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Twin Leaf Brewery – Vienna Lager
Style of Beer:
Vienna Lager
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Vienna Malt (2-Row Barley Malt)
Tasting Notes:
This tan and amber colored lager boasts aromas of biscuit and malty sweetness. We also use German Hallertau and Tettnang hops to balance the sweetness, leaving a nice clean finish.
When/Where Available:
On draft at the taproom.
Release Type:
Seasonal
Release State:
North Carolina
Weathered Ground Brewery – Smolder Bock
Style of Beer:
Strong Lager
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Pecan Smoked Wheat (Wheat Malt)
Tasting Notes:
Strong lager brewed with caramel and smoked malts. Deep amber colored and cold aged to provide extra smoothness.
When/Where Available:
Available on draft at the brewery and in cans to go.
Release Type:
Seasonal
Release State:
West Virginia
Saltface Mule – Dry Ridge
Style of Beer:
Rye IPA
Riverbend Malt(s) Used:
Seashore Black (Rye Malt)
Tasting Notes:
This Rye IPA brings forward complex floral, spicy, and tropical flavors with a pleasing astringency on the back end.
When/Where Available:
Available on tap and in crowlers to go.
Release Type:
Seasonal
Release State:
North Carolina