Not Your Fathers Root Beer seemingly became a hit overnight. Small Town Brewery, Wauconda, opened in 2011, tap room opened in 2015, closed in 2019. We have met the owner Tim who is awesome! Not Your Moms Strawberry Rhubarb will be a 12 ounce bottle and draft release. Brewed with madagascar vanilla and cinnamon. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Kovac founded Small Town Brewery in Wauconda in 2011, changing the beer industry by using an inspiration of his a gruit (German for "herbs") method of brewing, according to the Spirit Water website. We also met the other Tim who knows a TON and is very friendly. After the brewery closed the town's school burned and 60 years ago I was told by an elderly lady who had lived her whole life in . In the future, our new Wauconda brewery will be even more exciting, with higher alcohol content resulting in a more flavorful product. It is generally assumed and marketed that such breweries have a passion for brewing, a diverse range of flavors, and a variety of techniques. Wisconsin is well-known for its high-quality beer. [10] It serves a rotating cycle of 16 Small Town beers, with beer flavors including French Toast, Bourbon Pecan and Strawberry Rhubarb. Paddock Publications, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Company. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Large companies are attempting to reintroduce the hard soda trend. Theres something special about small town breweries. Small Town Brewery; Search. He was also a bit of a gambler. Because it is made with spices and sugar, as well as insufficient sugar to convert to yeast, it does not contain any alcohol. Not Your Fathers Root Beer 10.7% will be available in 22 ounce bottles nationally by fall, 2016 for a short time. Small Town Brewery has partnered with Wisconsin Brewing Company in order to upscale and nationally distribute the recipe. Style:Cream Ale(w/ Vanilla Beans) Root beers are most commonly, but not exclusively, non-alcoholic, caffeine-free, sweet, and carbonated beverages. Its also gluten-free, which makes it ideal for those who have dietary restrictions. A Peach "tea" cobbler. They have the root beer and ginger ale flavors you may have already seen on store shelves and many others that rotate like butter scotch, bourbon pecan, apple pie, hibiscus, vanilla, blondie, strawberry rhubarband several others. [1][3] It was initially sold in its 19.5% abv incarnation in kegs at local bars and liquor stores. 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This allowed him to travel further than other vessels because beer stayed fresh during long journeys. The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce will host the brewery's official ribbon cutting Friday. It is a great soda for the entire family because root beer does not contain any harmful alcohol levels. Established in 2017. The alcoholic cream ale boast 4.1% alcohol by volume. This is achieved by drinking hard sodas, which are the most natural way to do so. This is the best brewery around for people who want something different than traditional beer. The brewery's owner . No job listings found for Small Town Brewery. Although some of the ingredients in Kovacs recipe were unknown to most, they did reveal some interesting ones. The brewery is best known for Not Your Fathers Root Beer, an alcoholic root beer. Not Your Moms Apple Pie will be a 12 ounce bottle release. Black Viking Brewing Montgomery County, Maryland. Improve this listing All photos (9) Top ways to experience nearby attractions LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour 63 Recommended Bus Tours Not Your Fathers Vanilla Cream Ale looks to expand Small Town Brewerys lineup in the near future. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. 1865 Brewing Co Phoebus, Virginia. Small Town Shmaltz Chanukah Hanukah Pass the Beer (2017). Be warned the the jerks in Illinois legislature do not believe that anyone in Illinois is smart enough to be a parent so they have passed laws banning anyone under 21 from entering. The 5.9% alcohol by volume is hidden quite well, making it dangerous for those with a sweet tooth. Most of the beer is sweet and may not be for everyone, but anyone like me who may not like typical hoppy beer is in for a treat. Kovac brews an alcoholic root beer . This edition was only found in the Chicago area in the past. BALTIMORE Full Tilt Brewing in North Baltimore announced on Facebook it's closing its doors for good in mid-March. 96% of travelers recommend this experience. If you want to drink a hard soda, you can get away with using the highball glass. Four City Brewing Co . CARY, IL The official grand opening of the new Cary brewery Spirit Water is Friday, Jan. 10, according to the brewery, distillery and taproom's Facebook page. Bottles/Cans Brewery Taproom. Claim this brewery Beers Small Town All Sodas 6.0% ABV Small Town BreweryWauconda, IL Small Town Knat Knocker American Lager5.5% ABV Small Town BreweryWauconda, IL Not Your Fathers Root Beer has long been Tim Kovacs favorite beer, as he pointed out in the description. [5][6][7] Shortly thereafter, Pabst owners, including Pabst CEO Eugene Kashper, acquired a stake in the brand and the company. ERP is $10.99/6 pack. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. It took us awhile to find the place given the location, but I'm SO glad we did! - Population: 13,827. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. The nose comprises light roasted malts, pretzel, cocoa, and some buttery biscuits in the background Small Town's Barrel Aged Not Your Father's Root Beer has a taste of it's own with White Oak and Apple Wood. The company will change its name to spirit Water and move to Cary in late September. The brewery also has a taproom where you can try their beers before you buy them. A masterfully-balanced ginger and citrus body, with hints of black currant lending complementary floral and fruity spice notes. Estimate retail price, $7.99. In terms of volume, it has a 5.9% alcohol content. This allows people who have sugar restrictions to enjoy it as well as people who want to consume a low-sugar beverage. Following that release came Not Your Fathers Ginger Ale. 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