Here is what we currently have available on tap at our Brookfield location. Prices do not include tax, a 3.5% processing fee will be added to non-cash payments.
Oak-toberfest Beers
Das Prost!- Festbier- 6% ABV, 20 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
Our take on the Festbiers typically served in Germany during Oktoberfest. This Golden lager is malt forward without being overly sweet, remaining extremely drinkable. We use Pilsner and Munich malts for a nice toasty malt character, perfectly balanced by Noble hops.
Das Boot!- Oktoberfest/Marzen- 5.4% ABV, 14 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
Our take on the traditional amber colored Oktoberfest/Marzen lager is malt forward without being overly sweet. We use lots of Munich malt for the rich, toasty, malt character and a touch of Cara Munich for a bit of sweetness and body.
Kaiser- Kolsch- 5.2% ABV, 16 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
Kolsch is a traditional German ale brewed at a lower temperature to create a clean beer similar to German light lagers. German Pilsner and a bit of Vienna malt provide the bready, slightly sweet malt backbone with just enough hop bitterness and flavor to balance. The yeast provides a background fruitiness and a crisp, dry finish.
Hefe’nother- German Hefeweizen- 5.5% ABV, 14 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
A light and refreshing beer brewed with German Pilsner and wheat malts. The traditional German Weizen yeast provides the spicy and fruity character often described as banana and clove.
Crank It Fresh- Wet Hopped IPA- 6% ABV, 50 IBU- 16 oz $8, 5 oz $4
This is a special version of Crank It Hop using freshly picked “wet” hops. For this batch we got fresh Strata hops and used them within 48 hours of harvest. Strata is a newer hop with layered fruit flavors including Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Grapefruit, complimented by bit of dank pine.
Barrel Aged
Bourbon Barrel Aged Lord Humongous- 2 Year Aged- Barleywine- 11% ABV- 12 oz $8.5, 5 oz $4.5
This strong, sipper is brewed with English Maris Otter Pale Malt and a blend of crystal malts for a rich, malty character with notes of toasted bread, caramel, toffee and dark fruits. This version was aged a full 2 years in Dickel 10-13 year Bourbon barrels, adding complexity with notes of bourbon, oak, vanilla, dark fruits, and a vinous character from the long aging.
Double Barrel Aged Lord Humongous- Bourbon/Amburana BA- Barleywine- 11%- 12 oz $8.5, 5 oz $4.5
This version was aged 9 months in Dickel Boubon barrels and then transferred to Amburana barrels for an additional 3 months of aging. Amburana is a South American wood that imparts a unique flavor of vanilla, cinnamon and baking spices.
IPA/Hoppy
Mysterioso- Belgian IPA- 7% ABV, 46 IBU 16 oz $7, 5 oz $3
Made with Belgian and yeast but hopped like an IPA with Huell Melon, Hallertau Blanc, and Manderina Bavaria hops. The yeast and hops blend together for a very unique and flavorful beer with lots of complex fruit and spice character.
Roundabout- Hybrid Pale Ale- 5.4% ABV, 20 IBU- 16 oz $7, 5 oz $3
Brewed to highlight the best aspects (in our opinion) of Traditional and New England Style IPA/Pale Ales. This beer has low bitterness and a big fruit forward “juicy” hop character like a New England IPA. It also has a little bit of piney hop character and is drier, more drinkable, and refreshing like a traditional IPA.
Dave’s Pale Ale- Citra/Galaxy Pale Ale- 5.5% ABV, 40 IBU- 16 oz $7, 5 oz $3
Brewed using a “Hop Bursting” technique where all of the hops are added towards the end of the boil and as dry hops. This gives the beer a smoother bitterness with lots of hop aroma and flavor. The hops used are Citra and Australian Galaxy. The beer is named after home brewer Dave Fetty, who has won several awards with this recipe.
Crank It Hop- Manderina Bavaria/Citra Hopped IPA- 6% ABV, 50 IBU- 16 oz $7, 5 oz $3
Each batch of Crank It Hop features different hops. This batch features German Manderina Bavaria, a newer variety that is fruit forward a pleasant fruitiness and a distinctive tangerine and citrus character, and Citra with a big, punchy citrus flavor and aroma and notes of tropical fruit, stone fruit and a bit of an earthy finish.
Crank It Hype- New England Style IPA- 7% ABV, 25 IBU- 16 oz $7.5, 5 oz $3.5
Fuller in body and less bitter than a traditional IPA but our version stops short of being sweet like a lot of examples, keeping the beer more drinkable. 4+ pounds per barrel of hops are used, all of which are added in the whirlpool and as dry hops. This extracts less bitterness from the hops, and gives the beer a strong, “juicy” hop flavor.
Crank It Dank- West Coast Style IPA- 7% ABV, 60 IBU– 16 oz $7, 5 oz $3
West Coast IPAs are typically brewed to showcase hops with very little malt character. Our version is brewed with a very simple malt bill of Pale and Pilsner malt and a bit of sugar to dry the beer out. It is aggressively hopped with Ekuanot, Citra and Mosaic. These are newer hop varieties that are bred to have a strong, pungent aroma and flavor often described as “dank”.
Prediction?…Pain!- Imperial IPA- 8.5% ABV, 85 IBU- 12 oz $7.5, 5 oz $3.5
More balanced than a lot of IIPAs with a focus more on flavor and aroma hops than bitterness. Hopped with Ekuanot, Simcoe and Mosaic. These hops create a complex blend of flavors including citrus, tropical fruit, berry, passion fruit, peach, and pine.
Light
Buzz Lite Beer- Honey Golden Ale- 5.5% ABV, 13 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
Very drinkable and refreshing but still full flavored. This beer is brewed with local Honey from Smith-Talbot Apiaries. The honey flavor and sweetness are accentuated by the addition of Honey Malt and Flaked Corn. *Gluten Reduced*
Trail Lite- Czech Style Light Lager- 3.7% ABV, 18 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
The perfect thirst quencher after a day on the trails or if you just want to enjoy a few. Our take on a traditional Czech 10 Plato beer is very light and refreshing but still flavorful with a bready malt character and a light, floral, spicy hop character from Czech Saaz hops.
Dark
Udderly Black- Milk Stout- 5.3% ABV, 20 IBU- 16 oz $6, 5 oz $2.5
A blend of roasted malts give the beer its rich chocolate and coffee character. The body and sweetness are provided by crystal malts and the addition of Lactose (Milk Sugar) which is not fermented by beer yeast.
Savage Oak (Sour/Wild)– More info on Savage Oak
**Almost Gone** Blanc- Foeder Aged Brett Berliner Weisse- 4.5% ABV 11 oz $6, 5 oz $3
Our take on the classic German style sour wheat beer is co-fermented with Lactobacillus bacteria and a blend of fruit forward Brettanomyces and then aged in an Oak Foeder. The result is a more complex version of the style with a smooth but noticeable sourness and notes of tropical and stone fruit, citrus, oak, and a mild funk. FOBAB 2024 Bronze Medal Winner, *Traditional Raspberry and Woodruff syrups available*
Watermelon Blanc- Foeder Aged Brett Berliner Weisse- 4.5% ABV- 11 oz $7, 5 oz $3.5
After Foeder aging, this version has an additional aging in stainless with real Watermelon juice. Adding the juice to the fermenter allows the simple sugars to ferment, preventing the beer from becoming too sweet.
**Coming Soon** Pineapple Straw- Foeder Aged Brett Saison- 6% ABV, 23 IBU- 11 oz $7, 5 oz $3.5
Fermented with Belgian Saison yeast and then aged for a year in an Oak Foeder with our custom blend of fruit forward Brettanomyces. The Saison yeast and Brett produce a strong fruitiness with notes of tropical fruits (pineapple, mango), citrus, cherry, berries, a mild earthy funk, and a slightly tart, dry finish. After Foeder aging, this version has an additional aging in stainless with real Pineapple juice. Adding the juice to the fermenter allows the simple sugars to ferment, preventing the beer from becoming too sweet.
**Coming Soon** Gold- Lambic Inspired Sour Golden Ale- 7.5% ABV- 11 oz $7, 5 oz $3.5
Gold is inspired by the traditional Lambics of Belgium. Brewed with wheat and flaked oats for a light malt character but still a bit of body. The beer is then aged for over a year in an oak Foeder with our custom blend of wild yeast and bacteria. The result is a complex beer with an up front but pleasant sourness, notes of citrus, tropical, stone fruits, with a mild, earthy funk. FOBAB 2020 Silver Medal Winner
On Premise Bottles
In addition to the beers on tap, all of the Savage Oak bottles in our to-go cooler are available for on site consumption for a $2 service fee. Bring the bottle to the bar and your bartender will pour it for you. Open bottles must remain behind the bar.
Whiskey Acres Single Barrel Straight Bourbon -1.5 oz $7, 2 oz $11, 3 oz $13, 750ml bottle $50
Hand selected by our brew staff at Whiskey Acres distillery in Dekalb, IL.
-Barrel 968- 87 proof- Distilled and Aged in Dekalb, IL- Tasting notes: Caramel, and toffee (reminiscent of Werther’s candy) up front, with notes of buttered sweet corn, rye, vanilla, cinnamon, and oak. Perfect for sipping or in your favorite cocktail.
More than Beer
We also offer cocktails, mocktails, wine, cider, kombucha, and more. Ask your bartender for more info.
