A unique feature is Buoy’s special commitment
to brewing lagers in a traditional way. “Not many
breweries around have horizontal lagering tanks. We
use imported malts and hops and stay true to the
traditional methods,” said Shaw.
The small pilot side of the brewery serves as a
place to test out creative ideas in small batches. Not
only can restaurant staff learn about the brewing
process, but they can get involved in creating new
beers. “We partner up with our employees on new
ideas,” said Shaw. “We try to have enough education
that our whole staff can speak intelligently about the
brewing process with customers as well as food and
beer pairings.”
Bornstein noted “we have a priority around
community and taking in feedback from the front of
the house to the kitchen to the brewery; we openly
admit that we always have ways to grow and
improve, so let’s teach each other. You never know
who might have a new exciting idea.”
CraftBeer
Varieties
Between the eclectic names and the varying colors,
choosing a craft beer can be a tricky exercise
NOW POURING AT BUOY BEER COMPANY
Helles: German Lager 5.3% ABV • 19 IBU
Czech Pils: Pilsner 6.3% ABV • 35 IBU
Pale Ale: American Pale Ale 5.2% ABV • 38 IBU
NW Red Ale: Red Ale 6.7% ABV • 65 IBU
Dunkel: German Lager 5.5% ABV • 20 IBU
Cream Ale: Lager-Style Ale 5.7% ABV • 19 IBU
IPA: India Pale Ale 7.5% ABV • 70 IBU
Oatmeal; Stout: Stout 6.0% ABV • 36 IBU
Idaho7 Single Hop IPA: IPA 6.7% ABV • 65 IBU
Premium Bitter: Bitter 4.9% ABV • 21 IBU
IPL: India Pale Lager 6.3% ABV • 69 IBU
Love, Lost at Sea: Barley Wine 11.8% ABV • 70 IBU
Schwarz de Curve: Schwarzbier 5.2% ABV • 29 IBU
Lost in the Woods: IPA 6.8% ABV • 65 IBU
A Tide that Bines: Fresh Hop IPA 7.2% ABV • 55 IBU
There are light beers, dark beers and beers of every shade in between. There are smoke-flavored
and wood-aged beers, as well as fruit beer and sour ales. The most popular craft beers are
described below. Always reach out to your local vendors to find out more about their varieties.
Brewers are known to experiment with seasonal offerings and local ingredients to set their beer
apart from the competition.
India Pale Ale
Brewed in a variety of ways, the color of an American IPA can range from pale golden to amber.
Generally bitter and high in citric content, IPAs offer a balance of brightness and bite. Their
average alcohol content is higher than your standard beer.
Light Lager
Much lighter and very low in malt flavor, light lagers are brewed to satisfy the less adventurous
beer drinker. Brewers infuse high amounts of rice or corn to bring down the color. They are
typically lower in alcohol content by volume, offering the perfect choice for casual drinking.
Stouts
Stouts offer the exact opposite drinking experience than light lagers. Strong and meant to be
enjoyed gradually, stouts are typically dark brown to pitch black and hard to see through when
filling a glass. The roasted barley used to create coffee or chocolate flavorings is the distinct
ingredient in most stouts.
Seasonal Varieties
From the fall to the spring, every season calls out creativity in local brewers. Pumpkins make
their way into many craft beers in the fall months, while cherries and wheat are integrated in the
summer months. Spring time is perfect for a honey beer and winter ales are generally made with
higher alcohol contents to provide a warming kick.
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