posted Thursday, Nov 17, 2016 | 08:28PM
Holiday traditions are part of what make this time of year special. At Cavalier, our Thanksgiving traditions include pairing our favorite craft beers with each course throughout the day.
Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours!
Aspall Dry Cider | FL – IN
Full dry with a sophisticated and elegant floral aroma that captures the essence of an orchard. 7% ABV
Founders PC Pils | IN
A Founders take on a classic Pilsner, featuring their favorite American varieties. Piney Chinook, pleasantly citrus Cascade and punchy Centennial make this an easy-drinker with floral hop characteristics. 5.5% ABV | Rate Beer Score 85
Bruery Autumn Maple | FL – IN – OH
Brewed with 15 lbs. of yams per barrel (in other words, a lot of yams!), this autumn seasonal is a different take on the “pumpkin” beer style. Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, molasses, maple syrup, and fermentation with The Bruery’s traditional Belgian yeast strain, make this bold and spicy beer perfect for a cold autumn evening. 10% ABV | Rate Beer Score 90
Coconut Hiwa Porter | FL – IN – OH
Maui’s Coconut Hiwa Porter is a fresh handcrafted robust Porter brewed with six varieties of malted barley, hops and hand-toasted coconut. It begins with a malty-toasted coconut aroma followed by a rich, silky feel with tastes of dark malt, chocolate and hints of coffee. It then finishes with flavors of toasted coconut and hoppy spice to balance the finish. 6% ABV | Rate Beer Score 96
Schneider Aventinus | IN – OH
Dark-ruby colored wheat doppelbock with a creamy fine head. Strong notes of ripe bananas, raisins and plums meet liquorice and roasty aromes. Full-bodied and warming, with a well-balanced and smooth finish. 8.2% ABV | Rate Beer Score 100
Two Brothers Domaine DuPage | FL – IN – OH
Inspired by the brothers‘ time living in France, this food-friendly ale is deep amber in color, with a toasty and sweet caramel start. It finishes with just enough hops to clean off the palate. 5.9% ABV | Gold Medal GABF 2016
Schramm’s The Statement | OH
The Statement has gone through more than a dozen iterations. It is an exploration of the depth of flavor and character than can be rendered from honey and tart cherries. That taught balance makes this mead a natural complement to any meal. 14% ABV | Rate Beer Score 100
Crafted Maple Harvest | FL – IN – OH
Maple Harvest is a sparkling mead crafted with 100% raw wildflower honey, buckwheat honey, maple syrup, and dark belgian candi sugar. The brewers then add just the right amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger to make this mead perfect for when the days get shorter and the evenings more crisp. This fall seasonal mead is available for only a limited time. 6% ABV.
Nektar Zombie Killer | FL – IN – OH
Zombie Killer Cherry Cyser is made with Michigan tart cherry juice, apple cider and star thistle honey. It is sweet but balances nicely with the tart cherries. Be careful…it is extremely addicting and refreshing. Serve cold…Zombies hate the cold! ABV 5.5% | Rate Beer Score 97
Great Divide Oatmeal Yeti | IN – OH
Much like its legendary predecessors, this Yeti is big, bold and dark. The addition of rolled oats softens Yeti’s notoriously roasty backbone and the small amount of raisins added in the brew kettle create a unique dark fruit character. Just as admired as those that came before it, Oatmeal Yeti Imperial Stout is a gentle beast. 9.5% ABV | Rate Beer Score 99
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale | FL – IN – OH
Pleasantly smooth and robust, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is a unique sipping beer with the distinctive nose of a well-crafted bourbon. Subtle, yet familiar flavors of vanilla and oak are imparted to this special ale as it rests in the charred barrels. 8.2% ABV
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro | IN – OH
Super smooth with soft roastiness and mocha flavors. Dark & delicious, America’s great milk stout will change your perception about what a stout can be. The aroma is of brown sugar and vanilla cream, with hints of roasted coffee. Initial roasty, mocha flavors rise up, with slight hop & roast bitterness in the finish. The rest is pure bliss of milk chocolate fullness. 6% ABV
Underberg | FL – IN – OH
Underberg is a digestif which is especially beneficial after a good meal. The careful balance between the valuable herbal ingredients from 43 countries and the premium-quality alcohol gives Underberg its soothing, digestive properties.
