<![CDATA[South Shore Brewery - Specialty Beers]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:16:58 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Cheq Pils]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:40:35 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/cheq-pils

5.0% ABV  
IBU 40
210 CAL./16oz.     
20 CARBS/16oz.

Pilsener was first brewed in 1842. The most famous of pilseners originated in the town of Pilsen in Bohemia. South Shore’s Cheq Pils is brewed with the original pilseners in mind with an emphasis on bold malt character, a distinct “Czech” yeast profile, and the use of noble hops throughout the boil. Named "Cheq Pils" after the Chequamegon Bay on which our two breweries are located in northern Wisconsin because this beer features exclusively Wisconsin grown base malt and hops.
]]><![CDATA[Willie's Alloa Ale]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 02:01:50 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/willies-alloa-ale
STRONG SCOTCH ALE
7.35% ABV
19.4 IBU
251.5 CAL./12OZ.
​26.8 CARB/12OZ.
​This ale is dark brown in color with ruby highlights. A slight roastiness on the nose with hints of smoke give it a unique smell. Roasty flavors up front lead into deep caramel and burnt sugar towards the end. A full bodied ale with plenty of sweetness, but that also finishes somewhat dry. Expect a warming sensation at the end from the higher ABV.

​Food Pairings

  • Variety of Meats and Game
  • Pungent Cheeses
  • Creamy Desserts with Fruit

Notes on Name & Artwork

WIllie’s Alloa Ale derives its name from both the town of Alloa in Scotland, once as famous as Burton-on-Trent in England for its brewing prowess, and the infamous Scottish Groundskeeper Willie from “The Simpsons”. The tartan pattern in the graphic comes from the MacDougall family, which is this fictitious character’s family name.  
]]><![CDATA[Bourbon Barrel Coffee Mint Stout]]>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/bourbon-barrel-coffee-mint-stout​6.3% ABV
35.5 IBU
231.5 CAL/12oz
​24.3 CARB/12oz
​Based on our Rhoades’ Scholar Stout recipe and a “sweet” stout by definition like the London stouts (Makeson; Chocolaty) and unlike the Irish Stouts (Guinness; Roasty). We incorporate fresh ground coffee and dried peppermint leaves as aromatic additions at the end of the boil in the same way hops are used in most beers. After primary fermentation and a brief conditioning period the beer is allowed to age for at least three months in 10-12 year old bourbon barrels. Where the bourbon barrels add a vanilla character, the coffee accentuates the chocolate notes, and the subtle finish of mint. Try this customer favorite before it’s gone for the season!

​2019 Release Notes

Our 2019 BBCMS is aged in barrels from Yahara Bay, a distillery in Fitchburg, WI making spirits "crafted one batch at a time, using local ingredients". We have also incorporated "Farmer Focused" Kickapoo Coffee Roaster's Supernova blend. Two Wisconsin based, craft beverage businesses. #beerbuddies
]]><![CDATA[Meliora Sour Ale]]>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:13:45 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/meliora-sour-ale

5.2% ABV, 12.5 IBU

​“Meliora” in Latin translates to “better” or “best”. We modeled this beer after a traditional Flanders style red ale. Soured with lactobacillus then boiled to kill the bacteria. The beer is fermented with a clean, ale yeast and then aged in toasted oak to give it another dimension of character. In short, an American style red sour ale aged on oak.
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Artwork by Bizy Does It

Food Pairings

  • Beef Carbonnade
  • Mimolette
  • Pumpkin Pie
]]><![CDATA[Coffee Mint Stout]]>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:49:43 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/coffee-mint-stout6.3% ABV, 35.5 IBU
This is our holiday offering. Based on our Rhoades’ Scholar Stout recipe and a “sweet” stout by definition like the London stouts (Makeson; Chocolaty) and unlike the Irish Stouts (Guinness; Roasty). We incorporate fresh ground coffee and dried peppermint leaves as aromatic additions at the end of the boil in the same way hops are used in most beers. Everything the Rhoades’ Scholar is; rich and hearty; not thick and overpowering.

Food Pairings

  • Mussels or Clams
  • Chicken Mole
  • Cinnamon Coffee Cake
]]><![CDATA[Altbier]]>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:54:43 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/altbier5.5% ABV, 30 IBU
This German lagered ale finds its roots in the northern confines of the country, particularly in the city of Düsseldorf. A richly copper colored beer, with a good malt presence, and discernible hop character. The word "alt" means "old" in German, referring to the method in which the beer is made. Before the discovery and isolation of yeast strains, German brewers uniquely fermented and cellared their beers at cold temperatures. The finished product if affected with less fruity smells and flavors, and a simple, crisp dry finish. It should appeal mostly to those who like our more assertive, bitter beers. Much like a mixture of an ESB and Oktoberfest.
]]><![CDATA[Ice Caves IPA]]>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/ice-caves-ipa6.8% ABV, 55 IBU Picture
​​Our Witbier recipe meets hops. That’s just a simple overview. Witbiers are known for their use of spices and orange peel with a generous use of white wheat malt in the grist, which is where the name comes from. The grist works with the orange peel to impart a smooth mouthfeel with a bright and pleasantly mild orange flavor. We enhanced those characteristics with hops known for their citrus overtones. No doubt you will find their presence, but it is effectively paired with the smooth character of the underlying malts. What is also unique about this beer is that it is a split fermentation. Half of the wort is fermented with California Ale yeast and the other half is fermented with Belgian Wit Ale yeast. This allows both the spices and hops to both shine through in this refreshing IPA.
]]><![CDATA[Children of the Gourd]]>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 22:59:10 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/children-of-the-gourd7.1% ABV. 11.4 IBU
A fall offering to celebrate the harvesting of pumpkins, and all the halloween festivities. Children of the Gourd is a light colored ale with orange hues, created using a heap of our 2-row base malt some caramel malt and over 50 pounds of pumpkin in the boil.  Some lactose is added in the boil as well to mimic the sweetness of pumpkin pies. At the end of the boil we added cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and clove. Expect big spice notes on the nose to lead into a light body ale with hints of pumpkin and a smooth mouth feel. Finishing dry and with notes of all the wonderful spices.
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]]><![CDATA[Sacred Cow]]>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:09:37 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/sacred-cow5.5% ABV, 24 IBU
This stout is South Shores Brewery’s interpretation of an Irish style stout. Traditionally Irish stouts being more roasty than sweet, we changed the rules on this stout by adding lactose (milk sugar), and a hint of house toasted rye malt to round this ale out. And to set this beer apart we added locally roasted cold press coffee from Kickapoo Coffee in Bayfield, Wisconsin. We gave this beer a nice, creamy texture by pouring on nitrogen, like most Irish style stouts. In Short, an Irish style stout with milk sugar and locally roasted coffee.

FOod Pairings

  • Mexican Mole, Spicy BBQ
  • Buttery Cheddar Cheese
  • Chocolate Cake, Ice Cream
]]><![CDATA[Dark Days IPA]]>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 19:32:50 GMThttps://www.southshorebrewery.com/specialty-beers/dark-days-ipa6.3% ABV || 55 IBU
Our newest recipe uses a heaping helping of Wisconsin grown Cascade hops to spice up a slightly roasty, ebony colored ale. Influenced by the insatiable demand for hoppy brews, this beer has a spectacular aroma and a signature hoppy finish. The malt profile was achieved by using a combination of Midnight Wheat® and Chocolate malt. Consider this a great marriage between our APA and our Porter.

Food Pairings

  • Steak
  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Barbecue
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