News & Updates

    • If you've driven by Barley John's recently, you may have noticed that a large portion of our parking lot is ripped up. What do we have going on? We are preparing to install a solar panel! We fully intend to brew green beer, but not the kind someone might order only on St. Patrick's Day.
      Thursday, Jan 26 2012

    • Today's cask is a taste of the season: Our Wild Brunette - wild rice brown ale - infused with Spruce Essence. Brisk.
      Wednesday, Jan 25 2012

    • Presenting 'Kaffir Pale Ale' - an American style pale ale, brewed with Kaffir Lime Leaves. 5.8% abv - 45 IBUs. An already citrusy pale accentuated with fresh lime and green tea notes, with a floral-lime aroma. We used a pound of this admittedly unusual ingredient to craft a truly unique and delicious beer. We think you're going to love it. We sure do.
      Friday, Jan 20 2012

    • Now that Wikipedia is back online, I thought I would post a little information to help you become familiar, if you're not already, with Kaffir Lime Leaves. The 'cuisine' section makes no mention of brewing... maybe it should.


      Kaffir lime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
      en.wikipedia.org
      The kaffir lime (Citrus × hystrix, Rutaceae) is also known as combava, kieffer lime, limau purut,[2]jeruk purut or makrut lime, Kabuyao (Cabuyao).[1] It is a lime native to Indochinese and Malesian ecoregions in India, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, and adjacent countries. It is used in Sou...
      Friday, Jan 20 2012

    • Stop by tonight and enjoy a special cask version of the Old Eight Porter, flavored with fresh cold press coffee. Today only, starting at 4pm, until it runs out.
      Wednesday, Jan 18 2012