Barley John's Brew Pub

German IPA

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:06:46 +0000

This beer is an experimental synthesis of two disparate and wonderful beer styles – an IPA and a German Lager. The body and malt profile are similar to a German Helles. It is hopped to the bitterness of an IPA using Noble German Hops. It is fermented with both our house ale yeast, and a Bavarian lager yeast (warm for a few days to get some of the fruity ale characteristics, and then rapidly chilled to deactivate that yeast, and let the lager yeast take over for an extended cold fermentation, allowing the grain flavors to shine and add a silky soft body). If the Germans developed the IPA, it would probably taste like this.

5.5% ABV | 48 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Pilsener, Munich, CaraVienne, Crystal, DeBittered CaraFa II | Hops Used: Galena, Hersbrücker, Hallertau, Tettnanger, Celeia | Yeast: House Strain, Bavarian Lager

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Valentine’s Day Menu

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:52:53 +0000

Come join us on Valentine’s Day for a special holiday dinner! We are now taking reservations: 651-636-4670. Our regular menu will be available as well.

Receive a 10% Discount on the meal if you order from each course. Wine/Beer Samples are 5-6oz pours. Select either beer or wine sampling course and receive 10% off the course

Small Plate Options:
Two Oysters on the Half Shell
w/ Wasabi Soy & Lime-Cilantro Sauce – $7

Smoked Salmon Cakes
w/ Tomato Aïoli – $9

Roasted Zucchini & Sautéed Shallots
w/ Hook’s 15 Year Aged Cheddar – $13

Beer: Duvel Golden Ale – $2 – Wine: Ayala Brut Majeur – $11

Salad Options:
Romaine Boats
w/ Avocado & Pico de Gallo – $10 / add Bacon – $3

Micro & Field Greens
w/ Roasted Pear & Lemon-infused White Balsamic Vinaigrette – $13

Beer: Little Barley Bitter – $2 – Wine: Barnard Griffen Fumé Blanc – $2

Entree Options:
Seared U-10 Diver Scallops
w/ Spinach & Parsley Gnocchi, Grilled Asparagus Spears, & a Carrot, Marjoram, & Smoked Garlic Sauce – $23 for 2 / $28 for 3

Chicken Mole
w/ Herbed Rice & Grilled Summer Squash Planks – $15
-or- Vegetarian Mole Cannellini Bean Cakes – $15

Grilled Bison
w/ Ponzu Glaze, White Rice & Stir Fried Vegetables – $32
-add some surf- Grilled White Prawns w/ Yakitori Sauce – $7

Beer: Wild Brunette – $2 – Wine: Santa Rita Medallia Reserve – $5

Cheese Plate:
Busco de Tuffo (truffle – Italy)
Bucheron Montchevre (CA)
Freisago (Sheppard’s Way, MN)
w/ Red Bell Pepper Pesto & Assorted Crackers – $22

Beer: Imperial Pilsener – $2 – Wine: Junstin Isoscles Pasa Robles – $12

Dessert Options:
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake – $11
Mini-Pumpkin Cheesecake – $5
Coconut Cake – $10

Beer: Old 8 Porter – $2 – Wine: Hobo Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel – $5

Schwarzbier

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:38:34 +0000

Schwarzbier is a German Black Lager. It is light bodied, and the darker roasted malts are debittered (the hulls are removed) in order to avoid some of the bitter notes and tannins present in most dark beers. The result is a very light, clean and drinkable dark beer that retains a lot of the flavor, but very little of the bitter, heavy notes of other dark beers. Lagered for over a month before being released. A dark beer for people who don’t like dark beers. Hard to say, easy to drink.

5.7% ABV | 29 IBU’s

Malts Used: Pilsener, Munich, Crystal, DeBittered CaraFa II | Hops Used: Galena, Hersbrücker, Tettnanger | Yeast: Bavarian Lager

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Winter Ale

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:15:12 +0000

Brewed as an American Amber Ale, this annual winter seasonal utilizes the hops we grow along our patio in secondary fermentation, as well as some toasted caraway and fennel seed. Fresh, hoppy, and a perfect beer to warm your spirit in the cold winter months.

6.5% ABV | 43 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Munich, CaraVienne, Crystal Malts | Hops Used: Warrior, Willamette, Estate East Kent Goldings, Estate Cascade | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Imperial Pilsener

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:57:02 +0000

We doubled a traditional pilsener recipe and brewed this one using the traditional German brewing technique of single-decoction. Pilsener malts and kettle sugar boost the alcohol content. The result is a hearty pilsener that is not too sweet and complimented with a bouquet of German Hallertau hops.

8.4% ABV | 35 IBU’s

Malts Used: Pilsener, CaraHell, Crystal Malts, Flaked Rice | Hops Used: Warrior, Hallertau | Yeast: Bohemian Lager

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Steam Train

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:53:50 +0000

Steam beers are lagers brewed at warmer than usual (ale) temperatures. The resulting beer is crisp like a lager, but flavorful like an ale. Our Steam Train was brewed using a simple malt and hop bill to accentuate the unique fermentation profile.

5.9% ABV | 30 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Crystal Malts, Aromatic Malts | Hops Used: Challenger | Yeast: Bohmeian Lager

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Kaffir Pale Ale

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:45:17 +0000

A classic American Pale Ale recipe with a twist! Bold citrusy American hops are complimented by Kaffir lime leaves – a staple of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. The leaves were added to the boil as well as the fermenter.

5.8% ABV | 45 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Crystal Malts, Aromatic Malts, Roasted Barley | Hops Used: Challenger, Cascade | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

NYE 2011 Menu

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:22:21 +0000

Come join us New Years Eve for a special holiday dinner! We are now taking reservations: 651-636-4670. Our regular menu will be available as well.

Receive a 10% Discount on the meal if you order from each course. Wine/Beer Samples are 5-6oz pours. Select either beer or wine sampling course and receive 10% off the course

First
Chilled Mediterranean White Prawns
with Cream Dill Sauce and Classic Red Cocktail Sauce served with steamed broccoli & cherry tomatoes – $15

-or-

Hush Puppies & Grilled Zucchini
with rémoulade – $8

Duvel Golden Ale – 2 | Ayala Rosé Majeur – 11

Salad

Sugar Snap Peas & Tomatoes
with Salmon Tartare – $16

-or-

Field Greens & Roasted Root Vegetables
with Apple and Pear – $12

Little Barley Bitter – 2 | Barnard Griffin Fumé Blanc – 2

Entree

Florentine Stuffed Steelhead Trout & Sole
with sage butter on pappardelle – $23

-or-

Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin
with MN Wild Rice, Roasted Celeriac & Parsnips with Wild Mushroom Ragout – $36

-or-

Tuxedo Truffle Gnocchi
with fresh peas, roasted walnuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano and crème fraîche with braised greens – $34

Wild Brunette – 2 | Carpe Noctum Pinot Noir – 3

Cheese Plate

Bucheron Montchevre (CA), Freisago (Sheppards Way, MN)
Hooks 15 year Cheddar (WI) with Red Pepper Pesto, Marinated Mushrooms – 22

Smoked Porter – 3 | Ben Marco Expresivo – 12

Desserts

Triple Layer Chocolate Cheesecake -or-
Chocolate Cranberry Cake with White Chocolate Glaze
-or- Coconut Cake – 11

Imperial Stout – 4 | Michael David – Lust Zinfandel – 12

Northern English Brown

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:07:38 +0000

Brewed in the Northern English style, this brown ale exhibits a toasty character with a slight dryness. Deep brown in color with a subtle hint of English Fuggle hops.

4.3% ABV | 36 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Brown Malt, Munich, Chocolate, Aromatic, CaraVienne | Hops Used: Fuggle, Warrior, Cascade | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Imperial Stout

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:59:38 +0000

Black as night with a creamy head, this stout is a a true imperial in body, taste and abv. Carbonated with nitrogen, the beer has a rich, smooth body and silky head. Only available in house – no growlers.

9.3% ABV | 50 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Munich, Crystal Malts, Wheat, Aromatic | Hops Used: EK Goldings, Challenger, Cascade | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 10oz

Current Tap Status: ON

Pumpkin Ale

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:58:43 +0000

[6.8%] Brewed with pumpkin and a mixture of spices, this orangish ale remembers that it is first a beer and then a spiced holiday treat. Subtle hits of ginger, cinnamon and pumpkin flavor come through with a slightly sweet malt finish. A perfect accompaniment to any holiday feast!

Smoked Porter

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:56:26 +0000

We brewed our Old 8 Porter recipe but substituted smoked malts in the mash to exemplify the smoky character of the beer. Rich, smooth and now with more smokiness!

7.4% ABV | 60 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Smoked Malt, Black Malt, Roasted Barley, Chocolate, Dark Crystal | Hops Used: Fuggle | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Old 8 Porter

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:22:59 +0000

Copious amounts of Chocolate and Roasted Barley form a complex Porter with classic chocolate and smoky undertones balanced with a huge malt backbone.

8.0% ABV | 60 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Black Malt, Roasted Barley, Chocolate, Dark Crystal | Hops Used: Fuggle | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Wild Brunette

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:20:26 +0000

Our signature beer at Barley John’s. Our Brown Ale is brewed with Minnesota grown Wild Rice to provide a unique nuttiness along with vanilla overtones.

7.2% ABV | 50 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Aromatic, Wild Rice | Hops Used: Willamette | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON

Stockyard IPA

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:16:40 +0000

Strong malt backbone with a present hop character, not as citrus and hoppy as the American IPA counterpart, our IPA celebrates the more subtle British presentation of the style.

6.8% ABV | 50 IBU’s

Malts Used: 2-Row, Munich, Crystal Malts, Wheat, Aromatic | Hops Used: EK Goldings, Challenger, Cascade | Yeast: House Strain

Available in: 8oz | 16oz | 64oz Pitcher | Growler

Current Tap Status: ON