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Belgian Dubbel

Belgian Dubbel

The Belgian Dubbel is a dark, malty, moderately strong ale with subtle fruit character and warming alcohol. Born from monastic traditions, the Dubbel style represents the middle strength of the Belgian Trappist brewing hierarchy—stronger than Singel, lighter than Tripel or Quadrupel.

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Black IPA

Black IPA | Pneuma

Black IPA represents a seemingly paradoxical combination: a dark beer with hop-forward IPA character. Despite its black color suggesting heaviness, these beers are lighter in body and aggressively hopped with American hop varieties. They challenge expectations about what dark beer should taste like, delivering bright citrus and piney hop character alongside subtle dark malt notes.

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Dark Scotch ale with a tan foam head in a stemmed glass beside a Black Flannel Stormin’ the Castle can.

Scotch Ale | Stormin` the Castle

A very strong, dark Scottish ale with rich, complex malt character and warming alcohol. The name “Wee Heavy” means “small strong ale”—”wee” referring to the small glass size these powerful beers were traditionally served in, and “heavy” referring to their strength and richness. Wee Heavy represents the highest achievement of Scottish ale brewing tradition.

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