesting once you taste the hints of roasted biscuit and the chocolaty aroma, and to top it off, a touch of sweetness in the finish. Orignially, brown ale hails from England, where it first emerged in the 1600’s. The inclusion of American hops, however, lends Nut Hugger Brown Ale a satisfying bite. |
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| Many settlers of the Upland Valley in Indiana were of German descent, so we think it’s only natural to present one of the most iconic of German beers–the Hefeweizen. Named for the rugged Upland Valley, this refreshing beer is made with all-German hops. Cloudy yet crisp, flavorful yet drinkable, the Valley Weizen makes any spring day better. To bring out the full taste of our hefeweizen, this beer is best served with a slice of lemon. |
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| No season is as synonymous with beer as autumn, when the most storied beer festival of them all, Oktoberfest, takes place in Munich, Germany. Since 1810, this celebration of good food, good company, and, most importantly, good beer, has most prominently featured Marzen-style lager–so much so that many refer to the beer simply as Oktoberfest.
Our Oktoberfest is a traditional Bavarian lager featuring all-German malts and rare German hops. This dedication to authenticity produces a beer that would be as at home in Munich as it is here in the Midwest United States. The aroma is authentic, the taste sweet and malty, and the finish crisp and hoppy; perfect for a beautiful fall day!
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| Upland Winter Warmer undergoes a lengthy boil to achieve an almost black color, and features a heavy malt character, derived from a combination of British and American malts. Our own special yeast strain lends Winter Warmer a perfect blend of rich fruit flavors and aromas, which we complement by dry-hopping with Hallertauer for a powerful hop profile. From there, barrel aging adds hints of vanilla, oak, and bourbon to further increase the complexity of taste. |
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| A dark and robust beer brewed in the traditional stout method. Teddy Bear Kisses features an abundance of dark malts and high alpha hops for a powerful impact of roast, chocolate, and sweet bitterness. The lucky few who cuddle up to a warming session with Teddy Bear Kisses sense the velvety malt character, balanced bitter intensity, and soothing chocolate notes created by long aging on fair trade cocoa nibs. Teddy Bear Kisses will make you feel warm and happy inside, but it’s definitely not your childhood cuddle toy.
Teddy Bear Kisses won a Gold Medal in the 2010 World Beer Championships. |
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| Komodo Dragonfly Black IPA is a well-balanced, dark, bitter, and totally unique beer experience. We brewed this IPA with a base of fresh Pilsner Malts and darkened the color with pure Black Malts, creating a clean malt character that allows the liberal hop additions to shine through. Komodo is dry hopped and aged with a pinch of lavender to add to the overall aromatic experience. |
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| Barleywine is a style of ale that originated in England and known for its high gravity, making it as strong as some wines. Our take on this classic style, Winter Warmer, undergoes a lengthy boil to achieve an almost black color, and features a heavy malt character, derived from a combination of British and American malts. From there, it is dry-hopped with Hallertauer hops for a powerful hop profile. Most distinctively, Upland’s special yeast strain lends Winter Warmer a perfect blend of rich fruit flavors and aromas.
Winner of a Silver Award in the 2008 World Beer Cup ‘Old Ale’ Category.
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Baltic Porters are an Eastern European take on classic English Porters. Influenced by Russian Imperial Stouts, Baltics are higher in strength than traditional Porters, and feature multiple layers of flavors and aromas.
Badder Elmer’s is a meaty dark lager, utilizing cold fermentation temperatures to achieve a quaffable and clean brew, with malty highlights ranging from nutty to licorice and candy caramels. Fruity aromas lead to a complex malt character and supportive continental hop bitterness. (In house only) |
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| We made our Teddy Bear Kisses Imperial Stout even more cuddly on the palate by aging it in 23 year-old Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon barrels, imparting hints of oak and bourbon. |
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| We made our Teddy Bear Kisses Imperial Stout even more cuddly on the palate by aging it in 23 year-old Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon barrels, imparting hints of oak and bourbon. We added cherries to a few barrels to make things even more interesting. |
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| Banshee Strong Scotch Ale: This brew has a rich maltiness that is highlighted not only by caramel malts, but also by a long kettle boil for strong carmelization effects. A cold fermentation and minimal hop content emphasize a full bodied, chewy mouthfeel. |
For a full description of each of these popular and award-winning styles, click on the Brew Name above.
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