Beers on Tap – January

Brewyard Beer Co. is a micro-brewery in Glendale, California specializing in a “California” Lagers. The only officially recognized beer of this hybrid style is the California Common (A.K.A Steam Beer).

What is a “California” or “Common” Lager?: It’s a beer that is fermented with lager yeast at higher ale-like temperatures for shorter periods of time and completely skips the lagering process.  This brewing technique allows for a flavor profile similar to an ale but still retains a lighter body of a traditional Lager.  They can be cloudy or clear in appearance.  We like to call them “California Lagers” for short .

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  • Sunday Morning

    Blonde California Lager
    

    The easiest, most drinkable yet flavorful light beer you will find. This beer provides a better craft beer alternative for those that prefer standard American Lagers. The clean crisp lager finish truly serves as a canvas to bring out the 100% malted barley grain build and our unique “Common” flavor profile. 5.5% ABV

  • Cali-Pino

    Blonde California Lager w/ Calamansi Lime
    

    A deliciously light beer with the addition of freshly picked Calamansi Lime during secondary fermentation.   The tart and citrus Calamansi fruit gives the clean crisp lager body a very refreshing finish. 5.2% ABV

  • Hoppy Dance

    Westcoast IPA
    

    Although still flavorful, the subtleties of three types of hops (Cascade , Columbus and Huell Melon) shine through due to its light and crisp finish. 6.0% ABV

  • Citra Bang *New on Tap*

    Double Dry Hopped Hazy Lager

    Are you hazy crazy? Looking for something juicy, refreshing but lighter than a NE IPA? This beer is what happens when a NE Hazy IPA and a light California Lager have a baby.   It has a strong tropical fruity, bubble gum hop profile using New Zealand Motueka Hops and Citra Cryo. We added a little Northern Brewer to add a touch of piney and minty bitterness.   Cloudy, super refreshing with a nice crisp finish.  6.3% ABV

  • Jewel City

    California Common

    2017 Gold Medal - CA State Fair Commercial Beer Competition
    2017 Silver Medal - SD International Commercial Beer Competition
    2018 Bronze Medal CA State Fair Commercial Beer Competition
    2019 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition
    

    A uniquely Californian beer style that was created out of necessity (due to lack of proper refrigeration) in the 1850’s during the California Gold Rush. Deep amber in color, hints of toast and caramel maltiness with an assertive earthy hoppy bitterness. Definitely one for you amber beer lovers! This is our very first Award Winning Beer and the inspiration for our entire line-up of Commons!!! 5.8%ABV

  • The Smoking Redhead *Back on Tap*

    Smoked Irish Red Lager
    

    2019 Bronze Medal - Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition

    Lightly smoked with beachwood smoked barley, this well-rounded Irish Red has a pleasantly toasted malt character. The lighter lager finish allows all these flavors to take front stage while still providing for a more drinkable beer. 6.1% ABV

  • Loch Ness Maltster *Back on Tap*

    Scottish Lager

    Inspired by the Scottish Ale, this beer traditionally goes through a long boil in the kettle for a caramelization of the wort. This produces a deep copper to brown colored brew. Scottish Lagers have a beautifully pronounced honey and caramel malt flavor.  5.0%ABV

  • Black Sunrise

    Black California Lager
    

    Based on a German-style Schwarzbier but "Common-ized". This beer is black as night with a mildly roasted chocolate flavor and a nice clean finish that doesn’t overpower the palate.   Non-dark beer drinkers should give this one a chance. Prost! 5.4% ABV

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  • Love Affair Witbier

    Belgian Wit w/ Orange Peels
    

    Light Belgian style ale, slightly cloudy in appearance due to a high level of wheat and rolled oats used in the mash.  Spiced with coriander and orange peels to give it a nice crisp citrus finish.  5.4% ABV

  • Merry Rosemary

    Belgian Ale with Ginger and Rosemary

    This refreshing Ale is lightly fruity and spicy with a subtle caramel maltiness in the finish. The late addition of Ginger and Rosemary give this simple Belgian ale a very festive finish  5.5%abv.

  • Tropico

    Belgian Saison w/ Passion Fruit
    

    2019 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition

    A nice balance of light spice and tropical fruit notes from Belgian yeast and the addition of passion fruit during fermentation. This beer originated from one of our first homebrew recipes. 6.9% ABV

  • Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Cat’z Pajamas

    Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Quad
    

    Aged for 8 months in Woodford Reserve Bourbon barrels, A Bourbon rich malty beer with a spicy and mild alcoholic characteristics. Slight dark fruit aromas and flavors complemented by light hop bitterness and no lingering hop flavors.
    11.1% ABV

  • Cat'z Pajamas

    Belgian Dubbel

    A rich malty Belgian Ale with spicy and mild alcoholic characteristics. Slight dark fruit aromas and flavors complemented by light hop bitterness but no lingering hop flavors.  9.0% ABV

  • Weizen on Western *New on Tap*

    German Weisbier

    A South German style Wheat beer (weissbier) that uses yeast which produces unique flavors of light banana and cloves with a dry tart edge.  5.0% ABV

  • Splash of Raspberry

    Raspberry Hibiscus Gose

    Our Gose is brewed with coriander and sea salt then steeped with raspberries and dried hibiscus flowers during cold conditioning to add extra tartness and create a vibrant pink hue.  The result is a tart and sour ale with a refreshing raspberry citrus character. 4.8% ABV

  • Hef YOU!!! *Back on Tap*

    Hoppy Hefeweizen
    

    A South German style Wheat beer (weissbier) that uses yeast which produces unique flavors of light banana and cloves with a dry tart edge. Unlike most Hefes, this beer has a strong but balanced tropical fruity hop bitterness using heavy amounts of New Zealand Motueka and Pacifica hops.  5.2% ABV

  • Uptown Dunk

    Dunkelweizen
    

    2018 Bronze Medal - CA State Fair Commercial Beer Competition

    German style Dunkelweizen that pours a hazy amber with traditional weizen notes of clove and banana balanced by the addition of Rye and dark malts giving this drinkable ale nice hints of toast, chocolate, and spice. 5.3% ABV