Peak Organic Brewery » Our Brews

pale ale

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:27:32 +0000

Our Pale Ale is a complex hybrid between a West-Coast Pale Ale and a British-Style Pale Ale. An abundance of Cascade Hops gives this beer a citrusy, floral nose. We use a high percentage of Caramel Malt to provide a stark contrast to the hoppy front palate, giving our pale ale a smooth, malty finish.

ABV: 5.1% IBUs: 44

Suggested food pairing: Spicy food, sushi, chicken, pork, hummus, mild cheeses, herb cheeses, fruity desserts

Photos by Ben Rosamond
Food by Chef Dave Townsend

winter session ale

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:53:02 +0000

This winter wheat beer uses dark malting to provide subtle toasty notes. We then single-hop and dry-hop this beer with Citra hops from our friend Brad’s farm. Interesting pineapple notes from the Citra hop provide a stark contrast to the toasty notes in the body. An engaging and sessionable Winter Seasonal.

ABV: 5% IBUs: 62

hop noir

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:52:58 +0000

Hop Noir is a delectable Black IPA, dripping with piney, aromatic Centennial hops. The malt base is dark and rich, anchored by organic black malt. This provides a strong foundation for the extravagant kettle hopping and dry-hopping that this beer experiences. Enjoy with a night-light.

ABV: 8.2% IBUs: 98

Suggested Food Pairings: Brie, grilled vegetables, lamb shank, pungent cheeses

fall summit ale

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:51:39 +0000

This autumn ale is a showcase of the mighty Summit™ hop. Our friend Jason grows amazing Summits that combine pine, spice and captivating citrus aromas. A good dose of toasted malts provides warm, rich flavors to contrast the hops on the front palate. Cold fermentation gives a surprisingly crisp finish. We hope you enjoy this unique fall brew.

ABV: 5.7% IBUs: 64

Suggested Food Pairings: Hearty autumn dishes, fall vegetable roasts, butternut squash, fresh harvest apples, gouda cheese.

summer session ale

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:50:09 +0000

A traditional summer wheat beer marries a West Coast pale ale. Locally grown wheat provides a complex mouthfeel and Amarillo^® dry hopping gives a citrusy aroma.

ABV: 5% IBUs: 61

Suggested Food Pairings: Seafood, Spicy Food, Pasta dishes and anything summery!

Photos by Ben Rosamond
Food by Chef Dave Townsend

local series

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:49:19 +0000

This series is a celebration of tasty local ingredients and distinctive terroir. We brewed four beers, each with barley and hops from one particular state (Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York). Each beer in the series was brewed according to a similar recipe, to achieve an ale that is assertively-hopped and dry-hopped, but also bold in its malt character. Since the recipe is consistent, the flavor difference in each beer results from the distinctive local terroir. Working with skilled farmers to craft this series has been an exceptional experience for us. We hope you enjoy the result.

Abv: 6.9% IBU 67

oak aged mocha stout

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:54:27 +0000

This is an extravagant, immoderate beer. We mixed together our three favorite things – beer, chocolate, and coffee. A rich stout serves as a backbone, with organic black malt and chocolate malt providing a luscious foundation. During the boil, we add artisan chocolate from your friends at Taza. During conditioning, we add coffee from our friends at Coffee by Design. Then, this concoction is oak-aged, resulting in soft vanilla notes. We hope you enjoy this beer as much as we do.

ABV: 8.4 % IBUs: 22

Suggested Food Pairings: Delectable Deserts, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, and Salted Pretzels

simcoe® spring ale

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:00:22 +0000

We love the piney, fruity flavors of Simcoe^® hops. This is a classic pale ale, single-hopped and dry-hopped with Simcoe. We cold condition this beer and give it a restrained malt profile, so the hops really pop, like flora in spring. Our friends Patrick, Jason and Brad grow these luscious hops and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

ABV: 5.4% IBUs: 66

Suggested food pairings: Risotto, Fish Tacos, Lamb, Salmon

IPA

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:09:59 +0000

This unique India Pale Ale features our favorite hops—Simcoe^®, Amarillo^® and Nugget. A generous Amarillo and Simcoe dry hop provide for an assertive, hop-forward nose and front palate. We don’t use traditional bittering hops in our IPA, providing nothing but stimulating citrus and floral characteristics.

Inspired by a recipe from our good friend and fellow homebrewer Tim from the North Shore Homebrewers Club.

ABV: 7.2% IBUs: 76

Suggested Food Pairings: Spicy foods, pesto, smoked meats, mild cheddar or mild blue cheese, gorgonzola

Photos by Ben Rosamond
Food by Chef Dave Townsend

nut brown ale

dan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:33 +0000

Our Nut Brown Ale starts out very smooth, like an English-style Brown Ale. The use of Chocolate Malt, Munich Malt, and Hallartau Hops give this beer a crisp, nutty finish. Peak Nut Brown is a delectable beer loaded with complex, differentiated flavors that don’t overwhelm the palate, making it a perfect dark beer for food pairing.

ABV: 4.7% IBUs: 21

Suggested Food Pairing: Hearty courses, beef, roasted pork, pastas with red sauce, creamy soups, aged/strong cheeses, smoked gouda

Photos by Ben Rosamond
Food by Chef Dave Townsend