Hallow~Giving Honey Oatmeal Pumpkin Ale - 6.3% Wicked Garden Honey Rye Beet Wheat - 6.2% Scottish Moor Heather Ale - 6.5% Soul Butter Triple IPA - 8% Grapefruit Soul Butter Triple IPA - 8% SunCup Lemon Wheat - 5.4% Scarborough Fair - 5.8% Wasabi Cream Ale- 5% Double Brown Donkey Smasher - 9% Sleeping Bear Brown - 4.6% Squatch Brown Porter - 7.3% Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout Sour - 7.5% Four Leaf Stout - 4.3% William Claude Barleywine - 11% Copper Grasshopper ESB - 5.1% Whole Cone Hop Soul Butter - 8% Red Zeppelin Ale - 4.7% InfiniBee Honey Blonde - 5.3% Pterodact Ale IPA - 7.2% ON CASK TOO! *Northwoods Sodas & Draft Cultured Kombucha too!
Ciders
Snow Owl Dry Cider - 5%
Beer Descriptions
Wicked Garden Honey Rye Beet Wheat - 6.2%
Made with locally malted wheat, rye, barley and locally grown beets with honey from our own bee hives on the farm. This one of a kind beer has a pronounced beet flavor and earthiness while finishing with a light hint of honey. We call this one a "two-sipper.' it often takes that second sip to fully appreciate the character of this brew. The distinct color of this beer makes is stand out clearly.
Hallow-Giving Honey Oatmeal Pumpkin Ale - 6.3%
Smooth and accessible, with an upfront pumpkin character. Featuring local pumpkins and honey harvested right from our farm. Not your pumpkin-in-a-glass pumpkin ale we brew it with a secret spice blend and only in the fall, after pumpkins
ripen.
Soul Butter Triple IPA - 8%
Soul Butter. Oh man... an intensely hoppy but not bitter, American style triple IPA. Nine separate hop additions, six different hop varieties including local whole cone hops. Aromatic and enormously complex, an aggressive hope flavor dominates without bitterness. Late hop additions including dry-hopping, means that Soul
Butter is overcharged with floral, spicy hop flavors.
Grapefruit Soul Butter Triple IPA - 8%
Deliciously amped up grapefruit character is a super fun departure from our flagship Triple IPA.
Whole Cone Hop Soul Butter - 8%
Our classic Soul Butter Triple IPA is infused with wet Cascade and Centennial Hops giving the beer a floral and creamy taste that is refreshing on a summer day.
Sun Cup Lemon Wheat - 5.4%
Distinct natural lemon flavor derived from single ingredient juice insures a bright, clean citrus flavor without added sweetness. Sun Cup is a summer-y, thirst-quenching wheat beer that pairs well with seafood and salads, yet has more than enough backbone and character to stand up to grilled foods as well. Try it with a twist or two of fresh, coarse ground pepper in your glass! we have 4 varieties to choose from.
Shinsu Wasabi-Ginger Cream Ale - 5%
This beer is brewed with malted barley and hops, but also with rice. Rice is a big part of sushi and is a common brewing ingredient that also helps keep the body light and crisp. Then we age the beer on fresh root ginger (of course) and then 'lots of WASABI! The nose is exquisite, and the normal heat you get from wasabi paste is mostly absent. This beer is brewed to be enjoyed with your favorite Asian foods!
Manitou Amber Ale - 5.7%
Unfiltered American Amber Ale. Manitou has a rich, soft malt body, beautiful deep amber color and finishes with a bouquet of whole cone hops. Manitou was at one time one of Michigan's most widely recognized microbrewed brands. Originally produced by Traverse Brewing Company in Williamsburg Michigan, Manitou is now brewed in Traverse City, on the same equipment, with the original recipe by the same brewer. One of our flagship brews, you can find this beer on draft and in 16 oz cans throughout our distribution area.
Brown Donkey Smasher – 9.0%
Donkey Smasher is big, strong, and brown with a good solid kick of hops in the finish. This double brown ale incorporates a variety of grains to enhance fermentability without making the beer excessively heavy. Full flavored and easy drinking with no harsh alcohol flavors or aroma, Brown Donkey Smasher finishes clean and medium-dry thanks to late addition hops. Features local hops from MI Local Hops.
Sleeping Bear Brown Ale- 4.6%
Subtle malt flavor is balanced with clean hop character, yielding a nicely rounded flavor profile. Light brown in color with a mildly nutty character, this beer appeals to a wide audience and pairs well with many dishes. One of the first widely distributed craft beers in Michigan, Sleeping Bear Brown was originally produced by Traverse Brewing Company. Brewed with MI Local Hops and malt from Grand Traverse Malting Company.
Scarborough Fair - 5.8%
Scarborough Fair has not been brewed here since our Grand Opening 9+ years ago and is our nod to music legends Simon and Garfunkel. This herbal beer is, as you would think, brewed with Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme and it’s a great beer for the Thanksgiving season! It's a wonderful, savory substitute for the water you put in your stuffing and it makes a great marinade too. Try it in your crockpot and "set it and forget it" dishes like roasts or oven baked ham liquid. (oh and you can just drink it too)
Squatch Brown Porter - 7.3%
Squatch is a special Brown Porter that we started brewing a couple years ago and has become a big BTF favorite. Its big, bold flavor & body is exceptional this time of year as we're yearning for spring and a walk through the woods. Deeply complex with a special blend of caramel & chocolate malts, it goes great with desserts of all kinds plus fruits and nuts but also does well with BBQ, sausages, Gruyère cheese, chillies and the like.
Barrel Aged Oatmeal Stout Sour - 7.5%
Our Man In Black aged in barrels from Grand Traverse Distillery. This beer, very similar to Johnny Cash himself, took on a life of its own. Man In Black is a classic American Stout with a malty, balanced, chocolate body. This rendition is a classic sour with hints of apple. A perfect sipper or a great blend with our Snow Owl Dry Cider. Careful though, when blending, it goes down fast and the ABVs will sneak up on you.
Four Leaf Stout - 4.3%
This is truly an easy drinking stout. It's well rounded, chocolatey flavors provide a full bodied beer that can be drank all day. At 4.3% ABVs you still get the robustness of a stout without the fullness that can come with it. Great to mix with our Barley Wine for a black & tan. Perfect for cooking with too. Have in on regular tap or nitro!
William Claude Barleywine - 11%
William Claude is our nod to comedian and film super star W.C Fields. It is brewed with rye, barley and a deep specialty malt bill that provides the big body of this 11% haymaker. The exotic hop varieties make its perfect balance interesting and extra flavorful.
“A good cast is worth repeating”
Copper Grasshopper ESB - 5.1%
Wonderful balance of malt and hops in this American-style extra special bitter. Makes for smiling taste buds. Copper Grasshopper was conceived while John was relaxing during a stay at the Inn at Black Star Farms. Our hero had retired to one of the many scenic, secluded spots at Black Star and was pondering new flavor profiles. As he sat, a dusty, copper-colored grasshopper landed on John's knee and settled in for a rather lengthy stay. The color of the critter set John to thinking of a nice, copper-hued beer, and of course it would have to be hoppy. Voila. Inspiration comes from everywhere.
Scottish Moor Heather Ale - 6.5%
Brewed with honey from our hives and whole heather flowers. A fruity, cozy and easy drinking beer with substantial depth and complexity. Broad appeal comes from a full, silky body and nice hop balance, the heather providing subtle floral notes without being reminded of perfume. Finishes clean with light medicinal heather and fruit with a hint of honey. As always, no flavorings or extracts were used in brewing this beer, the unique flavor and color coming from whole Scottish heather flowers and honey from our own bee hives.
Red Zeppelin Ale - 4.7%
This robust but light red ale's low ABV at 4.7% makes it a perfect summer sipper. With a vibrant color from roasted malts this ale has a wonderful caramel, slightly sweet flavor with a dry finish. This beer was a new creation, specifically for the taps at Jacob's Farm. Enjoy it at the brewery this summer or out at the farm! Due to the Red's nature, it pairs perfectly with food. The toasty malt flavor works well with cheese like Gruyere. It's balanced nature makes it a great match for all your grilling needs including chicken, burgers, and ribs.
InfiniBee Honey Blonde Ale - 5.3%
A perennial favorite, InfiniBee is brewed with honey harvested from our hives here on the farm at the end of the 2022 season. Light, crisp, and flavorful with subtle honey aroma and just a touch of sweetness, the depth of flavor present in this deceivingly pale and bright ale will surprise you. The balanced addition of brisk hops assures a clean, thirst-quenching and satisfying finish.
Pterodact Ale IPA - 7.2%
Our collaboration IPA with Rare Bird Brew Pub in Traverse City. Big floral notes like ripe, juicy grapefruits hanging from towering, aromatic pine trees. Additions of four brisk hop varieties provides a staunch bitterness that lingers nicely in a clean, dry finish. Local whole cone hops galore move the hop flavor of this IPA out of its chair and onto the dance floor, smack in the middle of the spotlight.
