Week of September 1, 2008

Christopher W. Leonard - Brewmaster

Russ Czajka - Brewer

Signature brews - (almost) always available.

Germantown Blonde
A light, easy drinking German Blonde Ale, straw yellow in color.  Similar in style to a Kolsh, this popular
favorite has more malt flavor and less hop bite.  Imported German malt as well as a special Alt
yeaststrain from Dusseldorf contribute to its incredible smoothness!
4.8% ABV, 16 IBU

Raspberry Mead-Ale
Brewed to emulate the Honey Meads of the ancient Celts.  80 pounds of whole raspberries
are used in each batch of this newly reformulated brew. Triple fermentation adds to
the complexity and subtleties of this tasty, but unusual beverage.
9.6% ABV, 9 IBU
$6.00, served by the wine glass only

Sunset Red Ale
As our brewmaster dreams of the sun going down over the Pacific, this medium bodied, malty
Red Ale was his first brew at the General.  Caramel and toffee flavors blend with imported English
hops in this extra smooth ale.  Consistently one of our top sellers, the brewer spends a lot
less time dreaming of sunsets and more time trying to keep this beer flowing!
 5.9% ABV, 22 IBU

Pacific Pale Ale
A Western, American-style pale ale.  Drier, hoppier, turbocharged version of this house favorite.
Hops from the Pacific Northwest provide the distinctive citrus flavor.
A malty finish balances this incredible, quaffable ale.  Trying to catch the Sunset Red,
this has become one of our fastest selling beers (slow down people, I can't keep up!).
5.7% ABV, 37 IBU

BREWMASTER SPECIALS
Specialty beers change frequently, so check in often to find out what's new!

The Mirage

 Too good to be true. Will disappear before your eyes. You won’t believe your tongue. We’ve produce a crisp, fresh, hoppy Belgian pale ale using our own house-grown hops. The shocker is that this flavorful, medium-bodied, drinkable ale is less than 3% alcohol by volume!

2.7% ABV, 24 IBU

East Coast IPA

Some of the hops are from the west coast, but the beer rolls in true East Coast style. A stiff English malt backbone anchors our newest crack at the attempt to reach balanced beer perfection. The hop flavor is firm but not overpowering in what might very well become the new IPA standard.

6.9% ABV, 65 IBU

Lafayette’s Bière de Framboises

 Sour, tart, dry, wine-like Belgian-style Ale made with 440 pounds of whole raspberries and a lactic fermentation. Six months in the making, this bright red brew has a quenching finish. $6.00, served in an 8-ounce wine glass only.

7.0% ABV, 12 IBU

Abbey Brune

The brewer’s continued struggle for brewing integrity is the inspiration for this dark Belgian-style Dubbel. Imported Belgian malts and dark candi sugar, along with a special strain of Belgian yeast, provide the authentic Belgian fruit and spice flavors. Look for plum, date, cherry, licorice, chicory, and cocoa flavors. 14-ounce servings only!

8.1% ABV, 25 IBU

Lafayette’s Escape

The brewer has produced an homage to the General’s magnificent escape in the spring of 1778. A self-imposed test of his skill and talent, the brewer has (hopefully) created a Belgian-inspired, low-alcohol brew that still has the flavor to match its high-octane brethren. He does warn not to expect a trend, however!

1.9% ABV, 8 IBU

Chocolate Thunder Porter

Dark, sweet, full-bodied and chewy, this is one robust Porter. Imported English malt, as well as plenty of black, chocolate, and crystal malts make for a great dessert beer. Chocolate and coffee flavors dominate this tasty brew.

6.7% ABV 22 IBU

RED VELVET
8 beers not enough for you? 
Try this sublime blend of our Sunset Red Ale and Chocolate Thunder Porter.
This combination has rapidly become a house favorite.

“Secret” Beers

Anywhere from 2-6 blends and/or aged specialty beers pouring surreptitiously. Ask your server...

Cask Conditioned Ale
Try beer the way the Brits drink it!  Served at cellar temperature (approximately 55 degrees), the beer is unfiltered and undergoes natural carbonation and conditioning in the cask.  Due to the brewer's diligent struggle for beer nirvana, we now have a brand new, DOUBLE beer engine.  This should allow us to serve two distinct cask conditioned ales at all times - brewer's body willing.  Ask your server which styles of beer we are currently serving.  $4.00

COMING SOON!

Oktoberfest - mid/late September

The TIEDHOUSE

A new gastropub in Fairmount, specializing in General Lafayette beers and fresh food made with local ingredients

They plan to open in early/mid-September 2008

Contact Bella Vista Beer Distributors for mini-keg availability.

Also, look for General Lafayette Inn beer on tap at some finer beer bars in the Philadelphia area including:

- Mahogany on Walnut
- Brigid's
- Chaucer's
- Capone's
- TJ's Everyday