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THE WAB - WOODWARD AVENUE BREWERS

  • IT'S PRONOUNCED "WAB"
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  • FUNDRAISING

7/28/2017


July 28, 2017
by mike@thewabferndale.com

WAB CUSTOM BREWS
BREWED IN HOUSE BY OUR OWN CHRIS COBURN.
5.0% abv / / 19 ibu
WOODWARD AVENUE BLONDE
Our take on the classic, yellow, light-bodied, mildly-hopped lager. Perfect for working on the motorcycle or crushing video games. Approachable to all!
5.0% abv / / 19 ibu
$5/pint
5.5% abv / / 21 ibu
RASPBERRY CREAM ALE
Light bodied ale that was over fermented with 250 pounds of raspberries. Tart flavor with strong aromas of fresh berries. Available on Nitro or Co2!
5.5% abv / / 21 ibu
$6/tulip
4.7% abv / / 20 ibu
NIT WIT - WITBIER
With hints of spice and citrus, this Belgian inspired witbier was brewed with fresh ground coriander, valencia orange, french malt and unmalted wheat for a light color and a rich, dense head.
4.7% abv / / 20 ibu
$5/pint
8.0% abv / / 43 ibu
AGGROVATOR - TROPICAL STOUT
Inspired by the lagered stouts of the Caribbean. Full bodied, complex notes of Burnt sugar, dried fruits, spiced rum cake, espresso and chocolate with a smooth roast. Featuring an array of malts from around the world and Galaxy hops.
8.0% abv / / 43 ibu
$6/tulip
6.0% abv / / 37 ibu
PASSENGER - PORTER
This classic porter is robust and velvety, with hints of chocolate, coffee and toffee.
6.0% abv / / 37 ibu
$5/pint
9.1% abv / / 65 ibu
RAMA’S ARROW - DOUBLE IPA
Brewed with Mosaic and Equinox hops and over 80 pounds of Michigan honey , then dry hopped with a ludicrous amount of Citra, Equinox, and Simcoe hops- This heavy hitting Double IPA is big on juicy tropical fruit and tangy citrus notes. Smooth, not overly bitter, and maybe a little too easy to drink.
9.1% abv / / 65 ibu
$7/tulip
6.9% abv / / 66 ibu
DETROIT MAIDEN - INDIA PALE ALE
Our IPA has a strong hoppy aromas with a light citrus taste and a clean malt finish. Featuring heavy additions of Michigan grown Magnum hops (Hop Head Farms), Cascade hops (Top Hops Farm), and 2-Row malt (Pilot Malt House). Drink Local!
6.9% abv / / 66 ibu
$6/pint
6.9% abv / / 66 ibu
SARATOGA - AMERICAN PALE ALE
A light bodied pale ale with a heart malt flavoring. Centennial hops add a mild bitterness, while Cascade hops provide a floral aroma and crisp grapefruit finish that is perfect for a hot summer day.
6.9% abv / / 66 ibu
$5/pint
2.8% abv / / 14 ibu
B. WABULOUS - MICHIGAN TABLE BEER
Our Summer 2017 collaboration with B. Nektar Meadery. A Michigan table beer. Light on alcohol. Big on flavor. Quaffable in large quantities.
2.8% abv / / 14 ibu
$5/pint
FLIGHTS
$7 / flight
Five Beer SAMPLER
Can't make up your mind? Want to get the most out of your WAB experience? Get a 4oz serving of any five our our beers.
$7 / flight
GUEST TAPS
HAND SELECTED TO COMPLEMENT OUR IN HOUSE BEERS
4.9% abv
Starcut Octorok
SEMI-SWEET HARD CIDER
4.9% abv
$6/pint
Here is the graveyard of sold out favorites of WAB's recent past.
PAST BEER
SOLD OUT
HIBERNATOR
A doppelbock lager with multiple caramel and munich malts. Noticeable sweetness with hints of raisin & chocolate. Bittered with Noble Hops. 7.1% ABV, 28 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
BURKE'S MAPLE BROWN
Roasted malts & New Zealand Green Bullet hops deliver a rich, coffee flavor & mild sweetness from pure maple syrup. Nitrogen dispensed. 5.8% ABV, 4.2 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
BLUE RAJA 2014
Michigan Imperial IPA brewed with Michigan-grown malt & hops. Amber color, powerful hop aroma & bitterness from chinook hops. 9.0% ABV, 85 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
BLUE RAJA 2015
Michigan Imperial IPA brewed with Michigan-grown malt & hops. Deep amber in color, powerful hop aroma & bitterness from massive chinook hops additions. Noticeably strong bougquet with light, refreshing malt body. 9.2% ABV, 85 IBUs.
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
BIG IRISH RED
An amber session ale featuring genuine Irish malt from the Emerald Isle. UK Northdown hops lend contrasting bitterness against pronounced caramel malt flavors. 6.2% ABV & 35 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
G.D. IRISH STOUT
A dry Irish stout brewed with malts from County Cork, Ireland. Roasted barley and black malt provide black color and burnt flavors while Challenger hops provide prominent bitterness. Nitrogen dispensed for unrivaled smoothness. 5.3% ABV & 42 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
GLUTEN FREE YOUR MIND (& YOUR ASS WILL FOLLOW) SESSION IPA
This gluten-free beer has a light malt body from white sorghum, brown rice syrup and amber Belgian candy sugar. Bittered with Horizon hops, it has a solid bitterness and citrusy finish. 6.0% ABV, 45 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
A special collaboration beer with 89X’s Cal & Co, this rich malt-forward maibock-style amber lager has generous amounts of German crystal malts and is bittered with the fabled Mittelfruh hop. 6.1 abv. 28 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
WHISKEY ALPHA BRAVO
A luxurious Irish stout aged in oak bourbon barrels from Detroit City Distillery. She offers up powerful bourbon aroma and flavor that combine with hints of oak, coffee and licorice. This is a small batch beer and will sell out quickly. 5.3 abv. 42 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
MAGNUM PI.PA
This baby is a marvelously approachable fresh hop session IPA that has been mash-hopped, first wort-hopped, generously fresh-hopped, and liberally dry-hopped with Michigan grown Magnum hops from Belleville Hops. 5.2 abv. 45 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
WABTOBERFEST
Oktoberfest style ale with heavy additions of Munich, Vienna and Crystal malt that gives a toasted bread-like flavor and Hersbrucker hops for a classic hop bitterness. 5.0% ABV, 35 IBUs.
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
2016 Gourdzilla Pumpkin IPA
An ale brewed with pale and amber malts, Chinook hops, pumpkin flesh (150 pounds!), and spices to accentuate the pumpkin. Gourdzilla is dry-hopped with Michigan Copper and Sorachi Ace hops for a floral aroma. 8% abv. 80 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
NITRO STEAM
A rich medium-bodied lager. Amber in color and malt-forward. Nitrogen dispensed for unrivaled smoothness.. 5.5 abv. 28 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
VANILLA PORTER
our custom porter flavored w/ pure vanilla. 5.2% ABV, 43 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
NITRO Copper Amber
Amber ale brewed with Michigan Malt and Michigan Copper Hops. Caramel notes and tropical fruit aromas prevail. 5.5 abv. 28 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
RASPBERRY BLONDE
Our classic custom blonde ale with the aromatic sweetness and flavor of raspberries. 5.0% ABV, 16 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
CZECH ENGINE PILSNER
A refreshing, true-to-stle pilsner with mild bitter after-tones from Saaz hops. Czech malt provides a classic malt body. 5.0% ABV, 20 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
CUSTOM PORTER
dark ale, roasted malts and a hoppy finish. 5.2% ABV, 43 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
SMOKED HONEY IMPERIAL BLONDE
An imperial blonde ale made with 50 pounds of house-smoked honey. This easy-drinking powerhouse finishes with a mild honey sweetness and light smoke flavor. 7.3% ABV, 19 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
BANSHEE QUEEN DRY STOUT
Light and silky, with refreshing hints of roasted chocolate and coffee. Served on Nitro. 4.7% ABV, 42 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
ALTwisted
Our brewer collaborated with his former colleagues at Greenbush Brewing, (Sawyer, MI) to create this historical brew. This traditional German lagered ale’s flavor comes mostly from the yeast, backed by a strong malt profile and finishing with a pleasant bitterness. Best when paired with good friends. PROST! 6.4% ABV, 50 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
VALENTINE DISTILLING BOURBON BARREL-AGED SMOKED HONEY IMPERIAL BLONDE ALE
No description necessary on this one. Limited Release! 7.1% ABV, 21 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
WEE HORSE SCOTTISH IPA
Flower and spice and everything nice! This historic IPA is made from a recipe a Scottish recipe from 1885. The Wee Horse features a biscuity malt backbone with hints of sweet pomme fruit. Mouth filling bitterness, lots of tannins. Elegant, with a crisp succulent finish. 4.6% ABV, 40 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
CROSSROADS BARREL-AGED BELGIAN
Brewed at Liberty Streety Brewing Company, our latest collaboration beer is a complex, golden belgian-style ale that was barrel aged in Two James bourbon barrels. 8.0% ABV, 30 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
MUDDER’S MILK STOUT
This creamy stout was brewed with Lactose and copious amounts of flaked oats and Barley to create a smooth, balanced, decadent flavor. A delightful dark ale that will keep you warm and happy all winter.5.8% ABV/25 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
CHERRY CORDIAL STOUT
Our winter stout, brewed with Belgian Dark Chocolate, Cherries, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans and Lactose to create a full bodied, silky chocolate stout with a tantalizing hint of cherry. 6.0% ABV/25 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
GHOST TOWN - ESB
DRAFT Magazine stated that if Woodward Avenue Brewers hadn't opened "in 1997, Ferndale would probably still be a ghost town". This is our personal "cheers" to the wonderful city. Traditional British Pale Ale made with British malt, hops and yeast. Low carbonation and medium malt body gives way to a round feel, backing the hop bitterness. 5.8% ABV/35 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
BRINDLE LOVE - BROWN ALE
Our malt forward brown ale is rich and sweet with a medium body. Notes of honey, nuts, and caramel. Refreshing, flavorful, and fully suited for those cooler summer nights! 5.4% ABV/27 IBUs
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
WABIVERSARY ALE - INDIA PALE ALE
This “Michigan IPA” features Michigan grown and malted barley, Michigan grown Magnum, Columbus and Empire hops as well as a Michigan indigenous yeast strain harvested from the shores of Lake Superior. Medium body. Spice and phenols similar to a Belgian ale from the yeast strain. Hop Profile: Spicy, earthy, herbal, pungent with a light fruitiness. 6.9% ABV/73 IBU
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