Mickey Finn's Beer

Anyone can brew beer. Large companies crank out tankerloads every hour of the day. For the most part, unfortunately, these are nearly indistinguishable from one another. But to brew truly unique, flavorful Ales & Lagers requires a commitment in time and expense which the brewers here at Mickey Finn’s make with pride!

Our brewers blend the various grains and hops with expertise to create beers of varying flavor, color & body. Compared to opening a can or bottle of mass-produced beer, Mickey Finn’s beer is truly natural, with absolutely no artificial additives or preservatives. To our loyal regulars, nothing else comes close to a truly handcrafted pint.

Since opening in 1993 as Lake County’s first brewpub, Mickey Finn’s has won a trophy case full of national and international awards for their beer. Beer enthusiasts all over the country know to make Mickey Finn’s an essential stop when on a ‘beer pilgrimage’. Next time you’re in the Chicago area don’t hesitate to come see why!

Beers On Tap
847 Suburban Wheat Ale - The Wheat is brewed with approximately 50% wheat malt and 50% malted barley. The flavor of this brew is very well balanced meaning it is neither malty (sweet) or hoppy (bitter) like most of Finn’s beers, with the exception of raspberry extract added to the finished product. This is great beer to begin with if you haven't had a micro-brewed beer. Style: American Style Wheat Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.40%

Color:
Clear, golden

Flavor:
Balanced malt & hop

Aroma:
Balance malt & hop

Commercial Example(s):
Michelob, Goose Island Three One Two
 
Gudendark Dunkel-Weizen - Gudendark is our slightly darker version of the ever popular Hefe-Weizen. Just as refreshing as the Hefe, the Dunkel is darker in color with hints of caramel and chocolate malt. But unlike Hefe, it won't be around long, so come on in. Served in a 22oz Weiss glass brah. Sorry no lemon. Style: German Dunkel-Weizen

Alcohol by Volume:
4.50%

Color:
chestnut brown

Flavor:
caramel and chocolate

Aroma:
caramel and chocolate

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Hackett Irish Stout - Named after long time friend and Irishman, the Hackett name represents hard work, good humor, hard drinking, and honest livin'. This brew is an Irish-style dry stout with notes of dry roastiness and chocolate. The stout has a dry finish as compared to the sweetness of the oatmeal stout. This beer is always injected with nitrogen gas creating a cascade effect, a thinker head, and creamier mouth feel. If you like Guinness, you'll love our Irish Stout! Style: Dry Irish Stout

Alcohol by Volume:
5.70%

Color:
Clear, black

Flavor:
Dry, roasted, chocolate

Aroma:
Malty (Roasted Chocolate)

Commercial Example(s):
Guinness & Beamish
 
Hefe Weizen - The Hefe is a German-style wheat ale brewed with 60% wheat malt and 40% malted barley. This brew is one of our most popular and has won several awards. The Hefe is unfiltered, allowing yeast to remain in suspension, which creates a hazy appearance. Served in a 22oz glass. Tastes like summer in a glass! Style: German Hefe Weizen

Alcohol by Volume:
5.50%

Color:
Hazy , yellow to gold

Flavor:
spicy, fruity(banana) & vanilla

Aroma:
spicy, fruity(banana) & vanlilla

Commercial Example(s):
Hacker Pschor
 
Mickey Finn's Amber Ale - The Amber is a American-style amber ale with bold hop character. The darker malts that are used during the brewing process create the amber color of the beer as well as the caramel sweetness of the flavor. The Amber is named after the Abana family who bottled artesian well water at the turn of the century in Lake County. You can also find this beer at Pine Meadows GC, White Deer Run GC, Thunderhawk GC, Bittersweet GC, and the Libertyville Sports Complex, and now Cafe Pyrenees Restaurant in Libertyville, IL. Style: American-style Amber Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.60%

Color:
Clear, amber

Flavor:
Hoppy(citrus) & malty caramel

Aroma:
hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
Sam Adams, Goose Island Honker's Ale
 
R.K.'s IPA - This pale ale is named after writer and explorer Rudyard Kipling (RK). The intense hoppy citrus and floral aroma and flavor of this brew are created by the American and English hops utilized during the brewing process. In addition, notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. This brew is similar to our English-style and American-style pale ales with a much stronger hop and malt character. If you don't like hoppy beer don't walk...run away. Style: India Style Pale Ale on nitro pour)

Alcohol by Volume:
6.00%

Color:
Clear, copper

Flavor:
Very Hoppy (citrus)

Aroma:
hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
Boddington's
 
Scapegoat Maibock - The Maibock is a German-style lager that is brewed to be served during the month of May. A lot of grain is used in the production of bock beers which creates maltiness and a higher percentage of alcohol. Style: German-style Maibock lager

Alcohol by Volume:
7.00%

Color:
Clear, Deep gold and oran

Flavor:
Crisp, clean, malty

Aroma:
Crisp, clean, malty

Commercial Example(s):
Spaten Maibock
 
Beers Not On Tap
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- Similar to the traditional wheat beers of Bavaria but with the addition of rye in the grist (which also makes it a bitch to mix in the mash tun). The rye lends a nutty, spicy flavor. As different from it's wheat counterpart as wheat bread from rye bread. That being said, if you like our normal hefe you'll enjoy the ryezen as well. Style: German Wheat Bier

Alcohol by Volume:
5.80%

Color:
Light Red

Flavor:
Nutty

Aroma:
Banana, Clove

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Marzen Madness - Velcome spring in the traditional German fashion with a Marzen or March beer. Named in honor of the American tradition of the spring NCAA Basketball tourney (go IU). A crisp but malty lager that is very much like our Oktoberfest beer but not as heavy. Think Okt light. Style: Vienna/Marzen Lager

Alcohol by Volume:
6.00%

Color:
Copper

Flavor:
Biscuity, soft malt

Aroma:
Bread like

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Adelaide Sparkling Ale - An Australian/Aussie-style pale ale brewed with Aussie hops, yeast (and brewa of course). A clean ale with a good amount of bitterness, not heavy at all. Uses the same hops as Fosters. G'day mate! Style: Sparkling Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.00%

Color:
clear, golden

Flavor:
clean, fruity

Aroma:
hoppye

Commercial Example(s):
Foster's on a good day
 
Alt Bier - This German style red ale is brewed to obtain lager style characteristics (dry/crisp. The word Alt is German for old and has been used to describe this beer brewed in Dusseldorf for centuries. Style: German style Alt Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
4,800.00%

Color:
clear, deep red

Flavor:
suble hop, malty, carmel

Aroma:
malt

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Barrel Aged Imperial Delusion - This Russian-style Imperial stout has been aged in a Woodford Reserve bourbon barrel. Richer than the oatmeal and Irish stout. A sippin' stout. Served in a 12 oz snifter. Available for a very limited time only. Style: Russion-style Imperial Stout

Alcohol by Volume:
8.00%

Color:
clear, black

Flavor:
malty, whiskey

Aroma:
malty, whiskey

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Batch 1500 - To commemorate our 1500th batch of beer we took one of our most popular beers and "supersized" it into an 8% abv Hefeweiss. All the flavors and the aromas of the original Hefe have been amped up and rest on a luscious "wheat-wine" body. Definitely a sipper...or not. Style: Hefe Weizen

Alcohol by Volume:
8.00%

Color:
cloundy blonde

Flavor:
sweet, hoppy

Aroma:
subtle hop, banana, clove

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BBQ Bock - The newest addition to our lineup, the BBQ Bock is a unique hybrid beer style. Featuring malty notes reminiscent of traditional bock beers, as well as smoky characteristics common to rauch beers, this is one you need to try! Style: Rauch-bock

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
Deep Red

Flavor:
Smoky, malty

Aroma:
Smoky

Commercial Example(s):
No common American examples
 
Belgian Blonde - Similar to Santa's Magic but lower in alcohol. Lots of fruity, spicy flavors from the Belgian yeast. Not too hoppy or bitter, a nice refreshing summer beer. There is no such thing as a dumb blonde. Style: Blonde Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.50%

Color:
clear, blonde

Flavor:
spicy, fruit

Aroma:
malty, spicy

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Big Head Nitro Pale - Our same hoppy pale ale, but carbonated with nitrogen too. Not enough O's in smooth to describe it. Thick head and a creamy finish. This is one of Brian's favorite beers. A good football watching beer, and by football I mean soccer brah. 'Ello gov'na. Style: American Pale Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.60%

Color:
Light copper

Flavor:
Hoppy (floral/citrus)

Aroma:
same

Commercial Example(s):
Boddingtons
 
Big Head Pale Ale - Our same hoppy pale ale, but carbonated with nitrogen. The hoppy citrus and floral aroma and flavor of this beer are created by the American hops utilized during the brewing process. In addition, slight notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor.Not enough O's in smooth to describe it. Thick head and a creamy finish. This is one of Brian's favorite beers. A good football watching beer, and by football I mean soccer. Named after a nice big head sustaining head. Style: American Pale Ale Nitro

Alcohol by Volume:
5.60%

Color:
light copper

Flavor:
hoppy (citrus and floral)

Aroma:
same

Commercial Example(s):
Boddington's
 
Big Head Pale Ale - This American Pale Ale has a hoppy/citrus and floral aroma.The aroma and flavor of this beer are created by the American hops used in the brewing process. In addition, slight notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. Big Head is very drinkable and is the next step up after you try our 847 wheat ale. Fun fact, in olden days the farther the bloody English had to travel (ie India), the more hops they would add to the beer (it helped preserve it). Hence your IPA's are much hoppier if you will then an APA or EPA. Style: American Style Pale Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.60%

Color:
light copper

Flavor:
hoppy with a hint of citrus

Aroma:
hoppy and floral

Commercial Example(s):
Sierra Nevada
 
Bill's Oatmeal Stout - Named after our illustrious former owner, this brew is an American-style oatmeal stout with notes of roastiness, chocolate and oatmeal character. Unlike our other stouts, the Five Springs is sweeter due to the oat flakes used during the brewing process. Bill?s stout is always injected with nitrogen gas creating a cascade effect, a thinker head, and creamier mouth feel. Style: American-style Stout

Alcohol by Volume:
5.80%

Color:
Clear, Black

Flavor:
Malty (chocolate, oatmeal)

Aroma:
Malty

Commercial Example(s):
Guinness & Beamish
 
Black Magic - This ale is brewed with chocolate and a hint of sweet orange peel. This isn't the beer you want after mowing your lawn on a hot day, but it sure hit's the f'n spot on a cold January night. Tasty! Style: Chocolate Porter

Alcohol by Volume:
7.20%

Color:
Black

Flavor:
roast chocolate

Aroma:
malt balls

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Brown Ale - Light to medium bodied but flavorful English-style brown ale. Use of dark crystal malt gives this beer a characteristic nutty, toffee flavor. Limited use of hops allows this flavor to come through. What the Brits call a session beer because it’s not at all heavy. Especially suited to cask conditioning. Style: Nut Brown Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
4.50%

Color:
Light Brown

Flavor:
Toasted Malt

Aroma:
Nutty

Commercial Example(s):
Newcastle Brown Ale
 
Butler Ballpark Ale - Butler Ballpark Dark is an English-Style Mild Ale. This beer is dark reddish-brown in color and very low in alcohol (4.5%). Both roasted and chocolate barley were used to make this brew creating a roasted dryness accompanied by notes of chocolate. An English variety of hop was used for bitterness and flavor but is very subdued by the dark malt. Looks dark, but tastes very light. Style: English Brown Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
4.50%

Color:
Reddish Brown

Flavor:
Toasted Malt

Aroma:
Nutty

Commercial Example(s):
Goose Island Hex Nut Brown
 
Coming Soon - This Belgian white will be on tap in few weeks. Named for our favorite "figure" skater of all time. Style: Katarina Wit

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Dunkel Lager - The Dunkel (German for dark) is a German-style lager that is reddish-brown in color. This brew is dark in color yet light in taste, mouthfeel and alcohol. The Dunkel contains notes of caramel and chocolate and has a crisp clean finish. Style: German-style Dunkel Lager

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
Clear, reddish-brown

Flavor:
Malty (chocolate & caramel)

Aroma:
Malty (chocolate & caramel)

Commercial Example(s):
Beck's Dark
 
Dusseldorf Brown - This German-style Alt is a brownish ale. The subtle hop aroma and flavor of this brew are created by the German hops utilized during the brewing process. In addition, notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. This brew is similar to our Kolsch in that if finishes like most lagers, crisp and dry. Style: German-style Alt Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
Clear, copper

Flavor:
Subtle hop character & malty caramel

Aroma:
subtle hop

Commercial Example(s):
Killians Red
 
ESB - There's bitter, and then there's extra special bitter. This complex, copper-hued ale has a firm hop structure and is well suited to cask conditioning. Known as the favorite brew of four young lads from Liverpool. Also available on cask conditioned, talk about an authentic bitter. Super drinkable! Style: English Style Bitter

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
Light Copper

Flavor:
Soft malt, mild bitter

Aroma:
Hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
Fuller ESB, Bass Ale
 
Extra Sout Porter - The most popular beer in 1750's London. A strong porter was called an extra stout porter. Eventurally this style bcame known simply as stout. There ends the history lesson, now taste a little history. Similar to Little Fort Porter but stronger. Rich, chocolate flavour. Style: Porter

Alcohol by Volume:
6.52%

Color:
Black

Flavor:
chocolate with some roast

Aroma:
chocolate malted milk balls

Commercial Example(s):
Sam Adam's Porter
 
Fifth of Rye - Fifth of rye is an ale that is brewed with both malted barley and rye. Rye is often used in bread and whiskey making. It imparts a pleasant spicy flavor. Very popular with pirates. YYYYAARRRR!!! Style: Rye Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.40%

Color:
Pale Red

Flavor:
Rye

Aroma:
Spicy, grain

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Four Dogs - Our Munich-style dark lager is brewed with traditional German malts to produce a deep ruby red colored beer. Malty, not bitter, this beer has hints of chocolate and caramel-like sweetness that finish clean and refreshing. Served in a 22oz mug, raise your glass and shout Prost! Style: Munich-style dark lager

Alcohol by Volume:
6.00%

Color:
Garnet Red

Flavor:
Malty, slight caramel

Aroma:
Malty

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Gasthaus Pilsner - The Gasthaus Pilsner is a lager beer. We brew the Pilsner using specialty German malts and Czech hops. The color of this beer is very pale yellow and has the aroma of fresh Saaz hops. The flavor of the beer is that of a hop bitterness and crisp, clean malt taste. Because this beer is a lager as opposed to an ale it has a very clean taste and crisp finish. Sometimes lagers like this one tend to have a light sulphur smell, we choose to lager or store ours for a great deal of time at very cold temperature to ensure that flavor goes away. The aroma that is produced is exclusively from the use of Saaz hops which give it a grassy and spicy smell. Style: German Pilsner

Alcohol by Volume:
5.40%

Color:
pale yellow

Flavor:
light hop, malty

Aroma:
grassy, spicy

Commercial Example(s):
Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Coors Lite, Duff's Lite, Buzz Lite
 
Gausthaus Pilsner - Our Pilsner is a lager beer. We brew the Pilsner using specialty German malts and Czech hops. The color of this beer is very pale yellow and has the aroma of fresh Saaz hops. The flavor of the beer is that of a hop bitterness and crisp, clean malt taste. Because this beer is a lager as opposed to an ale it has a very clean taste and crisp finish. Sometimes lagers like this one tend to have a light sulphur smell, we choose to lager or store ours for a great deal of time at very cold temperature to ensure that flavor goes away. The aroma that is produced is exclusively from the use of Saaz hops which give it a grassy and spicy smell. One of our most popular beers, so don't wait to come in or it'll be gone daddy gone. Style: German Pilsner

Alcohol by Volume:
5.40%

Color:
pale yellow

Flavor:
light hop, malty

Aroma:
grassy, spicy

Commercial Example(s):
Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Coors Lite, Duff's Lite, Buzz Lite
 
Helles Bells - Helles Bells is a German-style lager that is very light in color and low in alcohol. This brew is well balanced with a crisp and clean aroma and flavor. The Hopgarden is effervescent and refreshing on the palate. If your a fan of lighter beers, you'll love the Helles. Style: German style lager

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
clear, yellow

Flavor:
crisp and clean

Aroma:
crisp and clean

Commercial Example(s):
 
Hopgarden Helles - The Hopgarden is a German-style lager that is very light in color and low in alcohol. This brew is well balanced with a crisp and clean aroma and flavor. The Hopgarden is effervescent and refreshing on the palate. If your a fan of lighter beers, you'll love the Helles. Style: German-style Helles Lager

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
Clear, pale yellow

Flavor:
Crisp and clean

Aroma:
crisp and clean

Commercial Example(s):
Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Coors Lite
 
Imperial Delusion - This beer is a Russian-style Imperial stout with an enormous body and mouth feel. The Imp D. is richer and much higher in alcohol than the oatmeal and Irish stouts. Style: Russian-style Imperial Stout

Alcohol by Volume:
8.00%

Color:
Clear, black

Flavor:
Malty

Aroma:
Malty

Commercial Example(s):
Old Rasputin
 
Katarina Wit Beer - The Wit (white) is a Belgian-style white ale and is so named because of its white to light yellow appearance. Wit-Engeltje is Flemish and means “little white angel.” This hazy brew is unfiltered and unique because sweet orange peel, bitter orange peel, and coriander are added during the brewing process. A few other secret spices may also be added at the brewer’s discretion. The Wit is effervescent and tart with floral and fruity characteristics. Named after the hottest figure skater ever! Style: Belgian-style Wit Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
4.00%

Color:
Hazy white to light yello

Flavor:
Tart, citrus

Aroma:
citrus

Commercial Example(s):
Celis White, Hoegaarden & Blue Moon
 
Kolsch - The Kolsch is a German-style ale that is brewed to obtain lager-like characteristics. This brew is highly carbonated and low in alcohol to create a very refreshing, thirst quenching beverage. Lite beer fans will really enjoy the Kolsch. Style: German-style Kolsch ale

Alcohol by Volume:
4.60%

Color:
Clear, pale yellow

Flavor:
Crisp, clean & dry

Aroma:
Fruity

Commercial Example(s):
Miller Lite, Bud Lite, Coors Lite, Duff's Lite, Buzz Beer
 
Litte Fort Porter - This brew is a British-style porter with notes of roastiness and rich chocolate character. The British variety of hops utilized during the brewing process is subdued by the dark malt. We've got it on nitro pour so it's really smooth. Style: British-style porter

Alcohol by Volume:
6.00%

Color:
Clear, dark brown

Flavor:
Malty (roasted chocolate)

Aroma:
Malty (roasted chocolate)

Commercial Example(s):
Anchor Porter
 
Little Finn's Cream Ale - Cream Ale is a style of beer created by older American Ale Breweries in the early 1900's to compete against the increasing popularity of lager beer. Although an ale, it has the lighter refreshing taste of a lager. We serve it like the old timers drank it, in a small tapper glass. This is the one beer to have if you're having more than one. Style: Cream Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.00%

Color:
very pale

Flavor:
refreshing, crisp

Aroma:
hop and fruit

Commercial Example(s):
Little Kings...of course
 
McFinn's Wee Heavy - The Wee Heavy is a Scottish-style ale with an intense maltiness. The dark malts used during the brewing process impart a smoke, toffee-like character. Served in a huege 18oz scooner. A grrrrreat fookin beerrr! On tap mid November. Style: Scottish Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
8.00%

Color:
Clear, dark brown

Flavor:
Malty (smoky, toffee, caramel)

Aroma:
Malty (smokey, caramel)

Commercial Example(s):
Sam Adams Scotch Ale
 
Merry Monk Dubbel - This tawny-dark Belgian-style ale was made famous by the Trappist monks that still brew it today. This beer is blessed with a spicy aroma and a mellow malt flavor. I almost failed my Drug Use in American Society class in college because of this beer, and it was worth it(Thanks Flietz)! Served in a 16oz snifter. Style: Belgian dark ale

Alcohol by Volume:
7.60%

Color:
Brown

Flavor:
Toffee/Malt

Aroma:
Spicy

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Mexican Cerveza - A very pale, light bodied beer brewed with Mexican lager yeast. This beer has just enough hops to quench a thirst on a hot day. Try it with a salted rim and a lime. Served in a 20oz pilsner glass. Style: Mexican Lager

Alcohol by Volume:
4.60%

Color:
Clear, pale yellow

Flavor:
Crisp, clean

Aroma:
Crisp, clean

Commercial Example(s):
Corona
 
Miss Saison (Say-zon) - This years' beer is a Belgian-style saison (season). Very refreshing...easy to drink. Style: Saison

Alcohol by Volume:
7.00%

Color:
cloudy

Flavor:
citrus, herb earthy, tart

Aroma:
hop, orange and lemon

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Mr. C's Nitro Pale Ale - This pale ale is named after Ansel Cook who was the fat cat that lived in the big white mansion across the street from Finn’s. The hoppy aroma and flavor of this brew are created by the English hops utilized during the brewing process. In addition, notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. The Cookster always preferred his EPA on nitro pour, believing it was a little smoother and a little more drinkable. Who I am I to argue? Style: English Pale Ale ( Nitro Pour)

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
clear, light copper

Flavor:
hoppy

Aroma:
hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
Boddington's
 
Mr. C's Pale Ale - This pale ale is named after Ansel Cook who was the fat cat that lived in the big white mansion across the street from Finn’s. The hoppy aroma and flavor of this brew are created by the English hops utilized during the brewing process. In addition, notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. Also available on nitro pour, not enough O's in smooth to describe it. On nitro pour, this is my favorite beer. Style: English Pale Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
Clear, light copper

Flavor:
hoppy

Aroma:
hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
Sierra Nevada, Bass Ale
 
Oktoberfest - The Oktoberfest is a German-style lager that is copper in color. This brew is put on tap in mid-September to commemorate the Oktoberfest celebration in Germany. The Oktoberfest is medium-bodied, malty, crisp, clean and very easy to drink. Style: German-style Oktoberfest lager

Alcohol by Volume:
6.00%

Color:
Clear, copper

Flavor:
Crisp, Clean & Malty

Aroma:
malty

Commercial Example(s):
Sam Adam's Oktoberfest
 
Ole Stock Pale Ale - This is a serious beer for serious beer drinkers. Don't try this at home kids, it's for pro's only. English hops create the hoppy aroma and flavor of the brew. In addition, notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. Style: Double IPA

Alcohol by Volume:
8.50%

Color:
Light Copper

Flavor:
Hoppy

Aroma:
Hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
 
Ole Stock Pale Ale - This is a serious beer for serious beer drinkers. Don't try this at home kids, it's for pro's only. English hops create the hoppy aroma and flavor of the brew. In addition, notes of caramel can be detected in the flavor. Style: Double IPA

Alcohol by Volume:
8.00%

Color:
Light Copper

Flavor:
Hoppy

Aroma:
Hoppy

Commercial Example(s):
 
Replicale - Every year the members of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild all brew the same recipe (think pie cookoff at a state fair). This year's style is an American Red Ale. This beer is rich and malty with a heavy hop bitterness. Style: American Style Red Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
5.20%

Color:
clear, dark red

Flavor:
citrus, floral

Aroma:
floral

Commercial Example(s):
Killian's Red
 
Rudolph's Revenge - An intensely hoppy double IPA with a strong warming malt flavor. A very special beer for a very special time of the year. Served in a 16oz snifter. Style: Double IPA

Alcohol by Volume:
10.00%

Color:
Deep Blond

Flavor:
Hoppy

Aroma:
Hoppy

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Rudolph's Winterfest Red Lager - German-style lager that is dark copper in color. This brew is put on tap in early-December to commemorate the Christmas holiday in Germany. This medium-bodied, malty, clean and easy to drink. Served in a huge 23oz glass. Style: Lager

Alcohol by Volume:
5.40%

Color:
copper

Flavor:
clean, malty

Aroma:
malty, sweet

Commercial Example(s):
 
Rye Stout - This brew is similar to our oatmeal stout except we substituted rye for oatmeal giving this beer a slightly spicier flavor. The Rye is of course carbonated with nitrogen for that tell-tale cascade and creamy head. Style: American-style stout

Alcohol by Volume:
5.80%

Color:
Clear, black

Flavor:
malty

Aroma:
malty

Commercial Example(s):
 
Santa's Magic aka Belgian Blonde - Santa's Magic is a Belgian ale, lighter bodied than most beers we produce. The aroma is very complex with notes of fruits and spices. Honey and dark Belgian candy sugar are added during the brewing process to add to the brew. This is our most popular seasonal beer, so don't wait, it's usually on tap for only a few weeks. Released the day after Thanksgiving. See you there brah! While supplies last, and they won't last long. Style: Belgian Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
7.20%

Color:
clear, golden

Flavor:
spicy, fruity

Aroma:
spicy, fruity

Commercial Example(s):
Chimay, Duvel
 
Sixty Shilling Scottish Ale - Sort of a "Wee Heavy Lite". A rich and very satisfying Scottish Ale often called a 60 Shilling in Scotland. Big malt flavor, very little hop bitterness. This is a milder, kinder, gentler version of the Wee Heavy. Style: Scottish Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
3.80%

Color:
clear, deep red

Flavor:
malty

Aroma:
rich, malty

Commercial Example(s):
 
The Red Mance - The Red Menace is an Imperial Red Ale, basically a richer & hoppier version of red ale. Only for serious beer drinkers. Served in a 16oz snifter Style: Imperial Red Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
7.00%

Color:
Deep Red

Flavor:
Sweet malt with big hop

Aroma:
hops

Commercial Example(s):
 
Three John's Barleywine - This English-style strong ale begins with a full-bodied, sweet malt character and finishes with a nice hoppiness. A good after dinner beer. Served in a brandy snifter. Named after our 3 managers; John Boggs, John Elmquest, and Jon Wisner (Sorry Kevin and Linda). Style: English Barley Wine Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
900.00%

Color:
Pale Gold

Flavor:
Sweet, slightly bitter

Aroma:
Fruity

Commercial Example(s):
 
Weiss Bock - The Weiss Bock is the newest German wheat ale to be offered here at Finn’s. Like the Hefe and Dunkel Weizen, this beer is brewed with 60% wheat malt and authentic Bavarian Weiss beer yeast. What makes this Weiss beer a bock? The Weiss Bock is higher in alcohol than your typical beer, like other bock beers. However, this brew is an ale not a lager like the majority of bock beers. The alcohol content is about 6.2% alcohol by volume. The color is darker than both the Hefe and Dunkel Weizen. The pronounced flavors in the Weiss Bock are both banana and clove with additional fruitiness due to the alcohol content and richer malt flavor that lends to a fuller mouth feel Style: German-style Ale

Alcohol by Volume:
6.20%

Color:
Hazy, dark reddish brown

Flavor:
Banana, clove, chocolate

Aroma:
banana, chocolate

Commercial Example(s):
Schaefer and Sons Aventinus
 
WIIL Rock Doppelbock - The Doppelbock is a German-style lager. A lot of grain is used in the production of bock beers which creates maltiness and a higher percentage of alcohol. The Doppelbock is a little darker than the Maibock and contain notes of chocolate in the flavor. This is the beer that Tom(morning show host of Wiil Rock, 95.1) got drunk on during his St. Patty's Day broadcast from Mickey Finn's 2 years running. Style: German-style Doppelbock lager

Alcohol by Volume:
7.20%

Color:
Clear, reddish-brown

Flavor:
Crisp, clean, malty (chocolate)

Aroma:
malty

Commercial Example(s):
Paulander Salvator Doppelbock
 

 

 
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