SPRING FEVER

RASPBERRY HIBISCUS ALE

There's a buzz in the air. An anticipation that builds with each passing day as robins reappear, daffodils bloom, and the lake ice goes out and the piers go in. And no one is more excited for the equinox than the folks in Crystal Lake.

Another sign of spring is our seasonal release Spring Fever, a Raspberry Hibiscus Ale that is both tart and tasty, refreshing and delicious. Malt, hops, raspberries and hibiscus flowers are combined to create an easy drinking, fruity beer that celebrates the new season. Consider Spring sprung.

Style: Fruit Beer

ABV: 5.4%

IBU: 17

Beerwords: Fresh Raspberry Flavor &
Aroma, Hibiscus Flowers, Citrus,
Refreshing, Fruity, Mildly Tart

Best with: Raspberry Tiramisu,
Strawberry & Spinach Salad, Peanut
Butter & Jelly Sandwich

BACKFLIP

BELGIAN WITBIER

This is your moment — toes perched on the edge of the diving board and the hot sun on your back. Confidently, you jump, bending and tucking into the perfect somersault, the splash announcing "summer" to the rest of Crystal Lake.

Another perfect turn is CLB's "Backflip", a delicious Belgian-style Witbier that tastes like summer in a glass. Hints of camomile, orange peel and coriander provide a refreshing balance to the wheat's slight twang, while the high carbonation adds a crisp feel. You'll fall heels-over-head for this one.

Style: Belgian Witbier

ABV: 5.2%

IBU: 14

Beerwords: Sweet & Bitter Orange
Peel, Hint of Camomile, Coriander
Spice, Coconut Note, Refreshing

Best with: Light Summer Salads,
Chips with Mango Salsa, Chicken
or Fish Tacos with Cilantro & Onion.

LAST CAST

BLOOD ORANGE IPA

The Old Man On The Lake, they called him. Been around as long as anyone could remember. Knew where all the fish were; hell, he knew most of 'em by name. And famous for his signature, late summer call: "Last cast, and then one more."

We honor that legendary spirit with our fall seasonal, "Last Cast." This Blood Orange IPA blends bright, citrusy hops with the bold flavors of the blood orange, creating an explosion of fruit and pleasing bitterness on the palate for an unforgettable character — just like the Old Man.

Style: Fruit-Infused IPA

ABV: 8.3%

IBU: 60

Beerwords: Bright Citrus, Fresh
Squeezed Blood Orange, Candy-like
Sweetness, Firm Bitterness

Best with: Strawberry & Mandarine
Orange Salad, Citrusy Tacos with
Mango Salsa, Orange Sorbet.

FROZEN OVER

ENGLISH BROWN ALE

Every winter they lace 'em up. Clearing the kids off the frozen patch of lake that doubles as an ice rink, these dads celebrate the season with a rousing — and sometimes rough-housing — game of hockey. A Crystal Lake tradition, complete with bumps and bruises.

CLB takes a smoother approach to winter with "Frozen Over", a traditional English Brown Ale. Rich aromas of dark chocolate and caramel complement a subtle hint of herbal hop spice, adding to the complexity. A sip reveals flavors of milk chocolate and chewy caramel, along with a bit of fresh baked bread rounding the sweetness out.

Style: Spiced English Brown Ale

ABV: 6.5%

IBU: 25

Beerwords: Bold, Hoppy, Bitter,
Classic, Floral Hints,
Aggressive

Best with: Buffalo Wings, Spicy
Thai or Indian Dishes,
Bleu Cheese

MAIN BEACH

GOLDEN ALE (Crafted To Reduce Gluten)

Welcome to “Main Beach”, a delicious, gluten-reduced, twist on our super-approachable Beach Blonde Golden Lager. The best attributes of the award-winning Beach Blonde shine through, but Main Beach is brewed as an Ale for just a touch of added fruity sweetness. Try a pint and we think you’ll agree, it’s sure to become a Crystal Lake institution, just like it’s namesake.

Main Beach is brewed using our standard brewing practices, but then we use a clarifying additive to remove the gluten. It's a truly amazing process that almost sounds too good to be true, so we sent samples to the best beer analysis lab in the country. "No detectable gluten" (less than 10 parts per million) has been the consistent test result, so we're pleased to offer a great beer even those who are gluten-sensitive can enjoy!

Style: Golden Ale

ABV: 5.3%

IBU: 18

Beerwords: Approachable, Mild,
Honey-like Sweetness

Best with: Salads, Shellfish,
Fruit, Pretzels, Mild Sausages