EKU 28

The early 1950’s. The EKU brewery of Kulmbach, Germany sets out to make the
world’s biggest beer. Naturally, it would be done according to the Bavarian Purity
Law, using nothing but barley malt, yeast, hops, and water – a tall order, because
beer yeasts are not the hardiest of organisms. Too much of the alcohol that they
produce will kill them, stopping the fermentation process cold.
But ingenious EKU brewers had a plan: to take traditional techniques of bock beer
brewing to the extreme. Malt concentration was doubled or tripled (the exact
formula remains a secret), giving the yeasts more fuel for conversion to alcohol.
Above all, since stunned yeast can only work very slowly in the presence of high
alcohol levels, this beer would have to be given a lot of time. In fact, it had to be
fermented in cold storage for an unheard-of nine months!
This world-famous beer was made for moments of quiet contemplation or
warm conversation. EKU 28 is a fabled after-dinner digestif, a splendid winter warmer, or a
soothing nightcap in any season. Why 28? The “28” in EKU 28 refers to the German stammwürze scale for
measuring malt concentration - what brewer’s call the “gravity” - of a beer.
By comparison, your average beers range from 8° to 10° stammwürze!

Available in 11.2 oz 4-6 pack bottles

EKU Pils

When the very first clear, golden lager was brewed in the
Bohemian town of Pilsen in 1842, beer drinkers the world over were enchanted.
The Germans quickly proved to be the most passionate devotees of the new
style. Towns across the land began brewing their own “Pilsener” beers,
and the name of the style was soon shortened to the friendlier “Pils.”
The German touch was to make the beer a bit lighter in body – better
for everyday drinking – and to add an extra dose of hops for a refreshingly bitter zing.
In Germany today, Pils is by far the most popular beer style, and every region has at least one brand to call its own.
Pils brewed in southern Germany generally has a sweeter, maltier taste,
while Pils brewed in the north tends toward a hoppier bitterness.
In Kulmbach, in the center of the country – not far from the western border
of old Bohemia – the best balance between the malty and hoppy elements of a classic Pils is achieved.

Available in 11.2 oz 4-6 pack bottles
 

Kulmbacher Eisbock

The original Bavarian Eisbock has returned! This beer was discovered,
rather than created, when a wooden barrel of bockbier was inadvertently left in the brewery yard in the middle of winter. By the time it was found, the contents
were mostly frozen, and the keg had broken open. The ice was chipped away, leaving behind a much richer, more concentrated, but exceptionally clean tasting brew with a deceptive 9.2% alcohol by volume.

A great winter warmer and a must
try for fans of EKU 28.
 

11.2 oz 4 - 6 pack gift boxes

Kulmbacher Pils - "Edelherb"

The best pils of Germany? Read below and try to stay away from Kulmbacher!

In two recent blind tastings, German beer drinkers picked Kulmbacher as the best Pils in Germany. Soon after, a panel of beer journalists by-passed local favorites (Beck’s and St. Paulie Girl) and voted Kulmbacher #1 in a tasting sponsored by the newspaper “Die Zeit” in Hamburg. Then, at a third blind tasting of leading Pilsners by students at the University of Bamburg (Germany’s best-educated and most-sophisticated beer town) - Kulbacher came out on top again.

There is no way better to drink a true German Pils than savored from these 5-litre mini-kegs! An integrated tapper - neat and convenient - is the best technology in the business. Anytime when at least two beer lovers are gathered together - these little “beerfests in a can” are the best way to go.

Kapuziner Weisse

Rich, appetizing Kapuziner Weisse is a classic. It is made
traditional fashion using roughly equal portions of wheat and
barley malt, a small dose of fresh hops, and a special yeast that
produces wonderful fruity flavors. Kapuziner Weisse matches
a yeasty, citrus tang with a spicy complexity and a surprising
light, almost tropical fruitiness. Malted wheat guarantees a
big head that just won’t go away, and gives a firm yet silky
texture. Live yeast is left unfiltered to give the beer a hazy
glow that is powerfully seductive.
Wheat beer—probably the most refreshing beer in the
world—was once the beer of summer in Bavaria. Beer
lovers have come to appreciate it also as a hearty and
satisfying brew, and now enjoy it the whole year ‘round.
Bavarians will tell you in all seriousness that this is the
perfect beer to start off the day. Unfiltered wheat beer
is also reputed to be an excellent hangover remedy.
Consider it above all the perfect refresher — a
delight at any time of day.

Available in 500 ml (16.9 oz) bottles 20 per case & 5 liter mini-kegs
The only German hefe-weizen in a mini-keg in Western PA.
 

Mönchshof Schwarzbier

Four stars from Michael Jackson – the world-classic ‘Black’ Beer.

A brewing wonder and a beer lover's dream! Kulbacher “black beer” is the classic and best example of this famous style. Supremely drinkable, dry and beautifully hopped - yet loaded with dark roasted malt flavor. Known locally as “the black Pils” because it is unusually dry for a dark lager, it is the essential companion to the meaty regional specialties of Kulmback, Germany. But whether you are a confirmed vegetarian or unrepentant carnivore, this is a beer to be enjoyed with any hearty meal. It's exquisite balance is a remarkable brewing achievement - and an enduring mystery… how can such a dark, rich flavored brew be so light and easy to drink?

With an irresistible, flowery hop bitterness that sets it apart from all others, Mönchshof Schwarzbier is relatively light in body - but bursting with character. Its dark, roasted, slightly choclately and warming palate is astounding for such a refreshing and drinkable beer. The hearty taste and seductive burt sienna color come from the deep-roasted barley used in every batch.

Quick German lesson… Mönchshof is pronounced “Moonks-Hoff.” The name means “Monestary,” a reference to the monks who were the original brewers of Kulmbach, and the founders of the brewery that bears this beer's name.