Retribution and Dunegräs (Greenbush Brewing Company)
This was another beer I tried at the MWBF that is definitely worth mentioning. I stepped up to the table for Greenbush Brewing Company, and they had a fantastic product sheet with all the tasty brews listed. I started asking questions and the brewmaster stepped up to talk. My vibe for the whole operation is that they are excited about it, have a strong business strategy, are super down to earth, and really take pride in their creative brews.
Their MI location requires a unique offering to stand out! The Belgian-style ale and Dunegras fit the bill.
Retribution
Look and Smell: The smell was the first part of the experience for me. It was complex, and not overpowering. I could smell dates and raisins with cinnamon and spices. It had a tan-colored head and was a rich dark brown.
Taste: It was boozy and tasted like it smelled. It was tart. I got the distinct taste of tobacco. It was a dream. Their other brews were good too, but this is one worth coming back for.
From the Greenbush site:
A Belgian-style ale that's good for your soul. Who says only monks get to have all of the fun? Our Belgian-style ale doles out a little extra soul saving because we saw what you did.
Grain: Maris Otter, Crystal 60L, Belgian Chocolate, Special B
Hops: Columbus, Vanguard
Yeast: House yeast
Extras: Brown Sugar, Golden Raisins, Dark Raisins, Honey
ABV: 8.3% IBU: 28
Dunegräs
Look and Smell: This pale ale was a cloudy gold with a thin white head. I smelled earthy hops.
Taste: It was piney and bitter. It was creamy too, which made it that much more enjoyable. This was a solid IPA.
From the Greenbush site:
A justly hopped india pale ale with absolutely no dunegrass. Combining west coast and noble hops to create our own ipa with a shining finish. And, as an environmental treat, absolutely no dunegrass was killed in order to make our fine beer, so drink up!
Grain: Golden Promise, Gambrinus, Munich, Belgian Aromatic, Crystal 60L
Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Cascade, Spalt
Yeast: House yeast
ABV: 6.7% IBU: 67
Their MI location requires a unique offering to stand out! The Belgian-style ale and Dunegras fit the bill.
Look and Smell: The smell was the first part of the experience for me. It was complex, and not overpowering. I could smell dates and raisins with cinnamon and spices. It had a tan-colored head and was a rich dark brown.
Taste: It was boozy and tasted like it smelled. It was tart. I got the distinct taste of tobacco. It was a dream. Their other brews were good too, but this is one worth coming back for.
From the Greenbush site:
A Belgian-style ale that's good for your soul. Who says only monks get to have all of the fun? Our Belgian-style ale doles out a little extra soul saving because we saw what you did.
Grain: Maris Otter, Crystal 60L, Belgian Chocolate, Special B
Hops: Columbus, Vanguard
Yeast: House yeast
Extras: Brown Sugar, Golden Raisins, Dark Raisins, Honey
ABV: 8.3% IBU: 28
Dunegräs
Look and Smell: This pale ale was a cloudy gold with a thin white head. I smelled earthy hops.
Taste: It was piney and bitter. It was creamy too, which made it that much more enjoyable. This was a solid IPA.
From the Greenbush site:
A justly hopped india pale ale with absolutely no dunegrass. Combining west coast and noble hops to create our own ipa with a shining finish. And, as an environmental treat, absolutely no dunegrass was killed in order to make our fine beer, so drink up!
Grain: Golden Promise, Gambrinus, Munich, Belgian Aromatic, Crystal 60L
Hops: Columbus, Amarillo, Cascade, Spalt
Yeast: House yeast
ABV: 6.7% IBU: 67
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