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The new bottled beer list! It is now sorted by
STYLE.
We thought it would be easier to navigate through the list.
Each beer listed, is broken down like this: NAME,
DESCRIPTION, REGION,
BREWER, then
SIZE.
Barley Wine
more to come
Belgian Pale Ale
Rare Vos - Flemish for Sly Fox. Deep copper in color
with a spicy floral aroma. A medium bodied beer with a rich
complex taste coming from caramel malts, herbs and spices
to provide excellent balance and a seamless finish. 6.5% ABV.
USA / Ommegang / 12 oz
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Delirium Nocturnum - Dark amber ale. Fruit filled malty
aroma. A sweet ale initially with a hint of grape and a suggestion
of sour. Semi dry finish. 8.5% ABV. Belgium / Huyghe / 11.2
oz
Maredsous 8° - Brewed by the famed Moortgat Brewery
(Duvel) for the nearby Maredsous Benedictine Abbey. Deep tawny
colored. Light bodied with a fairly sweet palate. 8% ABV.
Belgium / Moortgat / 11.2 oz
Maredsous 10° - Big frothy head shoots up the glass.
Complex aroma. Big crisp flavors that disguise the high amounts
alcohol. Smooth mouth feel. Hints of apple and peach in the
finish. Would go well with stinky cheese. 10% ABV. Belgium
/ Moortgat / 24 oz
Ommegang - Brewed since 1997 this the brewery's flagship
beer. Top fermented bottle conditioned. A rich fruity, aromatic
Burgundian brew. Smooth and well balanced. The best Belgian
style brewery this side of the Atlantic. 8.5% ABV. USA / Ommegang
/ 12 oz
Three Philosophers - Possibly the best Belgian style
beer produced in the US. Very translucent appearance. Meady
alcohol vapors. Very complex. Malty flavor without being cloyingly
sweet. Blended with a small amount of cherry lambic. This
really comes through as the temperature rises. Heavy slow
drinker. Sip like a good red wine. 9.8% ABV. USA / Ommegang
/ 12 oz
St Bernadus Abt 12 - Dark brown. Alcohol is not subtle.
It really provide a pleasant warming effect without coming
across as harsh. Suits well with a tangy cheese such as Gruyere.
10% ABV. Belgium / St. Bernadus / 11.2 oz
Terrible - Dark brown body sits under a sumptuous head
of foam. Fruity aroma enhanced by hints of roasted malt and
Madeira. Full bodied with a long lasting flavor. Savour it
on a cold evening by the fire. 10.5% ABV. Canada / Unibroue
/ 24 oz
Maudite - Dark amber color. Bottle conditioned. Strong
and full of flavor. Moderate carbonation although the beer
boasts a full head. It creates an initial zing on the tongue,
rather velvety towards the finish. Malty and spicy. 8% ABV.
Canada / Unibroue / 12 oz
Trois Pistoles - A dark ale. Plenty of malt in the
nose along with plum notes. Full flavour and body from start
to finish. Mellow after taste with suggestions of port wine.
Smooth all the way through. Best enjoyed slowly. 9% ABV. Canada.
Unibroue 12 oz
Unibroue 15 - Annual brew. Orange color. Whisky like
aroma. Initial sweetness that dries out somewhat in the finish.
Spicy notes. Suggestion of peach. Strong flavors. Lasting
finish. 11.5% ABV. Canada / Unibroue / 24 oz
Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Carolus Saxo - Very pale. Strong herbal characteristics
along with adequate bitterness. Estery notes with hints of
yeast. 8% ABV. Belgium / Brasserie Caracole / 11.2 oz
La Chouffe - Light colored bottle conditioned ale.
Intense white head and a dry spiciness. It gets its flavour
from a combination of Pilsner malts, English Golding and Saaz
hops with a touch of corriander. 8.0% ABV. Belgium / Brasserie
D'Achouffe / 24 oz
Delirium Tremens - Pale honey color. Hint of apple in
the nose. Sharp carbonation. Citrusy fruit taste. Very dry.
Leaves you wanting more. 8.5% ABV. Belgium / Huyghe / 11.2
oz
Duvel (Devil) - One of the world's most famous beers.
Extremely fragrant with a fruity palate and the lightest touch
of dryness. Like Champagne secondary fermentation and long
maturation give this beer its distinctive taste. 8.5% ABV.
Belgium / Moortgat / 11.2 oz
Don De Dieu - Dense frothy head with a pleasing honey
color. Hoppy aroma with detectable alcohol. Dry, light, spicy,
delicate floral flavors that linger. Good with robust chicken
and pork dishes. 9% ABV. Canada / Unibroue / 12 oz
La Fin Du Monde - The much loved French Canadian. Very
complex and strong. Flavored with coriander and curacao orange
peel. Hints of citrus. Yellow straw color. Definitely a sipping
beer. A personal favorite. 9% ABV. Canada / Unibroue / 12
oz
Kasteel Tripel - One of the finest examples of the
style in our opinion. Also known as Biere du Chateau. The
chateau or castle pictured on the label dates back to 1736.
Incredibly smooth despite the power of the alcohol content.
Flavors balance wonderfully. Overall a must try beer. 11%
ABV. Belgium / Van Housebrouk / 24 oz
Berliner Weisse
more to come
Bitter
more to come
Bitter/Pale Ale
Bass Pale Ale - One of England's classic ales. Flowery
aroma. Crisp hops to start followed by malt and slight nuttiness.
4.4% ABV. England / Bass / 12 oz
Black Sheep Ale - Amber colored. Touch of fruity sweetness
in the aroma. Quite bitter with a dry finish. Slight rosty
flavors reminisent of a darker beer. Clean tasting. From Masham
Yorkshire. 4.4% ABV. England / Black Sheep / 16.9 oz
Monty Python's Holy 
- Copper ale. Appley CO2 scents rise from the glass. Light
bodied with a pleasing dry finish. Simple well made English
beer. 4.7% ABV. England / Black Sheep / 16.9 oz
Bluebird Bitter - It looks and tastes like a good pint
of bitter from your favorite English pub. The brewer has achieved
this by only lightly carbonating the beer and a combination
of Maris Otter malt and Challenger hops. The beer is a multiple
award winner with its highest accolade being Champion Beer
of Britain 1998. 4.2% ABV. England / Coniston Brewing / 16.9
oz
Summer Lightning - Pale golden color. Layered aroma
of light hops over a background of malt. Clean white head
that covers a lightly carbonated bottle-conditioned ale. Refreshing
taste of hops balanced by the malts. Hint of citrus. Crisp,
dry finish. Sip it outside on a warm summer evening while
watching the cricket. 5% ABV. England / Hopback / 16.9 oz
Old Brewery Pale Ale - Copper honey hue. Delicate head.
Subdued hop aroma. Dry throughout with a slight nutty taste.
Hop character fades away nicely. Overall crisp and clean troughout.
Probably due to the Yorkshire Square fermentation system.
5% ABV. England / Samuel Smith / 12 oz
Organic English Ale - Presented in what appears to
be a medicine bottle - very cool! Certified organic ingredients.
Pale orange color. Hint of marmalade in the aroma. Toasty
honey flavors come through initially. Dry bitter finish. Very
nice unusal flavors that I really struggled to put my finger
on. 4.5% ABV. England / St. Peters / 16.9 oz
Bitter/Pale Ale Strong Bitter
Broadside - Dark, deep, amber red color. Rich heady
aroma with strong honey undertones. Malty yet crisp flavors
that don't try and hide the slightly higher strength of this
brew. 6.2% ABV. England / Adnams / 11 oz
Brown Ale
Samm Smith Nutbrown - Rusty brown color with a fluffy
white head. A very well balanced nutbrown. Treacle flavors
from the roasted malt work well with the moderate amounts
of hops. Lots of nut suggestion - of course. Medium bodied.
5% ABV. England / Samuel Smith / 12 oz
Newcastle Brown - A beer for Northern English blokes.
Pale brown color. Lots of nutty character. Medium bodied.
Plenty of malt presence in the finish. 4.7% ABV. England /
Scottish & Newcastle / 12 oz /
Theakston's Old Peculiar - Brewing since 1827 in Masham,
Yorkshire. Dark reddish brown. Delicate English hops on the
nose. Taste - Full bodied malty ale with just enough hops
to balance. Fairly dry finish. Overall rather nice and great
value. 5.7% ABV. England / Theakston's / 12 oz
Hobgoblin - Appearance of cola (except for the frothy
white head). Medium bodied and reasonably sweet. The sweetness
coupled with only light carbonation make for an incredibly
smooth mouthfeel. 5.5% ABV. England / Wychwood / 12 oz
Doppelbock
Celebrator - A German classic. Dark ruby body. Appealing
salty sweet aroma. Malt dominates throughout. Dries out slightly
in the finish. Medium to full body. 7.2% ABV. Germany / Ayinger
/ 11.2 oz /
Optimator - Brewed since 1397. Dark amber appearance.
Caramel roasted flavors. Bitter burnt taste is noticable but
offset with plenty of sweetness. Smooth mouthfeel with a clean
finish. 7.2% ABV. Germany / Spaten - Franziskaner / 12 oz
Dunkel-Weisse
Ur-Weisse - Naturally cloudy wheat beer. Much darker
than hefe-weizens. Roasted malt flavor with hints of lemon
and orange. Noticeable alcohol presence. Strong warming beer.
5.8% ABV. Germany / Ayinger / 16.6 oz
Eisbock
Kulmbacher Eisbock - Eisbocks are created by freezing
off a portion of the water, and removing it from the beer.
This concentrates the beer's body, flavor, and alcohol content.
This example is a deep brown with an lots of body and upfront
sweetness. Suprising mellow in the mouth. Great in the colder
months. 9.2% ABV. Germany / Kulmbacher / 12 oz
Fruit Beer
Melbourne Brothers Cherry - Spontaneously fermented.
Christmas red color. Cherry aroma oozes from the glass. A
lot of initial sweetness comes through with the strong cherry
flavor. The finish is satisfyingly tart. 3.4% ABV. England
/ Melbourne Brothers / 12 oz
Quelque Chose (kel-ke-show) - A strong ale that is
steeped for 6 months in cherries. This provides a wonderful
fresh fruit flavor. The beer can be served warm. Ask your
server if this is your preference. 8% ABV. Canada / Unibroue
/ 16 oz
Hard Cider
K - Strong medium sweet cider made with Somerset apples.
Rich orange color. A lot of nut character. This is especially
evident when mixed in Snakebites. 6.9% ABV. England / Matthew
Clark / 9.3 oz
Hefe Weizen
Brau Weisse - Authentic Bavarian Hefe-Weizen. Unfiltered
wheat beer. Soft mouth feel. Hints of banana and clove. Not
overpowering like some examples can be. Some like a lemon
with this type of beer (we don't think it needs it). 5.1%
ABV. Germany / Ayinger / 16.6 oz
Pinkus Hefe-Weizen - Organic ingredients make up this
beer. Fragile head with a slightly fermented orange aroma.
Soft wheat flavours balanced by a tart finish. Be sure your
server gets all the yeast sediment out for you. 5.1% ABV.
Germany / Pinkus / 16.9 oz
Franziskaner - Alledgedly the tipple of choice for
Pope Benedict. Nice hint of citrus. Medium body. Tangy crisp
finish. A great choice for someone looking to try something
new, but not wanting anything too heavy. 5% ABV. Germany /
Spaten - Franziskaner / 16.9oz
Imperial Stout
Big Bear Black Stout - Appearance of dark mollasses
with the merest hint of ruby at the glass edge. Dense brown
head. Treacle aroma with hints of liquorice. Medium bodied
with a creamy mouthfeel. Heavily roasted with a suggestion
of sweet oranges. Leaves a dry crisp finish. 8.1% ABV. USA
/ Bear Republic / 22 oz
Black Chocolate Stout (Winter 07-08) - Thick brown
head. Very dark body although if you hold it to the light
there is a ruby to be found. Heady aroma of bitter chocolate
and alcohol. Heavy, syrupy body. Dry burnt flavors explode
in the mouth. 8.4% ABV. USA / Brooklyn / 12 oz
Sam Smith Imperial Stout - Thick brown head sit on
top of the jet black body. Heavy feel in the mouth. Strong
alcohol and fresh apple aroma. Lots of smokey burnt malt flavor.
Clinging dry finish. 7% ABV. England / Samuel Smith / 12 oz
I.P.A. American
Hop Rod Rye - Aged oak color. Definate spicy rye aroma.
Good steady head. Dry mouthfeel. HOPS. Huge malt presence
that is overwhelmed by the amount of hops. This crazy tasting
beer lingers in the mouth for some time. 8% ABV. USA / Bear
Republic / 22 oz
Racer 5 I.P.A. - Pours with a slight haze. Seems normal
with this brewery. Provides a nosebag full of hops. Sharp
carbonation. Full bodied. Plenty of malt that finds itsely
dominated by the hops in there. A quinessential American craft
ale. Did I mention it was hoppy? 7% ABV. USA / Bear Republic
/ 22 oz
I.P.A. English
India Ale - Young copper color. Historic British style.
Fluffy white head. Very clean, hoppy aroma. Immediate bitterness
with hints of orange zest and apricot. Malt balance comes
through very late in the finish. Satisfying thirst quencher.
5% ABV. England / Samuel Smith / 12 oz
Lager Amber
Sam Adams Boston Lager - Amber color. Good hop aroma
with a malt backdrop. Caramel malt flavors come through with
fresh hoppy finish that lasts. Medium bodied. 4.9% ABV. USA
/ Sam Adams / 12 oz /
Lager Blonde
Amstel Light - Low hops with a malty finish. Premium
light beer. 3.5% ABV. Holland / Amstel / 12 oz /
Corona Extra - Very light on flavor. Designed to be
drank in hot climates with a lime pushed into the bottle for
a citrus twist. Quite refreshing if a little dull. 4.6% ABV.
Mexico / Cerveceria / 12 oz
Labbatt Blue and Blue Light - Canada's number 1 exported
lager. 5% ABV Blue / 4% ABV Light. Canada / Labatt / 11.2
oz
Pilsner Urquell - Urquell meaning original source gives
you a clue of the beer's long history. Brewed using Bohemian
Saaz hops. These impart a flowery, spicy aroma and leave a
bitter finish. Moravain barley malt provides a great balance.
4.4% ABV. Czech Republic / Pilsner Urquell / 12 oz
Red Stripe - An easy going lager that is traditionally
drank in warm weather. We find it is popular year round. 5%
ABV. Jamaica / Red Stripe / 12 oz
Organically Produced Lager Beer - A full bodied yet
smooth lager. A rare style for an English craft brewery. Sam
Smith's only sells their own products in their pubs, so they
obviously need a top notch lager in the portfolio. 5% ABV.
England / Samuel Smith / 12oz
Lambic
Cantillon Rose de Gambrinus - "The most famous
Framboise" according to beer writer Michael Jackson.
This is not like the sweetened lambic from Lindemans. Very
dry, tart and acidic. Similar characteristics to a fruity
champagne. Fermented by wild yeasts found in the local air
in ancient oak casks with whole fresh raspberries. As far
as lambic beers are concerned it doesn't get anymore authentic
than this. 5% ABV. Belgium / Cantillion / 24 oz
Framboise - Fermented using wild yeast found in the
air. This takes up to two years. Plenty of fruit makes for
a sweet start. This is balanced by acidic tartness. It is
a great thirst quencher in the summer months. 2.5% ABV. Belgium
/ Lindemans / 12 oz
Gueuze (Gur-Zur) - Lambic without fruit. Tart aroma
that is countered by the sweet taste. Similar to the bolder
Cuvee Rene but with the addition of sugar for a much sweeter
result. A good beginner Gueuze or simply an enjoyable drink
for anyone with a sweet tooth. 4% ABV. Belgium / Lindemans
/ 12 oz
Cuvee Rene Gueuze (Gur-Zur) - The only traditional
lambic from Lindeman's brewery. A blend of young and old lambics
that provide varying degrees of sourness. Pale strawberry
hue. Fruity vinegar aroma. Exceptionally dry. Lip smakingly
sour. Champagne personality. An unquestionably superb, yet
challenging drink. 5% ABV. Belgium / Lindemans / 24 oz
Other
Kaliber - Guinness' non alcoholic offering. Not a stout
like Guinness though. Ireland / Guinness / 12 oz /
Saranac Rootbeer - The style was revived by the brewery
30 years ago. A great alternative to Coke. USA / Saranac /
12 oz
Porter
Entire Butt - Dark stout like color. Pungent acidic
aroma. Vinous and tangy. Woody flavour with slight spicyness.
Suggestion of faint smokiness. Low bitterness. Bottle conditioned.
4.8% ABV. England / Salopian Brewing Co. / 16.9 oz
Taddy Porter - Black cherry color. Aroma of liquorice
and red apple peelings. Dry on palate with toasty mellow flavors.
Superb balance, very clean tasting. Carbonation tingles without
spoiling drinking experience. 5% ABV. England / Samuel Smith
/ 12 oz
Old Style Porter - Pours a deep reddish brown. Light
carbonation helps for a soft mouthfeel. Surprisingly lightbodied.
Strong liquorice aroma with hints of chocolate. Heavily roasted
bitter flavors. 5.1% ABV. England / St. Peters / 16.9 oz
Saison
Hennepin - Light orange color. Malt and fruit in the
aroma. Dry and well carbonated like a Champagne. Delectable
hop presence. Lots of ginger mixed with other spices. Silky
feel. 7.5% ABV. USA / Ommegang / 12 oz
Scotch Ale
McEwans Scotch Ale - Looks and some what smells like
mollasses. Sweet and smooth with raisin like character. Finishes
with a pleasing alcohol warmth. One of the best Scotch ales
I've had the pleasure of trying. 8% ABV. Scotland / McEwans
/ 12 oz
Stout
Beamish - Looks just like a Guinness. Mild aroma. Silky
smooth. A touch sweeter than Guinness. Light bodied. 4.1%
ABV. Ireland / Beamish / 16 oz
Entire Stout - Frothy Cappacino like head. Subtle aroma.
Great flavor! Wonderful suggestions of bitter chocolate and
weak black coffee. Velvety smooth mouthfeel. Bottle conditioned.
When I first tried this beer I got the same feeling that you
get when you find money. 4.5% ABV. England / Hopback / 16.9
oz /
Oatmeal Stout - A beer with notes of oatmeal, honey
and whisky. This is a great example of the style. Delicately
poised between the sweet and the dry. An Old Toad favorite
since we opened. 5% ABV. England / Samuel Smith / 12 oz
Double Chocolate - Made with chocolate essence. Incredibly
smooth silky feel in the mouth. Sweet on initial taste. Chocolate
seems to compliment the dark malt flavors very well indeed.
The finish is long and slightly bitter. Who needs dessert?
5% ABV. England / Young's / 16.9 oz
Strong Bitter
more to come
Trappist
Rochefort 6 - Brown ale. Fairly Light bodied. Earthy.
Dry and bitter. Overall quite drinkable. 7.5% ABV. Belgium
/ Abbaye St-Remy / 11.2 oz
Rochefort 8 - Aroma - Treacle, plums and chocolate.
Medium body with delicate carbonation. Flavors match up closely
to the aromatic sugestions. 9.2% ABV. Belgium / Abbaye St-Remy
/ 11.2 oz
Rochefort 10 - Dark, rich, heady brew. A world renknowned
beer. Sip and savor. Just check it out if you enjoy beers
with huge personality. 11.3% ABV. Belgium / Abbaye St-Remy
/ 11.2 oz
Chimay Blue - The strongest of the three Chimays. Very
rich and fruity. Almost port like. Complex with subtle hints
of spices including nutmeg and thyme on the finish. Is also
very good aged. 9.0 ABV. Belgium / Chimay / 11.2 oz
Chimay Red - The original beer at Chimay and was the
only one for a long time. Rich red/brown color with a raisin
aroma. Spicy, blackcurrant fruit flavor. Full bodied and very
soft on the palate. 7.0% ABV. Belgium / Chimay / 11.2 oz
Chimay White - Triple ale. Straw color. Fruity bouquet.
Orange zest is detectable along with hints of malt. Long bitter
finish. High carbonation due to bottle conditioning. Complex
beer. 8% ABV. Belgium / Chimay / 11.2 oz
Konings Hoeven Dubbel - From Holland's only Trappist
brewery. A very rare beer. Dark body. Full bodied. Displays
a lot of dried fruit notes. Slightly aged character. Would
pair very well with a good piece of Stilton. 6.5% ABV. Holland
/ Konings / 24 oz
Konings Hoeven Quadruppel - From Holland's only Trappist
brewery. A very rare beer. Deep red color. Caramel/toffee
flavors. Full bodied to the point of almost being syrupy.
Overall incredibly rich with plenty of sweetness. A great
dessert beer. 10% ABV. Holland / Konings / 24 oz
Westmalle Tripel - Dusky orange hue. Spicy orange zest
aroma. Loads of carbonation. Bitter marmalade flavor. Medium
body. Bitter finish lingers as a reminder of what just passed
your lips. 9.5% ABV. Belgium / Monastry of Westmalle / 11.2
oz
Orval - Triple fermentation. Very dry with plenty of
sour fruitiness. Pale orange in color. Hoppy aroma due to
dry hopping. Champagne effervescence with a firm body and
a great finish. 6.2% ABV. Belgium / Orval / 11.2 oz
Achel Extra - One of the most highly rated trappist
ales brewed today. Reddish brown ale. Mild spices in the bouquet.
Sweet and malty with a hint of herbs. Moderate carbonation
assits with the smooth mouthfeel and finish. 9.5% ABV. Belgium
/ Achel / 24 oz
Weizen Bock
Aventinus - Reddish brown. Sharp carbonation, warming
alcohol flavor. Aroma of raisins & figs. Medium bodied.
Plenty of malt, hint of clove and banana. 7.7% ABV. Germany
/ Schneider / 16.9 oz
Wit Bier
Witte - In the style of a Belgian wheat. Pours with
a full head. Cloudy yellow body. Plenty of citrus notes come
through. Slight sourness with tart citric bite. Very refreshing
and a mellow. 5.1% ABV. USA / Ommegang / 12 oz
Blanche de Chambly - A wheat ale in the traditional
Belgian style. Cloudy appearance. Faint apple with strong
floral notes in the nose. Medium bodied with zingy carbonation.
Soft flavors wash over the palate. Frothy white head. Lingering
finish. 5% ABV. Canada / Unibroue / 12 oz
NOTE:
Bottled beer sometimes change
or are added at The Old Toad. This page may not reflect the
actual beers available...but we try to update this list on
a regular basis.
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