961 Beer Lager
The name lager derives from the German word ‘lagern’ which means ‘to store‘. In the early 1800s, German brewers began to store beers in cold cellars for extended periods of time. After a preliminary fermentation, the beer would go through a ’lagering’ period at low temperatures for a few weeks or several months. some brewers would pack caves in the Bavarian Alps with ice from the mountains and lakes, so that they could store their beer there over the summer months. During this period, the yeast and the other substances would settle. This gave the beer a mellow and crisp taste, while simultaneously turning it into a clear golden color. Nowadays, lager is the most widely available, and consumed beer.
Similar to pre-Prohibition American beer, our Lager has 5.0% AB\/, and is characterized by its dark golden color. The use of ‘Bottom Fermenting Yeast’ at lower temperatures makes for a pronounced clean and crisp finish. with a solid malt backbone, our 961 Lager retains its full flavor.
961 Beer Witbier
Witbier’s origins can be traced back to the 11th century. This style was amongst the first beers to contain hops. The name ‘Wit,’ which means white, is derived from its cloudy pale appearance. It was very popular in its beginnings throughout Europe, but by the 1800s it had almost completely disappeared. In 1955 the last witbier brewery in the world shutdown. It was not until 1966, that Pierre Cells, who had worked in a witbier brewery in his youth, decided to bring back witbier with his own recipe, Hoegaarden. Hoegaarden was so successful that soon after other breweries in Belgium, and the United States started to reproduce witbiers.
Inspired by the Belgian Witbier, the 961 Witbier has 5.3% ABV. We use Lebanese grown un-malted wheat, coriander seed, and orange peel which contribute to its sweet and spicy aroma. The light acidity, and low bitterness of this unfiltered beer makes it perfect for those who prefer a light and sweet beer. This beer has natural yeast sediment in the bottle, so do not be put off by its mistiness.
961 American IPA