Thirsty Monk – Contemplate Cream Ale

Style of Beer:
Cream Ale

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Chesapeake Pils, Cumberland Corn, Bloody Butcher Corn

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of sweet almond liquor, white bread crust, and earthy sweet corn lay the foundation for subtle notes of white grape and spiced pear. Sweet cornbread flavor with earthy and nutty almond character finishing slightly sweet in balance. Light, smooth, and crisp with a gentle refreshing bitterness.

When/Where Available:
Available on draft at Biltmore Park location and at downtown location once it reopens, stay tuned!

Release Type:
Seasonal

Release State:
North Carolina

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Big Lick Brewing Company – Peste Pils

Style of Beer:
Italian Pils

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Chesapeake Pils (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Clean, dry lager with a good hop presence.

When/Where Available:
Periodically, only in the taproom. Cans and on draft.

Release Type:
Limited

Release State:
Virginia

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DSSOLVR – Neverending Sky

Style of Beer:
Helles Lager

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Pale Pilsner (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Soft, Snappy, Floral, Crisp

When/Where Available:
Available often in the taproom/distributed throughout the state.

Release Type:
Seasonal

Release State:
North Carolina

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Big Lick Brewing Company – Smith Mountain Lager

Style of Beer:
American Lager

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Chesapeake Pils (2 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Light, very clean honey/grainy sweetness with a touch of floral and very light pear notes from the use of Contessa hops.

When/Where Available:
SW Virginia and the brewery in Roanoke, VA

Release Type:
Year Round

Release State:
Virginia

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DSSOLVR – Thank You For Existing

Style of Beer:
Kolsch

Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
6-Row Pilsner (6 Row Barley Malt)

Tasting Notes:

Light, Crisp, Floral

When/Where Available:
Available lots o' places! This is our only flagship beer so it's always in the taproom and is distributed all across the great state of North Carolina.

Release Type:
Year Round

Release State:
North Carolina

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