Café Benelux is proud to present this selection of hand-picked biers for you to enjoy.

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1 Bier is a huge part of Lowland Europe s culture as integral a part of the daily experience as waffles, frites, cafés, and bicycles. At Café Benelux, we take bier very seriously from sourcing the best biers to perfecting the way each is served. We take it so seriously, that our company has been honored and inducted into the Belgian Brewers Guild (The Knighthood of the Brewers Mash Staff) chosen as an international advocate and ambassador of Belgian bier. Each year, we comb the breweries, monasteries, and cobblestone streets of Belgium and Holland to locate rarities, oddities, and even exclusive selections to serve in our cafés. We visit plant managers, hop farmers, and importers of the world s greatest breweries. We meet (and taste) with the monks, brew masters, and families who have made these biers their passion for centuries. Café Benelux is proud to present this selection of hand-picked biers for you to enjoy.

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3 DRAUGHTS Hoegaarden 5% 250/500mL $5/8 Brouwerij van Hoegaarden // Hoegaarden, Belgium The original Belgian wit. Cloudy gold appearance, sweet with spices of coriander and orange peel with a slight hoppiness. Lakefront Fixed Gear 6% 440mL $6 Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, WI A locally brewed, dry hopped American red ale that builds citric and grapefruit hops onto a rich, malty body. Stella Cidre 4.5% 400mL $6.5 (FEBRUARY BIER OF THE MONTH) Hollander IPA 6% 300mL $7 LBC with Brouwerij De Musketiers // Ursel, Belgium American Citra hops meet Belgian tradition in this IPA that has just enough bite to satisfy the hop heads, and enough sweetness to balance out any bitterness. Liter carafe - $22 Tandem Dubbel 7% 300mL $7 LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Pours a rich chocolate brown with fine carbonation and flavors of malt, tart raisins, plums, cocoa, and caramel. Warms in the end, finishing creamy and rich. Liter carafe - $18 High Speed Wit 5% 250/500mL $5/7.5 LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium A robust, round witbier with flavors of orange, lemon, yeast, a touch of cinnamon and an earthy, nutty quality. Finishes with a hint of creaminess and just the right amount of zing. Liter carafe - $12 Centraal Quadder 9% 250mL $7 (JANUARY BIER OF THE MONTH) LBC with Centraal Waters Brewing // Amherst, WI Big and Belgian, but brewed by our friends at Central Waters in Wisconsin. This is a surprisingly easydrinking, strong yet not too sweet Belgian-style quad with huge flavor and character. Liter carafe - $17 Seasonal Saison Series 6% 440mL $6.5 LBC & Perennial Artisan Ales // St. Louis, MO Who better than Perennial to brew the historically rustic, refreshing, aromatic and floral style that is the saison? It s the sort of bier that s become synonymous with our friends in St. Louis, and for this special collaboration they pulled out all the stops: made with Wisconsin honey and lemongrass, this golden nectar is perfect for any saison. Liter carafe - $16 Tripel Karmeliet 8.4% 200/300mL $6/8 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A Belgian tripel-threat of delicate wheat, creamy oats and wholesome barley combined with spicy citrus flavors and aromas of vanilla. Mild hop bitterness, brilliant gold in color, with a huge, creamy head. Kwak 8.1% 200/300mL $6.5/8.5 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A Belgian strong pale ale with a rich, amber color and sweet, malty aroma. Flavors of caramelized banana, licorice, and coriander with a mild hop bitterness. Try a Kwak carousel (four glasses) $32 4 Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium A crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from hand-picked apples. Apricot accents complement the subtle flavors of red apple and peach. Stella Artois 5.2% 400mL $6.5 Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium The classic Belgian pilsner. Crisp, balanced, thirst quenching. Bofferding Pilsner 4.5% 300mL $6.5 Brasserie Bofferding // Bascharage, Luxembourg A highly rated German-style pilsner from Luxembourg. This sparkling gold Pilsner offers a light, well-balanced flavor with a crisp and refreshing finish. Cuvée de Trolls 7% 250mL $7.5 Brasserie Dubuisson Frère sprl // Leuze-Pipaix, Belgium A Belgian pale ale that is mild and mellow with citrus undertones. A hint of hops leave a lingering, fruity aftertaste. New Belgium with Love 311mL $6.5 New Belgium Brewing // Fort Collins, CO This draught line is devoted to our friends in Fort Collins, those master brewers at New Belgium who are constantly coming up with tasty, but limited, small batch brews to share with you. See server for our current New Belgium specialty. Leffe Blonde 6.5% 311mL $6 Abbaye de Leffe // Denant, Belgium A Belgian staple to be savored. Pours a bright golden color with dazzling reflections. The taste is full, sweet, and fruity, with a hint of slightly bitter orange on the finish. New Glarus Spotted Cow 4.9% 440mL $6 New Glarus Brewing Co. // New Glarus, WI Tried and true and only in Wisconsin, this refreshing homegrown representation of a rustic farmhouse ale is easy drinking yet satisfying. Lindemans Aardbei 4% 230mL $7.5 Brouwerij Lindemans // Vlezenbeek, Belgium Brand new to Lowlands! This strawberry lambic is all kinds of juicy, unique and refreshing. An excellent choice with (or as) breakfast or dessert! Goose Island Matilda 7% 330mL $6.5 Goose Island Brewing Co. // Chicago, IL A medium-bodied, ever so-slightly funky homage to the Trappist, brett-laced beauty Orval, this amber is an intriguing choice for bier and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, with aromas of pears and avors of leather, brown sugar, and dried apricots. Special tapping of Goose Island s Bourbon County Stout, starts on February 19th, while supplies last! 5

4 DRAUGHTS DRAUGHTS (continued) Piraat 10.5% 250mL $7.5 Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium A golden, Belgian IPA with a slight honey sweetness, faint citrusy hops, and notes of figs and golden raisins. Its crisp finish is balanced well by a boozy warmth. Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5% 330mL $6.5 (MARCH BIER OF THE MONTH) Brouwerij Alken-Maes // Alken, Belgium A dark burgundy, full-bodied brew supported by rich malts and laced with dark candi sugar. Notes of toffee and raisin abound, ending in a warm, brandy-like finish. Stone Delicious 7.7% 440mL $6 Stone Brewing // Escondido,CA Bursting with Lemondrop and El Dorado hops, this IPA from the brewery known best for its lupulin-laced libations is at once citrusy and spicy, with an undeniable malt balance that makes this aptly named brew simultaneously approachable and arresting. Psst it s Gluten-Reduced! Chouffe Houblon 9% 250mL $9 Brasserie D Achouffe // Achouffe, Belgium This unique Belgian brew combines three American and European hop varieties with Belgian yeasts to create a cross between a Craft double IPA and a Belgian tripel. Aromas of citrus and yeast introduce complex flavors, spicy hop bitterness, slightly sweet malts and notes of lemon and banana. Ramborn Cider 5.8% 300mL $8 Ramborn Cider Co. // Born, Luxembourg Whatever possessed God in heaven to make (an apple) like Rambo? We don t know, but we re glad our friends in Luxembourg chose to combine it with Boskoop, Bohnapfel, and Porzenapfe varietals to create a funkdified, tart cider that s unlike any you ve ever tried! Gulden Draak 10.5% 250mL $7.5 Brouwerij Van Steenberge// Ertvelde, Belgium This devilishly drinkable, bold and beloved, caramel and dark fruit-laced toffee-colored tripel from our friends at Van Steenberge needs no introduction. A bier brewed for people with issues. (And taste buds!) Don t fear the dragon, drink it! Unibroue A Tout le Monde 4.5% 330mL $7 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec Brewed in honor of the friendship and mutual passions of Megadeth s Dave Mustaine and Unibroue s Brewmaster Jerry Vietz, this tropical, sessionable, dry-hopped saison is dedicated to all the friends of heavy metal music and Belgian Style ales in Québec and throughout the world. Rince Cochon 8.5% 250mL $7.5 Haacht // Boortmeerbeek, Belgium Lemon and sweet citrus notes lend a pleasantly, well, clean finish to this hefty Belgian pale ale whose name means rinsed pig. Go ahead. Bathe in it. We won t judge. Just make sure you do it within the confines of a Lowlands Grand Café, since this little piggy s exclusive! Delirium Tremens 8.5% 250mL $9 Brouwerij Huyghe// Melle, Belgium Infamous for its name, famous for its taste, Delirium Tremens is a world classic. Subtle scents of pear and apple foreshadow the melon, clove and light honey flavors within. 6 St. Bernardus ABT 12 10% 250mL $9 St. Bernardus//Watou, Belgium One of the best biers in the world. Rumored to be a clone of an extremely rare Trappist bier not imported to the US, this is one to savor. Rich brew with black currant, caramel, coffee, semi-sweet chocolate, and dark rum. Kwaremont Blond 6.6% 250mL $8.5 Brouwerij de Brabandere // Harelbeke, Belgium This refreshingly light-bodied, sweet and spicy creation is brewed in honor of one of the most difficult climbs of the Tour de Flanders, the Oude Kwaremont. Its 6.6% ABV reflects the degree of incline on its steepest, cobblestoneiest stretch. A lot less work to drink than it is to ride! New Belgium Fat Tire 5.2% 440mL $6 New Belgium Beer Co. // Fort Collins, CO A fine malt presence, a fresh, herbal hop balance, and a touch of fruity yeast esters make this well-known amber both incredibly drinkable and incredibly food-friendly. Boon Oud Kriek 4% 300mL $6.5 Brouwerij F. Boon // Lembeek, Belgium This gorgeous kriek from a world-renowned lambic producer is sour, juicy, tart, complex, and invigorating, like first few flirty exchanges in a doomed-but-worth-it romance. Surly Xtra Citra 4.5% 440mL $6 Surly Brewing Co. // Minneapolis, MN Hops: one day they re in, and the next, they re out. But there are some hops the bier world comes back to again and again, because they re not just in style, they re gosh darn delicious. The Citra hop is one of these, and this aromatic pale ale (reminiscent of a traditional English Bitter) is a delicious testament to the power of this fresh, fruity hybrid. Kapittel Prior 9% 330mL $9 Brouwerij Van Eecke // Watou, Belgium Exclusive! Roasted malt adds depth and character to the golden raisin, caramel, fig, and spice that bursts from this traditional ale s creamy body. Robust and satisfying, with hints of dark fruit, cumin, and apple. La Trappe Isid or 7.5% 250mL $8.5 Koeningshoven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Originally brewed in honor of La Trappe s 125th anniversary, this unfiltered, slightly sweet amber ale with notes of caramel and biscuit gives way to a balanced, subtly fruity aftertaste. Half Acre Gone Away 7% 440mL $6 Half Acre Beer Co. // Chicago, IL The brewery calls this big, bold, bitter, aromatic IPA a Western charged firecracker! But don t think they substituted taste and balance for bombast: this IPA is 100% American and 100% drinkable. Special tapping of Half Acres Big Hugs Imperial Coffee Stout starts on March 5th, while supplies last! Founders Nitro Oatmeal Stout 4.5% 330mL $6.5 Founders Brewing Co. // Grand Rapids, MI A hefty helping of flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley, and soft, aromatic Nugget hops lend layers of creamy complexity to this silken Nitro stout. Skipped breakfast today? Nbd. We gotchu covered. 7

5 JANUARY CENTRAAL QUADDER CENTRAL WATERS BREWING COMPANY 9% ABV 250ml Big and Belgian, but brewed by our friends at Central Waters in Wisconsin. This is a surprisingly easy-drinking, strong yet not too sweet Belgian-style quad with huge flavor and character. FEBRUARY STELLA CIDRE STELLA ARTOIS 4.5% ABV 400ml A crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from hand-picked apples. Apricot accents complement the subtle flavor of red apple and peach. MARCH GRIMBERGEN DUBBEL BROUWERIJ ALKEN-MAES 6.5% ABV 330ml A dark burgundy, full-bodied brew supported by rich malts and laced with dark candi sugar. Notes of toffee and raisin abound, ending in a warm, brandy-like finish, 8 9

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7 FUN WAYS TO DRINK BIER TRY A tasting koerier TASTE FOUR DIFFERENT BIERS $12 Tasting Koeriers Pick any 4 of our 36 draught biers or choose one of our suggested koeriers! 120 ml pour per bier LOWLANDS ($10) High Speed Wit Hollander IPA Tandem Dubbel Centraal Quadder WINTER WARMERS Gulden Draak Kapittel Prior Founder s Nitro Oatmeal Stout St. Bernardus ABT 12 BREWMINATI S SELECTION La Trappe Isid or Boune Oud Kriek Tripel Karmeliet Lindemans Aardbei SESSIONABLE Bofferding Pilsner Hoegaarden Surly Xtra Citra Unibroue A Tout Le Monde BIER RULES! try a meter $33 Lowlands Meter Try a Lowlands Meter - 10 glasses of your choice of biers to share with friends...that s a meter long of bier! Choose from the biers listed below. Hollander IPA Bofferding Pilsner High Speed Wit Centraal Quadder Tandem Dubbel Leffe Blonde Hoegaarden New Glarus Spotted Cow Stella Artois New Belgium Fat Tire Lakefront Fixed Gear Seasonal Saison Series Kwak Carousel Kwak is undoubtedly one of the coolest glass styles we carry, and the Kwak Carousel is four times the fun. Perfect to share with three friends! TABLE BOTTLES Larger bottle formats are great for 2 or 3 glasses to share. There are descriptions of the bottles in the style sections listed in the Bier Book. Deus Rarity 55 Island Orchard Pear Ciders 20 AleSmith Speedway Imperial Stout Stout 20 New Glarus Serendipity Sours 21 Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter 18 Two Brothers I Was Told There Dubbel 20 Would Be No Math Kasteel Tripel Tripel 24 Kasteel Tripel Trignac XII Tripel 45 Barrel Aged Silly Scotch Dark 18 La Trappe Dubbel Dubbel 25 La Trappe Tripel Tripel 26 Almanac Saison de Brettaville Saison 18 Ballast Point Indra Kunindra Stout 14 Liter Petrus Oud Bruin Sours

8 WHEAT Wheat biers, also called white biers, witbiers or weiss biers, are brewed with a large portion of wheat. Belgian wheats often incorporate coriander and orange peel and are hazy, due to suspended wheat proteins. An overall light, refreshing, drinkable brew! High Speed Wit LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // 5% 250/500mL $5/7.5 Ertvelde, Belgium A robust, round witbier with flavors of orange, lemon, yeast, a touch of cinnamon and an earthy, nutty quality. Finishes with a hint of creaminess and just the right amount of zing. Liter carafe - $12 Unibroue Blanche de Chambly 5% Unibroue 355mL $7 // Chambly, Quebec Wonderful world N WITBIERs Witbier was originally popularized in Hoegaarden, a small town in a wheat-growing region east of Brussels and Leuven. is style is usually made from equal portions of raw wheat and malted barley, An unfiltered, rich, golden-hued white ale with a spiced, yeasty aroma. Flavors of lightly toasted wheat, mandarin orange and coriander, with a dry, cidery finish. spiced with ground coriander seeds and dried orange Unibroue Don de Dieu well with the orange and coriander. It gets its name Unibroue 9% 355mL $7 // Chambly, Quebec This unique, highly effervescent, hazy golden tripel wheat ale offers a nose of coriander, yeast and mild orange. Dried apricot, white pepper and subtle banana flavors mask the high alcohol content. Hoegaarden Brouwerij van Hoegaarden 5% 250/500mL $5/8 // Hoegaarden, Belgium The original Belgian wit. Cloudy gold appearance, sweet with spices of coriander and orange peel with a slight hoppiness. Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu 5% 500mL $8 // Munchen, Germany A classic, unfiltered German weissbier, noted for its billowing head and flavors of cloves, banana and wheat. Wittekerke Wit Brouwerij Bavik 5.3% 330mL $6 peels and brewed mainly in Belgium and the Netherlands. e fruitiness imparted by the wheat blends due to suspended yeast and wheat proteins which cause the bier to look hazy, or white, when cold. Typically wheat biers contain 30-70% wheat malt and the remainder is regular barley malt, usually a pale variety like pilsner. Wheat has a lot more protein in it than barley which contributes to thick, long lasting heads. is protein also creates haze in most wheat biers. Wheat contributes very li le flavor to a bier but it does contribute a distinctively silky mouthfeel. Wheat biers are highly effervescent and most are light in flavor // Harelbeke-Bavikhove, Belgium One of the last witbiers brewed with oats, which lend creaminess to the coriander and citrus flavors. Milwaukee Brewing O-Gii 9.2% 475mL $6 Milwaukee Brewing Company // Milwaukee, WI A collaboration with Milwaukee s own Rishi Tea; herbal and spicy with notes of bright citrus, coriander, and ginger. Andechser Weissbier Dunkel 5% 500mL $10 Klosterbrauerei Andechs // Andechs, Germany Try Our Very Own high speed Wit This dark Weissbier retains its aromatic character thanks to the select choice of Hallertau aroma hops and highest quality Bavarian wheat and dark barley malts. From the Holy Mountain, this rarity will delight connoisseurs with a harmonious interplay of strong banana and pineapple aromas, with undertones of caramel and cocoa. Blanche de Bruxelles 4.5% 475mL $7 Brasserie Lefèbvre // Rebecq-Quenast, Belgium A fruity Belgian wit crisp and light with flavors of orange and coriander and hints of pineapple and lemon. Ballast Point Sea Rose 4% 355mL $6 Ballast Point Brewing Co. // San Diego, CA A clean, refreshing wheat bier with a cherry on top! Tart cherries, to be more precise, whose juice adds a beautiful pop of color and a little palate pizazz to this unique summer beauty

9 SAISONS & FARMHOUSE ALES Saisons are ales brewed at the end of the harvest to be stored over winter and savored the following spring and summer. They tend to be complex, with fruity and earthy aromas and flavors finished by a slight hop bitterness. Seasonal Saison Series LBC & Perennial Artisan Ales// St. Louis, MO 6% 440mL $6.5 Who better than Perennial to brew the historically rustic, refreshing, aromatic and floral style that is the saison? It s the sort of bier that s become synonymous with our friends in St. Louis, and for this special collaboration they pulled out all the stops: made with Wisconsin honey and lemongrass, this golden nectar is perfect for any saison. Liter carafe - $16 Surly CynicAle 6.7% 473mL $9 Surly Brewing Co. // Brooklyn Center, MN This hoppy Belgian-style saison marries lemon and citrus with a clove-spice and fruit-forward Belgian yeast strain, resulting in a bier that is as refreshing as it is twisted. Another fun new spin on a classic style from the fastest growing brewery in the United States! Saison Dupont 6.5% 375mL $11 Brasserie Dupont // Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium A classic Belgian farmhouse ale. This is a beautifully balanced, complex bier with a refreshing fruitiness and along, dry finish. Engelszell Benno 6.9% 330mL $11 Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria The only trappist-brewed saison. Has a distinct brett flavor, hints of sweetness from the honey and some restrained bitterness from its hops. Finishes perfectly dry. Goose Island Sofie 6.5% 355mL $6.5 Goose Island Beer Co. // Chicago, IL This beautiful representation of a classic farmhouse ale is fermented with wild yeast, then aged in wine barrels. The addition of orange peel enhances its spicy, white pepper undertones! Ommegang Hennepin 7.5% 355mL $7 Brewery Ommegang // Cooperstown, NY A bright golden farmhouse-style ale, whose moderately hoppy finish counters the slightly sweeter malt backbone that follows its crisp start. At once effervescent and hearty, with some notes of coriander, orange peel, and ginger. Next Door Livacious Saison 5% 355mL $7 Next Door Brewing // Madison, WI Peach blossoms, lavender, and white tea lend a soothing, transformative quality to this earthy, enlivening saison. It s lively. It s vivacious. It s Livacious. Succumb to the desire! New Glarus Spotted Cow 4.9% 440mL $6 New Glarus Brewing Co. // New Glarus, WI Tried and true and only in Wisconsin, this refreshing homegrown representation of a rustic farmhouse ale is easy drinking yet satisfying. Unibroue A Tout le Monde 4.5% 330mL $7 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec Brewed in honor of the friendship and mutual passions of Megadeth s Dave Mustaine and Unibroue s Brewmaster Jerry Vietz, this tropical, sessionable, dry-hopped saison is dedicated to all the friends of heavy metal music and Belgian Style ales in Québec and throughout the world. 16 PILSNERS A modern pilsner can vary in color, ranging from pale to golden yellow, with a distinct hop aroma and flavor. Czech pilsners tend toward a lighter flavor, while those in a German style can be more bitter or even earthy. Stella Artois 5.2% 400mL $6.5 Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium The classic Belgian pilsner. Crisp, balanced, and thirst quenching. Grolsch 5% 480mL $6.5 Grolsch Bierbrouwerij // Enschede, Netherlands Premium pale lager in a swing top 480mL bottle. Grolsch has a distinctive, full bodied and crisp taste. North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner 4.4% 355mL $6 North Coast Brewing Company // Fort Bragg, CA Crisp and easy drinking German-style pilsner. The slight bitterness and soft citrus notes makes for a light bier. Praga Premium Pils 4.7% 500mL $6 Praga Brewing // Ceské Budejovice, Czech Republic A rich Czech pilsner that is light bodied with small hints of spicy, saaz bitterness. 200 years of Czech brewing heritage result in a refreshing easy drinking pilsner with just the slight touch of crisp sweetness. Weihenstephaner Pils 5.1% 330mL $5 Weihenstephane Abbey // Freising, Germany Weihenstephaner Pils comes from the oldest brewery in the world, brewed within a Benedictine Monastery. An excellent example of the German purity laws. Kronenbourg % 330mL $6 Brasseries Kronenbourg // Strasbourg, France A dry and crisp pilsner with malty undertones and a nicely carbonated texture. Bofferding Pilsner 4.5% 300mL $6.5 Brasserie Bofferding // Bascharage, Luxembourg A highly rated German Style Pilsner from Luxembourg. This sparkling gold Pilsner offers a light, well-balanced flavor with a crisp and refreshing finish. Victory Prima Pilsner 5.3% 355mL $6 Victory Brewing Company // Downingtown, PA A golden-colored German-style pilsner. Slightly hazy but bright with fresh aromas of hops, somewhat spicy characteristics, and crisp carbonation leave a vivid finish. Belgian Farmers GOT STYLE! Historically, saisons did not share enough identifiable characteristics to pin them down as a specific style, but rather were a group of refreshing summer ales made by farmers. Each farm brewer would make his own distinctive version that would be brewed in the slow seasons and aged for the farm workers for the next summer. BUT WE LIKE THEM ANY TIME OF THE YEAR! 17

10 BLONDES & GOLDEN ALES Blonde ales, and the slightly stronger golden ale, are light, crisp and balanced with subdued flavors of golden fruits and honey. Blondes are generally effervescent and range in hue from light straw to deep gold. Duvel 8.5% 330mL $9.5 Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium A Belgian strong ale with sweet citrus, some tart apples and mild malts; golden in color with a light creamy head. Whether you're a bier lover, bier novice, bier snob, or bit unsure about this whole bier thing, Bierklasse walks you through the flavors and stories of Belgian bier, leaving you with all the tasty facts to impress your friends... and a bit of a buzz. Our syllabus is vast and we're hoppy to offer private and public classes. Drink your education at one of our 8 Lowlands Grand Cafes. NEXT KLASSES: MARCH 14 BEYOND GUINNESS 7pm at CAFÉ CENTRAAL APR 12 TIS THE SAISON 7pm at CAFÉ HOLLANDER - DOWNER MAY 4 IT S A TRAPP(IST)! 7pm at CAFÉ HOLLANDER - TOSA JUN 14 BIERS OF THE WORLD (CUP) 7pm at CAFÉ BAVARIA LEARN MORE AT BIERKLASSE.COM 18 Maredsous Blonde 6% 330mL $8 Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium A crisp, highly carbonated golden ale. Light pear and citrus fruits with a dry, refreshing finish. Grimbergen Blonde 6.7% 330mL $7.5 Brouwerij Alken-Maes // Alken, Belgium Relatively light tasting. Tart apricots, golden raisins, sweet maltiness, a slightly bitter overtone with a hint of vanilla at the finish. La Chouffe Golden Ale 8% 330mL $10 Brasserie d Achouffe // Achouffe, Belgium Spicy and yeasty with a sweet blonde malt backbone and a good deal of citrus fruitiness; highly effervescent with a creamy mouthfeel. Leffe Blonde 6.6% 250mL $6 Abbaye de Leffe // Denant, Belgium A Belgian staple to be savored. Pours a bright golden color with dazzling reflections. The taste is full, sweet, and fruity, with a hint of slightly bitter orange on the finish. North Coast Pranqster 7.6% 330mL $7 North Coast Brewing Co. // Fort Bragg, CA Flavorful Belgian golden ale with great floral on the nose and flavors of coriander and citrus. Deus 11.5% 750mL $55 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A magnificent symbiosis of a bier and a sparkling wine! This Belgian tripel is twice fermented in Belgium before it travels to the Champagne region of France to mature in the Methode Traditionnelle. Pale golden, delicate and effervescent with hints of wheat toast, apricot, lemon, and white grape. Andescher Vollbier Hell 4.8% 330mL $9 Klolster Andechs // Andechs, Germany Possibly the world s most perfect light lager. Clean and crisp but with no shortage of flavor, texture, nuance, and body thanks to its soft malt and floral hop composition. Delirium Tremens 8.5% 250mL $9 Brouwerij Huyghe// Melle, Belgium Infamous for its name, famous for its taste, Delirium Tremens is a world classic. Subtle scents of pear and apple foreshadow the melon, clove and light honey flavors within. Kwaremont Blond 6.6% 250mL $8.5 Brouwerij de Brabandere // Harelbeke, Belgium This refreshingly light-bodied, sweet and spicy creation is brewed in honor of one of the most difficult climbs of the Tour de Flanders, the Oude Kwaremont. Its 6.6% ABV reflects the degree of incline on its steepest, cobblestoneiest stretch. A lot less work to drink than it is to ride! 19

11 TRAPPISTS There are only eleven bier producing, certified Trappist Monasteries in the world (six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, one in Austria, one in Italy, and one in the United States), and cafe Benelux is proud to feature eight of them! That s right EIGHT. We ve added Italy s Abbazia Tre Fontane to our selection, an abbey whose history and unique approach to brewing you re sure to fall in amore with. TRAPPISTS (continued) Achel 8 Blond 8% 330mL $11 Brouwerij der St. Benedictusabdij de Achelse // Hamont-Achel, Belgium This blonde, flavorful bier is a surprisingly refreshing Trappist brew at 8% ABV. It is lightly filtered, but still wholesomely hazy with yeast remaining, and refermenting, in the bottle. Chimay Blue 9% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium Originally brewed by the Trappist monks of Chimay in 1948 to celebrate Christmas, this fruity, peppery Belgian strong ale has become a classic for good reason. Chimay White 8% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium An amber-colored Abbey tripel that pours slightly hazy; flavors are crisp and dry with a touch of hops. A Trappist classic! Chimay Red 7% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium A copper-colored dubbel with apricot aromas and flavors of black currant, nutmeg and vanilla. Engelszell Benno 6.9% 330mL $11 Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria The only trappist-brewed saison, with a distinct brett flavor, hints of sweetness from the honey and some restrained bitterness from the hops that finishes perfectly dry. Engelszell Gregorious 9.7% 330mL $11 Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria An Austrian-born Trappist that uses Alsation wine yeast and honey in its production to create flavors of cocoa, rum raisin, eucalyptus and hints of cherry candy with a perfect souring finish. La Trappe Dubbel 7% 750mL $25 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Prominent plum, spice, raisin, and subtle fig notes are balanced by a pleasantly dry finish that keeps this nuanced brew from the Netherlands from being too overwhelming. La Trappe Tripel 8% 750mL $26 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands A Netherlands classic, this Trappist tripel boasts aromas of honey, citrus and ginger with a lingering taste of caramel and Belgian spices. La Trappe Isid or 7.5% 250mL $8.5 Koeningshoven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Originally brewed in honor of La Trappe s 125th anniversary, this unfiltered, slightly sweet amber ale with notes of caramel and biscuit gives way to a balanced, subtly fruity aftertaste. La Trappe Quadrupel 10% 330mL $12 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Lighter in color than some quads, the nose of caramelized pear and brown sugar precedes pronounced raisin, raspberry and slight leather flavors. Orval Trappist Ale 6.9% 330mL $10 Brasserie d Orval // Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium Possibly the world s most distinctive bier this one is for the bier geeks! Amber in color; flowery and fruity with aromas of leather and spice which mature over time. Rochefort 6 7.5% 330mL $10 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium A Belgian strong dark ale, amber in color with a taste of dark fruits and caramel. Rochefort 8 9.2% 330mL $11 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Tawny in color; rich & complex. Notes of fig and caramel, hints of raisins and a slightly dry finish. Rochefort % 330mL $12 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Dark reddish-brown in color with a dense head and profoundly fruity palate. Notes of bitter chocolate and caramelized malt, the bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak and spices. Westmalle Dubbel 7% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium A mahogany brown dubbel with notes of dark fruit, a mild spiciness and subtle hints of banana. Finishes dry with a soft, mellow effervescence. Westmalle Tripel 9.5% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium A benchmark in the classic tripel style. Dense white head and creamy body with flavors of orange and a slight hop bitterness. Tre Fontane Tripel 8.5% 355mL $11 Abbazia Tre Fontane // Roma, Italy NEW to Lowlands!!! Homegrown eucalyptus, a healthy dose of Belgian Trappist brewing tradition, and a dash of Italian culinary technique are palpable in this delicate, delectable tripel from Italy s first Trappist Brewery. Check it off your list while supplies last!!! WHAT is A TRAPPIST BIER? Trappist bier is bier or ale produced under the supervision of Trappist monks. While only eleven breweries are recognized in the 21st century as authentic producers of Trappist bier, the practice of monasteries brewing alcohol is more than 1000 years old. Authentic versions of the bier must conform to several standards set by the International Trappist Association

12 PALE ALES Pale ales derive their name, not from the color of the bier, but from their use of pale malts as a necessary ingredient in the brewing process. American pale ales are typically characterized by the floral hop aromas that produce a slightly bitter taste, while their Belgian counterparts are generally somewhat sweeter with a touch of yeast. Kwak 8.1% 200/300mL $6.5/8.5 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A Belgian strong pale ale with a rich, amber color and sweet, malty aroma. Flavors of caramelized banana, licorice, and coriander with a mild hop bitterness. Try a Kwak carousel (four glasses) $32 St. Bernardus Extra 4 4.8% 330mL $9 Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Like bell bottoms, this classic single style bier went out of fashion in the 70 s but was recently revived. High in carbonation, it pours a hazy golden color with notes of bread yeast and earthy malts. Originally brewed by Belgian monks, this bier is now hard to find in Belgium, itself. Orval Trappist Ale 6.9% 330mL $10 Brasserie d Orval // Villers-devant-Orval, Belgium Possibly the world s most distinctive bier this one is for the bier geeks! Amber in color; flowery and fruity with aromas of leather and spice which mature over time. PALE ALES (continued) Rince Cochon 8.5% 250mL $7.5 Haacht // Boortmeerbeek, Belgium Lemon and sweet citrus notes lend a pleasantly, well, clean finish to this hefty Belgian pale ale whose name means rinsed pig. Go ahead. Bathe in it. We won t judge. Just make sure you do it within the confines of a Lowlands Grand Café, since this little piggy s exclusive! Surly Xtra Citra 4.5% 440mL $6 Surly Brewing Co. // Minneapolis, MN Hops: one day they re in, and the next, they re out. But there are some hops the bier world comes back to again and again, because they re not just in style, they re gosh darn delicious. The Citra hop is one of these, and this aromatic pale ale (reminiscent of a traditional English Bitter) is a delicious testament to the power of this fresh, fruity hybrid. New Glarus Moon Man 5% 355mL $6 New Glarus Brewing Co. // New Glarus, WI Moon Man is a seriously cool cat. Always comfortable in his own skin, he never tries too hard. Bold and engaging without pretense, because in Wisconsin you do not have to be extreme to be real. Features a bright bold blend of five hops and a smooth, malty backside. Cuvée de Trolls 7% 250mL $7.5 Brasserie Dubuisson Frère sprl // Leuze-Pipaix, Belgium A Belgian pale ale that is mild and mellow with citrus undertones. A hint of hops leave a lingering, fruity aftertaste. Burning Brothers Pyro 4.6% 473mL $8 Burning Brothers Brewing // St. Paul, Minnesota Gluten Free! An American twist on an English bitter, this light fruity bier is a drink that can be enjoyed at any time! Lupus Wolf 7 7.4% 330mL $7 Brouwerij Wolf // Begijnendijk, Belgium Aromas of vanilla, white pepper and fruit mask its moderate alcohol impression for a smooth and crisp finish. A mushroom-cloud-like head leaves an intricate lacing on the glass as it dissipates. Lupus Wolf 9 9% 330mL $7.5 Brouwerij Wolf // Begijnendijk, Belgium One of the original biers brewed by Brouwerji Wolf, it pours a dark amber with a collar-like foam that protects the delicate flavors of apricot, banana and pear. Starts out slightly sweet and finishes strong and spicy with some warming alcohol impression. Tighthead Chilly Water Pale Ale 4.8% 355mL $6 Tighthead Brewing Co. // Mundelein, IL Amarillo and citra hops add hints of mango and tangerine to this refreshing wheat-based pale ale. Crisp, clean, and citrusy the perfect patio bier! Surly Furious 6.6% 440mL $6 Sulry Brewing Co. // Minneapolis, MN Minnesotans had a reason to be furious before Surly burst onto the scene, creating a revolution in Twin City brewing and spreading a hefty dose of hops around a previously caramel-malt-riddled territory. Citrus, pine, resin, and earth keep the aggressive bitterness from being one-note

13 INDIA PALE ALES India Pale Ales (IPAs), first introduced by the British in the early 19th century, were developed as a stronger, hoppier version of a pale ale. The extra addition of hops was used as a preservative, allowing the brew to survive the long shipment around the Cape of Good Hope to India. Today, IPAs are primarily brewed in England and America, though rapidly becoming more popular worldwide. Hollander IPA 6% 300mL $7 LBC with Brouwerij De Musketiers // Ursel, Belgium American Citra hops meet Belgian tradition in this IPA that has just enough bite to satisfy the hop heads, and enough sweetness to balance out any bitterness. Liter carafe - $22 Lagunitas IPA 6.2% 355mL $6 Lagunitas Brewing Company // Petaluma, CA Light caramel sweetness accentuated by sweet lemon, grapefruit citrus and floral hoppiness; crisp and drinkable. Stone Delicious 7.7% 440mL $6 Stone Brewing // Escondido,CA Bursting with Lemondrop and El Dorado hops, this IPA from the brewery known best for its lupulin-laced libations, is at once citrusy and spicy with an undeniable malt balance, which makes this aptly named brew simultaneously approachable and arresting. New Holland Mad Hatter 5.25% 355mL $8 New Holland Brewing Co. // Holland, MI Deep copper in color, this is a well-balanced IPA; citrusy hop bitterness emerges from a caramel malt foundation. Piraat 10.5% 250mL $7.5 Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium A golden, Belgian IPA with a slight honey sweetness, faint citrusy hops, and notes of figs and golden raisins. Its crisp finish is balanced well by a boozy warmth. Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA 6.4% 355mL $6 Deschutes Brewery // Bend, OR It isn t juice, but citra, mosaic, and nugget hops that give this citrusy IPA its big, fruity kick! Who needs orange juice at brunch when you ve got this perfect morning hop bomb at your disposal? Bell s Two-Hearted 7.1% 355mL $6 Bell s Brewery // Kalamazoo, MI A golden-orange IPA made in the midwest, this classic sessionable brew features fresh aromas of citrus and piney hops and flavors of orange peel and juniper. Troubadour Magma 9% 330mL $11 Brouwerij De Musketiers // Ursel, Belgium A unique tripel style IPA that has a taste of bold hops and fresh citrus fruit with a medium body. Potosi Snake Hollow IPA 7% 355mL $5.5 Potosi Brewing Company // Potosi, WI A golden-colored IPA with aromas of grapefruit, citrus hop flavors, and a hint of honey sweetness. Enjoy this Wisconsin bier with a clear conscience Potosi donates all of its proceeds to charity. Ale Asylum Bedlam 7.4% 355mL $6 Ale Asylum // Madison, WI A Belgian-style IPA with a bright, refreshing hop presence and a plush finish. 24 INDIA PALE ALES (continued) Dogfish Head 90 Minute 9% 355mL $9 Dogfish Head Brewing Co. // Milton, DE An imperial IPA with a great malt backbone that stands up to the extreme hopping rate. This IPA was the first bier to be continuously hopped, allowing for a pungent but not crushing hop flavor. Chouffe Houblon 9% 330mL $9 Brasserie D Achouffe // Achouffe, Belgium This unique Belgian brew combines three American and European hop varieties with Belgian yeasts to create a cross between a double IPA and a Belgian tripel. Aromas of citrus and yeast introduce complex flavors, spicy hop bitterness, slightly sweet malts and notes of lemon and banana. Flying Dog Raging Bitch 8.3% 355mL $7 Flying Dog Brewery // Frederick, Maryland Citrus, banana and spice lead you boldly to a very Belgian place until the hops jump out and detour your palette into a clean, fresh finish. Poperings Hommel 7.5% 330mL $9 Brouwerij Van Eecke // Watou, Belgium A Belgian IPA characterized by herbal and floral hops, notes of crisp, tangy fruits and a dry finish. Generous amounts of earthy yeast are added for continuous fermentation. Finch Hardcore Chimera 9% 355mL $7 Finch Beer Co. // Chicago, IL This imperial IPA balances a hefty hop profile with a strong malt backbone. Citra, Simcoe, Columbus, Cascade and Mosaic hops add a big burst of citrusy, tropical goodness to this hop-lovers delight. Lazurite IPA 6.8% 355mL $6 War Pigs: 3 Floyd s/mikkeller Collab. // Chicago, IL Big, juicy, tropical, and bright, this brand new IPA is an intensely gratifying example of what can happen when some of the best minds in brewing get together. Melon, pineapple, citrus, and just a hint of fresh cut grass are all remarkably balanced by a clean, memorable, malt make-up. Half Acre Gone Away 7% 440mL $6 Half Acre Beer Co. // Chicago, IL The brewery calls this big, bold, bitter, aromatic IPA a Western charged firecracker! But don t think they substituted taste and balance for bombast: this IPA is 100% American and 100% drinkable. ON DECK: Special tapping of Half Acres Big Hugs Imperial Coffee Stout starts on March 5th, while supplies last New Holland Tangerine Space Machine 6.8% 355mL $7.5 New Holland Brewing Co. //New Holland, MI To be honest, we re not sure why they needed a space machine and not just a regular airplane to travel to New England and bring us back this deliciously hazy, unfiltered and unfettered beaut of an IPA, but we dig it nonetheless! Hazy IPAs are to the East what dank and double IPAs once were to the west. New Holland brings us the best of both worlds in this bad boy! Stone IPA 6.9% 355mL $6 Stone Brewing // Escondido, CA Stone s got hops and they know how to use em. Magnum, Chinook, and Centennial harmonize beautifully in a glorious song about citrus, pine, and earth. 25

14 DUBBELS The dubbel is a classic Trappist style developed by the Westmalle Abbey. It is usually a medium to full-bodied bier with an earthy character, notes of spice and a hint of fruitiness. Dubbels often have a slightly sweet flavor profile evoking notes of dark fruits, caramel and earthen undertones. Tandem Dubbel 7% 300mL $7 LBC with Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Pours a rich chocolate brown with fine carbonation and flavors of malt, tart raisins, plums, cocoa, and caramel. Warms in the end, finishing creamy and rich. Liter carafe-$18 Westmalle Dubbel 7% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium A mahogany brown dubbel with notes of dark fruit, a mild spiciness and subtle hints of banana. Finishes dry with a soft, mellow effervescence. Chimay Red 7% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium A copper-colored dubbel with apricot aromas and flavors of black currant, nutmeg and vanilla. Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5% 330mL $6.5 (MARCH BIER OF THE MONTH) Brouwerij Alken-Maes // Alken, Belgium A dark burgundy, full-bodied brew supported by rich malts and laced with dark candi sugar. Notes of toffee and raisin abound, ending in a warm, brandy-like finish. Maredsous Bruin 8% 330mL $9 Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat // Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium Originally brewed as a Christmas ale, this dubbel has become a staple of the Maredsous family. Silky and medium-bodied with a sweet nose of caramel and notes of bittersweet chocolate, toffee and dark, dried fruits. St. Bernardus Pater 6 6.7% 330mL $9 Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Flavors of raisins and plums and bready malts with a little spice and a dry finish. St. Bernardus Prior 8 8% 330mL $10 Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium A lively Belgian dubbel that opens with aromas of cloves and dark fruits. Light, yet complex with flavors of toasted malts, cloves and spice. DUBBELS (continued) Green s Endeavor Dubbel 7% 500mL $10 Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium A gluten-free dubbel! Light-bodied for the style and made from millet, rice, buckwheat and sorghum. Aromas of dark malts and apples are coupled with slight caramel and tangy fruit flavors. Two Brothers I Was Told There Would Be No Math 8% 650mL $20 Two Brother s Brewing // Warrenville, IL This barrel-aged doppelbock is anything but traditional, though it s brewed in the traditional dobbelbock style. Hints of vanilla from the barrel-aging make this a great option to pair with dinner or dessert. La Trappe Dubbel 7% 750mL $25 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Prominent plum, spice, raisin, and subtle fig notes are balanced by a pleasantly dry finish that keeps this nuanced brew from the Netherlands from being too overwhelming. Get to know DUBBEL The dubbel is a fairly strong (6-8% ABV) brown bier with pronounced dark-fruit fruitiness, and a rich body. Dubbels, tripels and quads TRIPEL The tripel is a stronger (8-10% ABV) often golden bier with a brighter fruitiness, and crisper finish than the dubbel. QUAD The quad is like a stronger (10-12% ABV) dubbel with richer and sweeter flavors of chocolate and raisin. A Different Kind of Brussels lace? In bier terms, lacing refers to the lines of foam residue left on the inside of the glass as you consume your bier. If they re distinct and long-lasting, you know you ve been served a bier with a beautiful, aroma-releasing head in a gloriously clean glass. When a bier is a dubbel or a tripel or a quad it means that the brewer added two, three or even four times the regular amount of malt to the brew kettle. The more malt means the more starches which may be converted into sugars. More sugar means more alcohol during the fermentation process, hence why the ABV often steps up with these types of biers

15 TRIPELS A style developed by Trappist monks, the tripel is a strong pale ale brewed with three times the amount of malt as a traditional Trappist single. This hazy golden bier often exhibits a slight bitterness balanced by notes of citrus and fruity sweetness. Good tripels taste light and refreshing despite their relatively high alcohol content. Unibroue La Fin du Monde 9% 330mL $7 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec Tripel-style, strong golden ale. Smooth and slightly tart with the balanced flavors of wild spices, malt, and hops. It has a Champagne like effervescence. Westmalle Tripel 9.5% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Westmalle // Malle, Belgium A benchmark in the classic tripel style. Dense white head and creamy body with flavors of orange and a slight hop bitterness. Tripel Karmeliet 8.4% 200/300mL $6/8 Brouwerij Bosteels // Buggenhout, Belgium A Belgian tripel-threat of delicate wheat, creamy oats and wholesome barley combined with spicy citrus flavors and aromas of vanilla. Mild hop bitterness, brilliant gold in color, with a huge, creamy head. Chimay White 8% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium An amber-colored Abbey tripel that pours slightly hazy; flavors are crisp and dry with a touch of hops. A true trappist classic! Victory Golden Monkey 9.5% 355mL $6 Victory Brewing Company // Downingtown, PA Flavors of orange, banana and coriander with a good deal of spice and a bit of herbal hops; sweet and drinkable. St. Bernardus Tripel 8% 330mL $11 Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Golden-amber with creamy fine carbonation, this tripel tastes of vanilla, citrus, banana, toasted malt, and an array of delicate spices. Kasteel Tripel 11% 750mL $24 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium This tripel ale made with a mixture of noble malts and hops, which lend an exquisite aroma and mild taste, drinks sweet with very mild bitterness and a good measure of fruitiness. This bier has a velvety soft, but also robust and creamy, finish. Kasteel Tripel Trignac XII 12% 750mL $45 Van Honsebrouck // Izegem, Belgium This bier is everything. Or, at least two of the best things. A decadent tripel that s been aged in cognac barrels and delivers on every level. Sweet, juicy grapes and a healthy dose of welcoming, warming booze. The cognac comes to life as this exquisite hybrid warms up a bit. TRIPELS (continued) Tre Fontane Tripel 8.5% 355mL $11 Abbazia Tre Fontane // Roma, Italy NEW to Lowlands!!! Homegrown eucalyptus, a healthy dose of Belgian Trappist brewing tradition, and a dash of Italian culinary technique are palpable in this delicate, delectable tripel from Italy s first Trappist Brewery. Check it off your list while supplies last!!! QUADRUPELS Rich, complex and full-bodied, quadrupels range from cinnamon in color to a deep, dark brown. They can display flavors as diverse as dark fruit, semi-sweet chocolate, oak, molasses, tobacco, roasted coffee and vanilla. As the strongest style in the Belgian bier family, these brews are comparable to barleywine. Centraal Quadder 9% 250mL $7 (JANUARY BIER OF THE MONTH) LBC with Centraal Waters Brewing // Amherst, WI Big and Belgian, but brewed by our friends at Central Waters in Wisconsin. This is a surprisingly easy-drinking, strong yet not too sweet Belgian-style quad with huge flavor and character. Liter carafe - $17 St. Bernardus ABT 12 10% 250mL $9 St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium One of the best biers in the world. Rumored to be a clone of an extremely rare Trappist bier not exported to the US, this is one to savor. Rich brew with black currant, caramel, coffee, semi-sweet chocolate, and dark rum. La Trappe Quadrupel 10% 330mL $12 Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven // Berkel-Enschot, Netherlands Lighter in color than some quads, the nose of caramelized pear and brown sugar precedes pronounced raisin, raspberry and slight leather flavors. Kasteel Donker 11% 330mL $10 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium One of the sweeter quadruples, this thick brown brew suggests flavors of nuts, coffee liqueurs and vanilla. Gulden Draak % 330mL $10 Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Rich and creamy, with a nice balance of sweetness, spice and dark fruits. Dangerously hidden alcohol and a lighter mouthfeel than you d expect from a quad. Delicious! Engelszell Gregorious 9.7% 330mL $11 Stift Engelszell Trappistenbier-Brauerei // Donau, Austria An Austrian-born Trappist that uses Alsation wine yeast and honey in its production to create flavors of cocoa, rum raisin, eucalyptus and hints of cherry candy with a perfect souring finish. Gulden Draak 10.5% 250mL $7.5 Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium A dark brown tripel ale, which makes it an exception among Belgian tripels. Sweet dark fruits and a toffee-like sweetness balances well with the slight hop finish

16 STRONG ALES Strong ales encompass a broad range of colors and flavors. Visually covering golden hues, light ambers, dark red, brown and even black. The flavor notes can be even more diverse, from honey, citrus, chocolate, caramel, dark fruit, all the way out to bourbon. The common thread weaving them together? Their high alcohol content. Unibroue Trois Pistoles 9.6% 330mL $8 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec A nearly black Belgian-style strong dark ale, featuring notes of dried fruits, cocoa and demi-glace. Drier than most Belgian-style biers. Chimay Blue 9.2% 330mL $11 Bières de Chimay // Baileux, Belgium Originally brewed by the Trappist monks of Chimay in 1948 to celebrate Christmas, this fruity, peppery Belgian strong ale has become a classic for good reason. Rochefort 8 9.2% 330mL $11 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Tawny in color; rich & complex. Notes of fig and caramel, hints of raisins and a slightly dry finish. Rochefort % 330mL $12 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium Dark reddish-brown in color with a dense head and profoundly fruity palate. Notes of bitter chocolate and caramelized malt, the bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak and spices. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale 8.2% 355mL $9 Alltech s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. // Lexington, KY Aged for up to 6 weeks in freshly decanted bourbon barrels, the malt sweetness melts into the vanilla and oak notes from the bourbon barrels, giving a rounded, slightly oaky bier with a boozy finish. Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot 11% 355mL $8.5 Weyerbacher Brewing Co. // Easton, PA Light toasty caramel maltiness with flavors of toffee and molasses, finishes sweet and boozy. Delirium Tremens 8.5% 250mL $7.5 Brouwerij Huyghe // Melle, Belgium Infamous for its name, famous for its taste, Delirium Tremens is a world classic. Subtle scents of pear and apple foreshadow the melon, clove and light honey flavors within. Delirium Nocturnum 8.5% 330mL $12 Brouwerji Huyghe // Melle, Belgium Nocturnum is a dark Belgian strong ale with aromas of caramel malts and dried fruits. It tastes slightly spicy with flavors of figs, raisins, and bittersweet chocolate. Kapittel Prior 9% 330mL $9 Brouwerij Van Eecke // Watou, Belgium Exclusive! Roasted malt adds depth and character to the golden raisin, caramel, fig, and spice that bursts from this traditional ale s creamy body. Robust and satisfying, with hints of dark fruit, cumin, and apple. HARMONIOUS A Bier of STRENGTH A Belgian strong blond ale may be a close cousin to a tripel but a Belgian strong dark ale is not closely related to a dubbel. One important distinction is that the strong dark ale often uses roasted malt, which achieves a darker color and more toasty flavor than a dubbel. The color of strong dark ale ranges from deep amber to dark brown with a dense foamy head. The aroma may be described as rich, sweet, toasted, bready, caramel-like, peppery, herbal, with dark fruit notes like prunes, raisins, plums or figs. The flavor profile is similar to the aroma and is moderately sweet and malty with a low-to-moderate amount of bitterness, which provides balance and sometimes a spicy quality. Despite the complexity of flavors and aromas, a good Belgian strong dark ale will meld all of these attributes harmoniously

17 AMBERS & REDS Amber or red are terms to describe a variety of ales and lagers which range in color from bronze and copper to deep red. Originating from the generous use of a variety of barley malts, these mediumbodied biers generally possess smooth caramel and subtle fruit flavors. St. Bernardus Pater 6 6.7% 330mL $9 Brouwerij St. Bernardus // Watou, Belgium Flavors of raisins, plums and bready malts with a little spice and a dry finish. Green s Discovery Amber 6% 500mL $10 Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium A completely gluten-free amber ale with an herbal, hoppy start and a smooth finish. Lakefront Riverwest Stein 5.7% 355mL $5 Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, WI Easy-drinking German-style amber bier with biscuit and malt flavors and a light finish. Ale Asylum Ambergeddon 6.8% 355mL $6 Ale Asylum // Madison, WI A beautiful amber red bier with a good balance of caramel malts and citrusy hops. Central Waters Ouisconsing 4.8% 355mL $5 Central Waters Brewing Co. // Amherst, WI Floral German hops meet sweet and nutty malts to create a medium-bodied amber with a creamy finish. Great Lakes Eliot Ness 6.2% 355mL $6 Great Lakes Brewing Company // Cleveland, OH Pours a reddish amber brown with smooth caramel maltiness and a little bit of hop for balance. Very juicy and crisp. Kulmbacher Eisbock 9.2% 330mL $8 Kulmbacher Brauerei // Kulmbach, Germany Creamy and smooth with dark fruitiness and a warming alcohol leading to a sweet, bready finish. Lakefront Fixed Gear 6% 440mL $6 Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, Wi A locally brewed, dry hopped American red ale that builds citric and grapefruit hops onto a rich, malty body. Smithwick s 4.5% 355mL $6 Guinness Ltd. // Dublin, Ireland Ireland s oldest ale, a mellow red with creamy malts and very little hop bitterness. New Belgium Fat Tire 5.2% 440mL $6 New Belgium Beer Co. // Fort Collins, CO This American amber ale boasts some beautiful balance. A strong, not-too-sweet malt backbone meets with a healthy but delicate dose of hops to create a bier that is as drinkable as it is sought after. AMBERS & REDS (continued) Goose Island Matilda 7% 330mL $6.5 Goose Island Brewing Co. // Chicago, IL A medium-bodied, ever so-slightly funky homage to the Trappist, brett-laced beauty Orval, this amber is an intriguing choice for bier and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, with aromas of pears and avors of leather, brown sugar, and dried apricots. Special tapping of Goose Island s Bourbon County Stout starts on February 19th, while supplies last Central Waters Slainte 5.2% 355mL $6 Central Waters Brewing Co. // Amherst, WI Cherry wood and smoked malt enrich the fruity malt backbone in this traditional Scottish-style ale. Lighter and more sessionable than a scotch ale, with hints of vanilla and apricot. DARK ALES & PORTERS Dark ales are typically shades of dark brown to black and generally contain higher alcohol contents. These complex biers can be rich, malty and sweet or leaner and dry. Common flavors include coffee, chocolate, licorice, molasses, raisins, plums and prunes. Rochefort 6 7.5% 330mL $10 Brasserie de Rochefort // Rochefort, Belgium A Belgian strong dark ale, amber in color with a taste of dark fruits and caramel. Surly Coffee Bender 5.1% 473mL $9 Surly Brewing Co. // Brooklyn Center, MN Guatemalan coffee, roasted locally, is added to Bender Surly s oatmeal brown ale. Strong cold-press coffee aromas and flavors balanced by the oats in the malt bill, result in a cappuccino-like creaminess. Dogfish Head Palo Santo 12% 355mL $11 Dogfish Head Brewing Co. // Milton, DE An unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels. The caramel and vanilla complexity unique to this bier comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted. Tyranena Rocky s Revenge 5.75% 355mL $7 Tyranena Brewing Co. // Lake Mills, WI An American brown ale with a portion of each batch aged in bourbon barrels. Each oak barrel contributes its own unique character to this rich, satisfying ale. Tyranena Chief Blackhawk Porter 5.75% 355mL $7 Tyranena Brewing Co. // Lake Mills, WI A robust black and sharply bittersweet ale. This style was traditionally the session bier consumed by porters in London. North Coast Brother Theolonious 9.4% 355mL $9 North Coast Brewing Co. // Fort Bragg, CA Aromas of plum, raisin, and dark spices pair well with flavors of cocoa, brown sugar and hints of orange in this Californiabrewed Belgian-style strong dark ale. Strong and warming

18 DARK ALES & PORTERS (continued) Ayinger Celebrator 6.7% 330mL $8 Brauerei Aying // Aying, Germany Dark mahogany with flavors of light molasses and toast, light fruit and hop flower flavors, opening to a rich and creamy finish. An awesome dopplebock! Door County Polka King Porter 5.2% 355mL $6 Door County Brewing // Bailey s Harbor, WI This dark brown porter is brewed with pale chocolate malts and English hops. It s a malty bier with notes of roasted chocolate and caramel the perfect stepping stone for those looking to venture into the realm of darker biers. Unibroue Maudite 8% 330mL $7.5 Unibroue // Chambly, Quebec Mild cinnamon and lemon aromas perch on a malty blend of caramel, dried apricots and sweetened tobacco. Founders Porter 6.5% 355mL $6 Founders Brewery // Grand Rapids, MI Pours silky black with a creamy tan head. The nose is sweet with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. Founders Dirty Bastard 7.5% 355mL $6 Founders Brewery // Grand Rapids, MI A Scotch ale made with seven varieties of imported malts results in complex hints of smoke and peat with a malty richness and hoppy undertones. Dark Horse Reserve Special Black Ale 7.5% 355mL $6 Dark Horse Brewing Company // Marshall, MI The oldest bier in the Dark Horse portfolio, this bier has a dark, almost-eerie presence with rich flavors that explode onto your taste buds with heavy, yet balanced malt-roast and chocolate. Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter 7.5% 650mL $18 Two Brother s Brewing // Warrenville, IL Arguably the best and most sought after bier the brothers have ever brewed! They ve made it available again to celebrate their 15th anniversary, and added their very own Two Brothers Coffee Roasters Stomping Ground Espresso. Rich, robust, roasty, and delicious. Moody Tongue Caramelized Chocolate Churro Baltic Porter 7% 355mL $9 Moody Tongue Brewing // Chicago, IL Yup. You read that right. And yes, it really does taste like that thanks to mouthwatering bursts of Mexican cinnamon and dark, rich Oaxacan chocolate! Scotch Silly 8% 330mL $7.5 Brasserie de Silly // Silly, Belgium A Belgian Scotch Ale? Yes. And it s as meaty and sweet as its origin story: a Scottish soldier stationed in the Belgian village of Silly during WWI longed for the biers of his homeland, and helped the brewers there to create one. He then fell in love with the brewery owner s daughter and stayed on brewing long after the war. Water, malt, hops, yeast, and romance: yum! DARK ALES & PORTERS (continued) Breckenridge Vanilla Porter 4.7% 355mL $6 Breckenridge Brewery // Denver, CO Imported vanilla beans from Papua New Guinea and Madagascar add complex and exotic flavors that enhance the roasted malt, chocolate, nut, caramel, and coffee flavors. Wasatch Polygamy Porter 4% 355mL $6 Wasatch Brewing // Park City, UT Of course it s from Utah! It s also a smooth as silk, chocolately but easy drinking, dark but medium-bodied porter. Burning Brothers Roasted Coffee Ale 7.7% 355mL $8 Burning Brothers Brewing // St. Paul, Minnesota This celiac-friendly, decaf STOUT blends Cascade hops with rich, bitter coffee for a body and flavor that beat out a slew of gluten-filled competitors to take 3rd place at the 2011 MN state fair! WHY SO MANY Bier GLASSES? Bier in Belgium is not just a beverage it is an experience. Many, if not most, breweries and specific types of bier have their own glass. Glass shape can greatly affect aromatic presentation, head formation, even how well carbonation will be sustained. The ideal in these areas varies from bier to bier, thus so do the glasses. And in Belgium, you d never serve bier in the wrong glass it would lessen the experience. Café Benelux subscribes to that same theory, keeping well over 40 different glasses behind the bar to ensure that your Belgian bier experience is the best it can be

19 STOUTS Stouts are dark, sometimes bitter biers that were first commercially produced in Ireland. Though all stouts are composed of roasted barley or malt, there is a wide variety to be had. Troubadour Obscura 8.5% 330mL $11 Brouwerij De Musketiers // Ursel, Belgium A mild, effervescent stout with a rich, creamy head and hints of raisins, coffee and milk chocolate. Guinness 4.2% 475mL $6.5 Guinness Ltd. // Dublin, Ireland The classic Irish stout! Creamy body with flavors of roasted coffee and bittersweet cocoa. One of the world s most famous biers. New Holland Dragon s Milk 9% 355mL $10 New Holland Brewing Co. // Holland, MI A complex ale with soft, rich caramel malt character intermingled with deep vanilla tones. North Coast Old Rasputin 9% 355mL $8 North Coast Brewing Co. // Fort Bragg, CA Winner of 7 gold medals in international tasting competitions. Rich black color with a mocha head and a nose that offers bittersweet chocolate and espresso. STOUTS (continued) Ballast Point Indra Kunindra 7% 650mL $14 Ballast Point Brewing Co. // San Diego, CA Brewed with madras curry, cayenne pepper, cumin, toasted coconut, and kaffir lime leaf, this complex and nuanced India-style Export Stout is a truly memorable experience that reveals itself slowly as it warms. Milwaukee Brewing Polish Moon 4.5% 355mL $6 Milwaukee Brewing Co. // Milwaukee, WI Milk sugar sweetens and balances dark, roasted malt and baker s chocolate flavors in this hometown favorite named for the Allen-Bradley clock tower. Founders Nitro Oatmeal Stout 4.5% 330mL $6.5 Founders Brewing Co. // Grand Rapids, MI A hefty helping of flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley, and soft, aromatic Nugget hops lend layers of creamy complexity to this silken Nitro stout. Skipped breakfast today? Nbd. We gotchu covered. Central Waters Satin Solitude 7.5% 355mL $5 Central Waters Brewing Co. // Amherst, WI Dark black with layered lacing this Imperial Stout has notes of chocolate and caramel with such a thick body it is comparable to a milk stout! AleSmith Speedway Imperial Stout 12% 750mL $20 Alesmith Brewing Co. // San Diego, CA Starts with a strong coffee and dark chocolate sensation, then fades to a multitude of toasty, roasty and caramel malt flavors. Deschutes Obsidian Stout 6.4% 355mL $7 Deschutes Brewery // Bend, OR A take on a classic style, brewed with a generous amount of flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley and a healthy helping of hops. This bier is nitrogen-infused to give it an extra smooth and creamy mouthfeel. The Color of the IRISH It s not black. It s not even brown. Hold your bier up to the light. Guinness is actually a deep, dark red, a color the company attributes in part to the roasting of malted barley during the bier's preparation. Benelux Welcomes Nitro And so should you! You see, unlike CO2, Nitrogen gas wants nothing to do with bier, meaning it quite literally leaves more for you! In a desperate effort to escape, these beautiful, tiny bubbles cascade upward in your glass to build a tight, thick, creamy head. But it s about more than just a silky smooth mouthfeel. is means you end up with less gas in your glass, and can enjoy more without becoming full. Savoring a bier on nitro also gives you a little insight into what it might have been like to enjoy a bier in 19th century Europe, before bars began pumping CO2 into their lines to get the bier from the keg to the faucet. Oh, and there s one more thing Nitrogen is born from the fusion of stars, which means your bier experience isn t just smooth it s stellar! 36 37

20 LAMBICS Lambics are brewed with yeasts unique to the Zenne river valley which winds through the southwest region of Brussels. We feature fruit lambics made with whole fruits, pulp and juices added after the grain fermentation begins. Lindemans Pêche 2.5% 380mL $11 Brouwerij Lindemans // Vlezenbeek, Belgium Light orange in color with a strong peach nose. Wild yeasts are enveloped in a juicy, tart brew that is sweet but not cloying. Lindemans Framboise 2.5% 380mL $11 Brouwerij Lindemans // Leeuw-Vlezenbeek, Belgium Powerful raspberry aromas set the stage for a juicy brew of sweet berry and mild sour notes. A deep red color that goes down like beautiful alcoholic nectar. St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition Kriek 4% 375mL $12 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium For 6 months, the flesh of fresh sour cherries slowly digest in this lambic. The intense flavor of these cherries, and light nuances of almond from the pits determine the flavor of this fruity delicacy. St. Louis Framboise 4% 375mL $12 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium Premium Raspberry is a bier made from traditional gueuze lambic, to which 25 per cent of fresh raspberry juice and natural sugar is added. The end result: a clear, dark red bier with a pleasant fruity character. St. Louis Gueuze 4% 375mL $11 Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck // Ingelmunster, Belgium An effervescent, tart and complex marriage of young and old un-blended lambic. A serious must-try for funk fanatics and sour newbs alike! Lindemans Aardbei 4% 230mL $7.5 Brouwerij Lindemans // Vlezenbeek, Belgium Brand new to Lowlands! This strawberry lambic is all kinds of juicy, unique and refreshing. An excellent choice with (or as) breakfast or dessert! SOURS Traditionally brewed in Belgium, the several varieties of sour bier are the products of long periods of aging in oak barrels. Often set to age for a year or more, wild yeast strains and bacteria are naturally accumulated. Strong acidic flavors prevail, including tart cherries, citrus and vinegar, balanced with vanilla and dry oaky notes. Cuvée des Jacobins 5.5% 330mL $12 Brouwerij Bockor // Bellegem-Kortrijk, Belgium An excellent sour; deep red with a rich and full mouthfeel and flavors of sour cherry with malt, oak, and sweetness. Petrus Aged Pale 7.3% 330mL $10 Brouwerij De Brabandere // Bavikhove, Belgium A traditional sour pale ale, that has been aged in oak wine casks for two years. The pour is hazy orange with a balance of sour, tart fruits and sweeter, slightly vanilla notes from the wood, leaving a complex lingering finish. Duchesse de Bourgogne 6.2% 330mL $12 Brouwerij Verhaeghe // Vichte, Belgium Sugary sweet, full and fruity at first, turning to sour oak and finishing long and somewhat dry. Monk s Café Flemish Sour Red Ale 5.5% 330mL $9 Brouwerij Van Steenberge // Ertvelde, Belgium Sour ale with a sweet, oaky taste of ripe juicy fruit. Notes of wine, raspberries, cranberries, and a tangy aftertaste. Petrus Oud Bruin 5.5% 750mL $21 Brouwerij De Brabandere // Bavikhove, Belgium Crimson brown with sweet and sour flavors of dark fruits, a pleasant mixture of grapes, raisins and sour cherries with the suggestion of exotic spices; very light malt and a smooth mouthfeel. New Glarus Serendipity 4% 750mL $21 New Glarus Brewery // New Glarus, WI This remarkable fruited sour is a kaleidoscope of apple, cranberry and cherries aged in oak with an almost magical wild fermentation. Boon Oud Kriek 4% 300mL $6.5 Brouwerij F. Boon // Lembeek, Belgium This gorgeous kriek from a world-renowned lambic producer is sour, juicy, tart, complex, and invigorating, like first few flirty exchanges in a doomed-but-worth-it romance. is the fear of an empty bier glass Unlike traditional bier-brewing, sour biers intentionally add souring yeast strains and bacteria into the brew. These fermenting yeasts and bacterias consume sugar just like regular yeast, but they produce lactic and acetic acids that cannot be made by the usual yeast. These acids provide the tart and rustic flavors associated with sour ales

21 TOUCH OF FRUIT For centuries, European brewers have used fruit to make beverages like bier and cider. Though taste and strength of these drinks vary considerably, most are sweet due to the fresh fruit used in their fermentation. Stella Cidre 4.5% 400mL $6.5 (FEBRUARY BIER OF THE MONTH) Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium A crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from hand-picked apples. Apricot accents complement the subtle flavor of red apple and peach. Seattle Dry Cider 6.5% 400mL $8 Seattle Dry Cider // Seattle, WA The golden-orange glow of this unique unfiltered cider lends way to notes of lilac, blood orange and green apple on the nose. Ciderboys Hard Cider 5% 355mL $5 Ciderboys // Stevens Point, WI Bright, tart apple with hints of sweet pear; light and drinkable with a bit of tang. Strongbow 5.3% 475mL $7.5 Bulmers // England A refreshing English hard cider. Crisp with a dry finish. Petrus Aged Red mL $10 Brouwerij De Brabandere // Bavikhove, Belgium Tart cherry with biscuit malt and sourness, a tawny brown color with crimson lowlights, dry and drinkable. Crispin Cider 5% 355mL $6 Crispin Cider Company // Minneapolis, MN Tart apple, classically-styled, cider with a creamy refreshing mouthfeel. Crispin Cider Blackberry Pear 5% 355mL $6 Crispin Cider Company // Minneapolis, MN Elegant and refreshingly adult with a sweet sharp blackberry tang compilimented by a luscious pear-berry bouquet. J.K. s Scrumpy Hard Cider 6% 355mL $7 Almar Orchards // Flushing, MI Fermented naturally in small, artisanal batches from a proprietary blend of organic apples grown at Koan Family Orchards in Michigan, Scrumpy is the cider all other ciders wish they could be fresh, juicy, and with just a hint of sweet spice. Unforgettable. Cidre Ruwet Brut 4.5% 330mL $8 Ruwet Ciderie // Roeselare, Belgium This sophisticated dry cider is brand new to Lowlands! Crafted with 100% fresh apple juice from Jonagold apples (not concentrate) and brewed with its own unique, organic yeast. TOUCH OF FRUIT (continued) Magner s Pear 4.5% 355mL $6 WM Magner Clonmel // Tipperary Ireland The best quality pears are ripened, carefully selected, and then slowly fermented and cold filtered to provide a distinctive character and a delicately refreshing taste. Island Orchard Pear Cider 7% 750mL $20 Island Orchard // Ellison Bay, WI Light but ripe with a distinctive pear flavor. Island Orchard Pear Cider is a delicate balance of two pears. Bartlett imparts the aromatics of the fruit. Bosc delivers the dry tannins and complexity. Bofferding Fruit Ale 4.3% 330mL $7 Brasserie Bofferding // Bascharage, Luxembourg The sweet Bofferding Fruit Ale was created for people who prefer mild biers without an intensive hop aroma. This is a wonderful alternative to wine. The red fruits (cherry, blackberry and raspberry) are added before fermentation. Short s Soft Parade 7.5% 355mL $6 Short s Brewing Co. // Bellaire, M Toasted rye flakes lend a rich, dry complexity to this unique, robust bier, brewed with 200 lbs of pureed strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Rather than being sweet and sticky, this bountiful brew is more akin to a big, juicy New World Cabernet. Ramborn Cider 5.8% 300mL $8 Ramborn Cider Co. // Born, Luxembourg Whatever possessed God in heaven to make (an apple) like Rambo? We don t know, but we re glad our friends in Luxembourg chose to combine it with Boskoop, Bohnapfel, and Porzenapfe varietals to create a funkdified, tart cider that s unlike any you ve ever tried! Sam Smith Organic Strawberry 5.1% 330mL $9 Samuel Smith // Tadcaster, England You know how some fruit biers taste like expired cold medicine and dusty old candy that s been in a quarter vending machine for years? Okay cool, this ISN T one of em! Bursting with real, fresh fruit flavor, this not-toosweet, perfectly refreshing strawberry sensation may just change your mind about the more traditionally fermented fruit brews. MACROBREWERIES Amstel Light $5 Blue Moon $5 Bud Light $4.5 Budweiser $4 Corona $5.5 Heineken $5 Kaliber NA $5 Miller High Life $4.5 Miller Lite $4.5 PBR $3.5 Vander Mill Totally Roasted 6.8% 455mL $7.5 Vander Mill // Spring Lake, MI Over 4 lbs. of homemade cinnamon and roasted pecans meet with a healthy dose of vanilla in this pecan/applepie-in-a-can treat made specially for one of Vandermill s fans! 40 41

22 GLUTEN-FREE Lakefront New Grist 5.7% 355mL $5 Lakefront Brewery // Milwaukee, WI A completely gluten-free choice! Brewed from sorghum, hops, water, rice and gluten-free yeast. Light body with crisp carbonation. Crispin Cider 5% 355mL $6 Crispin Cider Company // Minneapolis, MN Tart apple, classically-styled cider with a creamy refreshing mouthfeel. Our passion for bier runs so deep that we ve collaborated with some of the world s best brewers who have become close friends to create these biers crafted with friendship and available exclusively at our cafés. Green s Endeavor Dubbel 7% 500mL $10 Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium A gluten-free dubbel! Light-bodied for the style and made from millet, rice, buckwheat and sorghum. Aromas of dark malts and apples are coupled with slight caramel and tangy fruit flavors. Green s Discovery Amber 6% 500mL $10 Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium A completely gluten-free amber ale with an herbal, hoppy start and a smooth finish. This bier is medium bodied, with subtle nuances of caramel and nut. Green s Quest Tripel Blonde 8.5% 500mL $10 Andelot DeProef Browerij // Lochristi, Belgium This tripel blonde glides smoothly down the palate with an effervescent start and crisp fruity finish. Woodchuck Amber 5% 355mL $6 Green Mountain Cidery // Middlebury, VT The first style of cider produced under the Woodchuck label. It is made from a blend of apples and fermented with Champagne yeast for a fresh cider flavor. Strongbow 5.3% 475mL $7.5 Bulmers // England A refreshing English hard cider. Crisp with a dry finish. Stella Cidre 4.5% 400mL $6.5 (FEBRUARY BIER OF THE MONTH) Stella Artois // Leuven, Belgium A crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from hand-picked apples. Apricot accents complement the subtle flavor of red apple and peach. Crispin Cider Blackberry Pear 5% 355mL $6 Crispin Cider Company // Minneapolis, MN Elegant and refreshingly adult with a sweet, sharp blackberry tang compilimented by a luscious pearberry bouquet. Triple-Goddess Raspberry Kombucha 8% 330mL $9 Unity Vibration // Ypsilanti, MI Flavors of tangy Kombucha, lemon juice and spicy ginger give a healthy zing to this refreshing bier. Burning Brothers Pyro 4.6% 473mL $8 Burning Brothers Brewing // St. Paul, Minnesota An American twist on an English Bitter, this light and fruity bier is a drink that can be enjoyed at any time! 42 Burning Brothers Roasted Coffee Ale 7.7% 355mL $8 Burning Brothers Brewing // St. Paul, Minnesota This celiac-friendly, decaf STOUT blends Cascade hops with rich, bitter coffee for a body and flavor that beat out a slew of gluten-filled competitors to take 3rd place at the 2011 MN state fair! 43

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24 BIER MANIA DRAUGHTS Hollander IPA 7 Kwaremont Blond 8.5 High Speed Wit 5/7.5 La Trappe Isid or 8.5 Tandem Dubbel 7 Lakefront Fixed Gear 6 Centraal Quadder 7 Leffe Blonde 6 Seasonal Saison Series 6.5 Lindemans Aardbei 7.5 Boon Oud Kriek 6 New Belgium Fat Tire 6 Bofferding Pilsner 6.5 New Belgium with Love 6.5 Chouffe Houblon 9 New Glarus Spotted Cow 6 Cuvée de Trolls 7.5 Piraat 7.5 Delirium Tremens 9 Ramborn Cider 8 Founders Nitro Oatmeal Stout Rince Cochon St. Bernardus ABT 12 9 Goose Island Matilda 6.5 Stella Artois 6.5 Grimbergen Dubbel 6.5 Stella Cidre 6.5 Gulden Draak 7.5 Stone Delicious 6 Half Acre Gone Away 6 Surly Xtra Citra 6 Hoegaarden 5/8 Tripel Karmeliet 6/8 Kapittel Prior Unibroue A Tout le Monde 7 9 Kwak 6.5/8.5 LET US HELP YOU YOUR NEXT PARTY OR EVENT! Complete planning assistance Sit-down or buffet-style dining Upscale beverage offerings Flexible audio-visual options GIVE US a call! PARTY We Make it Easy! 46 47

25 Achel 8 Blonde 11 Ale Asylum Ambergeddon 6 Ale Asylum Bedlam 6 Alesmith Speedway Stout* 20 Almanac Saison de Brettaville* 18 Amstel Light 5 Andescher Vollbier Hell 9 Andechser Weissbier Dunkel 10 Ayinger Celebrator 8 Ballast Point Indra Kunindra 8 Ballast Point Peppermint Victory at Sea 14 Ballast Point Sea Rose 6 Barbar Honey Blonde 8 Bell s Two-Hearted 6 Blue Moon 5 Bofferding Fruit Ale 7 Blanche de Bruxelles 7 Breckenridge Vanilla Porter 6 Bud Light 4.5 Budweiser 4 Burning Brothers Pyro 8 Burning Brothers Roasted Coffee Ale 8 Central Waters Ouisconsing 5 Central Waters Satin Solitude 5 Central Waters Slainte 6 Chilly Water Pale Ale 6 Chimay Blue 11 Chimay Red 11 Chimay White 11 Ciderboys Hard Cider 5 Cidre Ruwet Brut 8 Corona 5.5 Crispin Cider 6 Crispin Cider Blackberry Pear 6 Cuvée des Jacobins 10 Dark Horse Reserve Black Ale 6 Delirium Nocturnum 11 Deschutes Fresh Squeezed 6 Deschutes Obsidian Stout 7 Deus* 55 Dogfish Head 90 Minute 9 Dogfish Head Palo Santo 11 Duchesse de Bourgogne 12 Duvel 9.5 Engelszell Benno 11 Engelszell Gregorious 11 BIER MANIA BOTTLES *Denotes a table bottle Finch Hardcore Chimera 6 Flying Dog Raging Bitch 7 Founders Porter 6 Founders Dirty Bastard 6 Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse 8 Goose Island Sofie 6.5 Great Lakes Eliot Ness 6 Green s Endeavor Dubbel 10 Green s Discovery Amber 10 Green s Quest Tripel Blonde 10 Grimbergen Blonde 7.5 Grolsch 6.5 Guinness 6.5 Gulden Draak Heineken 5 Island Orchard Pear* 20 J.K. s Scrumpy Hard Cider 7 Kaliber NA 5 Kasteel Donker 10 Kasteel Tripel Trignac XII* 45 Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale 9 Kulmbacher Eisbock 8 La Chouffe Golden Ale 10 La Trappe Dubbel* 25 La Trappe Tripel* 26 La Trappe Quadrupel 12 Lagunitas IPA 6 Lakefront New Grist 5 Lakefront Riverwest Stein 5 Lazurite IPA 6 Lindemans Framboise 12 Lindemans Pêche 11 Lupus Wolf 7 7 Lupus Wolf Magner s Pear 6 Maredsous Blonde 7 Maredsous Bruin 9 Miller High Life 4.5 Miller Lite 4.5 Milwaukee Brewing O-Gii 6 Milwaukee Brewing Polish Moon 6 Monk s Cafe Flemish Sour 7 Moody Tongue Caramelized Chocolate Churro Baltic Porter 9 New Glarus Moon Man 6 New Glarus Serendipity* 21 New Holland Dragon s Milk 10 New Holland Mad Hatter 8 Next Door Livacious Saison 7 North Coast Brother Theolonious 9 North Coast Old Rasputin 8 North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner 6 Ommegang Hennepin 7 Orval Trappist Ale 10 Pabst Blue Ribbon 3.5 Petrus Aged Pale 10 Petrus Aged Red 10 Petrus Oud Bruin* 21 Poperings Hommel 9 Potosi Snake Hollow IPA 5.5 Rochefort Rochefort 6 10 Rochefort 8 11 Ruwet Brut Cidre 8 Saison Dupont 7.5 Seattle Dry Cider 8 Short s Soft Parade 6 Smithwick s 6 St. Bernardus Abt St. Bernardus Extra 4 9 St. Bernardus Prior 8 10 St. Bernardus Pater 6 (singel) 9 St. Bernardus Tripel 11 St. Louie Frambroise 12 St. Louis Gueuze 11 St. Louis Kriek 12 Strongbow 7.5 Surly Coffee Bender 9 BIER MANIA BOTTLES *Denotes a table bottle Surly CynicAle 9 Surly Furious 9 Tighthead Chilly Water Pale Ale 6 Tre Fontane Tripel 11 Triple-Goddess Raspberry Kombucha 9 Troubadour Magma 11 Troubadour Obscura 12 Two Brothers I Was Told There Would Be No Math* 20 Two Brothers Red Eye Coffee Porter* 18 Tyranena Rocky s Revenge 7 Tyranena Chief Blackhawk Porter 7 Unibroue Blanche de Chambly 7 Unibroue Don de Dieu 7 Unibroue La Fin Du Monde 7 Unibroue Trois Pistoles 8 Vander Mill Totally Roasted 7.5 Victory Golden Monkey 6 Victory Prima Pilsner 6 Wasatch Polygamy Porter 6 Weihenstephaner Pils 5 Westmalle Dubbel 10 Westmalle Tripel 10 Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot 8.5 Wittekerke Wit

26 A grand café is a place to gather any time of day for a delicious meal, a hot cup of coffee, or a refreshing bier, and Café Benelux brings the best of the style here to Milwaukee. Named after the Benelux region [Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg], Café Benelux features favorites like mussels and frites along with the bier that complements them. Serving a full menu from breakfast to late night, there s always a reason to sit back and relax at Café Benelux. CAFÉ BENELUX 346 N. BROADWAY MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE S HISTORIC THIRD WARD CONTACT INFORMATION PHONE: WEBSITE: CAFEBENELUX.COM FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/CAFEBENELUX HOURS OF OPERATION OPEN WEEKDAYS AT 7AM AND WEEKENDS AT 8AM Learn more at lowlandsgroup.com $ 4 95