An American Pale Lager, Henry Weinhard's Private Reserve blends Henry's German heritage with the natural ingredients of the Pacific Northwest. If you want to impress your friends, you can say it's brewed with 100% Cascade hops specially grown in Oregon. But all you really need to know is that it's crisp, clean and one helluva beer.
Originally developed for British sailors stationed in India, IPAs were aggressively hopped to help prevent spoilage on long ocean voyages. Now that spoilage isn't as big a problem, we've eased up on the hoppiness just a hair to let the caramel malts shine through. It's a big beer with big flavor that really lets you appreciate hops in all their glory.
The term Pale Ale was originally used to describe any beer that was simply not dark. But today it's a unique beer unto itself. When done right, Pale Ale is one of the things that just makes everything seem right with the world. And our Blue Boar is Pale Ale done very, very right. Double-hopped for a light, citrusy flavor, it's everything a Pale Ale should be.
Amber Ales are mostly an American invention. And with its beautiful copper color and subtle hop aroma, our Redwood Flats Amber is our traditional take on a modern American classic. Featuring a unique blend of American hops and malts, Redwood Flats Amber is bold and assertive, with a strongly hoppy flavor that?s easy to drink and even easier to love.