McIntosh, Rhode Island Greening, and Northern Spy. Everything's better with a little Smack. This crowd pleaser is sweet and tart with full apple flavor
Goblet$6.00
Haykin, Traditional Cider Apples Blend 2023 (Aurora, CO) 6.5 %
Traditional cider apples evoke the character of baked apples, dark chocolate, caramel, and plums. They are assertive and deeply flavored, with a rich golden color. Apples grown at Un- cle John's Cider Mill, CiderView Orchards, and others
Goblet$12.00
Uncle John's, Cranberry Apple (St. John's, MI) 6.5%
A sweet/tart blend of original Apple and cranberry juice
Goblet$7.00
Shacksbury, Sunrise 2024 (Vergennes, VT) 6.8%
A delicate cider made with 60% Somerset Redstreaka and Harry Masters Jersey and 40% of their house blend. Notes of delicate apple, mint and fennel on the nose. Very little to no carbonation
Goblet$10.00
Iqhilika Meadery, African Birds Eye Chili (Eastern Cape, South Africa) 12%
Mead aged over roasted, indigenous African chili peppers which lends an interesting wooded nose to the mead, which is entirely overwhelmed by the first sip. Matured in South African wine barrels during the journey to the U.S
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and they forage them across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage
750ml Bottle$60.00
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Mikerphone, Sound Czech 4.5%
16oz Can$5.00
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Belgian Drafts
Kasteel, Wit 4.8%
Balanced flavor of zesty citrus, spicy ginger and biscuity maltiness. The harmonious blend of sweet, sour and spicy flavors is topped with coriander and lemongrass for a crisp, dry and refreshing finish
25cl$10.00
De La Senne, Zenne Pils 4.9%
Unfiltered and unpasteurized beer. It is slightly hazy, finely bitter, and very nicely drinkable. It is generously hopped with the most noble old varieties of German hops
33cl$12.00
Tilquin, Rhubarbe Rouge 5.1%*
A blend of 50% of 1 year old Meerts and 50% of 1 and 2 years old lambics, with 210 gr of red rhubarb per liter of lambic
Aspen$14.00
Silly, Stupid Silly Sour 5.5%*
Formerly used solely for the purpose of blending into their Saison and Silly Sour, Stupid Silly Sour has extreme green apple sour notes and subtle hints of brown sugar and biscuit malt
25cl$12.00
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde, brewed with four differ- ent kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
33cl$12.00
De Ranke XX Bitter 6%
A pale blond ale that is bitter for Belgian standards. Using whole leaf Hallertau hop flowers, pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold
25cl$11.00
Brasserie de Blaugies, La Vermontoise 6%
Hill Farmstead collaboration, a saison made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
33cl$12.00
Duvel Moortgat, Duvel 6.66, 6.8%
The Duvel Moortgat family brewery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021 w/ this new mild, full-bodied blond. No fewer than 6 different hop varieties are used. It's based on the noble & exclusive hop varie-ties Saaz & Styrian Golding, just like classic Duvel
25cl$9.00
Westmalle, Dubbel 7%^
For over 200 years, the monks of Westmalle have been choosing to live a life of prayer and work. There is a farm, a cheese dairy and a brewery inside the walls of the Trappist abbey. This beer is rich, complex, herby and fruity with a fresh-bitter finish
33cl$12.00
Val-Dieu, Winter Ale 7%
A Belgian amber ale with sweetness of selected spices and port wine. A highly pronounced aroma of yeast and malt
25cl$12.00
3 Fonteinen, Nocturne 7.8%
A blend of 2.5 and 6.5 year-old full malt brews, with loads of dark malts. Their take on a real Vlaams Oud-Bruin/Flemish Old Brown ale
Aspen$12.00
Huyghe, Delirium Red 8%
Fruit ale that is sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. Hints of almond and mildly sour cherries
25cl$10.00
Fantôme, Dark Chocolat 8%
A Belgian Dark Farmhouse Ale with Cocoa and Chili Pepper
25cl$12.00
Chimay, White (Cinq Cents) 8%^
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
25cl$12.00
St-Feuillien, Triple 8.5%
Traditional Abbey Triple that is sparkling orangish-golden in color with a brilliant white foam. Highly aromatic with vivid hop resins leaping out of the glass. The flavor is bright, malty, and spicy
25cl$11.00
Brasserie Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale, first made in 1970. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
33cl$13.00
St. Bernardus, Abt 12 Nitro 10%
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. It is brewed in the classic Quadrupel style and adheres to the original 1946 recipe. The nitrogen version makes it more delicate, smooth, rich and creamy
25cl$12.00
Achouffe, N'Ice Chouffe 10%
Enjoy from mid-October to mid February. Smooth and strong, with spicy notes of thyme and curaçao, this dark beer warms hearts, making even the coldest winters joyful
25cl$11.50
Van Steenberge, Gulden Draak 10.5%
A dark brown Triple Ale re-fermented in the keg, which in itself makes it an exceptional beer. Complex taste with notes of caramel, roasted malt and coffee makes it unique
25cl$9.00
De Garre by Van Steenberge 11%
This gem of a Belgian Triple is the house beer for the famous pub of the same name, located down a long alley in Bruges
33cl$14.00
Gouden Carolus, Cuvée Van de Keizer Imperial Dark 11%
Meaning 'Grand Cru of the Emperor'; a strong dark ale with powerful notes of roasted malts, caramel and plums. Surprisingly soft and fruity aroma combines a warm roundness with a refreshing taste
25cl$12.00
Craft Drafts
Athletic Brewing Co., NA Run Wild, Less than 0.5%
Non-alcoholic IPA brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt
Pint$6.50
Middle Brow, Bloc Party Raz Pom 4%**
A Berliner Weisse with raspberry, pomegranate and vanilla
Goblet$7.00
Hopewell, Plain English 4.2%**
Brown ale modeled after the traditional examples found in London and the southern half of England at large. Notes of toffee, caramel and light chocolate
Pint$7.50
Odell, Sippin' Pretty (Fort Collins, CO) 4.5%
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced with a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Teku Glass$7.00
Off Color, Le Petite Ferme 4.8%**
Table Farmhouse ale fermented with a French saison yeast, the final beer is peppery and bone dry. A concentrated elderflower tea is added post fermentation to add layers of floral flavor and tropical fruit notes
Goblet$6.00
Evil Twin NYC, Greenhouse Pils (Brooklyn, NY) 5%
A German style Pilsner conditioned on an American Foudre. Drinks light & crispy. Notes of honey biscuits and subtle flowers
A tribute to English Pale Ales fermented in the cask. Biscuity toasted malt aroma and a hint of oak and vanilla. Pale malts create a smooth malty middle with ribbons of caramel, English toffee and toasted oak
Pint$9.00
Pilot Project, Standard Goods Lager (Milwaukee, WI) 5%
Crisp, clean, beer flavored beer. It's made and tastes like a lager should
Pint$5.00
Urban Chestnut, California Common (St. Louis, MO) 5.1%
An amber lager with a light fruitiness and well-balanced between toasty maltiness and moderate bitterness
Pint$7.50
Goldfinger, Zwickelbier (Downers Grove, IL) 5.2%**
Delicious unfiltered lager, that is younger than their usual lagers. Fresh malt and a fresh hop quality. Carbonated slightly lower to represent its younger state
Pint$8.00
Art History, Bella Strada (Geneva, IL) 5.2%**
Italian Pilsner with a well-rounded body with a refreshingly dry finish. Italian Era- clea malt imparts a honeyed depth of flavor to the palate
Pint$8.50
Oxbow, Secret Patterns (Newcastle, ME) 5.3%
A blend of a stainless aged mixed fermentation and barrel aged farmhouse wheat beer aged on apricots and aged with Maine wildflower honey
Founded in 1040, it is the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. Hefeweizen brewed according to centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill
Considered the classic example in its cate- gory, brewed for centuries in the baroque town of Bamberg in Franconia (Bavaria/ Germany). Following ancient malting tra- ditions, all its select barley malts are kilned over a fire of beech wood logs. Brewed in classic copper vessels and matured for months in 14th century cellars
0.4l$11.00
Begyle, Flannel Pajamas 5.4%
Smooth-bodied oatmeal stout features aromas of roasted malts, cocoa, with flavor notes of fudge, coffee and caramel
Pint$7.00
Scratch, Sahti (Ava, IL) 5.5%
Northern European-inspired dark beer mashed in an oak puncheon through a bed of juniper branches. Brewed over a wood fire in a copper kettle with additional juniper branches. Rich malt bill with notes of chocolate, roasted coffee, and piney finish
Goblet$12.00
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Pint$8.00
Hop Butcher, Grid 5.75%
Citra & Mosaic-hopped American Pale Ale
Pint$9.00
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust (Munster, IN) 6.5%
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pint$8.00
Maine, Little Whaleboat (Freeport, ME) 6.5%
IPA feat. aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, pine, & floral notes of rose & chamomile. The brewery assisted the Maine Coast Heritage Trust in the purchase of Little Whaleboat Islands, a cluster of 3 small islands & ledges in Casco Bay, a vital link in the chain of protected islands that provide sanctuary to wildlife
Pint$12.00
Half Acre, Sunrise Vallejo 6.7%
Featuring New Zealand hops that elevate this clear, crisp IPA with aromas of sweet melon, berry and dried pine
Pint$8.00
Sierra Nevada, Celebration (Chico, CA) 6.8%
Freshly picked hops, rushed from farm to brewery, creating powerful citrus and pine flavors. Pure hops, balanced with rich caramel malt
Pint$5.00
Fonta Flora, Rum Rug (Nebo, NC) 7%
An Appalachian Wild Ale conditioned on local strawberries then aged in Carlisle Wine Barrels and Rum Barrels with vanilla
Aspen$12.00
Maplewood, Wild Idaho Nights 7%
Hazy IPA brewed and double dry hopped with Idaho 7, Idaho 7 cryo, and Citra hops. Expect huge notes of pineapple with hints of dankness
Pint$10.00
Eagle Park DDH Demon Haze (Milwaukee, WI) 7%
A double dry hopped hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and El Dorado hops. Strong aromas of pineapple, citrus, and pine
Pint$10.00
Fair State, Mister Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
Collab with Barrel Theory (St. Paul, MN) DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, and Simcoe Cryo hops
Pint$9.00
New Belgium, Le Terroir (Fort Collins, CO) 7.5%
Sour ale crafted in oak foeders, aged in varying temperatures, humidity and vibrations. Dry-hoppped using fruit-forward and experimental hops, creating a beer that rewards you a little differently every time you experience it
Goblet$8.50
Firestone Walker, Wookey Jack (Paso Robles, CA) 8.3%
Big toasty malted rye flavors in with a refined bitter finish. This beer is gnarly on the outside, yet refined on the inside
Teku Glass$9.00
Old Nation, DDH Boss Tweed (Williamston, MI) 9.3%
Cryo hops to amp up the flavor and aroma of this Michigan classic. A nice pilsner malt backbone with a touch of Vienna provides balance a lingering sweetness on the back end and a hint of warming
Teku Glass$10.00
Allagash, Curieux 2024 (Portland, ME) 10.2%
Belgian-style tripel aged in bourbon barrels for approximately seven weeks. The barrel aged beer is then blended with fresh Tripel. Notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and a hint of bourbon
Imperial Stout with ancho chiles, cacao nibs, cinnamon and extra vanilla bean
Bell Glass$10.00
OEC L'Anniversaire Grand Cru "10th Anniversary Blend" (Oxford, CT) 12%*
Imperial Sour Ale matured in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for up to three years
Bell Glass$12.00
Surly, Darkness 2024 (Minneapolis, MN) 12%
Russian Imperial stout contains monstrous notes of chocolate, coffee, cherry, and tof- fee, plus a non-traditional dose of aromatic hops
Bell Glass$6.00
3 Floyds, Coconut Pillar of Beasts (Munster, IN) 14.6%
Barleywine aged on coconut in bourbon barrels for over a year and accentuated with the addition of house-made salted caramel
Bell Glass$12.00
Hopleaf's House Beers
Hopleaf's House Beers are brewed for us by Art History Brewing
House Dark-Black Lager 4.8%
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
Pint$7.50
House Pale-Pale Ale 5.8%
Belgian-inspired Pale Ale fermented w/a yeast from a Belgian Trappist monastery. Brewed w/trad European malts & Belgian candy sugar but hopped with modern American Simcoe & Sultana hops. Food-friendly everyday drinker
Pint$7.50
Deep Wood Series
Revolution, Ryeway To Heaven 2024 15%
Barrel aged Ryewine, with lofty notes of maple, brown sugar, and candied pecan. Some sweetness before a dry, rye-forward terminus
Bell Glass$12.00
*Sour. **Chicagoland. ^Trappist
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Like many others of its kind, this brewery originated from a ploughland farm which was also engaged in brewing beer for its own consumption. The first time it was mentioned in print was in 1784 under the name of "Brouwerij De Peer", although it's likely that there had long been a brewery there
Piraat 10.5%
Fruity, spicy, complex aroma and flavor. A sweet palate is followed by low hop bitterness, evident coriander-like spiciness and a titillating warming finish. Refermented in the bottle—a living beer! In the 17th & 18th centuries, ales like Piraat were highly prized and sought after by seafaring pirates and their captains
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak (Golden Dragon) 10.5%
The flagship of this famous brewery. Dark brown triple ale with a creamy head, natural malt, toffee-like sweetness, hoppy accents. Barleywine strength at 10.5%
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak 9000, 10.5%
An exceptional quadruple amber. Four different malt varieties give a deep golden amber color and a slightly fruity aroma. Together with the soft and slightly sweet taste, this provides a beautifully rounded bouquet with notes of dried fruit. A high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation wine yeast is used
11.2oz$10.00
Duvel Moortgat
In 1871, Jan-Leonard Moortgat, the son of a brewers' family from Steenhuffel, founded the Moortgat farm brewery together with his wife Maria De Block. At that time, the newcomer was just one of the 4,000 breweries active in Belgium at the turn of the century
Duvel 9.5%
The Classic! This strong golden ale is surely one of the world's most beautiful & elegant beers. Prodigious creamy head, a champagne sparkle, notes of pear & a dry finish. Fermented three times, bottle-conditionedand suitable for cellaring
11.2oz$10.00
St. Feuillien
One of the few female-run Belgian breweries. Founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart. The Friart family's fifth generation is now at the helm
Grand Cru 9.5%
This extra-blond amber nectar masterpiece undergoes refermentation in the bottle, resulting in a beer endowed with unforgettable character. The secret lies in the unique combination of the noblest hops and the finest aromatic ingredients. Grand Cru differs from other beers in the range by its absence of spices and a traditional dry hopping with Styrian Golding hops in bloom
11.2oz$15.00
Quadruple 11%
A very dark and dense beer. This quadruple distinguishes herself by a complex and finely caramelized aroma and with shades of Madeira wine, candied fruit and an intense touch of fermentation esters. A slight hoppy smell completes the whole. The mouth is long with a powerful body built on the density and generous apparent extract. The bitterness is present but sweet and blends harmoniously with the malty structure. The selection of special malts raises the chocolate side with the nuances of coconut
11.2oz$14.00
Brasserie Dupont
This classic agricultural brewery dating from 1850, set around a farmyard in Tourpes, has been in the Dupont family since 1920 and still uses the original cast iron brewing vessels
Saison Dupont 6.5%
Herbal, hoppy, peppery fruitiness; rocky head. Long dry finish
375ml$12.00
De Brabandere
Started 1894 as the farm brewery Bavikhove, it is still independent and family-owned and run by the 5th generation, Albert De Brabandere. While they brew a wide range styles, they are best best known in America for superb sour beers and their Bavik Superpils
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
24-30 months in wood. Old-golden-hued. Oaky aroma w/hints of sherry & fruit, sourness in the finish
11.2oz$10.00
Petrus Rood Bruin 5.5%
Previously called Oud Bruin. A blend of 33% Petrus Aged Pale—pure foeder beer aged 2 years in oak foeders—and 67% young brown beer. In this blend, the young dark beer contributes the reddish-brown color and the Aged Pale contributes the slightly sour flavor
11.2oz$10.00
Omer Vander Ghinste
When Omer Vander Ghinste started brewing in 1892 in the beautiful West Flemish village of Bellegem, brand names did not yet exist. He promoted his beers by placing stained glass windows with the words "Beers Omer Vander Ghinste" in the front windows of the pubs. As these windows were very expensive, it was not an option to replace them at every change of generation. Therefore every firstborn son was baptized "Omer", a tradition still kept alive today, 130 years and 5 generations later!
Cuvée des Jacobins 5.5%
Unblended old lambic, aged for 18 mos. or more. Robust character but beautiful & sophisticated, w/a full body & overtones of vanilla, dried cherry, stone fruit & cocoa. A complex, beautiful sour beer
330ml$15.00
Roodbruin 5.5%
Based on an ancient beer called "Ouden Tripel". Blending this beer with lambic aged in oak barrels for 18 months results in this specific West Flanders Red-brown beer. Its typical flavor is well-balanced, with hardly noticeable sourness
330ml$12.00
Brasserie de Blaugies - Wallonie
A small traditional family brewery begun by Pierre-Alex Carlier and Marie-Noelle Pourtois. All the beers brewed in their buildings are unfiltered and are fermented a second time in the bottle after adding yeast. The first mash was made on March 24, 1988
Darbyste 5.8%
Saison made with wheat, fermented with fig juice. Figs are not evident in the flavor, which is light, lemony and dry
12.7oz$20.00
La Moneuse 8%
Named for A. J. Moneuse (b. 1768), a famous local bandit and gang leader, and ancestor of the brewers' family. It is a classic Saison by virtue of its strength and its earthy, aged quality. It has a hardy, semi-dry malt character, a fresh but not overpowering hoppiness, abundant yeasty, fruity flavors and a fairly strong but pleasant and enticing mustiness
12.7oz$20.00
La Vermontoise 6%
Stemming from a partnership with mythical Vermont brewery Hill Farmstead, this one is made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
12.7oz$20.00
Saison d'Epeautre 6%
Classic Saison/Farmhouse Ale brewed with spelt. Clean, crisp, and refreshing with just enough spice to liven things up
12.7oz$20.00
D'Achouffe
The small artisanal brewery in the Ardennes, founded by brothers-in-law Pierre Gobron and Christian Bauweraerts towards the end of the 1970s, with initially less than 5,000 euros available to them. At the beginning they thought of it as a hobby, but soon they decided to devote themselves to the adventure full-time. The first 'brassin' (brewing mix) of La Chouffe was finished on 27th August 1982
LaChouffe 8%
Strong Golden Ale, a bit on the sweet side, w/just enough hops to dry the palate
330ml$10.00
Houblon Chouffe 9%
A unique marrying of the traditions of English IPAs w/the innovations of American Double IPAs and the classic Belgian way of brewing. A beauti- fully balanced Tripel, hazy gold w/impressive, longlasting head, big malty body, distinct hop dryness, expressive estery fruitiness
330ml$10.00
De Dolle Brouwers - Esen, West Flanders
The name started with a bicycle club "De Dolle Dravers", composed of four members—the two brothers Herteleer, Dirk Coussée, and Bernard Veranneman—who also knew about the regional beer culture. The brewery was born in 1980, when they took over an empty brewery
Oerbier 9%
Oerbier means original, from the source.Oerbier was created as an at- home washtub experiment, with only natural ingredients and with secondary fermentation in the bottle. Brewed from a mixture different malts, Poperinge Golding hops and a special yeast which makes for a subtly tart beer. The tartness becomes more prevalent with aging
11.2oz$14.00
Arabier 8%
A beer with secondary fermentation in the bottle, hopped with flower hops from Poperinge (Nugget and WGV—Whitbread Golding Variety). Distinctive dry-hopped taste and aroma
11.2oz$14.00
Bos Keun 9%
The recipe contains pale malt, Poperinge Goldings hops in bubbles, organic cane sugar, pure oerwater, top fermentation, fermentation & secondary fermentation in the bottle. Notes of berries, licorice, dry leaves, vanilla, and chocolate
11.2oz$14.00
Dulle Teve 10%
The website says: "Dulle Teve means Mad Bitch, but the US govt. does not like the name, so we said 'TRIPEL' " on labels. All-malt brew w/white candy in the kettle & refermented
11.2oz$14.00
Stille Nacht 12%
De Dolle's Christmas offering. Highest density of any Belgian beer (27°Plato); boiled for 5 hours; brewed w/pale malt w/white candi sugar in the kettle. Nugget hops & dry hopping bring extra bitterness to balance the extreme sweetness (due to the density.) The taste triangle is completed w/some acidity of the fermentation
11.2oz$14.00
Rodenbach
The Rodenbach family is no average family. The ancestors of the current family took part in Napoleon's campaign in Russia, wrote the Belgian national anthem and founded Brewery Rodenbach in 1821
Classic 5.2%
Young Rodenbach is mixed with mature Rodenbach (at least two years in oaken casks.) A scintillating dark, richly aromatic beer
500ml Can$12.00
Grand Cru 6%
Bottle-conditioned blend of ales aged in oak tuns of various sizes, each imparting its individual character. Sweet, acidic & fruity with sour grape background
330ml$15.00
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe)
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe) 8.5%
A fourth generation independent family-owned and -run brewery, Huyghe has, over the past decade, made unprecedented investments in sustainability; reducing use of water, electricity, steam and waste. Triple fermentation and the use of three different yeast strains create its signature tastes: sweet, biscuit malt backbone, supported by pleasant warmth and spice, finishes well rounded, floral, and dry. The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not random
11.2oz$12.00
De Halve Maan
"The Half Moon". This is the last active brewery in the historical city of Bruges. The town archives first mention the brewery in 1546. Since 1856, the famous brewing family Maes-Vanneste has owned the brewery
Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde ale brewed w/4 malts & 2 aromatic hop varieties, it's fruity & refreshing
330ml$11.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel 9%
Hazy golden color, sweet malt, spice, and lots of yeast. A bit spritzy
330ml$12.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadruple 11%
Rich, intense dark Belgian ale. Brewed w/a subtle blend of specialty malts to give the ale extremely dark color & chewy, malty complex character
330ml$12.00
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
A small family-owned brewery in West Flanders. Founded in 1885, it was dismantled by occupying German troops during WW1. After the War, with a changed market, the brewery was purpose-built to make their famed barrel-aged dark Flemish ale
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
Refreshing Flemish old red ale, matured in oak casks. Smooth, rich texture w/interplay of passion fruit & chocolate, & a long dry, acidic finish
330ml$12.00
Duchesse Cherry (Formerly Echt Kriekenbier) 6.8%
Cherry ale based on their Vichtenaar with local sour cherries added during the maturation process in wood casks. A blending of 1, 2 & 3-year-old beers
330ml$12.00
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Dating back to the mid-1800s, founded byAmandus Van Honsebrouck. In 1986, the Vanhonsebrouck family bought the Castle of Ingelmunster, which inspired brewer Luc to make his first quadruple, creating the secondary brand Kasteel. Now about 45% of their beers are traditional lambics
Donker 11%
The very first beer of the Kasteel range is a full-bodied Quadrupel with hints of caramel, coffee and chocolate
16oz. Can$12.00
Rouge 11%
A unique blend of Kasteel Donker and macerated cherries
16oz. Can$12.00
De Ranke
Germain Noffels started a beer-bottling and lemonade-manufacturing facility at the Wijnbergstraat in Wevelgem in 1930. Daughter Irene Noffels and son-in-law Napoleone Bacelle took over the business in 1948 after World War II. Their son Nino Bacelle started experimenting with brewing beer in 1981 and took over the business with his brother in 1986. In 1989 they abandoned the lemonade facility. They now produce 5000 hectoliters annually
XX Bitter 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
330ml$12.00
Pico-Brouwerij Alvinne
Established in 2004, the "Pico-Brouwerij" Alvinne produces world- class sour beers, all of them brewed with their own Morpheus House yeast strain, harvested from a natural environment. Morpheus yeast is a strong contributor to the flavor of the beer and Alvinne's unique identity
Omega 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
11.2oz$12.00
Phi 8%
Pale strong beer, skillfully balanced between sweet and sour due to an addition of 40% wheat to the grain bill
11.2oz$12.00
Abbey-Style Beers
Abbey-Style Beers may or may not have a historical connection to an abbey and they may or may not pay royalties to a monastery. They are always beers of a style commonly associated with monastic brewing traditions. In some cases, a historic abbey sold or licensed a private company the rights to their name and recipes. In most though, there was never a connection between the brand and the Catholic Church
Abbaye de Leffe
Owned and brewed by Inbev at the Stella Artois Brewery in Leuven. Royalties are paid to the monastery
Leffe Blonde 6.6%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy. 8%
11.2oz$9.00
St. Bernardus
In 1945, Trappist monastery St. Sixtus stopped selling its beer and an agreement was reached where the monks would brew beer only for themselves. For beers for sale to the public, they gave a license to the nearby cheese factory, and brewery St. Bernardus was founded. (Mathieu Szafran-ski, the brewmaster from Westvleteren, became a partner in the brewery and brought with him the recipes, the know-how, and the St. Sixtus yeast strain.) Since 1992 when the Trappist monasteries decided that Authentic Trappist beer could only be brewed in a monastery, those brewed in Watou have been sold under the brand name St. Bernardus. The St. Bernardus range is considered a close match in recipe and style to the St. Sixtus/Westvleteren beers, which can be hard to obtain outside the area
Abt 12, 10%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy
330ml$12.00
Prior 8, 8%
Brewed in the classic dubbel style; creamy rich texture that's almost oily, malt-fruit complexity reminiscent of coconut
330ml$10.00
Pater 6, 6.7%
Traditional Dubbel, chestnut in color, very fruity w/notes of melon & very fresh banana, finishing w/slight bitterness. Easy drinking!
330ml$10.00
Tripel 8%
In the Watou region a Tripel is often referred to as a 'Bernadetje', a fine tribute that pays homage to Bernadette, the youngest daughter of Evariste Deconinck, the man to whom the monks of Abbaye Sainte Marie du Mont des Cats sold their Belgian property in 1934
330ml$12.00
Authentic Trappist Beers
Thirteen Trappist monasteries—six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, and one each in Austria, Italy, England, France, and Spain—currently produce beer, but the Authentic Trappist Product label is assigned by the International Trappist Association (ITA) to just ten breweries which meet their strict criteria: Trappist beer is brewed in living monasteries by monks who are actively involved in the brewing of the beer
Orval 6.2%^
Founded in 1070 by Benedictines from Calabria; rebuilt many times over the centuries after being sacked in several conflicts. This beer, Orval's only offering, gains its unusual orangy color from the use of 3 malts plus white candi sugar in the kettle. Dry-hopped secon dary fermentation lasts 5-7 weeks; bottle-condi tion ing lasts 2 months. This Trappist also stands apart as the only one to use Brettano myces. It's a true world classic
11.2oz$12.00
Chimay^
Belgium's best-known & biggest mona stery—founded in 1850; brewing begun in 1861; the first monks in Belgium to sell their beer commercially. Its products are, in the monastic tradi tion, top-fermented strong ales condi tioned in the bottle. Within this tradition the Chimay beers have a house character that is fruity both in intense aroma and palate
Première (Red) 7%
Full copper color, notably soft palate, hint of black current
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
Firm dry body, slender for its gravity, w/plenty of hop character in the finish & a quenching hint of acidity. A noble beer with character a bit different from the other Chimays
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Grande Réserve (Blue) 9%
Characteristic Chimay depth of aromatic fruitiness, a Port among beers. The version in a corked 750ml bottle is called Grand Reserve. The larger bottle size and different method of sealing seem to mature the beer in a softer manner
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
150 was brewed to celebrate the 150th birthday of the brewery based at the Abbey de Scourmont. A strong blonde ale, refreshing and fruity, tasty and intense. Its mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Its mellow, rounded body and smoky, spicy flavor is typical of Chimay beers. Brewed with Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus a secret spice
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Mount St. Bernard Abbey^
The only Trappist brewery in England, in Coalville, Leicestershire. In 2013 the monks of the St. Bernard Abbey realized farming was no longer viable due to modern mechanized farming and low dairy prices. Construction of the brewery began in 2018. Abbey records show that beer was brewed there before 1900, although the historic recipe has been lost
Tynt Meadow 7.4%
A strong dark ale, but one with a clearly English character. Aromatic hints of dark chocolate, licorice, and rich fruit flavours. Full-bodied, gently balancing the taste of dark chocolate, pepper, and fig
11.2oz$12.00
Rochefort^
The Abbey of St-Remy, aka Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy, was founded in 1230 in southern Belgium. The monks began to brew sometime around 1595. Over the course of several wars and centuries, including the French Revolution, brewing was halted and restarted several times. Most recently, after WWII, their restart was assisted by the monks at Chimay. The "number names" refer to the original gravity of each beer, measured in Belgian degrees, a brewing scale no longer used today
"6" 7.5%
"6" Dubbel became available to the public starting in 1953. Soft body, earthy flavors, and herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes w/a bit of caramel. Bottle-conditioned for soft natural carbonation
11.2oz$12.00
"8" 9.2%
Strong ale originally called "Spécial," Rochefort 8 dates to the mid1950s. The flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs
11.2oz$12.00
"10" 11.5%
This Quadrupel was developed in the late 1940s and early 50s. It appears on virtually every list of the world's finest beers. Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak, spices. Deeply intriguing
11.2oz$14.00
Tripel Extra 8.1%
The first new beer from Rochefort since 1955! First brewed for distribution in 2020, this commemorates "Forte Bière Blonde Extra," a similar beer brewed at Rochefort from 1920 to about 1923
11.2oz$12.00
Tre Fontane^
Tre Fontane 8.5%
L'Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, located in the heart of Rome, is surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees planted by monks starting in 1870. Eucalyptus was believed to have qualities that could prevent malaria. Recently, thanks to the discovery of an ancient beer recipe, the monks began brewing using their eucalyptus as a spice, creating the 11th official Trappist Beer in the world. Honeyish, mildly herbal w/ a subtle eucalyptus aftertaste. Mildly spicy, balanced by a stiff bitterness. Dry finish w/residual malt, fruit, and hops
330ml$15.00
La Trappe (By de Koningshoeven)^
From abbey Schaapskooi in the Netherlands, where Trappist ale has been brewed since 1884. The monks of the abbey are popularly called "Trappists", after the origin of their order: the French Soligny-LaTrappe, an order characterized by austerity, silence and the duty of charity
La Trappe Quadrupel 10%
Said to be the first Quadrupel in the world. The full, heart-warming and intense taste is malty with sweet tones of dates and caramel
11.2oz$12.00
Zundert - Zundert, Netherlands^
Abdij Maria Toevlucht is the home of the Zundert Trappist Brewery, one of only two Dutch Trappist breweries. An opportunity for a new monastery arose in 1897, when Miss Anna Catharina van Dongen from Zundert gifted a piece of land to the Abbot of the Koningshoeven Abbey for a refuge for French monks, called Our Lady of Refuge
Trappist 8, 8%
A dark Tripel ale you must take time to savor and understand. Chestnutcolored and bottle-conditioned, with aroma of caramel, herbs and spices; initially floral and slightly sweet; character develops from light caramel to a lovely, dry, mellow hoppy bitterness as the flavor opens
330ml$12.00
Westmalle^
Founded in 1831, the monastery has brewed since its early days, though it was slow to make its products available com mercially. It remains the most withdrawn of the Trappist monasteries, not encouraging visitors. They produce four beers, includ ing a single known as "Extra" which was once available only to the Brothers
Dubbel 7%
A dark brown ale, malty but quite dry
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Tripel 9.5%
Strong w/a pale, almost pilsner color. Its mash is made exclusively of pilsner malts from Germany & France, but following the classic procedure, candy sugar is added to the kettle. Three hopping stages. Faintly citrus fruitiness, rounded body, & alcoholic kick. Strong herbal aroma and dense head
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Extra 4.8%
This is one of the oldest beers of Westmalle Abbey, with a tradition that dates back to the start of the brewery. It was created to drink with meals in the abbey, something the monks still do today. As a top fermented golden yellow Trappist beer, the Extra is unique in combining a low alcohol content with a rich flavor. Enjoy its fruity notes and its refreshing, thirst-quenching character.
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Lambics
Spontaneously fermented beers from the Lambeek region. Whereas most beers are fermented by cultured yeast under tightly-controlled conditions, these instead utilize airborne wild yeasts. These bottle-conditioned beers develop further complexity through aging in wooden barrels prior to bottling
Gueuze Fond Tradition (by Kasteel)
See brewery notes for Kasteel Brouwerij VanHonsebrouck in the main Belgian section
St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$14.00
St. Louis Kriek Fond Tradition 6.5%^^
A traditional cherry beer based on young and old lambic
375ml$14.00
Girardin
Gueuze 1882 (Black Label) 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$20.00
Boon^^
100% spontaneously fermented by wild yeast. Barrel-aged for 2 years. Frank Boon, the pre mier revivalist brewer in Belgium, uses only whole fruits in his lambics—no additional syrups or extracts. Aromatically fruity, tart & unblended, w/a great balance of flavors. (Boon spells gueuze without the first "u".)
Kriek 5%
Using old and young lambic beer that has aged in oak casks. When the lambic is 6 months old, they add 25% black cherries. This provokes the second fermen tation. They then clarify, filter and bottle it. The cherries and young lambic create a red beer that is both natural and fresh, with an absolutely unforgettable sweet and sour taste. This is kriek as it should be, with nothing but real cherries and lambic
330ml$22.00
Framboise 5%
Raspberry lambic was once a rarity and only produced for a few weeks during the summer. Frank Boon was the first brewer to again prepare a raspberry lambic in the summer of 1976. More than 300 grams per liter of fresh raspberries add a fresh fruity taste. The young lambic supports the flavor, but this is very much about raspberries, not the lambic
330ml$20.00
Gueuze Mariage Parfait 8%
Consisting of 95% mild lambic, aged at least three years and specially reserved for this purpose, and 5% young lambic. The latter provides the fermentable sugars and wild yeasts. After mixing in a vessel of 25,000 liters, the wort (unfermented mixture) is filtered and chilled. The soft, mildly sour berry taste, harmonizes with the oak barrels' aromas in which Geuze Mariage Parfait has ripen. The body speaks of vanilla followed by a bitter aftertaste of cloves that becomes increasingly intense
330ml$20.00
Het Boerenerf
An artisanal blendery focused on the art of fermenting and blending; beverages include lambic, cider, fruit wine, and honey wine. Established in 2020 by visionary founders Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin, Boerenerf occupies the historic grounds of the esteemed Brouwerij Eylenbosch in Huizingen which closed its doors in 1965. At the heart of their craft lies the tradition of spontaneous fermentation and barrelaging. Deeply committed to collaborating with local farmers to source exceptional quality ingredients directly from the farm to the barrel
Framboos 7%^^
Raspberries from the fruit farm De Daalkouter is blended with young and old lambics, then macerated for 3 months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$25.00
Pescharina 7%^^
Blend of 1- & 2-year-old lambics with maceration of peach & nectarine. Five different varieties of fruit—2 white peach, 2 yellow peach, 1 nectarine—were hand-picked from orchards in Italy. Each variety is blended separately with the lambic to then macerate for months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
De Cam
It is the smallest lambic blenders in Belgium, receiving its lambic from Boon, Girardin, and Lindemans. Founded in 1997 in Gooik, in the Pajottenland region, SW of Brussels
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$30.00
Hanssens Artisanaal - Dworp^^
Hanssens Artisanaal is the oldest independent geuze blender in the world. In 1871, former mayor Hanssens Bartholomeus started to brew lambic in the previous Saint-Antonius brewery. Nowadays it is helmed by Sidy Hanssens, daughter of Jean, the 4th generation in this family's tradition. It should be noted that after World War I, when the Germans took all the copper brew material to produce war equipment, Bartholomeus was compelled to continue as a blender, like so many others of the time. The most significant difference between a gueuze blender and gueuze brewer is that a gueuze blender buys wort (lambic wort) from lambic brewers rather than brewing the lambic himself. The centuries-old knowledge and techniques of the Hanssens family create these beers, which are unfiltered, unpasteurized, and bottle-conditioned
Oude Gueuze 5.8%
A blend of the finest Lambics, 100% matured in oak barrels and bottle conditioned. Each batch of Gueuze offers different aromas and flavors, based on the centuries-old knowledge of the Hanssens family. After blending, the Gueuze is bottled, corked and stored in the cellar for secondary fermentation for over one year
12.7oz$15.00
Cassis 6%
Lambic with fresh black currants matured in oak barrels. Fairly sour with some acidity on the nose and some oak tannins and currant funkiness
375ml$25.00
Raspberry 6%
Lambic with fresh raspberries matured in oak barrels. Tastes of very tart raspberries and dark fruit, oak, funk, vinegar and acidic notes
375ml$25.00
Scarenbecca Kriek 6%
Pure young cherry lambic traditionally of only the rare Schaarbeekse variety. The limited availability of these wild Belgian cherries has required Hanssens to supplement with Kelleris cherries from the Tienen area
12.7oz$36.00
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
Differs from the Scarenbecca Kriek in that this oude kriek is a blend of 75% young lambic with Schaerbeekse cherries and 25% old lambic to obtain a secondary fermentation in the bottle
12.7oz$30.00
Oudbeitje 5.8%
Lambic with Belgian strawberries added. Currently the only commercially available, non-back-sweetened strawberry lambic on the market. First blended in 2000 with a blend of Boon and Girardin lambic. Brewed Exclusively for B. United International's Masters Collection
12.7oz$18.00
Oud Beersel
located in Beersel, SW of Brussels city center Started in 1882, it is one of the last remaining authentic lambic blenderies in Belgium. It's also one of the smallest lambic breweries. "Uncompromisingly traditional lambic, gueuze and kriek"
Vandervelden Oude Geuze (Vieille) 6%
The series, named after founder Henri Vandervelden, is known for the complexities arising from only foeder-aged Lambic. This celebrates the 140th anniversary of Oud Beersel, composed with 1- and 2- year-old lambics from foeders and 3-year-old lambic from another foeder. The average age of the blend was 30 months. Extraordinary complexity
330ml$20.00
Oude Kriek (Vieille) 6%
Made from real cherries and Oud Beersel lambic matured in old barrels. The cherries—around 400 gr/liter— are slowly absorbed into the lambic, which develops a fruity character and a ruby red color
330ml$20.00
Lindemans
Starting as a humble farm brewery in 1822 and now run by the 6th generation of the Lindeman family, they are the largest, most widely distributed and most commercially successful of all the lambic brewers. They've pioneered many innvoations, while continuing to produce trad lambic for themselves and several blenders. Their Cuvée René lambics are outstanding examples of traditional lambics while their fruited beers have been great lambic entry points for the popular market
Peche 3%^^^
Sparkling, refreshing taste of peaches. Flavorful and beautifully balanced. Wonderful in place of cider or champagne
250ml$9.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Magnificent aroma, delicate raspberry palate w/undertones of fruity acidity; elegant, sparkling clean natural taste, lovely rose color
250ml$9.00
Cassis 4%^^^
Tart and sweet, tasting of currants
355ml$12.00
Strawberry 3.5%^^^
Lindemans first new fruited lambic in over a decade. Choosing strawberry was easy: the complex sweetness of the fruit matches perfectly the sourness of lambic, resulting in a balanced marriage of sweet and sour. Made from 1- year-old oak-aged lambic & strawberries
250ml$9.00
Kriek 4%^^^
Beautiful pour: deep red w/pink head, & lovely lacing as you drink. Big cherry nose w/a bit of yeast. Rich thick smooth mouthfeel, slight tartness & plenty of cherry flavor/sweetness till the end
355ml$12.00
Cuvée René Kriek 7%^^^
To produce this beer the cherries ferment in lambic that is at least 6 mos. old in huge 10,000-liter oak barrels (foudres). After another 6 months the beer is bottled and then undergoes a spontaneous second fermentation process which, after a few months, will produce the CO2 to which this authentic beer owes its carbonation and distinctive foamy head
750ml$45.00
Ginger Gueuze 6%^^^
Based on a blend of 12-month old lambic with 2-3yr old lambic, fermented in oak with fresh ginger. Bottle conditioned and combines the sourness of lambic with the subtle flavors of fresh ginger. Ideal as an apertif, it is also perfect for food pairing
750ml$45.00
Timmermans
The worlds oldest lambic brewery, Timmermans has brewed lambic in Itterbeek for over 300 years, since 1702. A few miles from the center of Brussels, it was then known as "The Mole Brewery". Owned by Jan Vandermeulen, it was also a farm, an orchard, a café and a malt-house
Lambicus Blanche 4.5%^^^
A traditional lambic and, as with Belgian white beers, spiced with coriander. Refreshing, with flavors of wheat, citrus and spicy notes
12.7oz$15.00
Lambicus Faro 4%^^^
A historical Brussels beer. Candy sugar is delicately added to a traditional barrel-aged lambic, giving a sweeter note with apple aromas
12.7oz$15.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Made by adding 100% natural raspberry to the lambic. After maturation in oak barrels, the beer turns a delicate, delightful shade of pink
11.2oz$12.00
Kriek 4%^^^
A truly traditional kriek. A delicate blend of young and old barrel-aged lambic and 100% natural cherries. Lively aroma and light acidity
11.2oz$12.00
Craft Beers
from N. America & Europe
Allagash - Portland, Maine
Coolship Resurgam 6.3%
The name comes from the motto of Portland, Maine—"I shall rise again". A blend of both old and young unfruited spontaneous beers. Enjoy aromas of apricot, lemon zest, and candied fruit. Notes of tropical fruit and flavors of funk lead to a clean, tart, dry finish
12oz$25.00
Tripel 9%
This strong golden ale carries herbal notes and passion fruit in the aroma. Suggestions of honey and biscuit are found in the beer's complex, varied palate. Brewed with 2-row barley blend, hopped with Nugget and Hallertau, then fermented with house yeast. Offers a complex, yet dry finish
12oz$8.50
Curieux 10.2%
First brewed back in 2004, this was Allgash's initial foray into barrelaging. They take their Tripel and let it age in bourbon barrels for six-to-eight weeks. After that, they take the beer out of cold cellars and blend it back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting rich, golden ale features smooth notes of coconut, vanilla, and a hint of bourbon
12oz$9.00
BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montaignes)
Abbaye de St Bon Chien 11%
Named in fond memory of the excellent (now late) brewery cat. Delightfully complex Belgian-style Strong Ale from the Jura Mtns. in the NW border region of Switzerland. Treads the boundary between port, wine & beer. Aged in wooden casks previously used to age Merlot, Merlot Cabernet, Whisky and then Grappa; then finally blended from different casks for optimal balance and complexity. Amazing nose featuring spices (cinnamon, wood), fruit, spirits, licoricey, vegetal dryness. Palate features grapes, chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar! Smooth & velvety, turning slightly vinous w/very subdued bitterness. Long port-like finish. Great w/rich foods like duck, balsamic vinegar, very dark chocolate
330ml$28.00
New Belgium - Colorado
Trippel 8.5%
Since the early 90's, this has been a big, beautiful Belgian-style Tripel ale. Classically smooth and complex, it sings with a high-note of sweet citrus before a pleasantly dry finish delivers a warm, strong boozy bite
12oz$8.00
Trans Atlantique Kriek 6.2%
Produced once a year since 2003, It begins its life in the oaken vessels of Gert Christiaens' Oud Beersel, a 130-year-old lambic brewery in the Zenne valley of Belgium. After the lambic ages there, it's blended with tart Polish cherries and shipped across the Atlantic to New Belgium. They then blend in an equal portion of golden sour ale, aged for up to three years in our oak foeders
12.7oz$20.00
Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
3 Philosophers 9.7%
Noel Blake's winning concept in the Real Beer contest to "describe your ideal beer": a blend of Lindeman's Kriek & Ommegang Ale. Fruity, spicy & strong
16oz$8.50
Unibroue - Chambly, Canada
Blanche de Chambly 5%
Produced from a blend of Quebec unmalted wheat & a very pale barley malt to which spices & natural aromatics are added along w/a light hopping
12oz$9.00
Maudite 8%
Mahogany-hued, rich & complex
12oz$9.00
Don de Dieu 9%
Tripel-style, bottle-fermented Abbey-type beer, white w/golden highlights. Made w/unmalted wheat; cloudy with suspended yeast. Strong yet mellow. Brewed once a year, in December
12oz$9.00
La Fin du Monde 9%
Triple-fermented in the style of the Trappist triples. Slightly tart; balanced flavors of wild spices, malt & hops
12oz$9.00
Trois Pistoles 9%
Mellow flavor, dark color w/a ripe fruit aroma reminiscent of old port
12oz$9.00
Seltzers
Untitled Art Hard Seltzers - Waunakee, WI
12oz cans - $7
Pineapple Mango 5%
Blackbery Agave 5%
Navel Orange & Yuzu 5%
Prickley Pear Guava 5%
Gluten-Free Beers
Ghostfish Brewery - Seattle, Washington
On a mission to show the world radical flavors that are only possible by reinventing beer from the grain up. With artisan malts of unusual grains like millet, buckwheat, and heirloom rice, combined with hops from small family farms, the beers are crafted to transcend the previous limits of Gluten-Free beer
Shrouded Summit 4.5%
Belgian-style white ale with a burst of juniper and citrus. A proper witbier, without wheat or barley
12oz$9.00
Grapefruit IPA 5.5%
Brewed with grapefruit and a mysterious hop code-named "Experimental Grapefruit", this IPA is a serious citrus bomb. Lively and bright, bracingly bitter, eminently refreshing
12oz$9.00
Vanishing Point 5.3%
Classic American Pale Ale, balanced with caramel and biscuit malt flavors, and classic American hop aromas of stone fruit and citrus
12oz$9.00
Ciders
Domaine Ettiene Dupont - Normandy, France
Cidre Bouche Fermier 5.5%
Exceptional cider from the 6000-tree Dupont orchard, family-owned since 1837. 6 types of apples, picked manually at 3 stages of ripeness; proportions of the varieties is exact. Slow fermented, naturally carbonated, unfiltered. A long-time Hopleaf favorite
375ml$15.00
Haykin - Colorado
Haykin Family Cider is a family-run business, owned and operated by Dan and Talia Haykin. Daniel came to cider from a love of champagne and sparkling wine but his drive to make the best cider came from trying to impress Talia. Dan was convinced that ciders could be made with the complexity of wines. Daniel's focus on excellence can be seen in his relationships with his growers, selection of apples, care during the production process, focus on packaging, and his general depth of knowledge around his product. Together with Daniel, Talia learned more about apple varieties and the rich history of apples and hard cider in the United States. As they worked to grow their family, they also grew in their love for cider
Crimson Gold 7.5%
Crimson Gold is a crabapple that was developed by Albert Etter, a creator of other exceptional heirloom apples, in California during the mid-twentieth century. This apple is for the tart lover, with razor sharp kumquat acidity that tastes like a tart mimosa, tight minerality, and light floral notes. 100% Crimson Gold apples from O'Brien Farms, Prosser, Washington. 2021 Vintage
750ml$30.00
Nehou 7.5%
Nehou is a classic French cider apple, reminiscent of honey and chamomile tea, baked apple, a dusting of cocoa, with a soft tannic core. 75% Nehou and 25% Calville Blanc d'hiver from Ringsrud Orchard in Wenatchee, WA. 2021 vintage
750ml$30.00
French Cider Apples 7.5%
Traditional French cider making values apples that exude dark, earthy, and enigmatic character. Eight different French cider apples are blended to evoke caramel, dates, brown sugar, hay, toasted marshmallow, and leather. They are thick, rich, and complex, with prominent tannin. Vilberie, Muscadet de Bernay, Bedan, Nehou, Reine de Pommes, Calville Blanc d'Hiver, Marie Menard, and Marechal apples grown at Idyll Acres and Ringsrud Orchard. 2021 Vintage
750ml$40.00
Methode Ancestrale Colorado Crabapple 7.9%
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and are foraged across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Semi-dry. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage. This cider is semi-dry. Methode Ancestrale is the world's oldest method for sparkling production. The process is a deliberate and complex fermentation in which nothing is used but the apple. The fruit produces the sparkle, the aroma, and the flavor on its own. These bottles are aged sur lees and disgorged by hand
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Muscadet - Chereau Carré, France
100% Melon de Bourgogne. Tastes clean with crisp acidity and bright, fresh minerality. Nice nose of apple and citrus with long lasting aftertaste. Simple but brilliant. A fantastic pairing with our mussels! 12%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2022 Bordeaux Blanc AOC - Chateau la Freynelle, France
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow with green highlights. Intensely aromatic with lemon, grapefruit and white peach from the Sauvignon, with honeysuckle and acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. Crispy and fruity on the palate with a nice long finish. 13.5%
83% Cab Sauv., 11% Edna Valley Syrah, 6% Petite Syrah. Pure Paso Robles, full of polished aromas of black cherry, cinnamon & vanilla bean, leading to flavors of dark red fruits, cocoa powder & hints of black pepper & caramelized oak. Very approachable; rich yet smooth. Aged 18 mos. in new French & American oak casks. 14.5%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2021 Tempranillo VT - Lobetia, Castilla la Mancha
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of cocoa and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2022 Reserva Malbec - Santa Julia, Mendoza, Argentina
An alluring bouquet of dark fruits, such as ripe blackberries and plums, elegantly intertwined with hints of mocha, tobacco, and a subtle touch of vanilla from its aging in French oak barrels. A full-bodied wineå that delivers a complex and layered tasting experience, with a velvety texture and robust tannins that are beautifully balanced by a vibrant acidity. 13.9%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
NV Côtes du Rhone - Domaine de la Patience, France
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard, established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé - Le Charmel - Eastern Provence, France
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested late Aug thru mid Sept. 12.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Triennes Rosé - Vin de Pays de Méditérranée, France
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot. On the palate the wine is bright with notes of red berry fruits, lemon zest, refreshing acidity and a touch of minerality. 13%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Vermouth
ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo - Destlerias Acha, Spain
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditio - nal Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice & wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit. 15%
4 oz. Glass$12.00
Bottles from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles are consumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much care to share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customers
Red
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2021 Colline Lucchesi (60% Sangiovese; 40% a Mix of Cigliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, Barbera, Tazzelenghe, Syrah, and Merlot)
$60.00
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Hand-harvested estate-grown grapes. Aromatically rich: white flowers, citrus rind, fresh almonds, cut grass. Mediumbodied. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged on lees for six months. Only 5,000 bottles produced! 13%
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Lus - cious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
Rosés
Hippolyte Reverdy 2023 Sancerre Rose, France
$50.00
(100% Pinot Noir) It's hard to imagine a wine as refreshing and enlivening as Reverdy's Sancerre, but the domaine's Sancerre Rosé gives their classic white a serious run for its money. Vigneronne Julie Guiard uses direct-press Pinot Noir vinified in stainless steel to create this snappy, saline expression of Sancerre's stony soils. Delicate aromas of tart cranberry and white cherry set it apart; it's an all-star apéritif just as much as their iconic blanc. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi, Lucca, Italy
$50.00
In the Lucca Wines section above!
Bodegas Pinuaga Rose de la Tierra de Castilla 2022 (85% Tempranillo/Cencibel 15% Grenache) Spain
$50.00
Organic; from a small vineyard planted with 70-year-old vines. The result of the hard work of Pilar Garcia Granero and Esther Pinuaga, two female winemakers who believe that Spain is one of the best places to make authentic Saigné Rosé. "We made this rosé like ourgrandmothers used to cook: slowly with much care and love." Fresh berries and lively acidity combine for a joyous wine to drink. 12.5%
Reds
Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$60.00
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper, & licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure & smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
(100% Xinomavro) Xinomavro is an indigenous grape variety of Northern Greece; these vines were planted in 1919. The wine is sur lies for 24 mos. with regular stirring, then 24 mos. in new Allie-Jupilles French oak casks, and 12 mos. in bottle before release. No treatment or filtration before bottling. Complex nose with bouquet of sundried tomatoes, smoky black fruits, strawberries, dark cherries, licorice, spices. Full-bodied, with rich fruit depth of blackberries, plums, herbaceous hints and oak on the back. Solid, velvety tannins and long aftertaste with persistent aromas. 14%
Alto Moncayo 2020 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$60.00
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inkypur ple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of relatively new interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo (100% Tempranillo) San Miniato, Italy
$60.00
The product of a totally unexpected discovery in northern Tuscany's San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a lab in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their anci ent origin. That the 8th Century pilgrimage path, the Via Francigena, passes through this property may explain how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. It requires lengthy matu ration and aging in 70% French and 30% Ameri - can oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then aged another 12 mos. in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red , it offers equally intense aromas of black berries, dried plums and hints of dark choco late, earth, tobacco & sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full, round mouthfeel with a long, great finish. 15.5%
Chateau Blaignan 2018 Medoc (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$60.00
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Glorious, floral bouquet with purest scents of cassis, blueberry & vio lets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Me di um-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fan ning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & allspice. Very well-balan ced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light-medium toast. 14.5%
Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 (85% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Blend of Colorino, Canaiolo, Mammolo) Italy
$60.00
Deep ruby with garnet hues. Structured and complex, with a lovely nose of dried herbs, leather, earth, vanilla and strawberry, jam and plenty of plummy, flavorful fruit on the palate. 14%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2020 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$60.00
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
This is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes are de-stem med, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified, then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed fol low - ing a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark rubyred. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices w/a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 13.9%
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Maison Chanzy "Les Bussieres" 2019 Mercurey (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Black cherry and cassis penetrate from nose to finish in this fullbodied yet sharply angled wine. Matured 10 months in seasoned oak, its nuances of toast and spice allow strident, crunchy black-fruit flavors to stay clearly at the forefront. Fine, tufted tannins make this a wine that's welcoming now through 2026 at least. 13.5%
Aged in oak barrels for a period of over 12 months, after which it rests in bottle for at least 4 months. This wine immerses the nose with an extraordinary breadth of mature and concentrated aromas – plums and figs integrated with notes of spice. On the palate, this wine reveals its Montepulcian origins with well-bodied and persistently powerful tannins. 13.5%
Duemani, Cifra 2019 IGT Costa Toscana (Cabernet Franc) Italy
$60.00
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the presti gi ous Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This classic example starts ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante 2012 Schioppettino DOC Italy
$60.00
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible expla na tion of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah. 13.5%
Domaine Guillot-Broux 2020 Bourgogne Rouge Les Genevrieres (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Manu Guillot and his family have lead the charge to restore historical sites Bourgogne, and have insisted on organic farming since he took over in 1978. Bursting with aromas of raspberries, plums, violets, sweet soil tones and licorice, the beautiful 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with supple tannins, lively acids and an unusually charming, sensual profile for a cuvée. 12.5%
Herdade de São Miguel 2021 Escolha dos Enólogos (50% Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional) Portugal
$60.00
During the growing season, cold and dry nights preserved the acidity, allowing the grapes to reach very balanced levels of phenolic matura - tion. Aged in French oak barrels for 9 mos. prior to bottling. Deep ruby hue with violet hints, along with complex aromas of ripe red fruits, wildflowers, spices, vanilla and toasted notes. On the palate, it is well-balanced with nice structure, smooth tannins, and a rich taste of fruits and spices. Balanced acidity and fine tannins. 14.5%
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2012 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$60.00
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Monte Zovo 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$60.00
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remain ed in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Domaine Jean Claude Marsanne "Syrah Mauve" 2020 (Syrah) France
$60.00
You may not hear the words "crushable" and "Syrah" used together that often, but here they are. Young vines, sulfur-free vinification, short élevage in stainless-steel tank, alcohol level kept in check—all the elements seem to have aligned to make the perfect juicy, black-fruited, violet-packed, fun, and crisp Syrah. 13%
Elia Palazzi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese) Italy
$60.00
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic. 14.5%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano 2018 DOCG Barolo (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$60.00
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose petals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d' Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$60.00
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aro mas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sensations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green pepper - corn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper alongside lithe tannins and fresh acidity.The Maremma vine - yards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2021 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$60.00
Made from Gamay grapes cultivated on the elevated slopes of single vineyards, including Aux Perrets, Croix de Chèvre, Oeillat, Bellevue, en Janin, en Ruyère, and en l'Evêque, all within the Morgon appellation. The vines are, on average, 60 years old and thrive in a mix of granite, quartz, and sand. After 8-11 months of maturation in used barrique casks, it reveals its elegant and full-bodied character, characterized by notes of black cherries and a subtle hint of spices and violet on the nose. Silky tannins, complemented by a harmonious balance of acidity and a long vibrant finish. 12%
Terra Costantino de Aetna 2017 (80% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio) Sicily, Italy
$60.00
Beautifully balanced, rustic and elegant—the versatility of this wine encapsulates the fervor that surrounds Etna's boutique producers. Introduce yourself to Sicilian wine, and believe the hype. Fruit comes from the estate's carefully tended Certified Organic vineyard on the southeast slope of Mount Etna. Grapes are harvested by hand; wine aged in stainless steel and large oak casks prior to bottling. 13.5%
Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre) France
$60.00
Attractive freshness and power, this typifies what is great about the great new benchmark 2016 vintage. It carries the ripeness well. Dark berries and flowers leaf to ripe plums and succulent, long tannins carrying abundant, ripe, dark fruit. Big flavor in the finish. 15%
Valles di Lavia 2020 Valle del Aceniche (100% Monastrell) Spain
$60.00
Winemaker Laura Ramos is a rising star winemaker whose intrepid vision of dry-farmed, organic vineyards ranging from 50 to over 100 years of age has completely transformed the identity of both Monastrell and the Bullas region as a whole. A crunchy and drinkable monastrell with an engaging white pepper note to the wild strawberries, red dates and raspberries. Textured and juicy with elegant red berry flavors in the center palate with a fresh, medium-length finish. 15%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, 2016 Côtes du Rhône (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$60.00
Midnight black core tinged with a deep dark red tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concen trated, full-bodied palate is saturated with the same flavors revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slighxzZtly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbes du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-duPape lookalike. 14.5%
New World
Band of Vintners 2019 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) California
$60.00
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this wine is impressive at any price, over-delivering in every way. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$60.00
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Minimus Origin Johan 2015 (100% Pinot Noir) Oregon
$60.00
This single vineyard Pinot Noir is truly something special. The Johan Vineyard is one of the coldest growing sites in the valley, with morning fog and cooling ocean air snaking through the Van Duzer corridor directly from the coast. These sea breezes impart a saline character to the fruit, and help to maintain acidity levels. The result is a bright wine, richly layered with vibrant acidity and silky tannins. 14%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$60.00
Non-Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red wine grapes from various regions of California. 14.4% This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." The antithesis of a corporate winemaker, Sean is and will be missed
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$60.00
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limit ing soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi 2020 Poligonos San Pablo (Malbec) Mendoza, Argentina
$60.00
Aged in concrete vessels, without passage through barrels, this has all the austerity that one usually associates with wines from calcareous soils of the Uco Valley. Notes of blackberry and blueberry, with hints of black pepper, oyster sauce and violets. Full-bodied and flavorful on the palate with ample, tight but caressing tannins. 13%
Whites
Old World
Abbazia di Novacella 2020 Praepositus (Kerner) Italy
$50.00
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for wine making, but also apples & vege tables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viti cul ture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influ ential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avancia Godello 2020 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$50.00
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile for ward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture w/an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine des Baumard 2019 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$50.00
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Saven - ni ères. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched concentration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Les Traditions, 2022 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$50.00
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of re sidual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
This "Grey Label" Vermentino is all about freshness and considered by many to be the best expression of true Ligurian Vermentino. Straw yellow with golden highlights, it opens with fresh and bright fruit, citrus, wild flowers and notes of acacia blossom honey. Crisp and elegant on the palate w/a touch of minerality on the finish. 13%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2022 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia "La Meirana" 2022 Gavi (Cortese) Piedmont, Italy
$50.00
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Mediumbodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now, it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree 2022 "Les Tourelles" (100% Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier 2022 Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$50.00
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balan - ced, and eminently drinkable. 9%
Dopff au Moulin Reserve 2020 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$50.00
From some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Medium-dry. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th gene ra tion producing, with the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
The Alois Lageder family winery produces lively and crisp wines from Alto Adige, in Nothern Italy. Founded in 1823, today the winery is in the hands of the family's sixth generation. The winery is committed to biodynamic agriculture and has been farming the 135 acres familyowned vineyards biodynamically since 2004. An effusive nose of floral honey and summer meadows with a hint of vanilla. Ripe and open, yet bright and crisp with some positive tannins at the tantalizing finish. 12.5%
Single vineyard 100% Vidiano, an indigenous Cretan grape variety. Fermented and matured for at least 5 mos. (40% acacia wooden barrels /60% French Oak barrels.) Palate of lemon and juicy melon flavors are balanced by notes of petrol. Lovely, long-lasting finish. 14%
E. Guigal, Chateau de Nalys 2017 Châteauneuf-di-Papes Blanc (3% Roussanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc, 3% Piquepoul) France
$50.00
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla. On the palate its presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality. 14%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2020 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$50.00
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soaveproducing region. 12.5%
Gustav Lorentz Alsace 2022 Riesling, France
$50.00
This Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a lively attack, a refreshing acidity with a lot of lime and notes of granny smith apple, with a great structure. Fruity with a clean and dry finish. 12.3%
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills in Piemonte. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; mid dle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits & cante loupe; grapefruit & fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pale yellow with greenish reflections. Medium-high intensity on the nose. Predominant primary aromas and Golden Delicious apple highlights are backed up with plenty of citric notes. Immaculate palate from start to finish: firm, well-tooled, flamboyant and well-structured, with a full and clean finish. Aged on lies for six months 12.5%
Domaine de la Pepiere 2022 Muscadet Sur Lie Clos de Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (100% Melon de Bourgogne) France
$50.00
The 2022 Briords is beautifully defined on the nose with aromas of menthol, iodine, white orchard fruits and verbena. Perfectly balanced, medium-bodied, satiny and mineral, it's tense with bright acids and concludes with a mineral finish of crushed stones. A stunning, energetic, delicately tangy wine made from vines planted on granodiorite— granite from Château-Thébaud. Certified biodynamic. 13%
From the Palai vineyard site above Faedo in Trentino-Alto Adige. At an elevation of 550-750 meters, the vineyard is well-ventilated from the winds that blow north off Lake Garda. The contrast between the temperatures during the day and at night are ideal for growing the Müller-Thurgau grape as the warm days provide perfect ripeness while the cool nights help the grapes retain their natural acidity. The wine is yellow with green tinges and the nose shows notes of peach and citrus with delicate mineral tones. Especially good with seafood. 12%
Hermanos del Villar Oro de Castilla 2022 Verdejo (Rueda) (100% Verdejo) Spain
$50.00
A family-owned winery with a strong focus on crafting exceptionally high-quality wines. Its origins trace back to 1955 when Pablo del Villar Escudero arrived in Rueda. Located at a high elevation, the vineyard is planted in a bed of river stones covering a limestone subsoil. Aromas of Meyer lemon and green apple are accented by suggestions of chalky minerals and sea salt. Dry and racy on the palate, offering lively citrus fruit and fresh fig flavors and a subtle touch of tarragon. 12.5%
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there.The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Italy
$50.00
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise & almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length & sneaky concentration. Excellent with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2022 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
$50.00
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the per - fect environment of soil and climate to develop its distinctive flavours and spice, brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness. The nose features blossoms, green apple and white pepper. Pineapple and delicate herbal spice flavours are revealed within an elegant and lively texture and wellintegrated, refreshing acidity. 13%
New World
Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$50.00
Created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day; after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay, California
$50.00
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full concentration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$50.00
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, sliver ed almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors , then left on their lees for a mini mum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
In the old days around Modena, the workers found refreshment in a light, pink, effervescent wine made from the runoff of grapes that were piled into carts for delivery to the winery. The Chiarli family pays homage to this old tradition with this Brut de Noir Rosé. Based on the Lambrusco Grasparossa grape variety, this wine gets its delightful pink hue from just a short period of skin contact, with 15% Pinot Nero. It's a fully sparkling wine, produced in a single fermentation in an autoclave— a piece of technology unavailable to those thirsty farmers of the past. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore NV Italy
$50.00
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple & peach, and notes of wisteria & acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurable crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
Small Format Sparkling
Bariano Prosecco DOC (100% Glera) Italy
Aromas of white flowers, pear, apple with a clear hint of sage. Light and refreshing with soft fruit notes of lemon and peach. 11%
Aromas of strawberry, cranberry, and hibiscus. Refreshing and wellbalanced with bright acidity and a clean, off-dry finish. 11%
Split (187ml)$12.00
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean. 10%
Can (250ml)$10.00
Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the bar
Bourbon
Four Roses Single Barrel
$10.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch
$13.00
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$14.00
Koval
$14.00
Makers Mark
$9.00
Rye
Maplewood Vibration 03: Cherry Brandy 5-Yr-Old
$16.00
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9.00
Whistle Pig 10yr
$16.00
Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$10.00
Laird's Applejack
$9.00
Uncle Nearest 1884
$12.00
Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$16.00
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$17.00
Laphroaig 10yr (Islay)
$15.00
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$16.00
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$15.00
Dewars, White Label
$9.00
Rum
Zaya 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
$10.00
Vodka
North Shore Vodka
$9.00
Gin / Genever
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$10.00
North Shore Gin #11
$9.00
Peket dè Houyeu
$11.00
Tequila
El Mayor Reposado
$10.00
El Mayor Añejo
$10.00
Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru Ambre
$14.00
Cerbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$15.00
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
$18.00
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
Claque-Pepin Fine Calvados
$13.00
Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$15.00
Warre's Otima 10yr Tawny Port
$12.00
Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9.00
Lazzaroni Amaretto
$10.00
Meletti Fernet
$9.00
Tuve Bitter
$9.00
Drambuie
$9.00
Herbsaint
$10.00
Jepson's Malört
$6.00
Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
$12.00
Poli Gran Bassano Vermouth
$10.00
Boomsma Claerkampster Clooster Bitter
$9.00
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style mussels — Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
In Wit Beer
cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bayleaf, butter
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles, and special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
Brandy stewed apples & cranberries, brown butter-shortbread crumbs, vanilla bean gelato, salted caramel & sea salt
Chocolate and Espresso Pot De Creme
$12.00
w/ vanilla bean whipped cream, cranberry port reduction, and sea salt
gluten-free
Goat Cheese Cheesecake***
$14.00
toasted cashew crust, seasonal fruit compote
gluten-free
Sorbet & Gelato
$10.00
Ask your server for todays selection (Sorbet also vegan)
gluten-free
***Incl. Nuts
Draft Ciders & Meads
Tandem, Smackintosh (Suttons Bay, MI) 4.5%
McIntosh, Rhode Island Greening, and Northern Spy. Everything's better with a little Smack. This crowd pleaser is sweet and tart with full apple flavor
Goblet$6.00
Haykin, Traditional Cider Apples Blend 2023 (Aurora, CO) 6.5 %
Traditional cider apples evoke the character of baked apples, dark chocolate, caramel, and plums. They are assertive and deeply flavored, with a rich golden color. Apples grown at Un- cle John's Cider Mill, CiderView Orchards, and others
Goblet$12.00
Uncle John's, Cranberry Apple (St. John's, MI) 6.5%
A sweet/tart blend of original Apple and cranberry juice
Goblet$7.00
Shacksbury, Sunrise 2024 (Vergennes, VT) 6.8%
A delicate cider made with 60% Somerset Redstreaka and Harry Masters Jersey and 40% of their house blend. Notes of delicate apple, mint and fennel on the nose. Very little to no carbonation
Goblet$10.00
Iqhilika Meadery, African Birds Eye Chili (Eastern Cape, South Africa) 12%
Mead aged over roasted, indigenous African chili peppers which lends an interesting wooded nose to the mead, which is entirely overwhelmed by the first sip. Matured in South African wine barrels during the journey to the U.S
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and they forage them across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage
750ml Bottle$60.00
Everyday Happy Hour
3pm-5pm
Mikerphone, Sound Czech 4.5%
16oz Can$5.00
Dressed with Purpose a Celebration of Cider
$26.25, Thursday 6pm. Featuring:
Haykin
Stormalong
Uncle John's
Farnum Hill
Eris
Northman
Tandem
Belgian Drafts
Kasteel, Wit 4.8%
Balanced flavor of zesty citrus, spicy ginger and biscuity maltiness. The harmonious blend of sweet, sour and spicy flavors is topped with coriander and lemongrass for a crisp, dry and refreshing finish
25cl$10.00
De La Senne, Zenne Pils 4.9%
Unfiltered and unpasteurized beer. It is slightly hazy, finely bitter, and very nicely drinkable. It is generously hopped with the most noble old varieties of German hops
33cl$12.00
Tilquin, Rhubarbe Rouge 5.1%*
A blend of 50% of 1 year old Meerts and 50% of 1 and 2 years old lambics, with 210 gr of red rhubarb per liter of lambic
Aspen$14.00
Silly, Stupid Silly Sour 5.5%*
Formerly used solely for the purpose of blending into their Saison and Silly Sour, Stupid Silly Sour has extreme green apple sour notes and subtle hints of brown sugar and biscuit malt
25cl$12.00
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde, brewed with four differ- ent kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
33cl$12.00
De Ranke XX Bitter 6%
A pale blond ale that is bitter for Belgian standards. Using whole leaf Hallertau hop flowers, pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold
25cl$11.00
Brasserie de Blaugies, La Vermontoise 6%
Hill Farmstead collaboration, a saison made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
33cl$12.00
Duvel Moortgat, Duvel 6.66, 6.8%
The Duvel Moortgat family brewery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021 w/ this new mild, full-bodied blond. No fewer than 6 different hop varieties are used. It's based on the noble & exclusive hop varie-ties Saaz & Styrian Golding, just like classic Duvel
25cl$9.00
Westmalle, Dubbel 7%^
For over 200 years, the monks of Westmalle have been choosing to live a life of prayer and work. There is a farm, a cheese dairy and a brewery inside the walls of the Trappist abbey. This beer is rich, complex, herby and fruity with a fresh-bitter finish
33cl$12.00
Val-Dieu, Winter Ale 7%
A Belgian amber ale with sweetness of selected spices and port wine. A highly pronounced aroma of yeast and malt
25cl$12.00
3 Fonteinen, Nocturne 7.8%
A blend of 2.5 and 6.5 year-old full malt brews, with loads of dark malts. Their take on a real Vlaams Oud-Bruin/Flemish Old Brown ale
Aspen$12.00
Huyghe, Delirium Red 8%
Fruit ale that is sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. Hints of almond and mildly sour cherries
25cl$10.00
Fantôme, Dark Chocolat 8%
A Belgian Dark Farmhouse Ale with Cocoa and Chili Pepper
25cl$12.00
Chimay, White (Cinq Cents) 8%^
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
25cl$12.00
St-Feuillien, Triple 8.5%
Traditional Abbey Triple that is sparkling orangish-golden in color with a brilliant white foam. Highly aromatic with vivid hop resins leaping out of the glass. The flavor is bright, malty, and spicy
25cl$11.00
Brasserie Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale, first made in 1970. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
33cl$13.00
St. Bernardus, Abt 12 Nitro 10%
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. It is brewed in the classic Quadrupel style and adheres to the original 1946 recipe. The nitrogen version makes it more delicate, smooth, rich and creamy
25cl$12.00
Achouffe, N'Ice Chouffe 10%
Enjoy from mid-October to mid February. Smooth and strong, with spicy notes of thyme and curaçao, this dark beer warms hearts, making even the coldest winters joyful
25cl$11.50
Van Steenberge, Gulden Draak 10.5%
A dark brown Triple Ale re-fermented in the keg, which in itself makes it an exceptional beer. Complex taste with notes of caramel, roasted malt and coffee makes it unique
25cl$9.00
De Garre by Van Steenberge 11%
This gem of a Belgian Triple is the house beer for the famous pub of the same name, located down a long alley in Bruges
33cl$14.00
Gouden Carolus, Cuvée Van de Keizer Imperial Dark 11%
Meaning 'Grand Cru of the Emperor'; a strong dark ale with powerful notes of roasted malts, caramel and plums. Surprisingly soft and fruity aroma combines a warm roundness with a refreshing taste
25cl$12.00
Craft Drafts
Athletic Brewing Co., NA Run Wild, Less than 0.5%
Non-alcoholic IPA brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt
Pint$6.50
Middle Brow, Bloc Party Raz Pom 4%**
A Berliner Weisse with raspberry, pomegranate and vanilla
Goblet$7.00
Hopewell, Plain English 4.2%**
Brown ale modeled after the traditional examples found in London and the southern half of England at large. Notes of toffee, caramel and light chocolate
Pint$7.50
Odell, Sippin' Pretty (Fort Collins, CO) 4.5%
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced with a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Teku Glass$7.00
Off Color, Le Petite Ferme 4.8%**
Table Farmhouse ale fermented with a French saison yeast, the final beer is peppery and bone dry. A concentrated elderflower tea is added post fermentation to add layers of floral flavor and tropical fruit notes
Goblet$6.00
Evil Twin NYC, Greenhouse Pils (Brooklyn, NY) 5%
A German style Pilsner conditioned on an American Foudre. Drinks light & crispy. Notes of honey biscuits and subtle flowers
A tribute to English Pale Ales fermented in the cask. Biscuity toasted malt aroma and a hint of oak and vanilla. Pale malts create a smooth malty middle with ribbons of caramel, English toffee and toasted oak
Pint$9.00
Pilot Project, Standard Goods Lager (Milwaukee, WI) 5%
Crisp, clean, beer flavored beer. It's made and tastes like a lager should
Pint$5.00
Urban Chestnut, California Common (St. Louis, MO) 5.1%
An amber lager with a light fruitiness and well-balanced between toasty maltiness and moderate bitterness
Pint$7.50
Goldfinger, Zwickelbier (Downers Grove, IL) 5.2%**
Delicious unfiltered lager, that is younger than their usual lagers. Fresh malt and a fresh hop quality. Carbonated slightly lower to represent its younger state
Pint$8.00
Art History, Bella Strada (Geneva, IL) 5.2%**
Italian Pilsner with a well-rounded body with a refreshingly dry finish. Italian Era- clea malt imparts a honeyed depth of flavor to the palate
Pint$8.50
Oxbow, Secret Patterns (Newcastle, ME) 5.3%
A blend of a stainless aged mixed fermentation and barrel aged farmhouse wheat beer aged on apricots and aged with Maine wildflower honey
Founded in 1040, it is the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. Hefeweizen brewed according to centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill
Considered the classic example in its cate- gory, brewed for centuries in the baroque town of Bamberg in Franconia (Bavaria/ Germany). Following ancient malting tra- ditions, all its select barley malts are kilned over a fire of beech wood logs. Brewed in classic copper vessels and matured for months in 14th century cellars
0.4l$11.00
Begyle, Flannel Pajamas 5.4%
Smooth-bodied oatmeal stout features aromas of roasted malts, cocoa, with flavor notes of fudge, coffee and caramel
Pint$7.00
Scratch, Sahti (Ava, IL) 5.5%
Northern European-inspired dark beer mashed in an oak puncheon through a bed of juniper branches. Brewed over a wood fire in a copper kettle with additional juniper branches. Rich malt bill with notes of chocolate, roasted coffee, and piney finish
Goblet$12.00
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Pint$8.00
Hop Butcher, Grid 5.75%
Citra & Mosaic-hopped American Pale Ale
Pint$9.00
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust (Munster, IN) 6.5%
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pint$8.00
Maine, Little Whaleboat (Freeport, ME) 6.5%
IPA feat. aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, pine, & floral notes of rose & chamomile. The brewery assisted the Maine Coast Heritage Trust in the purchase of Little Whaleboat Islands, a cluster of 3 small islands & ledges in Casco Bay, a vital link in the chain of protected islands that provide sanctuary to wildlife
Pint$12.00
Half Acre, Sunrise Vallejo 6.7%
Featuring New Zealand hops that elevate this clear, crisp IPA with aromas of sweet melon, berry and dried pine
Pint$8.00
Sierra Nevada, Celebration (Chico, CA) 6.8%
Freshly picked hops, rushed from farm to brewery, creating powerful citrus and pine flavors. Pure hops, balanced with rich caramel malt
Pint$5.00
Fonta Flora, Rum Rug (Nebo, NC) 7%
An Appalachian Wild Ale conditioned on local strawberries then aged in Carlisle Wine Barrels and Rum Barrels with vanilla
Aspen$12.00
Maplewood, Wild Idaho Nights 7%
Hazy IPA brewed and double dry hopped with Idaho 7, Idaho 7 cryo, and Citra hops. Expect huge notes of pineapple with hints of dankness
Pint$10.00
Eagle Park DDH Demon Haze (Milwaukee, WI) 7%
A double dry hopped hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and El Dorado hops. Strong aromas of pineapple, citrus, and pine
Pint$10.00
Fair State, Mister Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
Collab with Barrel Theory (St. Paul, MN) DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, and Simcoe Cryo hops
Pint$9.00
New Belgium, Le Terroir (Fort Collins, CO) 7.5%
Sour ale crafted in oak foeders, aged in varying temperatures, humidity and vibrations. Dry-hoppped using fruit-forward and experimental hops, creating a beer that rewards you a little differently every time you experience it
Goblet$8.50
Firestone Walker, Wookey Jack (Paso Robles, CA) 8.3%
Big toasty malted rye flavors in with a refined bitter finish. This beer is gnarly on the outside, yet refined on the inside
Teku Glass$9.00
Old Nation, DDH Boss Tweed (Williamston, MI) 9.3%
Cryo hops to amp up the flavor and aroma of this Michigan classic. A nice pilsner malt backbone with a touch of Vienna provides balance a lingering sweetness on the back end and a hint of warming
Teku Glass$10.00
Allagash, Curieux 2024 (Portland, ME) 10.2%
Belgian-style tripel aged in bourbon barrels for approximately seven weeks. The barrel aged beer is then blended with fresh Tripel. Notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and a hint of bourbon
Imperial Stout with ancho chiles, cacao nibs, cinnamon and extra vanilla bean
Bell Glass$10.00
OEC L'Anniversaire Grand Cru "10th Anniversary Blend" (Oxford, CT) 12%*
Imperial Sour Ale matured in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for up to three years
Bell Glass$12.00
Surly, Darkness 2024 (Minneapolis, MN) 12%
Russian Imperial stout contains monstrous notes of chocolate, coffee, cherry, and tof- fee, plus a non-traditional dose of aromatic hops
Bell Glass$6.00
3 Floyds, Coconut Pillar of Beasts (Munster, IN) 14.6%
Barleywine aged on coconut in bourbon barrels for over a year and accentuated with the addition of house-made salted caramel
Bell Glass$12.00
Hopleaf's House Beers
Hopleaf's House Beers are brewed for us by Art History Brewing
House Dark-Black Lager 4.8%
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
Pint$7.50
House Pale-Pale Ale 5.8%
Belgian-inspired Pale Ale fermented w/a yeast from a Belgian Trappist monastery. Brewed w/trad European malts & Belgian candy sugar but hopped with modern American Simcoe & Sultana hops. Food-friendly everyday drinker
Pint$7.50
Deep Wood Series
Revolution, Ryeway To Heaven 2024 15%
Barrel aged Ryewine, with lofty notes of maple, brown sugar, and candied pecan. Some sweetness before a dry, rye-forward terminus
Bell Glass$12.00
*Sour. **Chicagoland. ^Trappist
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Like many others of its kind, this brewery originated from a ploughland farm which was also engaged in brewing beer for its own consumption. The first time it was mentioned in print was in 1784 under the name of "Brouwerij De Peer", although it's likely that there had long been a brewery there
Piraat 10.5%
Fruity, spicy, complex aroma and flavor. A sweet palate is followed by low hop bitterness, evident coriander-like spiciness and a titillating warming finish. Refermented in the bottle—a living beer! In the 17th & 18th centuries, ales like Piraat were highly prized and sought after by seafaring pirates and their captains
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak (Golden Dragon) 10.5%
The flagship of this famous brewery. Dark brown triple ale with a creamy head, natural malt, toffee-like sweetness, hoppy accents. Barleywine strength at 10.5%
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak 9000, 10.5%
An exceptional quadruple amber. Four different malt varieties give a deep golden amber color and a slightly fruity aroma. Together with the soft and slightly sweet taste, this provides a beautifully rounded bouquet with notes of dried fruit. A high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation wine yeast is used
11.2oz$10.00
Duvel Moortgat
In 1871, Jan-Leonard Moortgat, the son of a brewers' family from Steenhuffel, founded the Moortgat farm brewery together with his wife Maria De Block. At that time, the newcomer was just one of the 4,000 breweries active in Belgium at the turn of the century
Duvel 9.5%
The Classic! This strong golden ale is surely one of the world's most beautiful & elegant beers. Prodigious creamy head, a champagne sparkle, notes of pear & a dry finish. Fermented three times, bottle-conditionedand suitable for cellaring
11.2oz$10.00
St. Feuillien
One of the few female-run Belgian breweries. Founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart. The Friart family's fifth generation is now at the helm
Grand Cru 9.5%
This extra-blond amber nectar masterpiece undergoes refermentation in the bottle, resulting in a beer endowed with unforgettable character. The secret lies in the unique combination of the noblest hops and the finest aromatic ingredients. Grand Cru differs from other beers in the range by its absence of spices and a traditional dry hopping with Styrian Golding hops in bloom
11.2oz$15.00
Quadruple 11%
A very dark and dense beer. This quadruple distinguishes herself by a complex and finely caramelized aroma and with shades of Madeira wine, candied fruit and an intense touch of fermentation esters. A slight hoppy smell completes the whole. The mouth is long with a powerful body built on the density and generous apparent extract. The bitterness is present but sweet and blends harmoniously with the malty structure. The selection of special malts raises the chocolate side with the nuances of coconut
11.2oz$14.00
Brasserie Dupont
This classic agricultural brewery dating from 1850, set around a farmyard in Tourpes, has been in the Dupont family since 1920 and still uses the original cast iron brewing vessels
Saison Dupont 6.5%
Herbal, hoppy, peppery fruitiness; rocky head. Long dry finish
375ml$12.00
De Brabandere
Started 1894 as the farm brewery Bavikhove, it is still independent and family-owned and run by the 5th generation, Albert De Brabandere. While they brew a wide range styles, they are best best known in America for superb sour beers and their Bavik Superpils
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
24-30 months in wood. Old-golden-hued. Oaky aroma w/hints of sherry & fruit, sourness in the finish
11.2oz$10.00
Petrus Rood Bruin 5.5%
Previously called Oud Bruin. A blend of 33% Petrus Aged Pale—pure foeder beer aged 2 years in oak foeders—and 67% young brown beer. In this blend, the young dark beer contributes the reddish-brown color and the Aged Pale contributes the slightly sour flavor
11.2oz$10.00
Omer Vander Ghinste
When Omer Vander Ghinste started brewing in 1892 in the beautiful West Flemish village of Bellegem, brand names did not yet exist. He promoted his beers by placing stained glass windows with the words "Beers Omer Vander Ghinste" in the front windows of the pubs. As these windows were very expensive, it was not an option to replace them at every change of generation. Therefore every firstborn son was baptized "Omer", a tradition still kept alive today, 130 years and 5 generations later!
Cuvée des Jacobins 5.5%
Unblended old lambic, aged for 18 mos. or more. Robust character but beautiful & sophisticated, w/a full body & overtones of vanilla, dried cherry, stone fruit & cocoa. A complex, beautiful sour beer
330ml$15.00
Roodbruin 5.5%
Based on an ancient beer called "Ouden Tripel". Blending this beer with lambic aged in oak barrels for 18 months results in this specific West Flanders Red-brown beer. Its typical flavor is well-balanced, with hardly noticeable sourness
330ml$12.00
Brasserie de Blaugies - Wallonie
A small traditional family brewery begun by Pierre-Alex Carlier and Marie-Noelle Pourtois. All the beers brewed in their buildings are unfiltered and are fermented a second time in the bottle after adding yeast. The first mash was made on March 24, 1988
Darbyste 5.8%
Saison made with wheat, fermented with fig juice. Figs are not evident in the flavor, which is light, lemony and dry
12.7oz$20.00
La Moneuse 8%
Named for A. J. Moneuse (b. 1768), a famous local bandit and gang leader, and ancestor of the brewers' family. It is a classic Saison by virtue of its strength and its earthy, aged quality. It has a hardy, semi-dry malt character, a fresh but not overpowering hoppiness, abundant yeasty, fruity flavors and a fairly strong but pleasant and enticing mustiness
12.7oz$20.00
La Vermontoise 6%
Stemming from a partnership with mythical Vermont brewery Hill Farmstead, this one is made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
12.7oz$20.00
Saison d'Epeautre 6%
Classic Saison/Farmhouse Ale brewed with spelt. Clean, crisp, and refreshing with just enough spice to liven things up
12.7oz$20.00
D'Achouffe
The small artisanal brewery in the Ardennes, founded by brothers-in-law Pierre Gobron and Christian Bauweraerts towards the end of the 1970s, with initially less than 5,000 euros available to them. At the beginning they thought of it as a hobby, but soon they decided to devote themselves to the adventure full-time. The first 'brassin' (brewing mix) of La Chouffe was finished on 27th August 1982
LaChouffe 8%
Strong Golden Ale, a bit on the sweet side, w/just enough hops to dry the palate
330ml$10.00
Houblon Chouffe 9%
A unique marrying of the traditions of English IPAs w/the innovations of American Double IPAs and the classic Belgian way of brewing. A beauti- fully balanced Tripel, hazy gold w/impressive, longlasting head, big malty body, distinct hop dryness, expressive estery fruitiness
330ml$10.00
De Dolle Brouwers - Esen, West Flanders
The name started with a bicycle club "De Dolle Dravers", composed of four members—the two brothers Herteleer, Dirk Coussée, and Bernard Veranneman—who also knew about the regional beer culture. The brewery was born in 1980, when they took over an empty brewery
Oerbier 9%
Oerbier means original, from the source.Oerbier was created as an at- home washtub experiment, with only natural ingredients and with secondary fermentation in the bottle. Brewed from a mixture different malts, Poperinge Golding hops and a special yeast which makes for a subtly tart beer. The tartness becomes more prevalent with aging
11.2oz$14.00
Arabier 8%
A beer with secondary fermentation in the bottle, hopped with flower hops from Poperinge (Nugget and WGV—Whitbread Golding Variety). Distinctive dry-hopped taste and aroma
11.2oz$14.00
Bos Keun 9%
The recipe contains pale malt, Poperinge Goldings hops in bubbles, organic cane sugar, pure oerwater, top fermentation, fermentation & secondary fermentation in the bottle. Notes of berries, licorice, dry leaves, vanilla, and chocolate
11.2oz$14.00
Dulle Teve 10%
The website says: "Dulle Teve means Mad Bitch, but the US govt. does not like the name, so we said 'TRIPEL' " on labels. All-malt brew w/white candy in the kettle & refermented
11.2oz$14.00
Stille Nacht 12%
De Dolle's Christmas offering. Highest density of any Belgian beer (27°Plato); boiled for 5 hours; brewed w/pale malt w/white candi sugar in the kettle. Nugget hops & dry hopping bring extra bitterness to balance the extreme sweetness (due to the density.) The taste triangle is completed w/some acidity of the fermentation
11.2oz$14.00
Rodenbach
The Rodenbach family is no average family. The ancestors of the current family took part in Napoleon's campaign in Russia, wrote the Belgian national anthem and founded Brewery Rodenbach in 1821
Classic 5.2%
Young Rodenbach is mixed with mature Rodenbach (at least two years in oaken casks.) A scintillating dark, richly aromatic beer
500ml Can$12.00
Grand Cru 6%
Bottle-conditioned blend of ales aged in oak tuns of various sizes, each imparting its individual character. Sweet, acidic & fruity with sour grape background
330ml$15.00
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe)
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe) 8.5%
A fourth generation independent family-owned and -run brewery, Huyghe has, over the past decade, made unprecedented investments in sustainability; reducing use of water, electricity, steam and waste. Triple fermentation and the use of three different yeast strains create its signature tastes: sweet, biscuit malt backbone, supported by pleasant warmth and spice, finishes well rounded, floral, and dry. The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not random
11.2oz$12.00
De Halve Maan
"The Half Moon". This is the last active brewery in the historical city of Bruges. The town archives first mention the brewery in 1546. Since 1856, the famous brewing family Maes-Vanneste has owned the brewery
Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde ale brewed w/4 malts & 2 aromatic hop varieties, it's fruity & refreshing
330ml$11.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel 9%
Hazy golden color, sweet malt, spice, and lots of yeast. A bit spritzy
330ml$12.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadruple 11%
Rich, intense dark Belgian ale. Brewed w/a subtle blend of specialty malts to give the ale extremely dark color & chewy, malty complex character
330ml$12.00
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
A small family-owned brewery in West Flanders. Founded in 1885, it was dismantled by occupying German troops during WW1. After the War, with a changed market, the brewery was purpose-built to make their famed barrel-aged dark Flemish ale
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
Refreshing Flemish old red ale, matured in oak casks. Smooth, rich texture w/interplay of passion fruit & chocolate, & a long dry, acidic finish
330ml$12.00
Duchesse Cherry (Formerly Echt Kriekenbier) 6.8%
Cherry ale based on their Vichtenaar with local sour cherries added during the maturation process in wood casks. A blending of 1, 2 & 3-year-old beers
330ml$12.00
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Dating back to the mid-1800s, founded byAmandus Van Honsebrouck. In 1986, the Vanhonsebrouck family bought the Castle of Ingelmunster, which inspired brewer Luc to make his first quadruple, creating the secondary brand Kasteel. Now about 45% of their beers are traditional lambics
Donker 11%
The very first beer of the Kasteel range is a full-bodied Quadrupel with hints of caramel, coffee and chocolate
16oz. Can$12.00
Rouge 11%
A unique blend of Kasteel Donker and macerated cherries
16oz. Can$12.00
De Ranke
Germain Noffels started a beer-bottling and lemonade-manufacturing facility at the Wijnbergstraat in Wevelgem in 1930. Daughter Irene Noffels and son-in-law Napoleone Bacelle took over the business in 1948 after World War II. Their son Nino Bacelle started experimenting with brewing beer in 1981 and took over the business with his brother in 1986. In 1989 they abandoned the lemonade facility. They now produce 5000 hectoliters annually
XX Bitter 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
330ml$12.00
Pico-Brouwerij Alvinne
Established in 2004, the "Pico-Brouwerij" Alvinne produces world- class sour beers, all of them brewed with their own Morpheus House yeast strain, harvested from a natural environment. Morpheus yeast is a strong contributor to the flavor of the beer and Alvinne's unique identity
Omega 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
11.2oz$12.00
Phi 8%
Pale strong beer, skillfully balanced between sweet and sour due to an addition of 40% wheat to the grain bill
11.2oz$12.00
Abbey-Style Beers
Abbey-Style Beers may or may not have a historical connection to an abbey and they may or may not pay royalties to a monastery. They are always beers of a style commonly associated with monastic brewing traditions. In some cases, a historic abbey sold or licensed a private company the rights to their name and recipes. In most though, there was never a connection between the brand and the Catholic Church
Abbaye de Leffe
Owned and brewed by Inbev at the Stella Artois Brewery in Leuven. Royalties are paid to the monastery
Leffe Blonde 6.6%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy. 8%
11.2oz$9.00
St. Bernardus
In 1945, Trappist monastery St. Sixtus stopped selling its beer and an agreement was reached where the monks would brew beer only for themselves. For beers for sale to the public, they gave a license to the nearby cheese factory, and brewery St. Bernardus was founded. (Mathieu Szafran-ski, the brewmaster from Westvleteren, became a partner in the brewery and brought with him the recipes, the know-how, and the St. Sixtus yeast strain.) Since 1992 when the Trappist monasteries decided that Authentic Trappist beer could only be brewed in a monastery, those brewed in Watou have been sold under the brand name St. Bernardus. The St. Bernardus range is considered a close match in recipe and style to the St. Sixtus/Westvleteren beers, which can be hard to obtain outside the area
Abt 12, 10%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy
330ml$12.00
Prior 8, 8%
Brewed in the classic dubbel style; creamy rich texture that's almost oily, malt-fruit complexity reminiscent of coconut
330ml$10.00
Pater 6, 6.7%
Traditional Dubbel, chestnut in color, very fruity w/notes of melon & very fresh banana, finishing w/slight bitterness. Easy drinking!
330ml$10.00
Tripel 8%
In the Watou region a Tripel is often referred to as a 'Bernadetje', a fine tribute that pays homage to Bernadette, the youngest daughter of Evariste Deconinck, the man to whom the monks of Abbaye Sainte Marie du Mont des Cats sold their Belgian property in 1934
330ml$12.00
Authentic Trappist Beers
Thirteen Trappist monasteries—six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, and one each in Austria, Italy, England, France, and Spain—currently produce beer, but the Authentic Trappist Product label is assigned by the International Trappist Association (ITA) to just ten breweries which meet their strict criteria: Trappist beer is brewed in living monasteries by monks who are actively involved in the brewing of the beer
Orval 6.2%^
Founded in 1070 by Benedictines from Calabria; rebuilt many times over the centuries after being sacked in several conflicts. This beer, Orval's only offering, gains its unusual orangy color from the use of 3 malts plus white candi sugar in the kettle. Dry-hopped secon dary fermentation lasts 5-7 weeks; bottle-condi tion ing lasts 2 months. This Trappist also stands apart as the only one to use Brettano myces. It's a true world classic
11.2oz$12.00
Chimay^
Belgium's best-known & biggest mona stery—founded in 1850; brewing begun in 1861; the first monks in Belgium to sell their beer commercially. Its products are, in the monastic tradi tion, top-fermented strong ales condi tioned in the bottle. Within this tradition the Chimay beers have a house character that is fruity both in intense aroma and palate
Première (Red) 7%
Full copper color, notably soft palate, hint of black current
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
Firm dry body, slender for its gravity, w/plenty of hop character in the finish & a quenching hint of acidity. A noble beer with character a bit different from the other Chimays
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Grande Réserve (Blue) 9%
Characteristic Chimay depth of aromatic fruitiness, a Port among beers. The version in a corked 750ml bottle is called Grand Reserve. The larger bottle size and different method of sealing seem to mature the beer in a softer manner
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
150 was brewed to celebrate the 150th birthday of the brewery based at the Abbey de Scourmont. A strong blonde ale, refreshing and fruity, tasty and intense. Its mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Its mellow, rounded body and smoky, spicy flavor is typical of Chimay beers. Brewed with Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus a secret spice
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Mount St. Bernard Abbey^
The only Trappist brewery in England, in Coalville, Leicestershire. In 2013 the monks of the St. Bernard Abbey realized farming was no longer viable due to modern mechanized farming and low dairy prices. Construction of the brewery began in 2018. Abbey records show that beer was brewed there before 1900, although the historic recipe has been lost
Tynt Meadow 7.4%
A strong dark ale, but one with a clearly English character. Aromatic hints of dark chocolate, licorice, and rich fruit flavours. Full-bodied, gently balancing the taste of dark chocolate, pepper, and fig
11.2oz$12.00
Rochefort^
The Abbey of St-Remy, aka Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy, was founded in 1230 in southern Belgium. The monks began to brew sometime around 1595. Over the course of several wars and centuries, including the French Revolution, brewing was halted and restarted several times. Most recently, after WWII, their restart was assisted by the monks at Chimay. The "number names" refer to the original gravity of each beer, measured in Belgian degrees, a brewing scale no longer used today
"6" 7.5%
"6" Dubbel became available to the public starting in 1953. Soft body, earthy flavors, and herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes w/a bit of caramel. Bottle-conditioned for soft natural carbonation
11.2oz$12.00
"8" 9.2%
Strong ale originally called "Spécial," Rochefort 8 dates to the mid1950s. The flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs
11.2oz$12.00
"10" 11.5%
This Quadrupel was developed in the late 1940s and early 50s. It appears on virtually every list of the world's finest beers. Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak, spices. Deeply intriguing
11.2oz$14.00
Tripel Extra 8.1%
The first new beer from Rochefort since 1955! First brewed for distribution in 2020, this commemorates "Forte Bière Blonde Extra," a similar beer brewed at Rochefort from 1920 to about 1923
11.2oz$12.00
Tre Fontane^
Tre Fontane 8.5%
L'Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, located in the heart of Rome, is surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees planted by monks starting in 1870. Eucalyptus was believed to have qualities that could prevent malaria. Recently, thanks to the discovery of an ancient beer recipe, the monks began brewing using their eucalyptus as a spice, creating the 11th official Trappist Beer in the world. Honeyish, mildly herbal w/ a subtle eucalyptus aftertaste. Mildly spicy, balanced by a stiff bitterness. Dry finish w/residual malt, fruit, and hops
330ml$15.00
La Trappe (By de Koningshoeven)^
From abbey Schaapskooi in the Netherlands, where Trappist ale has been brewed since 1884. The monks of the abbey are popularly called "Trappists", after the origin of their order: the French Soligny-LaTrappe, an order characterized by austerity, silence and the duty of charity
La Trappe Quadrupel 10%
Said to be the first Quadrupel in the world. The full, heart-warming and intense taste is malty with sweet tones of dates and caramel
11.2oz$12.00
Zundert - Zundert, Netherlands^
Abdij Maria Toevlucht is the home of the Zundert Trappist Brewery, one of only two Dutch Trappist breweries. An opportunity for a new monastery arose in 1897, when Miss Anna Catharina van Dongen from Zundert gifted a piece of land to the Abbot of the Koningshoeven Abbey for a refuge for French monks, called Our Lady of Refuge
Trappist 8, 8%
A dark Tripel ale you must take time to savor and understand. Chestnutcolored and bottle-conditioned, with aroma of caramel, herbs and spices; initially floral and slightly sweet; character develops from light caramel to a lovely, dry, mellow hoppy bitterness as the flavor opens
330ml$12.00
Westmalle^
Founded in 1831, the monastery has brewed since its early days, though it was slow to make its products available com mercially. It remains the most withdrawn of the Trappist monasteries, not encouraging visitors. They produce four beers, includ ing a single known as "Extra" which was once available only to the Brothers
Dubbel 7%
A dark brown ale, malty but quite dry
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Tripel 9.5%
Strong w/a pale, almost pilsner color. Its mash is made exclusively of pilsner malts from Germany & France, but following the classic procedure, candy sugar is added to the kettle. Three hopping stages. Faintly citrus fruitiness, rounded body, & alcoholic kick. Strong herbal aroma and dense head
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Extra 4.8%
This is one of the oldest beers of Westmalle Abbey, with a tradition that dates back to the start of the brewery. It was created to drink with meals in the abbey, something the monks still do today. As a top fermented golden yellow Trappist beer, the Extra is unique in combining a low alcohol content with a rich flavor. Enjoy its fruity notes and its refreshing, thirst-quenching character.
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Lambics
Spontaneously fermented beers from the Lambeek region. Whereas most beers are fermented by cultured yeast under tightly-controlled conditions, these instead utilize airborne wild yeasts. These bottle-conditioned beers develop further complexity through aging in wooden barrels prior to bottling
Gueuze Fond Tradition (by Kasteel)
See brewery notes for Kasteel Brouwerij VanHonsebrouck in the main Belgian section
St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$14.00
St. Louis Kriek Fond Tradition 6.5%^^
A traditional cherry beer based on young and old lambic
375ml$14.00
Girardin
Gueuze 1882 (Black Label) 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$20.00
Boon^^
100% spontaneously fermented by wild yeast. Barrel-aged for 2 years. Frank Boon, the pre mier revivalist brewer in Belgium, uses only whole fruits in his lambics—no additional syrups or extracts. Aromatically fruity, tart & unblended, w/a great balance of flavors. (Boon spells gueuze without the first "u".)
Kriek 5%
Using old and young lambic beer that has aged in oak casks. When the lambic is 6 months old, they add 25% black cherries. This provokes the second fermen tation. They then clarify, filter and bottle it. The cherries and young lambic create a red beer that is both natural and fresh, with an absolutely unforgettable sweet and sour taste. This is kriek as it should be, with nothing but real cherries and lambic
330ml$22.00
Framboise 5%
Raspberry lambic was once a rarity and only produced for a few weeks during the summer. Frank Boon was the first brewer to again prepare a raspberry lambic in the summer of 1976. More than 300 grams per liter of fresh raspberries add a fresh fruity taste. The young lambic supports the flavor, but this is very much about raspberries, not the lambic
330ml$20.00
Gueuze Mariage Parfait 8%
Consisting of 95% mild lambic, aged at least three years and specially reserved for this purpose, and 5% young lambic. The latter provides the fermentable sugars and wild yeasts. After mixing in a vessel of 25,000 liters, the wort (unfermented mixture) is filtered and chilled. The soft, mildly sour berry taste, harmonizes with the oak barrels' aromas in which Geuze Mariage Parfait has ripen. The body speaks of vanilla followed by a bitter aftertaste of cloves that becomes increasingly intense
330ml$20.00
Het Boerenerf
An artisanal blendery focused on the art of fermenting and blending; beverages include lambic, cider, fruit wine, and honey wine. Established in 2020 by visionary founders Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin, Boerenerf occupies the historic grounds of the esteemed Brouwerij Eylenbosch in Huizingen which closed its doors in 1965. At the heart of their craft lies the tradition of spontaneous fermentation and barrelaging. Deeply committed to collaborating with local farmers to source exceptional quality ingredients directly from the farm to the barrel
Framboos 7%^^
Raspberries from the fruit farm De Daalkouter is blended with young and old lambics, then macerated for 3 months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$25.00
Pescharina 7%^^
Blend of 1- & 2-year-old lambics with maceration of peach & nectarine. Five different varieties of fruit—2 white peach, 2 yellow peach, 1 nectarine—were hand-picked from orchards in Italy. Each variety is blended separately with the lambic to then macerate for months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
De Cam
It is the smallest lambic blenders in Belgium, receiving its lambic from Boon, Girardin, and Lindemans. Founded in 1997 in Gooik, in the Pajottenland region, SW of Brussels
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$30.00
Hanssens Artisanaal - Dworp^^
Hanssens Artisanaal is the oldest independent geuze blender in the world. In 1871, former mayor Hanssens Bartholomeus started to brew lambic in the previous Saint-Antonius brewery. Nowadays it is helmed by Sidy Hanssens, daughter of Jean, the 4th generation in this family's tradition. It should be noted that after World War I, when the Germans took all the copper brew material to produce war equipment, Bartholomeus was compelled to continue as a blender, like so many others of the time. The most significant difference between a gueuze blender and gueuze brewer is that a gueuze blender buys wort (lambic wort) from lambic brewers rather than brewing the lambic himself. The centuries-old knowledge and techniques of the Hanssens family create these beers, which are unfiltered, unpasteurized, and bottle-conditioned
Oude Gueuze 5.8%
A blend of the finest Lambics, 100% matured in oak barrels and bottle conditioned. Each batch of Gueuze offers different aromas and flavors, based on the centuries-old knowledge of the Hanssens family. After blending, the Gueuze is bottled, corked and stored in the cellar for secondary fermentation for over one year
12.7oz$15.00
Cassis 6%
Lambic with fresh black currants matured in oak barrels. Fairly sour with some acidity on the nose and some oak tannins and currant funkiness
375ml$25.00
Raspberry 6%
Lambic with fresh raspberries matured in oak barrels. Tastes of very tart raspberries and dark fruit, oak, funk, vinegar and acidic notes
375ml$25.00
Scarenbecca Kriek 6%
Pure young cherry lambic traditionally of only the rare Schaarbeekse variety. The limited availability of these wild Belgian cherries has required Hanssens to supplement with Kelleris cherries from the Tienen area
12.7oz$36.00
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
Differs from the Scarenbecca Kriek in that this oude kriek is a blend of 75% young lambic with Schaerbeekse cherries and 25% old lambic to obtain a secondary fermentation in the bottle
12.7oz$30.00
Oudbeitje 5.8%
Lambic with Belgian strawberries added. Currently the only commercially available, non-back-sweetened strawberry lambic on the market. First blended in 2000 with a blend of Boon and Girardin lambic. Brewed Exclusively for B. United International's Masters Collection
12.7oz$18.00
Oud Beersel
located in Beersel, SW of Brussels city center Started in 1882, it is one of the last remaining authentic lambic blenderies in Belgium. It's also one of the smallest lambic breweries. "Uncompromisingly traditional lambic, gueuze and kriek"
Vandervelden Oude Geuze (Vieille) 6%
The series, named after founder Henri Vandervelden, is known for the complexities arising from only foeder-aged Lambic. This celebrates the 140th anniversary of Oud Beersel, composed with 1- and 2- year-old lambics from foeders and 3-year-old lambic from another foeder. The average age of the blend was 30 months. Extraordinary complexity
330ml$20.00
Oude Kriek (Vieille) 6%
Made from real cherries and Oud Beersel lambic matured in old barrels. The cherries—around 400 gr/liter— are slowly absorbed into the lambic, which develops a fruity character and a ruby red color
330ml$20.00
Lindemans
Starting as a humble farm brewery in 1822 and now run by the 6th generation of the Lindeman family, they are the largest, most widely distributed and most commercially successful of all the lambic brewers. They've pioneered many innvoations, while continuing to produce trad lambic for themselves and several blenders. Their Cuvée René lambics are outstanding examples of traditional lambics while their fruited beers have been great lambic entry points for the popular market
Peche 3%^^^
Sparkling, refreshing taste of peaches. Flavorful and beautifully balanced. Wonderful in place of cider or champagne
250ml$9.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Magnificent aroma, delicate raspberry palate w/undertones of fruity acidity; elegant, sparkling clean natural taste, lovely rose color
250ml$9.00
Cassis 4%^^^
Tart and sweet, tasting of currants
355ml$12.00
Strawberry 3.5%^^^
Lindemans first new fruited lambic in over a decade. Choosing strawberry was easy: the complex sweetness of the fruit matches perfectly the sourness of lambic, resulting in a balanced marriage of sweet and sour. Made from 1- year-old oak-aged lambic & strawberries
250ml$9.00
Kriek 4%^^^
Beautiful pour: deep red w/pink head, & lovely lacing as you drink. Big cherry nose w/a bit of yeast. Rich thick smooth mouthfeel, slight tartness & plenty of cherry flavor/sweetness till the end
355ml$12.00
Cuvée René Kriek 7%^^^
To produce this beer the cherries ferment in lambic that is at least 6 mos. old in huge 10,000-liter oak barrels (foudres). After another 6 months the beer is bottled and then undergoes a spontaneous second fermentation process which, after a few months, will produce the CO2 to which this authentic beer owes its carbonation and distinctive foamy head
750ml$45.00
Ginger Gueuze 6%^^^
Based on a blend of 12-month old lambic with 2-3yr old lambic, fermented in oak with fresh ginger. Bottle conditioned and combines the sourness of lambic with the subtle flavors of fresh ginger. Ideal as an apertif, it is also perfect for food pairing
750ml$45.00
Timmermans
The worlds oldest lambic brewery, Timmermans has brewed lambic in Itterbeek for over 300 years, since 1702. A few miles from the center of Brussels, it was then known as "The Mole Brewery". Owned by Jan Vandermeulen, it was also a farm, an orchard, a café and a malt-house
Lambicus Blanche 4.5%^^^
A traditional lambic and, as with Belgian white beers, spiced with coriander. Refreshing, with flavors of wheat, citrus and spicy notes
12.7oz$15.00
Lambicus Faro 4%^^^
A historical Brussels beer. Candy sugar is delicately added to a traditional barrel-aged lambic, giving a sweeter note with apple aromas
12.7oz$15.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Made by adding 100% natural raspberry to the lambic. After maturation in oak barrels, the beer turns a delicate, delightful shade of pink
11.2oz$12.00
Kriek 4%^^^
A truly traditional kriek. A delicate blend of young and old barrel-aged lambic and 100% natural cherries. Lively aroma and light acidity
11.2oz$12.00
Craft Beers
from N. America & Europe
Allagash - Portland, Maine
Coolship Resurgam 6.3%
The name comes from the motto of Portland, Maine—"I shall rise again". A blend of both old and young unfruited spontaneous beers. Enjoy aromas of apricot, lemon zest, and candied fruit. Notes of tropical fruit and flavors of funk lead to a clean, tart, dry finish
12oz$25.00
Tripel 9%
This strong golden ale carries herbal notes and passion fruit in the aroma. Suggestions of honey and biscuit are found in the beer's complex, varied palate. Brewed with 2-row barley blend, hopped with Nugget and Hallertau, then fermented with house yeast. Offers a complex, yet dry finish
12oz$8.50
Curieux 10.2%
First brewed back in 2004, this was Allgash's initial foray into barrelaging. They take their Tripel and let it age in bourbon barrels for six-to-eight weeks. After that, they take the beer out of cold cellars and blend it back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting rich, golden ale features smooth notes of coconut, vanilla, and a hint of bourbon
12oz$9.00
BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montaignes)
Abbaye de St Bon Chien 11%
Named in fond memory of the excellent (now late) brewery cat. Delightfully complex Belgian-style Strong Ale from the Jura Mtns. in the NW border region of Switzerland. Treads the boundary between port, wine & beer. Aged in wooden casks previously used to age Merlot, Merlot Cabernet, Whisky and then Grappa; then finally blended from different casks for optimal balance and complexity. Amazing nose featuring spices (cinnamon, wood), fruit, spirits, licoricey, vegetal dryness. Palate features grapes, chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar! Smooth & velvety, turning slightly vinous w/very subdued bitterness. Long port-like finish. Great w/rich foods like duck, balsamic vinegar, very dark chocolate
330ml$28.00
New Belgium - Colorado
Trippel 8.5%
Since the early 90's, this has been a big, beautiful Belgian-style Tripel ale. Classically smooth and complex, it sings with a high-note of sweet citrus before a pleasantly dry finish delivers a warm, strong boozy bite
12oz$8.00
Trans Atlantique Kriek 6.2%
Produced once a year since 2003, It begins its life in the oaken vessels of Gert Christiaens' Oud Beersel, a 130-year-old lambic brewery in the Zenne valley of Belgium. After the lambic ages there, it's blended with tart Polish cherries and shipped across the Atlantic to New Belgium. They then blend in an equal portion of golden sour ale, aged for up to three years in our oak foeders
12.7oz$20.00
Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
3 Philosophers 9.7%
Noel Blake's winning concept in the Real Beer contest to "describe your ideal beer": a blend of Lindeman's Kriek & Ommegang Ale. Fruity, spicy & strong
16oz$8.50
Unibroue - Chambly, Canada
Blanche de Chambly 5%
Produced from a blend of Quebec unmalted wheat & a very pale barley malt to which spices & natural aromatics are added along w/a light hopping
12oz$9.00
Maudite 8%
Mahogany-hued, rich & complex
12oz$9.00
Don de Dieu 9%
Tripel-style, bottle-fermented Abbey-type beer, white w/golden highlights. Made w/unmalted wheat; cloudy with suspended yeast. Strong yet mellow. Brewed once a year, in December
12oz$9.00
La Fin du Monde 9%
Triple-fermented in the style of the Trappist triples. Slightly tart; balanced flavors of wild spices, malt & hops
12oz$9.00
Trois Pistoles 9%
Mellow flavor, dark color w/a ripe fruit aroma reminiscent of old port
12oz$9.00
Seltzers
Untitled Art Hard Seltzers - Waunakee, WI
12oz cans - $7
Pineapple Mango 5%
Blackbery Agave 5%
Navel Orange & Yuzu 5%
Prickley Pear Guava 5%
Gluten-Free Beers
Ghostfish Brewery - Seattle, Washington
On a mission to show the world radical flavors that are only possible by reinventing beer from the grain up. With artisan malts of unusual grains like millet, buckwheat, and heirloom rice, combined with hops from small family farms, the beers are crafted to transcend the previous limits of Gluten-Free beer
Shrouded Summit 4.5%
Belgian-style white ale with a burst of juniper and citrus. A proper witbier, without wheat or barley
12oz$9.00
Grapefruit IPA 5.5%
Brewed with grapefruit and a mysterious hop code-named "Experimental Grapefruit", this IPA is a serious citrus bomb. Lively and bright, bracingly bitter, eminently refreshing
12oz$9.00
Vanishing Point 5.3%
Classic American Pale Ale, balanced with caramel and biscuit malt flavors, and classic American hop aromas of stone fruit and citrus
12oz$9.00
Ciders
Domaine Ettiene Dupont - Normandy, France
Cidre Bouche Fermier 5.5%
Exceptional cider from the 6000-tree Dupont orchard, family-owned since 1837. 6 types of apples, picked manually at 3 stages of ripeness; proportions of the varieties is exact. Slow fermented, naturally carbonated, unfiltered. A long-time Hopleaf favorite
375ml$15.00
Haykin - Colorado
Haykin Family Cider is a family-run business, owned and operated by Dan and Talia Haykin. Daniel came to cider from a love of champagne and sparkling wine but his drive to make the best cider came from trying to impress Talia. Dan was convinced that ciders could be made with the complexity of wines. Daniel's focus on excellence can be seen in his relationships with his growers, selection of apples, care during the production process, focus on packaging, and his general depth of knowledge around his product. Together with Daniel, Talia learned more about apple varieties and the rich history of apples and hard cider in the United States. As they worked to grow their family, they also grew in their love for cider
Crimson Gold 7.5%
Crimson Gold is a crabapple that was developed by Albert Etter, a creator of other exceptional heirloom apples, in California during the mid-twentieth century. This apple is for the tart lover, with razor sharp kumquat acidity that tastes like a tart mimosa, tight minerality, and light floral notes. 100% Crimson Gold apples from O'Brien Farms, Prosser, Washington. 2021 Vintage
750ml$30.00
Nehou 7.5%
Nehou is a classic French cider apple, reminiscent of honey and chamomile tea, baked apple, a dusting of cocoa, with a soft tannic core. 75% Nehou and 25% Calville Blanc d'hiver from Ringsrud Orchard in Wenatchee, WA. 2021 vintage
750ml$30.00
French Cider Apples 7.5%
Traditional French cider making values apples that exude dark, earthy, and enigmatic character. Eight different French cider apples are blended to evoke caramel, dates, brown sugar, hay, toasted marshmallow, and leather. They are thick, rich, and complex, with prominent tannin. Vilberie, Muscadet de Bernay, Bedan, Nehou, Reine de Pommes, Calville Blanc d'Hiver, Marie Menard, and Marechal apples grown at Idyll Acres and Ringsrud Orchard. 2021 Vintage
750ml$40.00
Methode Ancestrale Colorado Crabapple 7.9%
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and are foraged across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Semi-dry. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage. This cider is semi-dry. Methode Ancestrale is the world's oldest method for sparkling production. The process is a deliberate and complex fermentation in which nothing is used but the apple. The fruit produces the sparkle, the aroma, and the flavor on its own. These bottles are aged sur lees and disgorged by hand
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Muscadet - Chereau Carré, France
100% Melon de Bourgogne. Tastes clean with crisp acidity and bright, fresh minerality. Nice nose of apple and citrus with long lasting aftertaste. Simple but brilliant. A fantastic pairing with our mussels! 12%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2022 Bordeaux Blanc AOC - Chateau la Freynelle, France
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow with green highlights. Intensely aromatic with lemon, grapefruit and white peach from the Sauvignon, with honeysuckle and acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. Crispy and fruity on the palate with a nice long finish. 13.5%
83% Cab Sauv., 11% Edna Valley Syrah, 6% Petite Syrah. Pure Paso Robles, full of polished aromas of black cherry, cinnamon & vanilla bean, leading to flavors of dark red fruits, cocoa powder & hints of black pepper & caramelized oak. Very approachable; rich yet smooth. Aged 18 mos. in new French & American oak casks. 14.5%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2021 Tempranillo VT - Lobetia, Castilla la Mancha
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of cocoa and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2022 Reserva Malbec - Santa Julia, Mendoza, Argentina
An alluring bouquet of dark fruits, such as ripe blackberries and plums, elegantly intertwined with hints of mocha, tobacco, and a subtle touch of vanilla from its aging in French oak barrels. A full-bodied wineå that delivers a complex and layered tasting experience, with a velvety texture and robust tannins that are beautifully balanced by a vibrant acidity. 13.9%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
NV Côtes du Rhone - Domaine de la Patience, France
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard, established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé - Le Charmel - Eastern Provence, France
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested late Aug thru mid Sept. 12.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Triennes Rosé - Vin de Pays de Méditérranée, France
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot. On the palate the wine is bright with notes of red berry fruits, lemon zest, refreshing acidity and a touch of minerality. 13%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Vermouth
ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo - Destlerias Acha, Spain
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditio - nal Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice & wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit. 15%
4 oz. Glass$12.00
Bottles from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles are consumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much care to share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customers
Red
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2021 Colline Lucchesi (60% Sangiovese; 40% a Mix of Cigliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, Barbera, Tazzelenghe, Syrah, and Merlot)
$60.00
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Hand-harvested estate-grown grapes. Aromatically rich: white flowers, citrus rind, fresh almonds, cut grass. Mediumbodied. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged on lees for six months. Only 5,000 bottles produced! 13%
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Lus - cious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
Rosés
Hippolyte Reverdy 2023 Sancerre Rose, France
$50.00
(100% Pinot Noir) It's hard to imagine a wine as refreshing and enlivening as Reverdy's Sancerre, but the domaine's Sancerre Rosé gives their classic white a serious run for its money. Vigneronne Julie Guiard uses direct-press Pinot Noir vinified in stainless steel to create this snappy, saline expression of Sancerre's stony soils. Delicate aromas of tart cranberry and white cherry set it apart; it's an all-star apéritif just as much as their iconic blanc. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi, Lucca, Italy
$50.00
In the Lucca Wines section above!
Bodegas Pinuaga Rose de la Tierra de Castilla 2022 (85% Tempranillo/Cencibel 15% Grenache) Spain
$50.00
Organic; from a small vineyard planted with 70-year-old vines. The result of the hard work of Pilar Garcia Granero and Esther Pinuaga, two female winemakers who believe that Spain is one of the best places to make authentic Saigné Rosé. "We made this rosé like ourgrandmothers used to cook: slowly with much care and love." Fresh berries and lively acidity combine for a joyous wine to drink. 12.5%
Reds
Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$60.00
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper, & licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure & smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
(100% Xinomavro) Xinomavro is an indigenous grape variety of Northern Greece; these vines were planted in 1919. The wine is sur lies for 24 mos. with regular stirring, then 24 mos. in new Allie-Jupilles French oak casks, and 12 mos. in bottle before release. No treatment or filtration before bottling. Complex nose with bouquet of sundried tomatoes, smoky black fruits, strawberries, dark cherries, licorice, spices. Full-bodied, with rich fruit depth of blackberries, plums, herbaceous hints and oak on the back. Solid, velvety tannins and long aftertaste with persistent aromas. 14%
Alto Moncayo 2020 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$60.00
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inkypur ple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of relatively new interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo (100% Tempranillo) San Miniato, Italy
$60.00
The product of a totally unexpected discovery in northern Tuscany's San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a lab in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their anci ent origin. That the 8th Century pilgrimage path, the Via Francigena, passes through this property may explain how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. It requires lengthy matu ration and aging in 70% French and 30% Ameri - can oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then aged another 12 mos. in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red , it offers equally intense aromas of black berries, dried plums and hints of dark choco late, earth, tobacco & sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full, round mouthfeel with a long, great finish. 15.5%
Chateau Blaignan 2018 Medoc (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$60.00
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Glorious, floral bouquet with purest scents of cassis, blueberry & vio lets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Me di um-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fan ning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & allspice. Very well-balan ced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light-medium toast. 14.5%
Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 (85% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Blend of Colorino, Canaiolo, Mammolo) Italy
$60.00
Deep ruby with garnet hues. Structured and complex, with a lovely nose of dried herbs, leather, earth, vanilla and strawberry, jam and plenty of plummy, flavorful fruit on the palate. 14%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2020 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$60.00
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
This is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes are de-stem med, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified, then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed fol low - ing a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark rubyred. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices w/a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 13.9%
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Maison Chanzy "Les Bussieres" 2019 Mercurey (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Black cherry and cassis penetrate from nose to finish in this fullbodied yet sharply angled wine. Matured 10 months in seasoned oak, its nuances of toast and spice allow strident, crunchy black-fruit flavors to stay clearly at the forefront. Fine, tufted tannins make this a wine that's welcoming now through 2026 at least. 13.5%
Aged in oak barrels for a period of over 12 months, after which it rests in bottle for at least 4 months. This wine immerses the nose with an extraordinary breadth of mature and concentrated aromas – plums and figs integrated with notes of spice. On the palate, this wine reveals its Montepulcian origins with well-bodied and persistently powerful tannins. 13.5%
Duemani, Cifra 2019 IGT Costa Toscana (Cabernet Franc) Italy
$60.00
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the presti gi ous Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This classic example starts ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante 2012 Schioppettino DOC Italy
$60.00
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible expla na tion of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah. 13.5%
Domaine Guillot-Broux 2020 Bourgogne Rouge Les Genevrieres (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Manu Guillot and his family have lead the charge to restore historical sites Bourgogne, and have insisted on organic farming since he took over in 1978. Bursting with aromas of raspberries, plums, violets, sweet soil tones and licorice, the beautiful 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with supple tannins, lively acids and an unusually charming, sensual profile for a cuvée. 12.5%
Herdade de São Miguel 2021 Escolha dos Enólogos (50% Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional) Portugal
$60.00
During the growing season, cold and dry nights preserved the acidity, allowing the grapes to reach very balanced levels of phenolic matura - tion. Aged in French oak barrels for 9 mos. prior to bottling. Deep ruby hue with violet hints, along with complex aromas of ripe red fruits, wildflowers, spices, vanilla and toasted notes. On the palate, it is well-balanced with nice structure, smooth tannins, and a rich taste of fruits and spices. Balanced acidity and fine tannins. 14.5%
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2012 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$60.00
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Monte Zovo 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$60.00
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remain ed in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Domaine Jean Claude Marsanne "Syrah Mauve" 2020 (Syrah) France
$60.00
You may not hear the words "crushable" and "Syrah" used together that often, but here they are. Young vines, sulfur-free vinification, short élevage in stainless-steel tank, alcohol level kept in check—all the elements seem to have aligned to make the perfect juicy, black-fruited, violet-packed, fun, and crisp Syrah. 13%
Elia Palazzi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese) Italy
$60.00
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic. 14.5%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano 2018 DOCG Barolo (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$60.00
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose petals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d' Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$60.00
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aro mas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sensations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green pepper - corn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper alongside lithe tannins and fresh acidity.The Maremma vine - yards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2021 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$60.00
Made from Gamay grapes cultivated on the elevated slopes of single vineyards, including Aux Perrets, Croix de Chèvre, Oeillat, Bellevue, en Janin, en Ruyère, and en l'Evêque, all within the Morgon appellation. The vines are, on average, 60 years old and thrive in a mix of granite, quartz, and sand. After 8-11 months of maturation in used barrique casks, it reveals its elegant and full-bodied character, characterized by notes of black cherries and a subtle hint of spices and violet on the nose. Silky tannins, complemented by a harmonious balance of acidity and a long vibrant finish. 12%
Terra Costantino de Aetna 2017 (80% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio) Sicily, Italy
$60.00
Beautifully balanced, rustic and elegant—the versatility of this wine encapsulates the fervor that surrounds Etna's boutique producers. Introduce yourself to Sicilian wine, and believe the hype. Fruit comes from the estate's carefully tended Certified Organic vineyard on the southeast slope of Mount Etna. Grapes are harvested by hand; wine aged in stainless steel and large oak casks prior to bottling. 13.5%
Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre) France
$60.00
Attractive freshness and power, this typifies what is great about the great new benchmark 2016 vintage. It carries the ripeness well. Dark berries and flowers leaf to ripe plums and succulent, long tannins carrying abundant, ripe, dark fruit. Big flavor in the finish. 15%
Valles di Lavia 2020 Valle del Aceniche (100% Monastrell) Spain
$60.00
Winemaker Laura Ramos is a rising star winemaker whose intrepid vision of dry-farmed, organic vineyards ranging from 50 to over 100 years of age has completely transformed the identity of both Monastrell and the Bullas region as a whole. A crunchy and drinkable monastrell with an engaging white pepper note to the wild strawberries, red dates and raspberries. Textured and juicy with elegant red berry flavors in the center palate with a fresh, medium-length finish. 15%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, 2016 Côtes du Rhône (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$60.00
Midnight black core tinged with a deep dark red tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concen trated, full-bodied palate is saturated with the same flavors revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slighxzZtly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbes du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-duPape lookalike. 14.5%
New World
Band of Vintners 2019 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) California
$60.00
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this wine is impressive at any price, over-delivering in every way. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$60.00
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Minimus Origin Johan 2015 (100% Pinot Noir) Oregon
$60.00
This single vineyard Pinot Noir is truly something special. The Johan Vineyard is one of the coldest growing sites in the valley, with morning fog and cooling ocean air snaking through the Van Duzer corridor directly from the coast. These sea breezes impart a saline character to the fruit, and help to maintain acidity levels. The result is a bright wine, richly layered with vibrant acidity and silky tannins. 14%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$60.00
Non-Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red wine grapes from various regions of California. 14.4% This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." The antithesis of a corporate winemaker, Sean is and will be missed
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$60.00
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limit ing soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi 2020 Poligonos San Pablo (Malbec) Mendoza, Argentina
$60.00
Aged in concrete vessels, without passage through barrels, this has all the austerity that one usually associates with wines from calcareous soils of the Uco Valley. Notes of blackberry and blueberry, with hints of black pepper, oyster sauce and violets. Full-bodied and flavorful on the palate with ample, tight but caressing tannins. 13%
Whites
Old World
Abbazia di Novacella 2020 Praepositus (Kerner) Italy
$50.00
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for wine making, but also apples & vege tables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viti cul ture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influ ential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avancia Godello 2020 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$50.00
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile for ward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture w/an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine des Baumard 2019 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$50.00
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Saven - ni ères. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched concentration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Les Traditions, 2022 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$50.00
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of re sidual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
This "Grey Label" Vermentino is all about freshness and considered by many to be the best expression of true Ligurian Vermentino. Straw yellow with golden highlights, it opens with fresh and bright fruit, citrus, wild flowers and notes of acacia blossom honey. Crisp and elegant on the palate w/a touch of minerality on the finish. 13%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2022 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia "La Meirana" 2022 Gavi (Cortese) Piedmont, Italy
$50.00
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Mediumbodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now, it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree 2022 "Les Tourelles" (100% Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier 2022 Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$50.00
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balan - ced, and eminently drinkable. 9%
Dopff au Moulin Reserve 2020 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$50.00
From some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Medium-dry. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th gene ra tion producing, with the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
The Alois Lageder family winery produces lively and crisp wines from Alto Adige, in Nothern Italy. Founded in 1823, today the winery is in the hands of the family's sixth generation. The winery is committed to biodynamic agriculture and has been farming the 135 acres familyowned vineyards biodynamically since 2004. An effusive nose of floral honey and summer meadows with a hint of vanilla. Ripe and open, yet bright and crisp with some positive tannins at the tantalizing finish. 12.5%
Single vineyard 100% Vidiano, an indigenous Cretan grape variety. Fermented and matured for at least 5 mos. (40% acacia wooden barrels /60% French Oak barrels.) Palate of lemon and juicy melon flavors are balanced by notes of petrol. Lovely, long-lasting finish. 14%
E. Guigal, Chateau de Nalys 2017 Châteauneuf-di-Papes Blanc (3% Roussanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc, 3% Piquepoul) France
$50.00
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla. On the palate its presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality. 14%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2020 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$50.00
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soaveproducing region. 12.5%
Gustav Lorentz Alsace 2022 Riesling, France
$50.00
This Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a lively attack, a refreshing acidity with a lot of lime and notes of granny smith apple, with a great structure. Fruity with a clean and dry finish. 12.3%
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills in Piemonte. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; mid dle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits & cante loupe; grapefruit & fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pale yellow with greenish reflections. Medium-high intensity on the nose. Predominant primary aromas and Golden Delicious apple highlights are backed up with plenty of citric notes. Immaculate palate from start to finish: firm, well-tooled, flamboyant and well-structured, with a full and clean finish. Aged on lies for six months 12.5%
Domaine de la Pepiere 2022 Muscadet Sur Lie Clos de Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (100% Melon de Bourgogne) France
$50.00
The 2022 Briords is beautifully defined on the nose with aromas of menthol, iodine, white orchard fruits and verbena. Perfectly balanced, medium-bodied, satiny and mineral, it's tense with bright acids and concludes with a mineral finish of crushed stones. A stunning, energetic, delicately tangy wine made from vines planted on granodiorite— granite from Château-Thébaud. Certified biodynamic. 13%
From the Palai vineyard site above Faedo in Trentino-Alto Adige. At an elevation of 550-750 meters, the vineyard is well-ventilated from the winds that blow north off Lake Garda. The contrast between the temperatures during the day and at night are ideal for growing the Müller-Thurgau grape as the warm days provide perfect ripeness while the cool nights help the grapes retain their natural acidity. The wine is yellow with green tinges and the nose shows notes of peach and citrus with delicate mineral tones. Especially good with seafood. 12%
Hermanos del Villar Oro de Castilla 2022 Verdejo (Rueda) (100% Verdejo) Spain
$50.00
A family-owned winery with a strong focus on crafting exceptionally high-quality wines. Its origins trace back to 1955 when Pablo del Villar Escudero arrived in Rueda. Located at a high elevation, the vineyard is planted in a bed of river stones covering a limestone subsoil. Aromas of Meyer lemon and green apple are accented by suggestions of chalky minerals and sea salt. Dry and racy on the palate, offering lively citrus fruit and fresh fig flavors and a subtle touch of tarragon. 12.5%
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there.The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Italy
$50.00
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise & almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length & sneaky concentration. Excellent with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2022 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
$50.00
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the per - fect environment of soil and climate to develop its distinctive flavours and spice, brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness. The nose features blossoms, green apple and white pepper. Pineapple and delicate herbal spice flavours are revealed within an elegant and lively texture and wellintegrated, refreshing acidity. 13%
New World
Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$50.00
Created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day; after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay, California
$50.00
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full concentration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$50.00
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, sliver ed almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors , then left on their lees for a mini mum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
In the old days around Modena, the workers found refreshment in a light, pink, effervescent wine made from the runoff of grapes that were piled into carts for delivery to the winery. The Chiarli family pays homage to this old tradition with this Brut de Noir Rosé. Based on the Lambrusco Grasparossa grape variety, this wine gets its delightful pink hue from just a short period of skin contact, with 15% Pinot Nero. It's a fully sparkling wine, produced in a single fermentation in an autoclave— a piece of technology unavailable to those thirsty farmers of the past. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore NV Italy
$50.00
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple & peach, and notes of wisteria & acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurable crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
Small Format Sparkling
Bariano Prosecco DOC (100% Glera) Italy
Aromas of white flowers, pear, apple with a clear hint of sage. Light and refreshing with soft fruit notes of lemon and peach. 11%
Aromas of strawberry, cranberry, and hibiscus. Refreshing and wellbalanced with bright acidity and a clean, off-dry finish. 11%
Split (187ml)$12.00
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean. 10%
Can (250ml)$10.00
Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the bar
Bourbon
Four Roses Single Barrel
$10.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch
$13.00
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$14.00
Koval
$14.00
Makers Mark
$9.00
Rye
Maplewood Vibration 03: Cherry Brandy 5-Yr-Old
$16.00
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9.00
Whistle Pig 10yr
$16.00
Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$10.00
Laird's Applejack
$9.00
Uncle Nearest 1884
$12.00
Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$16.00
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$17.00
Laphroaig 10yr (Islay)
$15.00
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$16.00
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$15.00
Dewars, White Label
$9.00
Rum
Zaya 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
$10.00
Vodka
North Shore Vodka
$9.00
Gin / Genever
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$10.00
North Shore Gin #11
$9.00
Peket dè Houyeu
$11.00
Tequila
El Mayor Reposado
$10.00
El Mayor Añejo
$10.00
Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru Ambre
$14.00
Cerbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$15.00
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
$18.00
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
Claque-Pepin Fine Calvados
$13.00
Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$15.00
Warre's Otima 10yr Tawny Port
$12.00
Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9.00
Lazzaroni Amaretto
$10.00
Meletti Fernet
$9.00
Tuve Bitter
$9.00
Drambuie
$9.00
Herbsaint
$10.00
Jepson's Malört
$6.00
Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
$12.00
Poli Gran Bassano Vermouth
$10.00
Boomsma Claerkampster Clooster Bitter
$9.00
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style mussels — Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
In Wit Beer
cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bayleaf, butter
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
brandy-stewed apple, cranberry, brown butter-shortbread crumbs, vanilla bean gelato, salted caramel & sea salt
Chocolate & Espresso Pot de Crème
$12.00
w/bruléed marshmallow fluff, cranberry port reduction & sea salt
gluten-free
Goat Cheese Cheesecake***
$14.00
toasted cashew crust, seasonal fruit compote
gluten-free
Sorbet & Gelato
$10.00
Ask your server for todays selection (Sorbet also vegan)
gluten-free
***Incl. Nuts
Draft Ciders & Meads
Tandem, Smackintosh (Suttons Bay, MI) 4.5%
McIntosh, Rhode Island Greening, and Northern Spy. Everything's better with a little Smack. This crowd pleaser is sweet and tart with full apple flavor
Goblet$6.00
Haykin, Traditional Cider Apples Blend 2023 (Aurora, CO) 6.5 %
Traditional cider apples evoke the character of baked apples, dark chocolate, caramel, and plums. They are assertive and deeply flavored, with a rich golden color. Apples grown at Un- cle John's Cider Mill, CiderView Orchards, and others
Goblet$12.00
Uncle John's, Cranberry Apple (St. John's, MI) 6.5%
A sweet/tart blend of original Apple and cranberry juice
Goblet$7.00
Shacksbury, Sunrise 2024 (Vergennes, VT) 6.8%
A delicate cider made with 60% Somerset Redstreaka and Harry Masters Jersey and 40% of their house blend. Notes of delicate apple, mint and fennel on the nose. Very little to no carbonation
Goblet$10.00
Iqhilika Meadery, African Birds Eye Chili (Eastern Cape, South Africa) 12%
Mead aged over roasted, indigenous African chili peppers which lends an interesting wooded nose to the mead, which is entirely overwhelmed by the first sip. Matured in South African wine barrels during the journey to the U.S
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and they forage them across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage
750ml Bottle$60.00
Everyday Happy Hour
3pm-5pm
Mikerphone, Sound Czech 4.5%
16oz Can$5.00
Dressed with Purpose a Celebration of Cider
$26.25, Thursday 6pm. Featuring:
Haykin
Stormalong
Uncle John's
Farnum Hill
Eris
Northman
Tandem
Belgian Drafts
Kasteel, Wit 4.8%
Balanced flavor of zesty citrus, spicy ginger and biscuity maltiness. The harmonious blend of sweet, sour and spicy flavors is topped with coriander and lemongrass for a crisp, dry and refreshing finish
25cl$10.00
De La Senne, Zenne Pils 4.9%
Unfiltered and unpasteurized beer. It is slightly hazy, finely bitter, and very nicely drinkable. It is generously hopped with the most noble old varieties of German hops
33cl$12.00
Tilquin, Rhubarbe Rouge 5.1%*
A blend of 50% of 1 year old Meerts and 50% of 1 and 2 years old lambics, with 210 gr of red rhubarb per liter of lambic
Aspen$14.00
Silly, Stupid Silly Sour 5.5%*
Formerly used solely for the purpose of blending into their Saison and Silly Sour, Stupid Silly Sour has extreme green apple sour notes and subtle hints of brown sugar and biscuit malt
25cl$12.00
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde, brewed with four differ- ent kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
33cl$12.00
De Ranke XX Bitter 6%
A pale blond ale that is bitter for Belgian standards. Using whole leaf Hallertau hop flowers, pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold
25cl$11.00
Brasserie de Blaugies, La Vermontoise 6%
Hill Farmstead collaboration, a saison made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
33cl$12.00
Duvel Moortgat, Duvel 6.66, 6.8%
The Duvel Moortgat family brewery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021 w/ this new mild, full-bodied blond. No fewer than 6 different hop varieties are used. It's based on the noble & exclusive hop varie-ties Saaz & Styrian Golding, just like classic Duvel
25cl$9.00
Westmalle, Dubbel 7%^
For over 200 years, the monks of Westmalle have been choosing to live a life of prayer and work. There is a farm, a cheese dairy and a brewery inside the walls of the Trappist abbey. This beer is rich, complex, herby and fruity with a fresh-bitter finish
33cl$12.00
Val-Dieu, Winter Ale 7%
A Belgian amber ale with sweetness of selected spices and port wine. A highly pronounced aroma of yeast and malt
25cl$12.00
3 Fonteinen, Nocturne 7.8%
A blend of 2.5 and 6.5 year-old full malt brews, with loads of dark malts. Their take on a real Vlaams Oud-Bruin/Flemish Old Brown ale
Aspen$12.00
Huyghe, Delirium Red 8%
Fruit ale that is sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. Hints of almond and mildly sour cherries
25cl$10.00
Fantôme, Dark Chocolat 8%
A Belgian Dark Farmhouse Ale with Cocoa and Chili Pepper
25cl$12.00
Chimay, White (Cinq Cents) 8%^
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
25cl$12.00
St-Feuillien, Triple 8.5%
Traditional Abbey Triple that is sparkling orangish-golden in color with a brilliant white foam. Highly aromatic with vivid hop resins leaping out of the glass. The flavor is bright, malty, and spicy
25cl$11.00
Brasserie Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale, first made in 1970. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
33cl$13.00
St. Bernardus, Abt 12 Nitro 10%
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. It is brewed in the classic Quadrupel style and adheres to the original 1946 recipe. The nitrogen version makes it more delicate, smooth, rich and creamy
25cl$12.00
Achouffe, N'Ice Chouffe 10%
Enjoy from mid-October to mid February. Smooth and strong, with spicy notes of thyme and curaçao, this dark beer warms hearts, making even the coldest winters joyful
25cl$11.50
Van Steenberge, Gulden Draak 10.5%
A dark brown Triple Ale re-fermented in the keg, which in itself makes it an exceptional beer. Complex taste with notes of caramel, roasted malt and coffee makes it unique
25cl$9.00
De Garre by Van Steenberge 11%
This gem of a Belgian Triple is the house beer for the famous pub of the same name, located down a long alley in Bruges
33cl$14.00
Gouden Carolus, Cuvée Van de Keizer Imperial Dark 11%
Meaning 'Grand Cru of the Emperor'; a strong dark ale with powerful notes of roasted malts, caramel and plums. Surprisingly soft and fruity aroma combines a warm roundness with a refreshing taste
25cl$12.00
Craft Drafts
Athletic Brewing Co., NA Run Wild, Less than 0.5%
Non-alcoholic IPA brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt
Pint$6.50
Middle Brow, Bloc Party Raz Pom 4%**
A Berliner Weisse with raspberry, pomegranate and vanilla
Goblet$7.00
Hopewell, Plain English 4.2%**
Brown ale modeled after the traditional examples found in London and the southern half of England at large. Notes of toffee, caramel and light chocolate
Pint$7.50
Odell, Sippin' Pretty (Fort Collins, CO) 4.5%
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced with a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Teku Glass$7.00
Off Color, Le Petite Ferme 4.8%**
Table Farmhouse ale fermented with a French saison yeast, the final beer is peppery and bone dry. A concentrated elderflower tea is added post fermentation to add layers of floral flavor and tropical fruit notes
Goblet$6.00
Evil Twin NYC, Greenhouse Pils (Brooklyn, NY) 5%
A German style Pilsner conditioned on an American Foudre. Drinks light & crispy. Notes of honey biscuits and subtle flowers
A tribute to English Pale Ales fermented in the cask. Biscuity toasted malt aroma and a hint of oak and vanilla. Pale malts create a smooth malty middle with ribbons of caramel, English toffee and toasted oak
Pint$9.00
Pilot Project, Standard Goods Lager (Milwaukee, WI) 5%
Crisp, clean, beer flavored beer. It's made and tastes like a lager should
Pint$5.00
Urban Chestnut, California Common (St. Louis, MO) 5.1%
An amber lager with a light fruitiness and well-balanced between toasty maltiness and moderate bitterness
Pint$7.50
Goldfinger, Zwickelbier (Downers Grove, IL) 5.2%**
Delicious unfiltered lager, that is younger than their usual lagers. Fresh malt and a fresh hop quality. Carbonated slightly lower to represent its younger state
Pint$8.00
Art History, Bella Strada (Geneva, IL) 5.2%**
Italian Pilsner with a well-rounded body with a refreshingly dry finish. Italian Era- clea malt imparts a honeyed depth of flavor to the palate
Pint$8.50
Oxbow, Secret Patterns (Newcastle, ME) 5.3%
A blend of a stainless aged mixed fermentation and barrel aged farmhouse wheat beer aged on apricots and aged with Maine wildflower honey
Founded in 1040, it is the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. Hefeweizen brewed according to centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill
Considered the classic example in its cate- gory, brewed for centuries in the baroque town of Bamberg in Franconia (Bavaria/ Germany). Following ancient malting tra- ditions, all its select barley malts are kilned over a fire of beech wood logs. Brewed in classic copper vessels and matured for months in 14th century cellars
0.4l$11.00
Begyle, Flannel Pajamas 5.4%
Smooth-bodied oatmeal stout features aromas of roasted malts, cocoa, with flavor notes of fudge, coffee and caramel
Pint$7.00
Scratch, Sahti (Ava, IL) 5.5%
Northern European-inspired dark beer mashed in an oak puncheon through a bed of juniper branches. Brewed over a wood fire in a copper kettle with additional juniper branches. Rich malt bill with notes of chocolate, roasted coffee, and piney finish
Goblet$12.00
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Pint$8.00
Hop Butcher, Grid 5.75%
Citra & Mosaic-hopped American Pale Ale
Pint$9.00
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust (Munster, IN) 6.5%
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pint$8.00
Maine, Little Whaleboat (Freeport, ME) 6.5%
IPA feat. aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, pine, & floral notes of rose & chamomile. The brewery assisted the Maine Coast Heritage Trust in the purchase of Little Whaleboat Islands, a cluster of 3 small islands & ledges in Casco Bay, a vital link in the chain of protected islands that provide sanctuary to wildlife
Pint$12.00
Half Acre, Sunrise Vallejo 6.7%
Featuring New Zealand hops that elevate this clear, crisp IPA with aromas of sweet melon, berry and dried pine
Pint$8.00
Sierra Nevada, Celebration (Chico, CA) 6.8%
Freshly picked hops, rushed from farm to brewery, creating powerful citrus and pine flavors. Pure hops, balanced with rich caramel malt
Pint$5.00
Fonta Flora, Rum Rug (Nebo, NC) 7%
An Appalachian Wild Ale conditioned on local strawberries then aged in Carlisle Wine Barrels and Rum Barrels with vanilla
Aspen$12.00
Maplewood, Wild Idaho Nights 7%
Hazy IPA brewed and double dry hopped with Idaho 7, Idaho 7 cryo, and Citra hops. Expect huge notes of pineapple with hints of dankness
Pint$10.00
Eagle Park DDH Demon Haze (Milwaukee, WI) 7%
A double dry hopped hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and El Dorado hops. Strong aromas of pineapple, citrus, and pine
Pint$10.00
Fair State, Mister Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
Collab with Barrel Theory (St. Paul, MN) DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, and Simcoe Cryo hops
Pint$9.00
New Belgium, Le Terroir (Fort Collins, CO) 7.5%
Sour ale crafted in oak foeders, aged in varying temperatures, humidity and vibrations. Dry-hoppped using fruit-forward and experimental hops, creating a beer that rewards you a little differently every time you experience it
Goblet$8.50
Firestone Walker, Wookey Jack (Paso Robles, CA) 8.3%
Big toasty malted rye flavors in with a refined bitter finish. This beer is gnarly on the outside, yet refined on the inside
Teku Glass$9.00
Old Nation, DDH Boss Tweed (Williamston, MI) 9.3%
Cryo hops to amp up the flavor and aroma of this Michigan classic. A nice pilsner malt backbone with a touch of Vienna provides balance a lingering sweetness on the back end and a hint of warming
Teku Glass$10.00
Allagash, Curieux 2024 (Portland, ME) 10.2%
Belgian-style tripel aged in bourbon barrels for approximately seven weeks. The barrel aged beer is then blended with fresh Tripel. Notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and a hint of bourbon
Imperial Stout with ancho chiles, cacao nibs, cinnamon and extra vanilla bean
Bell Glass$10.00
OEC L'Anniversaire Grand Cru "10th Anniversary Blend" (Oxford, CT) 12%*
Imperial Sour Ale matured in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for up to three years
Bell Glass$12.00
Surly, Darkness 2024 (Minneapolis, MN) 12%
Russian Imperial stout contains monstrous notes of chocolate, coffee, cherry, and tof- fee, plus a non-traditional dose of aromatic hops
Bell Glass$6.00
3 Floyds, Coconut Pillar of Beasts (Munster, IN) 14.6%
Barleywine aged on coconut in bourbon barrels for over a year and accentuated with the addition of house-made salted caramel
Bell Glass$12.00
Hopleaf's House Beers
Hopleaf's House Beers are brewed for us by Art History Brewing
House Dark-Black Lager 4.8%
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
Pint$7.50
House Pale-Pale Ale 5.8%
Belgian-inspired Pale Ale fermented w/a yeast from a Belgian Trappist monastery. Brewed w/trad European malts & Belgian candy sugar but hopped with modern American Simcoe & Sultana hops. Food-friendly everyday drinker
Pint$7.50
Deep Wood Series
Revolution, Ryeway To Heaven 2024 15%
Barrel aged Ryewine, with lofty notes of maple, brown sugar, and candied pecan. Some sweetness before a dry, rye-forward terminus
Bell Glass$12.00
*Sour. **Chicagoland. ^Trappist
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Like many others of its kind, this brewery originated from a ploughland farm which was also engaged in brewing beer for its own consumption. The first time it was mentioned in print was in 1784 under the name of "Brouwerij De Peer", although it's likely that there had long been a brewery there
Piraat 10.5%
Fruity, spicy, complex aroma and flavor. A sweet palate is followed by low hop bitterness, evident coriander-like spiciness and a titillating warming finish. Refermented in the bottle—a living beer! In the 17th & 18th centuries, ales like Piraat were highly prized and sought after by seafaring pirates and their captains
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak (Golden Dragon) 10.5%
The flagship of this famous brewery. Dark brown triple ale with a creamy head, natural malt, toffee-like sweetness, hoppy accents. Barleywine strength at 10.5%
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak 9000, 10.5%
An exceptional quadruple amber. Four different malt varieties give a deep golden amber color and a slightly fruity aroma. Together with the soft and slightly sweet taste, this provides a beautifully rounded bouquet with notes of dried fruit. A high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation wine yeast is used
11.2oz$10.00
Duvel Moortgat
In 1871, Jan-Leonard Moortgat, the son of a brewers' family from Steenhuffel, founded the Moortgat farm brewery together with his wife Maria De Block. At that time, the newcomer was just one of the 4,000 breweries active in Belgium at the turn of the century
Duvel 9.5%
The Classic! This strong golden ale is surely one of the world's most beautiful & elegant beers. Prodigious creamy head, a champagne sparkle, notes of pear & a dry finish. Fermented three times, bottle-conditionedand suitable for cellaring
11.2oz$10.00
St. Feuillien
One of the few female-run Belgian breweries. Founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart. The Friart family's fifth generation is now at the helm
Grand Cru 9.5%
This extra-blond amber nectar masterpiece undergoes refermentation in the bottle, resulting in a beer endowed with unforgettable character. The secret lies in the unique combination of the noblest hops and the finest aromatic ingredients. Grand Cru differs from other beers in the range by its absence of spices and a traditional dry hopping with Styrian Golding hops in bloom
11.2oz$15.00
Quadruple 11%
A very dark and dense beer. This quadruple distinguishes herself by a complex and finely caramelized aroma and with shades of Madeira wine, candied fruit and an intense touch of fermentation esters. A slight hoppy smell completes the whole. The mouth is long with a powerful body built on the density and generous apparent extract. The bitterness is present but sweet and blends harmoniously with the malty structure. The selection of special malts raises the chocolate side with the nuances of coconut
11.2oz$14.00
Brasserie Dupont
This classic agricultural brewery dating from 1850, set around a farmyard in Tourpes, has been in the Dupont family since 1920 and still uses the original cast iron brewing vessels
Saison Dupont 6.5%
Herbal, hoppy, peppery fruitiness; rocky head. Long dry finish
375ml$12.00
De Brabandere
Started 1894 as the farm brewery Bavikhove, it is still independent and family-owned and run by the 5th generation, Albert De Brabandere. While they brew a wide range styles, they are best best known in America for superb sour beers and their Bavik Superpils
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
24-30 months in wood. Old-golden-hued. Oaky aroma w/hints of sherry & fruit, sourness in the finish
11.2oz$10.00
Petrus Rood Bruin 5.5%
Previously called Oud Bruin. A blend of 33% Petrus Aged Pale—pure foeder beer aged 2 years in oak foeders—and 67% young brown beer. In this blend, the young dark beer contributes the reddish-brown color and the Aged Pale contributes the slightly sour flavor
11.2oz$10.00
Omer Vander Ghinste
When Omer Vander Ghinste started brewing in 1892 in the beautiful West Flemish village of Bellegem, brand names did not yet exist. He promoted his beers by placing stained glass windows with the words "Beers Omer Vander Ghinste" in the front windows of the pubs. As these windows were very expensive, it was not an option to replace them at every change of generation. Therefore every firstborn son was baptized "Omer", a tradition still kept alive today, 130 years and 5 generations later!
Cuvée des Jacobins 5.5%
Unblended old lambic, aged for 18 mos. or more. Robust character but beautiful & sophisticated, w/a full body & overtones of vanilla, dried cherry, stone fruit & cocoa. A complex, beautiful sour beer
330ml$15.00
Roodbruin 5.5%
Based on an ancient beer called "Ouden Tripel". Blending this beer with lambic aged in oak barrels for 18 months results in this specific West Flanders Red-brown beer. Its typical flavor is well-balanced, with hardly noticeable sourness
330ml$12.00
Brasserie de Blaugies - Wallonie
A small traditional family brewery begun by Pierre-Alex Carlier and Marie-Noelle Pourtois. All the beers brewed in their buildings are unfiltered and are fermented a second time in the bottle after adding yeast. The first mash was made on March 24, 1988
Darbyste 5.8%
Saison made with wheat, fermented with fig juice. Figs are not evident in the flavor, which is light, lemony and dry
12.7oz$20.00
La Moneuse 8%
Named for A. J. Moneuse (b. 1768), a famous local bandit and gang leader, and ancestor of the brewers' family. It is a classic Saison by virtue of its strength and its earthy, aged quality. It has a hardy, semi-dry malt character, a fresh but not overpowering hoppiness, abundant yeasty, fruity flavors and a fairly strong but pleasant and enticing mustiness
12.7oz$20.00
La Vermontoise 6%
Stemming from a partnership with mythical Vermont brewery Hill Farmstead, this one is made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
12.7oz$20.00
Saison d'Epeautre 6%
Classic Saison/Farmhouse Ale brewed with spelt. Clean, crisp, and refreshing with just enough spice to liven things up
12.7oz$20.00
D'Achouffe
The small artisanal brewery in the Ardennes, founded by brothers-in-law Pierre Gobron and Christian Bauweraerts towards the end of the 1970s, with initially less than 5,000 euros available to them. At the beginning they thought of it as a hobby, but soon they decided to devote themselves to the adventure full-time. The first 'brassin' (brewing mix) of La Chouffe was finished on 27th August 1982
LaChouffe 8%
Strong Golden Ale, a bit on the sweet side, w/just enough hops to dry the palate
330ml$10.00
Houblon Chouffe 9%
A unique marrying of the traditions of English IPAs w/the innovations of American Double IPAs and the classic Belgian way of brewing. A beauti- fully balanced Tripel, hazy gold w/impressive, longlasting head, big malty body, distinct hop dryness, expressive estery fruitiness
330ml$10.00
De Dolle Brouwers - Esen, West Flanders
The name started with a bicycle club "De Dolle Dravers", composed of four members—the two brothers Herteleer, Dirk Coussée, and Bernard Veranneman—who also knew about the regional beer culture. The brewery was born in 1980, when they took over an empty brewery
Oerbier 9%
Oerbier means original, from the source.Oerbier was created as an at- home washtub experiment, with only natural ingredients and with secondary fermentation in the bottle. Brewed from a mixture different malts, Poperinge Golding hops and a special yeast which makes for a subtly tart beer. The tartness becomes more prevalent with aging
11.2oz$14.00
Arabier 8%
A beer with secondary fermentation in the bottle, hopped with flower hops from Poperinge (Nugget and WGV—Whitbread Golding Variety). Distinctive dry-hopped taste and aroma
11.2oz$14.00
Bos Keun 9%
The recipe contains pale malt, Poperinge Goldings hops in bubbles, organic cane sugar, pure oerwater, top fermentation, fermentation & secondary fermentation in the bottle. Notes of berries, licorice, dry leaves, vanilla, and chocolate
11.2oz$14.00
Dulle Teve 10%
The website says: "Dulle Teve means Mad Bitch, but the US govt. does not like the name, so we said 'TRIPEL' " on labels. All-malt brew w/white candy in the kettle & refermented
11.2oz$14.00
Stille Nacht 12%
De Dolle's Christmas offering. Highest density of any Belgian beer (27°Plato); boiled for 5 hours; brewed w/pale malt w/white candi sugar in the kettle. Nugget hops & dry hopping bring extra bitterness to balance the extreme sweetness (due to the density.) The taste triangle is completed w/some acidity of the fermentation
11.2oz$14.00
Rodenbach
The Rodenbach family is no average family. The ancestors of the current family took part in Napoleon's campaign in Russia, wrote the Belgian national anthem and founded Brewery Rodenbach in 1821
Classic 5.2%
Young Rodenbach is mixed with mature Rodenbach (at least two years in oaken casks.) A scintillating dark, richly aromatic beer
500ml Can$12.00
Grand Cru 6%
Bottle-conditioned blend of ales aged in oak tuns of various sizes, each imparting its individual character. Sweet, acidic & fruity with sour grape background
330ml$15.00
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe)
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe) 8.5%
A fourth generation independent family-owned and -run brewery, Huyghe has, over the past decade, made unprecedented investments in sustainability; reducing use of water, electricity, steam and waste. Triple fermentation and the use of three different yeast strains create its signature tastes: sweet, biscuit malt backbone, supported by pleasant warmth and spice, finishes well rounded, floral, and dry. The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not random
11.2oz$12.00
De Halve Maan
"The Half Moon". This is the last active brewery in the historical city of Bruges. The town archives first mention the brewery in 1546. Since 1856, the famous brewing family Maes-Vanneste has owned the brewery
Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde ale brewed w/4 malts & 2 aromatic hop varieties, it's fruity & refreshing
330ml$11.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel 9%
Hazy golden color, sweet malt, spice, and lots of yeast. A bit spritzy
330ml$12.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadruple 11%
Rich, intense dark Belgian ale. Brewed w/a subtle blend of specialty malts to give the ale extremely dark color & chewy, malty complex character
330ml$12.00
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
A small family-owned brewery in West Flanders. Founded in 1885, it was dismantled by occupying German troops during WW1. After the War, with a changed market, the brewery was purpose-built to make their famed barrel-aged dark Flemish ale
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
Refreshing Flemish old red ale, matured in oak casks. Smooth, rich texture w/interplay of passion fruit & chocolate, & a long dry, acidic finish
330ml$12.00
Duchesse Cherry (Formerly Echt Kriekenbier) 6.8%
Cherry ale based on their Vichtenaar with local sour cherries added during the maturation process in wood casks. A blending of 1, 2 & 3-year-old beers
330ml$12.00
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Dating back to the mid-1800s, founded byAmandus Van Honsebrouck. In 1986, the Vanhonsebrouck family bought the Castle of Ingelmunster, which inspired brewer Luc to make his first quadruple, creating the secondary brand Kasteel. Now about 45% of their beers are traditional lambics
Donker 11%
The very first beer of the Kasteel range is a full-bodied Quadrupel with hints of caramel, coffee and chocolate
16oz. Can$12.00
Rouge 11%
A unique blend of Kasteel Donker and macerated cherries
16oz. Can$12.00
De Ranke
Germain Noffels started a beer-bottling and lemonade-manufacturing facility at the Wijnbergstraat in Wevelgem in 1930. Daughter Irene Noffels and son-in-law Napoleone Bacelle took over the business in 1948 after World War II. Their son Nino Bacelle started experimenting with brewing beer in 1981 and took over the business with his brother in 1986. In 1989 they abandoned the lemonade facility. They now produce 5000 hectoliters annually
XX Bitter 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
330ml$12.00
Pico-Brouwerij Alvinne
Established in 2004, the "Pico-Brouwerij" Alvinne produces world- class sour beers, all of them brewed with their own Morpheus House yeast strain, harvested from a natural environment. Morpheus yeast is a strong contributor to the flavor of the beer and Alvinne's unique identity
Omega 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
11.2oz$12.00
Phi 8%
Pale strong beer, skillfully balanced between sweet and sour due to an addition of 40% wheat to the grain bill
11.2oz$12.00
Abbey-Style Beers
Abbey-Style Beers may or may not have a historical connection to an abbey and they may or may not pay royalties to a monastery. They are always beers of a style commonly associated with monastic brewing traditions. In some cases, a historic abbey sold or licensed a private company the rights to their name and recipes. In most though, there was never a connection between the brand and the Catholic Church
Abbaye de Leffe
Owned and brewed by Inbev at the Stella Artois Brewery in Leuven. Royalties are paid to the monastery
Leffe Blonde 6.6%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy. 8%
11.2oz$9.00
St. Bernardus
In 1945, Trappist monastery St. Sixtus stopped selling its beer and an agreement was reached where the monks would brew beer only for themselves. For beers for sale to the public, they gave a license to the nearby cheese factory, and brewery St. Bernardus was founded. (Mathieu Szafran-ski, the brewmaster from Westvleteren, became a partner in the brewery and brought with him the recipes, the know-how, and the St. Sixtus yeast strain.) Since 1992 when the Trappist monasteries decided that Authentic Trappist beer could only be brewed in a monastery, those brewed in Watou have been sold under the brand name St. Bernardus. The St. Bernardus range is considered a close match in recipe and style to the St. Sixtus/Westvleteren beers, which can be hard to obtain outside the area
Abt 12, 10%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy
330ml$12.00
Prior 8, 8%
Brewed in the classic dubbel style; creamy rich texture that's almost oily, malt-fruit complexity reminiscent of coconut
330ml$10.00
Pater 6, 6.7%
Traditional Dubbel, chestnut in color, very fruity w/notes of melon & very fresh banana, finishing w/slight bitterness. Easy drinking!
330ml$10.00
Tripel 8%
In the Watou region a Tripel is often referred to as a 'Bernadetje', a fine tribute that pays homage to Bernadette, the youngest daughter of Evariste Deconinck, the man to whom the monks of Abbaye Sainte Marie du Mont des Cats sold their Belgian property in 1934
330ml$12.00
Authentic Trappist Beers
Thirteen Trappist monasteries—six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, and one each in Austria, Italy, England, France, and Spain—currently produce beer, but the Authentic Trappist Product label is assigned by the International Trappist Association (ITA) to just ten breweries which meet their strict criteria: Trappist beer is brewed in living monasteries by monks who are actively involved in the brewing of the beer
Orval 6.2%^
Founded in 1070 by Benedictines from Calabria; rebuilt many times over the centuries after being sacked in several conflicts. This beer, Orval's only offering, gains its unusual orangy color from the use of 3 malts plus white candi sugar in the kettle. Dry-hopped secon dary fermentation lasts 5-7 weeks; bottle-condi tion ing lasts 2 months. This Trappist also stands apart as the only one to use Brettano myces. It's a true world classic
11.2oz$12.00
Chimay^
Belgium's best-known & biggest mona stery—founded in 1850; brewing begun in 1861; the first monks in Belgium to sell their beer commercially. Its products are, in the monastic tradi tion, top-fermented strong ales condi tioned in the bottle. Within this tradition the Chimay beers have a house character that is fruity both in intense aroma and palate
Première (Red) 7%
Full copper color, notably soft palate, hint of black current
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
Firm dry body, slender for its gravity, w/plenty of hop character in the finish & a quenching hint of acidity. A noble beer with character a bit different from the other Chimays
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Grande Réserve (Blue) 9%
Characteristic Chimay depth of aromatic fruitiness, a Port among beers. The version in a corked 750ml bottle is called Grand Reserve. The larger bottle size and different method of sealing seem to mature the beer in a softer manner
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
150 was brewed to celebrate the 150th birthday of the brewery based at the Abbey de Scourmont. A strong blonde ale, refreshing and fruity, tasty and intense. Its mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Its mellow, rounded body and smoky, spicy flavor is typical of Chimay beers. Brewed with Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus a secret spice
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Mount St. Bernard Abbey^
The only Trappist brewery in England, in Coalville, Leicestershire. In 2013 the monks of the St. Bernard Abbey realized farming was no longer viable due to modern mechanized farming and low dairy prices. Construction of the brewery began in 2018. Abbey records show that beer was brewed there before 1900, although the historic recipe has been lost
Tynt Meadow 7.4%
A strong dark ale, but one with a clearly English character. Aromatic hints of dark chocolate, licorice, and rich fruit flavours. Full-bodied, gently balancing the taste of dark chocolate, pepper, and fig
11.2oz$12.00
Rochefort^
The Abbey of St-Remy, aka Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy, was founded in 1230 in southern Belgium. The monks began to brew sometime around 1595. Over the course of several wars and centuries, including the French Revolution, brewing was halted and restarted several times. Most recently, after WWII, their restart was assisted by the monks at Chimay. The "number names" refer to the original gravity of each beer, measured in Belgian degrees, a brewing scale no longer used today
"6" 7.5%
"6" Dubbel became available to the public starting in 1953. Soft body, earthy flavors, and herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes w/a bit of caramel. Bottle-conditioned for soft natural carbonation
11.2oz$12.00
"8" 9.2%
Strong ale originally called "Spécial," Rochefort 8 dates to the mid1950s. The flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs
11.2oz$12.00
"10" 11.5%
This Quadrupel was developed in the late 1940s and early 50s. It appears on virtually every list of the world's finest beers. Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak, spices. Deeply intriguing
11.2oz$14.00
Tripel Extra 8.1%
The first new beer from Rochefort since 1955! First brewed for distribution in 2020, this commemorates "Forte Bière Blonde Extra," a similar beer brewed at Rochefort from 1920 to about 1923
11.2oz$12.00
Tre Fontane^
Tre Fontane 8.5%
L'Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, located in the heart of Rome, is surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees planted by monks starting in 1870. Eucalyptus was believed to have qualities that could prevent malaria. Recently, thanks to the discovery of an ancient beer recipe, the monks began brewing using their eucalyptus as a spice, creating the 11th official Trappist Beer in the world. Honeyish, mildly herbal w/ a subtle eucalyptus aftertaste. Mildly spicy, balanced by a stiff bitterness. Dry finish w/residual malt, fruit, and hops
330ml$15.00
La Trappe (By de Koningshoeven)^
From abbey Schaapskooi in the Netherlands, where Trappist ale has been brewed since 1884. The monks of the abbey are popularly called "Trappists", after the origin of their order: the French Soligny-LaTrappe, an order characterized by austerity, silence and the duty of charity
La Trappe Quadrupel 10%
Said to be the first Quadrupel in the world. The full, heart-warming and intense taste is malty with sweet tones of dates and caramel
11.2oz$12.00
Zundert - Zundert, Netherlands^
Abdij Maria Toevlucht is the home of the Zundert Trappist Brewery, one of only two Dutch Trappist breweries. An opportunity for a new monastery arose in 1897, when Miss Anna Catharina van Dongen from Zundert gifted a piece of land to the Abbot of the Koningshoeven Abbey for a refuge for French monks, called Our Lady of Refuge
Trappist 8, 8%
A dark Tripel ale you must take time to savor and understand. Chestnutcolored and bottle-conditioned, with aroma of caramel, herbs and spices; initially floral and slightly sweet; character develops from light caramel to a lovely, dry, mellow hoppy bitterness as the flavor opens
330ml$12.00
Westmalle^
Founded in 1831, the monastery has brewed since its early days, though it was slow to make its products available com mercially. It remains the most withdrawn of the Trappist monasteries, not encouraging visitors. They produce four beers, includ ing a single known as "Extra" which was once available only to the Brothers
Dubbel 7%
A dark brown ale, malty but quite dry
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Tripel 9.5%
Strong w/a pale, almost pilsner color. Its mash is made exclusively of pilsner malts from Germany & France, but following the classic procedure, candy sugar is added to the kettle. Three hopping stages. Faintly citrus fruitiness, rounded body, & alcoholic kick. Strong herbal aroma and dense head
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Extra 4.8%
This is one of the oldest beers of Westmalle Abbey, with a tradition that dates back to the start of the brewery. It was created to drink with meals in the abbey, something the monks still do today. As a top fermented golden yellow Trappist beer, the Extra is unique in combining a low alcohol content with a rich flavor. Enjoy its fruity notes and its refreshing, thirst-quenching character.
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Lambics
Spontaneously fermented beers from the Lambeek region. Whereas most beers are fermented by cultured yeast under tightly-controlled conditions, these instead utilize airborne wild yeasts. These bottle-conditioned beers develop further complexity through aging in wooden barrels prior to bottling
Gueuze Fond Tradition (by Kasteel)
See brewery notes for Kasteel Brouwerij VanHonsebrouck in the main Belgian section
St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$14.00
St. Louis Kriek Fond Tradition 6.5%^^
A traditional cherry beer based on young and old lambic
375ml$14.00
Girardin
Gueuze 1882 (Black Label) 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$20.00
Boon^^
100% spontaneously fermented by wild yeast. Barrel-aged for 2 years. Frank Boon, the pre mier revivalist brewer in Belgium, uses only whole fruits in his lambics—no additional syrups or extracts. Aromatically fruity, tart & unblended, w/a great balance of flavors. (Boon spells gueuze without the first "u".)
Kriek 5%
Using old and young lambic beer that has aged in oak casks. When the lambic is 6 months old, they add 25% black cherries. This provokes the second fermen tation. They then clarify, filter and bottle it. The cherries and young lambic create a red beer that is both natural and fresh, with an absolutely unforgettable sweet and sour taste. This is kriek as it should be, with nothing but real cherries and lambic
330ml$22.00
Framboise 5%
Raspberry lambic was once a rarity and only produced for a few weeks during the summer. Frank Boon was the first brewer to again prepare a raspberry lambic in the summer of 1976. More than 300 grams per liter of fresh raspberries add a fresh fruity taste. The young lambic supports the flavor, but this is very much about raspberries, not the lambic
330ml$20.00
Gueuze Mariage Parfait 8%
Consisting of 95% mild lambic, aged at least three years and specially reserved for this purpose, and 5% young lambic. The latter provides the fermentable sugars and wild yeasts. After mixing in a vessel of 25,000 liters, the wort (unfermented mixture) is filtered and chilled. The soft, mildly sour berry taste, harmonizes with the oak barrels' aromas in which Geuze Mariage Parfait has ripen. The body speaks of vanilla followed by a bitter aftertaste of cloves that becomes increasingly intense
330ml$20.00
Het Boerenerf
An artisanal blendery focused on the art of fermenting and blending; beverages include lambic, cider, fruit wine, and honey wine. Established in 2020 by visionary founders Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin, Boerenerf occupies the historic grounds of the esteemed Brouwerij Eylenbosch in Huizingen which closed its doors in 1965. At the heart of their craft lies the tradition of spontaneous fermentation and barrelaging. Deeply committed to collaborating with local farmers to source exceptional quality ingredients directly from the farm to the barrel
Framboos 7%^^
Raspberries from the fruit farm De Daalkouter is blended with young and old lambics, then macerated for 3 months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$25.00
Pescharina 7%^^
Blend of 1- & 2-year-old lambics with maceration of peach & nectarine. Five different varieties of fruit—2 white peach, 2 yellow peach, 1 nectarine—were hand-picked from orchards in Italy. Each variety is blended separately with the lambic to then macerate for months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
De Cam
It is the smallest lambic blenders in Belgium, receiving its lambic from Boon, Girardin, and Lindemans. Founded in 1997 in Gooik, in the Pajottenland region, SW of Brussels
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$30.00
Hanssens Artisanaal - Dworp^^
Hanssens Artisanaal is the oldest independent geuze blender in the world. In 1871, former mayor Hanssens Bartholomeus started to brew lambic in the previous Saint-Antonius brewery. Nowadays it is helmed by Sidy Hanssens, daughter of Jean, the 4th generation in this family's tradition. It should be noted that after World War I, when the Germans took all the copper brew material to produce war equipment, Bartholomeus was compelled to continue as a blender, like so many others of the time. The most significant difference between a gueuze blender and gueuze brewer is that a gueuze blender buys wort (lambic wort) from lambic brewers rather than brewing the lambic himself. The centuries-old knowledge and techniques of the Hanssens family create these beers, which are unfiltered, unpasteurized, and bottle-conditioned
Oude Gueuze 5.8%
A blend of the finest Lambics, 100% matured in oak barrels and bottle conditioned. Each batch of Gueuze offers different aromas and flavors, based on the centuries-old knowledge of the Hanssens family. After blending, the Gueuze is bottled, corked and stored in the cellar for secondary fermentation for over one year
12.7oz$15.00
Cassis 6%
Lambic with fresh black currants matured in oak barrels. Fairly sour with some acidity on the nose and some oak tannins and currant funkiness
375ml$25.00
Raspberry 6%
Lambic with fresh raspberries matured in oak barrels. Tastes of very tart raspberries and dark fruit, oak, funk, vinegar and acidic notes
375ml$25.00
Scarenbecca Kriek 6%
Pure young cherry lambic traditionally of only the rare Schaarbeekse variety. The limited availability of these wild Belgian cherries has required Hanssens to supplement with Kelleris cherries from the Tienen area
12.7oz$36.00
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
Differs from the Scarenbecca Kriek in that this oude kriek is a blend of 75% young lambic with Schaerbeekse cherries and 25% old lambic to obtain a secondary fermentation in the bottle
12.7oz$30.00
Oudbeitje 5.8%
Lambic with Belgian strawberries added. Currently the only commercially available, non-back-sweetened strawberry lambic on the market. First blended in 2000 with a blend of Boon and Girardin lambic. Brewed Exclusively for B. United International's Masters Collection
12.7oz$18.00
Oud Beersel
located in Beersel, SW of Brussels city center Started in 1882, it is one of the last remaining authentic lambic blenderies in Belgium. It's also one of the smallest lambic breweries. "Uncompromisingly traditional lambic, gueuze and kriek"
Vandervelden Oude Geuze (Vieille) 6%
The series, named after founder Henri Vandervelden, is known for the complexities arising from only foeder-aged Lambic. This celebrates the 140th anniversary of Oud Beersel, composed with 1- and 2- year-old lambics from foeders and 3-year-old lambic from another foeder. The average age of the blend was 30 months. Extraordinary complexity
330ml$20.00
Oude Kriek (Vieille) 6%
Made from real cherries and Oud Beersel lambic matured in old barrels. The cherries—around 400 gr/liter— are slowly absorbed into the lambic, which develops a fruity character and a ruby red color
330ml$20.00
Lindemans
Starting as a humble farm brewery in 1822 and now run by the 6th generation of the Lindeman family, they are the largest, most widely distributed and most commercially successful of all the lambic brewers. They've pioneered many innvoations, while continuing to produce trad lambic for themselves and several blenders. Their Cuvée René lambics are outstanding examples of traditional lambics while their fruited beers have been great lambic entry points for the popular market
Peche 3%^^^
Sparkling, refreshing taste of peaches. Flavorful and beautifully balanced. Wonderful in place of cider or champagne
250ml$9.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Magnificent aroma, delicate raspberry palate w/undertones of fruity acidity; elegant, sparkling clean natural taste, lovely rose color
250ml$9.00
Cassis 4%^^^
Tart and sweet, tasting of currants
355ml$12.00
Strawberry 3.5%^^^
Lindemans first new fruited lambic in over a decade. Choosing strawberry was easy: the complex sweetness of the fruit matches perfectly the sourness of lambic, resulting in a balanced marriage of sweet and sour. Made from 1- year-old oak-aged lambic & strawberries
250ml$9.00
Kriek 4%^^^
Beautiful pour: deep red w/pink head, & lovely lacing as you drink. Big cherry nose w/a bit of yeast. Rich thick smooth mouthfeel, slight tartness & plenty of cherry flavor/sweetness till the end
355ml$12.00
Cuvée René Kriek 7%^^^
To produce this beer the cherries ferment in lambic that is at least 6 mos. old in huge 10,000-liter oak barrels (foudres). After another 6 months the beer is bottled and then undergoes a spontaneous second fermentation process which, after a few months, will produce the CO2 to which this authentic beer owes its carbonation and distinctive foamy head
750ml$45.00
Ginger Gueuze 6%^^^
Based on a blend of 12-month old lambic with 2-3yr old lambic, fermented in oak with fresh ginger. Bottle conditioned and combines the sourness of lambic with the subtle flavors of fresh ginger. Ideal as an apertif, it is also perfect for food pairing
750ml$45.00
Timmermans
The worlds oldest lambic brewery, Timmermans has brewed lambic in Itterbeek for over 300 years, since 1702. A few miles from the center of Brussels, it was then known as "The Mole Brewery". Owned by Jan Vandermeulen, it was also a farm, an orchard, a café and a malt-house
Lambicus Blanche 4.5%^^^
A traditional lambic and, as with Belgian white beers, spiced with coriander. Refreshing, with flavors of wheat, citrus and spicy notes
12.7oz$15.00
Lambicus Faro 4%^^^
A historical Brussels beer. Candy sugar is delicately added to a traditional barrel-aged lambic, giving a sweeter note with apple aromas
12.7oz$15.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Made by adding 100% natural raspberry to the lambic. After maturation in oak barrels, the beer turns a delicate, delightful shade of pink
11.2oz$12.00
Kriek 4%^^^
A truly traditional kriek. A delicate blend of young and old barrel-aged lambic and 100% natural cherries. Lively aroma and light acidity
11.2oz$12.00
Craft Beers
from N. America & Europe
Allagash - Portland, Maine
Coolship Resurgam 6.3%
The name comes from the motto of Portland, Maine—"I shall rise again". A blend of both old and young unfruited spontaneous beers. Enjoy aromas of apricot, lemon zest, and candied fruit. Notes of tropical fruit and flavors of funk lead to a clean, tart, dry finish
12oz$25.00
Tripel 9%
This strong golden ale carries herbal notes and passion fruit in the aroma. Suggestions of honey and biscuit are found in the beer's complex, varied palate. Brewed with 2-row barley blend, hopped with Nugget and Hallertau, then fermented with house yeast. Offers a complex, yet dry finish
12oz$8.50
Curieux 10.2%
First brewed back in 2004, this was Allgash's initial foray into barrelaging. They take their Tripel and let it age in bourbon barrels for six-to-eight weeks. After that, they take the beer out of cold cellars and blend it back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting rich, golden ale features smooth notes of coconut, vanilla, and a hint of bourbon
12oz$9.00
BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montaignes)
Abbaye de St Bon Chien 11%
Named in fond memory of the excellent (now late) brewery cat. Delightfully complex Belgian-style Strong Ale from the Jura Mtns. in the NW border region of Switzerland. Treads the boundary between port, wine & beer. Aged in wooden casks previously used to age Merlot, Merlot Cabernet, Whisky and then Grappa; then finally blended from different casks for optimal balance and complexity. Amazing nose featuring spices (cinnamon, wood), fruit, spirits, licoricey, vegetal dryness. Palate features grapes, chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar! Smooth & velvety, turning slightly vinous w/very subdued bitterness. Long port-like finish. Great w/rich foods like duck, balsamic vinegar, very dark chocolate
330ml$28.00
New Belgium - Colorado
Trippel 8.5%
Since the early 90's, this has been a big, beautiful Belgian-style Tripel ale. Classically smooth and complex, it sings with a high-note of sweet citrus before a pleasantly dry finish delivers a warm, strong boozy bite
12oz$8.00
Trans Atlantique Kriek 6.2%
Produced once a year since 2003, It begins its life in the oaken vessels of Gert Christiaens' Oud Beersel, a 130-year-old lambic brewery in the Zenne valley of Belgium. After the lambic ages there, it's blended with tart Polish cherries and shipped across the Atlantic to New Belgium. They then blend in an equal portion of golden sour ale, aged for up to three years in our oak foeders
12.7oz$20.00
Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
3 Philosophers 9.7%
Noel Blake's winning concept in the Real Beer contest to "describe your ideal beer": a blend of Lindeman's Kriek & Ommegang Ale. Fruity, spicy & strong
16oz$8.50
Unibroue - Chambly, Canada
Blanche de Chambly 5%
Produced from a blend of Quebec unmalted wheat & a very pale barley malt to which spices & natural aromatics are added along w/a light hopping
12oz$9.00
Maudite 8%
Mahogany-hued, rich & complex
12oz$9.00
Don de Dieu 9%
Tripel-style, bottle-fermented Abbey-type beer, white w/golden highlights. Made w/unmalted wheat; cloudy with suspended yeast. Strong yet mellow. Brewed once a year, in December
12oz$9.00
La Fin du Monde 9%
Triple-fermented in the style of the Trappist triples. Slightly tart; balanced flavors of wild spices, malt & hops
12oz$9.00
Trois Pistoles 9%
Mellow flavor, dark color w/a ripe fruit aroma reminiscent of old port
12oz$9.00
Seltzers
Untitled Art Hard Seltzers - Waunakee, WI
12oz cans - $7
Pineapple Mango 5%
Blackbery Agave 5%
Navel Orange & Yuzu 5%
Prickley Pear Guava 5%
Gluten-Free Beers
Ghostfish Brewery - Seattle, Washington
On a mission to show the world radical flavors that are only possible by reinventing beer from the grain up. With artisan malts of unusual grains like millet, buckwheat, and heirloom rice, combined with hops from small family farms, the beers are crafted to transcend the previous limits of Gluten-Free beer
Shrouded Summit 4.5%
Belgian-style white ale with a burst of juniper and citrus. A proper witbier, without wheat or barley
12oz$9.00
Grapefruit IPA 5.5%
Brewed with grapefruit and a mysterious hop code-named "Experimental Grapefruit", this IPA is a serious citrus bomb. Lively and bright, bracingly bitter, eminently refreshing
12oz$9.00
Vanishing Point 5.3%
Classic American Pale Ale, balanced with caramel and biscuit malt flavors, and classic American hop aromas of stone fruit and citrus
12oz$9.00
Ciders
Domaine Ettiene Dupont - Normandy, France
Cidre Bouche Fermier 5.5%
Exceptional cider from the 6000-tree Dupont orchard, family-owned since 1837. 6 types of apples, picked manually at 3 stages of ripeness; proportions of the varieties is exact. Slow fermented, naturally carbonated, unfiltered. A long-time Hopleaf favorite
375ml$15.00
Haykin - Colorado
Haykin Family Cider is a family-run business, owned and operated by Dan and Talia Haykin. Daniel came to cider from a love of champagne and sparkling wine but his drive to make the best cider came from trying to impress Talia. Dan was convinced that ciders could be made with the complexity of wines. Daniel's focus on excellence can be seen in his relationships with his growers, selection of apples, care during the production process, focus on packaging, and his general depth of knowledge around his product. Together with Daniel, Talia learned more about apple varieties and the rich history of apples and hard cider in the United States. As they worked to grow their family, they also grew in their love for cider
Crimson Gold 7.5%
Crimson Gold is a crabapple that was developed by Albert Etter, a creator of other exceptional heirloom apples, in California during the mid-twentieth century. This apple is for the tart lover, with razor sharp kumquat acidity that tastes like a tart mimosa, tight minerality, and light floral notes. 100% Crimson Gold apples from O'Brien Farms, Prosser, Washington. 2021 Vintage
750ml$30.00
Nehou 7.5%
Nehou is a classic French cider apple, reminiscent of honey and chamomile tea, baked apple, a dusting of cocoa, with a soft tannic core. 75% Nehou and 25% Calville Blanc d'hiver from Ringsrud Orchard in Wenatchee, WA. 2021 vintage
750ml$30.00
French Cider Apples 7.5%
Traditional French cider making values apples that exude dark, earthy, and enigmatic character. Eight different French cider apples are blended to evoke caramel, dates, brown sugar, hay, toasted marshmallow, and leather. They are thick, rich, and complex, with prominent tannin. Vilberie, Muscadet de Bernay, Bedan, Nehou, Reine de Pommes, Calville Blanc d'Hiver, Marie Menard, and Marechal apples grown at Idyll Acres and Ringsrud Orchard. 2021 Vintage
750ml$40.00
Methode Ancestrale Colorado Crabapple 7.9%
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and are foraged across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Semi-dry. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage. This cider is semi-dry. Methode Ancestrale is the world's oldest method for sparkling production. The process is a deliberate and complex fermentation in which nothing is used but the apple. The fruit produces the sparkle, the aroma, and the flavor on its own. These bottles are aged sur lees and disgorged by hand
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Muscadet - Chereau Carré, France
100% Melon de Bourgogne. Tastes clean with crisp acidity and bright, fresh minerality. Nice nose of apple and citrus with long lasting aftertaste. Simple but brilliant. A fantastic pairing with our mussels! 12%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2022 Bordeaux Blanc AOC - Chateau la Freynelle, France
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow with green highlights. Intensely aromatic with lemon, grapefruit and white peach from the Sauvignon, with honeysuckle and acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. Crispy and fruity on the palate with a nice long finish. 13.5%
83% Cab Sauv., 11% Edna Valley Syrah, 6% Petite Syrah. Pure Paso Robles, full of polished aromas of black cherry, cinnamon & vanilla bean, leading to flavors of dark red fruits, cocoa powder & hints of black pepper & caramelized oak. Very approachable; rich yet smooth. Aged 18 mos. in new French & American oak casks. 14.5%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2021 Tempranillo VT - Lobetia, Castilla la Mancha
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of cocoa and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2022 Reserva Malbec - Santa Julia, Mendoza, Argentina
An alluring bouquet of dark fruits, such as ripe blackberries and plums, elegantly intertwined with hints of mocha, tobacco, and a subtle touch of vanilla from its aging in French oak barrels. A full-bodied wineå that delivers a complex and layered tasting experience, with a velvety texture and robust tannins that are beautifully balanced by a vibrant acidity. 13.9%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
NV Côtes du Rhone - Domaine de la Patience, France
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard, established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé - Le Charmel - Eastern Provence, France
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested late Aug thru mid Sept. 12.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Triennes Rosé - Vin de Pays de Méditérranée, France
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot. On the palate the wine is bright with notes of red berry fruits, lemon zest, refreshing acidity and a touch of minerality. 13%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Vermouth
ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo - Destlerias Acha, Spain
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditio - nal Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice & wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit. 15%
4 oz. Glass$12.00
Bottles from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles are consumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much care to share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customers
Red
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2021 Colline Lucchesi (60% Sangiovese; 40% a Mix of Cigliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, Barbera, Tazzelenghe, Syrah, and Merlot)
$60.00
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Hand-harvested estate-grown grapes. Aromatically rich: white flowers, citrus rind, fresh almonds, cut grass. Mediumbodied. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged on lees for six months. Only 5,000 bottles produced! 13%
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Lus - cious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
Rosés
Hippolyte Reverdy 2023 Sancerre Rose, France
$50.00
(100% Pinot Noir) It's hard to imagine a wine as refreshing and enlivening as Reverdy's Sancerre, but the domaine's Sancerre Rosé gives their classic white a serious run for its money. Vigneronne Julie Guiard uses direct-press Pinot Noir vinified in stainless steel to create this snappy, saline expression of Sancerre's stony soils. Delicate aromas of tart cranberry and white cherry set it apart; it's an all-star apéritif just as much as their iconic blanc. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi, Lucca, Italy
$50.00
In the Lucca Wines section above!
Bodegas Pinuaga Rose de la Tierra de Castilla 2022 (85% Tempranillo/Cencibel 15% Grenache) Spain
$50.00
Organic; from a small vineyard planted with 70-year-old vines. The result of the hard work of Pilar Garcia Granero and Esther Pinuaga, two female winemakers who believe that Spain is one of the best places to make authentic Saigné Rosé. "We made this rosé like ourgrandmothers used to cook: slowly with much care and love." Fresh berries and lively acidity combine for a joyous wine to drink. 12.5%
Reds
Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$60.00
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper, & licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure & smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
(100% Xinomavro) Xinomavro is an indigenous grape variety of Northern Greece; these vines were planted in 1919. The wine is sur lies for 24 mos. with regular stirring, then 24 mos. in new Allie-Jupilles French oak casks, and 12 mos. in bottle before release. No treatment or filtration before bottling. Complex nose with bouquet of sundried tomatoes, smoky black fruits, strawberries, dark cherries, licorice, spices. Full-bodied, with rich fruit depth of blackberries, plums, herbaceous hints and oak on the back. Solid, velvety tannins and long aftertaste with persistent aromas. 14%
Alto Moncayo 2020 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$60.00
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inkypur ple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of relatively new interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo (100% Tempranillo) San Miniato, Italy
$60.00
The product of a totally unexpected discovery in northern Tuscany's San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a lab in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their anci ent origin. That the 8th Century pilgrimage path, the Via Francigena, passes through this property may explain how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. It requires lengthy matu ration and aging in 70% French and 30% Ameri - can oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then aged another 12 mos. in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red , it offers equally intense aromas of black berries, dried plums and hints of dark choco late, earth, tobacco & sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full, round mouthfeel with a long, great finish. 15.5%
Chateau Blaignan 2018 Medoc (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$60.00
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Glorious, floral bouquet with purest scents of cassis, blueberry & vio lets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Me di um-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fan ning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & allspice. Very well-balan ced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light-medium toast. 14.5%
Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 (85% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Blend of Colorino, Canaiolo, Mammolo) Italy
$60.00
Deep ruby with garnet hues. Structured and complex, with a lovely nose of dried herbs, leather, earth, vanilla and strawberry, jam and plenty of plummy, flavorful fruit on the palate. 14%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2020 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$60.00
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
This is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes are de-stem med, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified, then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed fol low - ing a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark rubyred. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices w/a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 13.9%
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Maison Chanzy "Les Bussieres" 2019 Mercurey (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Black cherry and cassis penetrate from nose to finish in this fullbodied yet sharply angled wine. Matured 10 months in seasoned oak, its nuances of toast and spice allow strident, crunchy black-fruit flavors to stay clearly at the forefront. Fine, tufted tannins make this a wine that's welcoming now through 2026 at least. 13.5%
Aged in oak barrels for a period of over 12 months, after which it rests in bottle for at least 4 months. This wine immerses the nose with an extraordinary breadth of mature and concentrated aromas – plums and figs integrated with notes of spice. On the palate, this wine reveals its Montepulcian origins with well-bodied and persistently powerful tannins. 13.5%
Duemani, Cifra 2019 IGT Costa Toscana (Cabernet Franc) Italy
$60.00
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the presti gi ous Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This classic example starts ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante 2012 Schioppettino DOC Italy
$60.00
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible expla na tion of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah. 13.5%
Domaine Guillot-Broux 2020 Bourgogne Rouge Les Genevrieres (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Manu Guillot and his family have lead the charge to restore historical sites Bourgogne, and have insisted on organic farming since he took over in 1978. Bursting with aromas of raspberries, plums, violets, sweet soil tones and licorice, the beautiful 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with supple tannins, lively acids and an unusually charming, sensual profile for a cuvée. 12.5%
Herdade de São Miguel 2021 Escolha dos Enólogos (50% Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional) Portugal
$60.00
During the growing season, cold and dry nights preserved the acidity, allowing the grapes to reach very balanced levels of phenolic matura - tion. Aged in French oak barrels for 9 mos. prior to bottling. Deep ruby hue with violet hints, along with complex aromas of ripe red fruits, wildflowers, spices, vanilla and toasted notes. On the palate, it is well-balanced with nice structure, smooth tannins, and a rich taste of fruits and spices. Balanced acidity and fine tannins. 14.5%
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2012 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$60.00
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Monte Zovo 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$60.00
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remain ed in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Domaine Jean Claude Marsanne "Syrah Mauve" 2020 (Syrah) France
$60.00
You may not hear the words "crushable" and "Syrah" used together that often, but here they are. Young vines, sulfur-free vinification, short élevage in stainless-steel tank, alcohol level kept in check—all the elements seem to have aligned to make the perfect juicy, black-fruited, violet-packed, fun, and crisp Syrah. 13%
Elia Palazzi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese) Italy
$60.00
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic. 14.5%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano 2018 DOCG Barolo (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$60.00
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose petals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d' Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$60.00
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aro mas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sensations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green pepper - corn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper alongside lithe tannins and fresh acidity.The Maremma vine - yards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2021 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$60.00
Made from Gamay grapes cultivated on the elevated slopes of single vineyards, including Aux Perrets, Croix de Chèvre, Oeillat, Bellevue, en Janin, en Ruyère, and en l'Evêque, all within the Morgon appellation. The vines are, on average, 60 years old and thrive in a mix of granite, quartz, and sand. After 8-11 months of maturation in used barrique casks, it reveals its elegant and full-bodied character, characterized by notes of black cherries and a subtle hint of spices and violet on the nose. Silky tannins, complemented by a harmonious balance of acidity and a long vibrant finish. 12%
Terra Costantino de Aetna 2017 (80% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio) Sicily, Italy
$60.00
Beautifully balanced, rustic and elegant—the versatility of this wine encapsulates the fervor that surrounds Etna's boutique producers. Introduce yourself to Sicilian wine, and believe the hype. Fruit comes from the estate's carefully tended Certified Organic vineyard on the southeast slope of Mount Etna. Grapes are harvested by hand; wine aged in stainless steel and large oak casks prior to bottling. 13.5%
Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre) France
$60.00
Attractive freshness and power, this typifies what is great about the great new benchmark 2016 vintage. It carries the ripeness well. Dark berries and flowers leaf to ripe plums and succulent, long tannins carrying abundant, ripe, dark fruit. Big flavor in the finish. 15%
Valles di Lavia 2020 Valle del Aceniche (100% Monastrell) Spain
$60.00
Winemaker Laura Ramos is a rising star winemaker whose intrepid vision of dry-farmed, organic vineyards ranging from 50 to over 100 years of age has completely transformed the identity of both Monastrell and the Bullas region as a whole. A crunchy and drinkable monastrell with an engaging white pepper note to the wild strawberries, red dates and raspberries. Textured and juicy with elegant red berry flavors in the center palate with a fresh, medium-length finish. 15%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, 2016 Côtes du Rhône (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$60.00
Midnight black core tinged with a deep dark red tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concen trated, full-bodied palate is saturated with the same flavors revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slighxzZtly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbes du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-duPape lookalike. 14.5%
New World
Band of Vintners 2019 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) California
$60.00
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this wine is impressive at any price, over-delivering in every way. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$60.00
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Minimus Origin Johan 2015 (100% Pinot Noir) Oregon
$60.00
This single vineyard Pinot Noir is truly something special. The Johan Vineyard is one of the coldest growing sites in the valley, with morning fog and cooling ocean air snaking through the Van Duzer corridor directly from the coast. These sea breezes impart a saline character to the fruit, and help to maintain acidity levels. The result is a bright wine, richly layered with vibrant acidity and silky tannins. 14%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$60.00
Non-Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red wine grapes from various regions of California. 14.4% This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." The antithesis of a corporate winemaker, Sean is and will be missed
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$60.00
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limit ing soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi 2020 Poligonos San Pablo (Malbec) Mendoza, Argentina
$60.00
Aged in concrete vessels, without passage through barrels, this has all the austerity that one usually associates with wines from calcareous soils of the Uco Valley. Notes of blackberry and blueberry, with hints of black pepper, oyster sauce and violets. Full-bodied and flavorful on the palate with ample, tight but caressing tannins. 13%
Whites
Old World
Abbazia di Novacella 2020 Praepositus (Kerner) Italy
$50.00
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for wine making, but also apples & vege tables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viti cul ture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influ ential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avancia Godello 2020 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$50.00
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile for ward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture w/an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine des Baumard 2019 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$50.00
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Saven - ni ères. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched concentration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Les Traditions, 2022 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$50.00
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of re sidual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
This "Grey Label" Vermentino is all about freshness and considered by many to be the best expression of true Ligurian Vermentino. Straw yellow with golden highlights, it opens with fresh and bright fruit, citrus, wild flowers and notes of acacia blossom honey. Crisp and elegant on the palate w/a touch of minerality on the finish. 13%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2022 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia "La Meirana" 2022 Gavi (Cortese) Piedmont, Italy
$50.00
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Mediumbodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now, it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree 2022 "Les Tourelles" (100% Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier 2022 Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$50.00
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balan - ced, and eminently drinkable. 9%
Dopff au Moulin Reserve 2020 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$50.00
From some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Medium-dry. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th gene ra tion producing, with the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
The Alois Lageder family winery produces lively and crisp wines from Alto Adige, in Nothern Italy. Founded in 1823, today the winery is in the hands of the family's sixth generation. The winery is committed to biodynamic agriculture and has been farming the 135 acres familyowned vineyards biodynamically since 2004. An effusive nose of floral honey and summer meadows with a hint of vanilla. Ripe and open, yet bright and crisp with some positive tannins at the tantalizing finish. 12.5%
Single vineyard 100% Vidiano, an indigenous Cretan grape variety. Fermented and matured for at least 5 mos. (40% acacia wooden barrels /60% French Oak barrels.) Palate of lemon and juicy melon flavors are balanced by notes of petrol. Lovely, long-lasting finish. 14%
E. Guigal, Chateau de Nalys 2017 Châteauneuf-di-Papes Blanc (3% Roussanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc, 3% Piquepoul) France
$50.00
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla. On the palate its presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality. 14%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2020 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$50.00
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soaveproducing region. 12.5%
Gustav Lorentz Alsace 2022 Riesling, France
$50.00
This Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a lively attack, a refreshing acidity with a lot of lime and notes of granny smith apple, with a great structure. Fruity with a clean and dry finish. 12.3%
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills in Piemonte. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; mid dle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits & cante loupe; grapefruit & fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pale yellow with greenish reflections. Medium-high intensity on the nose. Predominant primary aromas and Golden Delicious apple highlights are backed up with plenty of citric notes. Immaculate palate from start to finish: firm, well-tooled, flamboyant and well-structured, with a full and clean finish. Aged on lies for six months 12.5%
Domaine de la Pepiere 2022 Muscadet Sur Lie Clos de Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (100% Melon de Bourgogne) France
$50.00
The 2022 Briords is beautifully defined on the nose with aromas of menthol, iodine, white orchard fruits and verbena. Perfectly balanced, medium-bodied, satiny and mineral, it's tense with bright acids and concludes with a mineral finish of crushed stones. A stunning, energetic, delicately tangy wine made from vines planted on granodiorite— granite from Château-Thébaud. Certified biodynamic. 13%
From the Palai vineyard site above Faedo in Trentino-Alto Adige. At an elevation of 550-750 meters, the vineyard is well-ventilated from the winds that blow north off Lake Garda. The contrast between the temperatures during the day and at night are ideal for growing the Müller-Thurgau grape as the warm days provide perfect ripeness while the cool nights help the grapes retain their natural acidity. The wine is yellow with green tinges and the nose shows notes of peach and citrus with delicate mineral tones. Especially good with seafood. 12%
Hermanos del Villar Oro de Castilla 2022 Verdejo (Rueda) (100% Verdejo) Spain
$50.00
A family-owned winery with a strong focus on crafting exceptionally high-quality wines. Its origins trace back to 1955 when Pablo del Villar Escudero arrived in Rueda. Located at a high elevation, the vineyard is planted in a bed of river stones covering a limestone subsoil. Aromas of Meyer lemon and green apple are accented by suggestions of chalky minerals and sea salt. Dry and racy on the palate, offering lively citrus fruit and fresh fig flavors and a subtle touch of tarragon. 12.5%
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there.The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Italy
$50.00
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise & almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length & sneaky concentration. Excellent with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2022 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
$50.00
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the per - fect environment of soil and climate to develop its distinctive flavours and spice, brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness. The nose features blossoms, green apple and white pepper. Pineapple and delicate herbal spice flavours are revealed within an elegant and lively texture and wellintegrated, refreshing acidity. 13%
New World
Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$50.00
Created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day; after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay, California
$50.00
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full concentration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$50.00
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, sliver ed almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors , then left on their lees for a mini mum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
In the old days around Modena, the workers found refreshment in a light, pink, effervescent wine made from the runoff of grapes that were piled into carts for delivery to the winery. The Chiarli family pays homage to this old tradition with this Brut de Noir Rosé. Based on the Lambrusco Grasparossa grape variety, this wine gets its delightful pink hue from just a short period of skin contact, with 15% Pinot Nero. It's a fully sparkling wine, produced in a single fermentation in an autoclave— a piece of technology unavailable to those thirsty farmers of the past. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore NV Italy
$50.00
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple & peach, and notes of wisteria & acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurable crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
Small Format Sparkling
Bariano Prosecco DOC (100% Glera) Italy
Aromas of white flowers, pear, apple with a clear hint of sage. Light and refreshing with soft fruit notes of lemon and peach. 11%
Aromas of strawberry, cranberry, and hibiscus. Refreshing and wellbalanced with bright acidity and a clean, off-dry finish. 11%
Split (187ml)$12.00
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean. 10%
Can (250ml)$10.00
Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the bar
Bourbon
Four Roses Single Barrel
$10.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch
$13.00
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$14.00
Koval
$14.00
Makers Mark
$9.00
Rye
Maplewood Vibration 03: Cherry Brandy 5-Yr-Old
$16.00
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9.00
Whistle Pig 10yr
$16.00
Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$10.00
Laird's Applejack
$9.00
Uncle Nearest 1884
$12.00
Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$16.00
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$17.00
Laphroaig 10yr (Islay)
$15.00
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$16.00
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$15.00
Dewars, White Label
$9.00
Rum
Zaya 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
$10.00
Vodka
North Shore Vodka
$9.00
Gin / Genever
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$10.00
North Shore Gin #11
$9.00
Peket dè Houyeu
$11.00
Tequila
El Mayor Reposado
$10.00
El Mayor Añejo
$10.00
Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru Ambre
$14.00
Cerbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$15.00
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
$18.00
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
Claque-Pepin Fine Calvados
$13.00
Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$15.00
Warre's Otima 10yr Tawny Port
$12.00
Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9.00
Lazzaroni Amaretto
$10.00
Meletti Fernet
$9.00
Tuve Bitter
$9.00
Drambuie
$9.00
Herbsaint
$10.00
Jepson's Malört
$6.00
Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
$12.00
Poli Gran Bassano Vermouth
$10.00
Boomsma Claerkampster Clooster Bitter
$9.00
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style mussels — Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
In Wit Beer
cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bayleaf, butter
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
brandy-stewed apple, cranberry, brown butter-shortbread crumbs, vanilla bean gelato, salted caramel & sea salt
Chocolate & Espresso Pot de Crème
$12.00
w/bruléed marshmallow fluff, cranberry port reduction & sea salt
gluten-free
Goat Cheese Cheesecake***
$14.00
toasted cashew crust, seasonal fruit compote
gluten-free
Sorbet & Gelato
$10.00
Ask your server for todays selection (Sorbet also vegan)
gluten-free
***Incl. Nuts
Draft Ciders & Meads
Tandem, Smackintosh (Suttons Bay, MI) 4.5%
McIntosh, Rhode Island Greening, and Northern Spy. Everything's better with a little Smack. This crowd pleaser is sweet and tart with full apple flavor
Goblet$6.00
Haykin, Traditional Cider Apples Blend 2023 (Aurora, CO) 6.5 %
Traditional cider apples evoke the character of baked apples, dark chocolate, caramel, and plums. They are assertive and deeply flavored, with a rich golden color. Apples grown at Un- cle John's Cider Mill, CiderView Orchards, and others
Goblet$12.00
Uncle John's, Cranberry Apple (St. John's, MI) 6.5%
A sweet/tart blend of original Apple and cranberry juice
Goblet$7.00
Shacksbury, Sunrise 2024 (Vergennes, VT) 6.8%
A delicate cider made with 60% Somerset Redstreaka and Harry Masters Jersey and 40% of their house blend. Notes of delicate apple, mint and fennel on the nose. Very little to no carbonation
Goblet$10.00
Iqhilika Meadery, African Birds Eye Chili (Eastern Cape, South Africa) 12%
Mead aged over roasted, indigenous African chili peppers which lends an interesting wooded nose to the mead, which is entirely overwhelmed by the first sip. Matured in South African wine barrels during the journey to the U.S
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and they forage them across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage
750ml Bottle$60.00
Everyday Happy Hour
3pm-5pm
Mikerphone, Sound Czech 4.5%
16oz Can$5.00
Dressed with Purpose a Celebration of Cider
$26.25, Thursday 6pm. Featuring:
Haykin
Stormalong
Uncle John's
Farnum Hill
Eris
Northman
Tandem
Belgian Drafts
Kasteel, Wit 4.8%
Balanced flavor of zesty citrus, spicy ginger and biscuity maltiness. The harmonious blend of sweet, sour and spicy flavors is topped with coriander and lemongrass for a crisp, dry and refreshing finish
25cl$10.00
De La Senne, Zenne Pils 4.9%
Unfiltered and unpasteurized beer. It is slightly hazy, finely bitter, and very nicely drinkable. It is generously hopped with the most noble old varieties of German hops
33cl$12.00
Tilquin, Rhubarbe Rouge 5.1%*
A blend of 50% of 1 year old Meerts and 50% of 1 and 2 years old lambics, with 210 gr of red rhubarb per liter of lambic
Aspen$14.00
Silly, Stupid Silly Sour 5.5%*
Formerly used solely for the purpose of blending into their Saison and Silly Sour, Stupid Silly Sour has extreme green apple sour notes and subtle hints of brown sugar and biscuit malt
25cl$12.00
De Halve Maan, Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde, brewed with four differ- ent kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop which give the beer its unique taste
33cl$12.00
De Ranke XX Bitter 6%
A pale blond ale that is bitter for Belgian standards. Using whole leaf Hallertau hop flowers, pale pilsner malt and loads of Brewers Gold
25cl$11.00
Brasserie de Blaugies, La Vermontoise 6%
Hill Farmstead collaboration, a saison made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
33cl$12.00
Duvel Moortgat, Duvel 6.66, 6.8%
The Duvel Moortgat family brewery celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021 w/ this new mild, full-bodied blond. No fewer than 6 different hop varieties are used. It's based on the noble & exclusive hop varie-ties Saaz & Styrian Golding, just like classic Duvel
25cl$9.00
Westmalle, Dubbel 7%^
For over 200 years, the monks of Westmalle have been choosing to live a life of prayer and work. There is a farm, a cheese dairy and a brewery inside the walls of the Trappist abbey. This beer is rich, complex, herby and fruity with a fresh-bitter finish
33cl$12.00
Val-Dieu, Winter Ale 7%
A Belgian amber ale with sweetness of selected spices and port wine. A highly pronounced aroma of yeast and malt
25cl$12.00
3 Fonteinen, Nocturne 7.8%
A blend of 2.5 and 6.5 year-old full malt brews, with loads of dark malts. Their take on a real Vlaams Oud-Bruin/Flemish Old Brown ale
Aspen$12.00
Huyghe, Delirium Red 8%
Fruit ale that is sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. Hints of almond and mildly sour cherries
25cl$10.00
Fantôme, Dark Chocolat 8%
A Belgian Dark Farmhouse Ale with Cocoa and Chili Pepper
25cl$12.00
Chimay, White (Cinq Cents) 8%^
Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist Tripel. A classic
25cl$12.00
St-Feuillien, Triple 8.5%
Traditional Abbey Triple that is sparkling orangish-golden in color with a brilliant white foam. Highly aromatic with vivid hop resins leaping out of the glass. The flavor is bright, malty, and spicy
25cl$11.00
Brasserie Dupont, Avec Les Bon Voeux 9.5%
Les Bons Voeux means best wishes, which is what Brasserie Dupont sends with this very special saison ale, first made in 1970. Redolently aromatic, rich and velvety
33cl$13.00
St. Bernardus, Abt 12 Nitro 10%
Widely regarded as one of the best beers in the world. It is brewed in the classic Quadrupel style and adheres to the original 1946 recipe. The nitrogen version makes it more delicate, smooth, rich and creamy
25cl$12.00
Achouffe, N'Ice Chouffe 10%
Enjoy from mid-October to mid February. Smooth and strong, with spicy notes of thyme and curaçao, this dark beer warms hearts, making even the coldest winters joyful
25cl$11.50
Van Steenberge, Gulden Draak 10.5%
A dark brown Triple Ale re-fermented in the keg, which in itself makes it an exceptional beer. Complex taste with notes of caramel, roasted malt and coffee makes it unique
25cl$9.00
De Garre by Van Steenberge 11%
This gem of a Belgian Triple is the house beer for the famous pub of the same name, located down a long alley in Bruges
33cl$14.00
Gouden Carolus, Cuvée Van de Keizer Imperial Dark 11%
Meaning 'Grand Cru of the Emperor'; a strong dark ale with powerful notes of roasted malts, caramel and plums. Surprisingly soft and fruity aroma combines a warm roundness with a refreshing taste
25cl$12.00
Craft Drafts
Athletic Brewing Co., NA Run Wild, Less than 0.5%
Non-alcoholic IPA brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it has an approachable bitterness to balance the specialty malt
Pint$6.50
Middle Brow, Bloc Party Raz Pom 4%**
A Berliner Weisse with raspberry, pomegranate and vanilla
Goblet$7.00
Hopewell, Plain English 4.2%**
Brown ale modeled after the traditional examples found in London and the southern half of England at large. Notes of toffee, caramel and light chocolate
Pint$7.50
Odell, Sippin' Pretty (Fort Collins, CO) 4.5%
Loaded with a unique blend of açai, guava, & elderberry, balanced with a delicate addition of Himalayan pink sea salt. Bright pink color; refreshing with a slightly tart finish
Teku Glass$7.00
Off Color, Le Petite Ferme 4.8%**
Table Farmhouse ale fermented with a French saison yeast, the final beer is peppery and bone dry. A concentrated elderflower tea is added post fermentation to add layers of floral flavor and tropical fruit notes
Goblet$6.00
Evil Twin NYC, Greenhouse Pils (Brooklyn, NY) 5%
A German style Pilsner conditioned on an American Foudre. Drinks light & crispy. Notes of honey biscuits and subtle flowers
A tribute to English Pale Ales fermented in the cask. Biscuity toasted malt aroma and a hint of oak and vanilla. Pale malts create a smooth malty middle with ribbons of caramel, English toffee and toasted oak
Pint$9.00
Pilot Project, Standard Goods Lager (Milwaukee, WI) 5%
Crisp, clean, beer flavored beer. It's made and tastes like a lager should
Pint$5.00
Urban Chestnut, California Common (St. Louis, MO) 5.1%
An amber lager with a light fruitiness and well-balanced between toasty maltiness and moderate bitterness
Pint$7.50
Goldfinger, Zwickelbier (Downers Grove, IL) 5.2%**
Delicious unfiltered lager, that is younger than their usual lagers. Fresh malt and a fresh hop quality. Carbonated slightly lower to represent its younger state
Pint$8.00
Art History, Bella Strada (Geneva, IL) 5.2%**
Italian Pilsner with a well-rounded body with a refreshingly dry finish. Italian Era- clea malt imparts a honeyed depth of flavor to the palate
Pint$8.50
Oxbow, Secret Patterns (Newcastle, ME) 5.3%
A blend of a stainless aged mixed fermentation and barrel aged farmhouse wheat beer aged on apricots and aged with Maine wildflower honey
Founded in 1040, it is the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. Hefeweizen brewed according to centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill
Considered the classic example in its cate- gory, brewed for centuries in the baroque town of Bamberg in Franconia (Bavaria/ Germany). Following ancient malting tra- ditions, all its select barley malts are kilned over a fire of beech wood logs. Brewed in classic copper vessels and matured for months in 14th century cellars
0.4l$11.00
Begyle, Flannel Pajamas 5.4%
Smooth-bodied oatmeal stout features aromas of roasted malts, cocoa, with flavor notes of fudge, coffee and caramel
Pint$7.00
Scratch, Sahti (Ava, IL) 5.5%
Northern European-inspired dark beer mashed in an oak puncheon through a bed of juniper branches. Brewed over a wood fire in a copper kettle with additional juniper branches. Rich malt bill with notes of chocolate, roasted coffee, and piney finish
Goblet$12.00
Allagash, White (Portland, ME) 5.5%
Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. Longtime Hopleaf mainstay!
Pint$8.00
Hop Butcher, Grid 5.75%
Citra & Mosaic-hopped American Pale Ale
Pint$9.00
3 Floyds, Zombie Dust (Munster, IN) 6.5%
This intensely hopped and gushing undead Pale Ale will be one's only respite after the zombie apocalypse
Pint$8.00
Maine, Little Whaleboat (Freeport, ME) 6.5%
IPA feat. aromas of tropical fruit, grapefruit, pine, & floral notes of rose & chamomile. The brewery assisted the Maine Coast Heritage Trust in the purchase of Little Whaleboat Islands, a cluster of 3 small islands & ledges in Casco Bay, a vital link in the chain of protected islands that provide sanctuary to wildlife
Pint$12.00
Half Acre, Sunrise Vallejo 6.7%
Featuring New Zealand hops that elevate this clear, crisp IPA with aromas of sweet melon, berry and dried pine
Pint$8.00
Sierra Nevada, Celebration (Chico, CA) 6.8%
Freshly picked hops, rushed from farm to brewery, creating powerful citrus and pine flavors. Pure hops, balanced with rich caramel malt
Pint$5.00
Fonta Flora, Rum Rug (Nebo, NC) 7%
An Appalachian Wild Ale conditioned on local strawberries then aged in Carlisle Wine Barrels and Rum Barrels with vanilla
Aspen$12.00
Maplewood, Wild Idaho Nights 7%
Hazy IPA brewed and double dry hopped with Idaho 7, Idaho 7 cryo, and Citra hops. Expect huge notes of pineapple with hints of dankness
Pint$10.00
Eagle Park DDH Demon Haze (Milwaukee, WI) 7%
A double dry hopped hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, and El Dorado hops. Strong aromas of pineapple, citrus, and pine
Pint$10.00
Fair State, Mister Falcon (Minneapolis, MN) 7.3%
Collab with Barrel Theory (St. Paul, MN) DDH Hazy IPA with Strata, Citra, and Simcoe Cryo hops
Pint$9.00
New Belgium, Le Terroir (Fort Collins, CO) 7.5%
Sour ale crafted in oak foeders, aged in varying temperatures, humidity and vibrations. Dry-hoppped using fruit-forward and experimental hops, creating a beer that rewards you a little differently every time you experience it
Goblet$8.50
Firestone Walker, Wookey Jack (Paso Robles, CA) 8.3%
Big toasty malted rye flavors in with a refined bitter finish. This beer is gnarly on the outside, yet refined on the inside
Teku Glass$9.00
Old Nation, DDH Boss Tweed (Williamston, MI) 9.3%
Cryo hops to amp up the flavor and aroma of this Michigan classic. A nice pilsner malt backbone with a touch of Vienna provides balance a lingering sweetness on the back end and a hint of warming
Teku Glass$10.00
Allagash, Curieux 2024 (Portland, ME) 10.2%
Belgian-style tripel aged in bourbon barrels for approximately seven weeks. The barrel aged beer is then blended with fresh Tripel. Notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and a hint of bourbon
Imperial Stout with ancho chiles, cacao nibs, cinnamon and extra vanilla bean
Bell Glass$10.00
OEC L'Anniversaire Grand Cru "10th Anniversary Blend" (Oxford, CT) 12%*
Imperial Sour Ale matured in Cabernet Sauvignon barrels for up to three years
Bell Glass$12.00
Surly, Darkness 2024 (Minneapolis, MN) 12%
Russian Imperial stout contains monstrous notes of chocolate, coffee, cherry, and tof- fee, plus a non-traditional dose of aromatic hops
Bell Glass$6.00
3 Floyds, Coconut Pillar of Beasts (Munster, IN) 14.6%
Barleywine aged on coconut in bourbon barrels for over a year and accentuated with the addition of house-made salted caramel
Bell Glass$12.00
Hopleaf's House Beers
Hopleaf's House Beers are brewed for us by Art History Brewing
House Dark-Black Lager 4.8%
Traditional Czech Dark Lager inspired by a classic from the 500-year-old U Fleků brewery in Prague. Rich & complex, black as coal; starts off like a Porter but finishes crisp, clean, & dry
Pint$7.50
House Pale-Pale Ale 5.8%
Belgian-inspired Pale Ale fermented w/a yeast from a Belgian Trappist monastery. Brewed w/trad European malts & Belgian candy sugar but hopped with modern American Simcoe & Sultana hops. Food-friendly everyday drinker
Pint$7.50
Deep Wood Series
Revolution, Ryeway To Heaven 2024 15%
Barrel aged Ryewine, with lofty notes of maple, brown sugar, and candied pecan. Some sweetness before a dry, rye-forward terminus
Bell Glass$12.00
*Sour. **Chicagoland. ^Trappist
Belgians
Van Steenberge
Like many others of its kind, this brewery originated from a ploughland farm which was also engaged in brewing beer for its own consumption. The first time it was mentioned in print was in 1784 under the name of "Brouwerij De Peer", although it's likely that there had long been a brewery there
Piraat 10.5%
Fruity, spicy, complex aroma and flavor. A sweet palate is followed by low hop bitterness, evident coriander-like spiciness and a titillating warming finish. Refermented in the bottle—a living beer! In the 17th & 18th centuries, ales like Piraat were highly prized and sought after by seafaring pirates and their captains
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak (Golden Dragon) 10.5%
The flagship of this famous brewery. Dark brown triple ale with a creamy head, natural malt, toffee-like sweetness, hoppy accents. Barleywine strength at 10.5%
11.2oz$10.00
Gulden Draak 9000, 10.5%
An exceptional quadruple amber. Four different malt varieties give a deep golden amber color and a slightly fruity aroma. Together with the soft and slightly sweet taste, this provides a beautifully rounded bouquet with notes of dried fruit. A high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation wine yeast is used
11.2oz$10.00
Duvel Moortgat
In 1871, Jan-Leonard Moortgat, the son of a brewers' family from Steenhuffel, founded the Moortgat farm brewery together with his wife Maria De Block. At that time, the newcomer was just one of the 4,000 breweries active in Belgium at the turn of the century
Duvel 9.5%
The Classic! This strong golden ale is surely one of the world's most beautiful & elegant beers. Prodigious creamy head, a champagne sparkle, notes of pear & a dry finish. Fermented three times, bottle-conditionedand suitable for cellaring
11.2oz$10.00
St. Feuillien
One of the few female-run Belgian breweries. Founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart. The Friart family's fifth generation is now at the helm
Grand Cru 9.5%
This extra-blond amber nectar masterpiece undergoes refermentation in the bottle, resulting in a beer endowed with unforgettable character. The secret lies in the unique combination of the noblest hops and the finest aromatic ingredients. Grand Cru differs from other beers in the range by its absence of spices and a traditional dry hopping with Styrian Golding hops in bloom
11.2oz$15.00
Quadruple 11%
A very dark and dense beer. This quadruple distinguishes herself by a complex and finely caramelized aroma and with shades of Madeira wine, candied fruit and an intense touch of fermentation esters. A slight hoppy smell completes the whole. The mouth is long with a powerful body built on the density and generous apparent extract. The bitterness is present but sweet and blends harmoniously with the malty structure. The selection of special malts raises the chocolate side with the nuances of coconut
11.2oz$14.00
Brasserie Dupont
This classic agricultural brewery dating from 1850, set around a farmyard in Tourpes, has been in the Dupont family since 1920 and still uses the original cast iron brewing vessels
Saison Dupont 6.5%
Herbal, hoppy, peppery fruitiness; rocky head. Long dry finish
375ml$12.00
De Brabandere
Started 1894 as the farm brewery Bavikhove, it is still independent and family-owned and run by the 5th generation, Albert De Brabandere. While they brew a wide range styles, they are best best known in America for superb sour beers and their Bavik Superpils
Petrus Aged Pale Ale 7.3%
24-30 months in wood. Old-golden-hued. Oaky aroma w/hints of sherry & fruit, sourness in the finish
11.2oz$10.00
Petrus Rood Bruin 5.5%
Previously called Oud Bruin. A blend of 33% Petrus Aged Pale—pure foeder beer aged 2 years in oak foeders—and 67% young brown beer. In this blend, the young dark beer contributes the reddish-brown color and the Aged Pale contributes the slightly sour flavor
11.2oz$10.00
Omer Vander Ghinste
When Omer Vander Ghinste started brewing in 1892 in the beautiful West Flemish village of Bellegem, brand names did not yet exist. He promoted his beers by placing stained glass windows with the words "Beers Omer Vander Ghinste" in the front windows of the pubs. As these windows were very expensive, it was not an option to replace them at every change of generation. Therefore every firstborn son was baptized "Omer", a tradition still kept alive today, 130 years and 5 generations later!
Cuvée des Jacobins 5.5%
Unblended old lambic, aged for 18 mos. or more. Robust character but beautiful & sophisticated, w/a full body & overtones of vanilla, dried cherry, stone fruit & cocoa. A complex, beautiful sour beer
330ml$15.00
Roodbruin 5.5%
Based on an ancient beer called "Ouden Tripel". Blending this beer with lambic aged in oak barrels for 18 months results in this specific West Flanders Red-brown beer. Its typical flavor is well-balanced, with hardly noticeable sourness
330ml$12.00
Brasserie de Blaugies - Wallonie
A small traditional family brewery begun by Pierre-Alex Carlier and Marie-Noelle Pourtois. All the beers brewed in their buildings are unfiltered and are fermented a second time in the bottle after adding yeast. The first mash was made on March 24, 1988
Darbyste 5.8%
Saison made with wheat, fermented with fig juice. Figs are not evident in the flavor, which is light, lemony and dry
12.7oz$20.00
La Moneuse 8%
Named for A. J. Moneuse (b. 1768), a famous local bandit and gang leader, and ancestor of the brewers' family. It is a classic Saison by virtue of its strength and its earthy, aged quality. It has a hardy, semi-dry malt character, a fresh but not overpowering hoppiness, abundant yeasty, fruity flavors and a fairly strong but pleasant and enticing mustiness
12.7oz$20.00
La Vermontoise 6%
Stemming from a partnership with mythical Vermont brewery Hill Farmstead, this one is made with malt, spelt and American hops. It stands out with its substantial bitterness and its dry and subtly lemony finish
12.7oz$20.00
Saison d'Epeautre 6%
Classic Saison/Farmhouse Ale brewed with spelt. Clean, crisp, and refreshing with just enough spice to liven things up
12.7oz$20.00
D'Achouffe
The small artisanal brewery in the Ardennes, founded by brothers-in-law Pierre Gobron and Christian Bauweraerts towards the end of the 1970s, with initially less than 5,000 euros available to them. At the beginning they thought of it as a hobby, but soon they decided to devote themselves to the adventure full-time. The first 'brassin' (brewing mix) of La Chouffe was finished on 27th August 1982
LaChouffe 8%
Strong Golden Ale, a bit on the sweet side, w/just enough hops to dry the palate
330ml$10.00
Houblon Chouffe 9%
A unique marrying of the traditions of English IPAs w/the innovations of American Double IPAs and the classic Belgian way of brewing. A beauti- fully balanced Tripel, hazy gold w/impressive, longlasting head, big malty body, distinct hop dryness, expressive estery fruitiness
330ml$10.00
De Dolle Brouwers - Esen, West Flanders
The name started with a bicycle club "De Dolle Dravers", composed of four members—the two brothers Herteleer, Dirk Coussée, and Bernard Veranneman—who also knew about the regional beer culture. The brewery was born in 1980, when they took over an empty brewery
Oerbier 9%
Oerbier means original, from the source.Oerbier was created as an at- home washtub experiment, with only natural ingredients and with secondary fermentation in the bottle. Brewed from a mixture different malts, Poperinge Golding hops and a special yeast which makes for a subtly tart beer. The tartness becomes more prevalent with aging
11.2oz$14.00
Arabier 8%
A beer with secondary fermentation in the bottle, hopped with flower hops from Poperinge (Nugget and WGV—Whitbread Golding Variety). Distinctive dry-hopped taste and aroma
11.2oz$14.00
Bos Keun 9%
The recipe contains pale malt, Poperinge Goldings hops in bubbles, organic cane sugar, pure oerwater, top fermentation, fermentation & secondary fermentation in the bottle. Notes of berries, licorice, dry leaves, vanilla, and chocolate
11.2oz$14.00
Dulle Teve 10%
The website says: "Dulle Teve means Mad Bitch, but the US govt. does not like the name, so we said 'TRIPEL' " on labels. All-malt brew w/white candy in the kettle & refermented
11.2oz$14.00
Stille Nacht 12%
De Dolle's Christmas offering. Highest density of any Belgian beer (27°Plato); boiled for 5 hours; brewed w/pale malt w/white candi sugar in the kettle. Nugget hops & dry hopping bring extra bitterness to balance the extreme sweetness (due to the density.) The taste triangle is completed w/some acidity of the fermentation
11.2oz$14.00
Rodenbach
The Rodenbach family is no average family. The ancestors of the current family took part in Napoleon's campaign in Russia, wrote the Belgian national anthem and founded Brewery Rodenbach in 1821
Classic 5.2%
Young Rodenbach is mixed with mature Rodenbach (at least two years in oaken casks.) A scintillating dark, richly aromatic beer
500ml Can$12.00
Grand Cru 6%
Bottle-conditioned blend of ales aged in oak tuns of various sizes, each imparting its individual character. Sweet, acidic & fruity with sour grape background
330ml$15.00
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe)
Delirium Tremens (By Huyghe) 8.5%
A fourth generation independent family-owned and -run brewery, Huyghe has, over the past decade, made unprecedented investments in sustainability; reducing use of water, electricity, steam and waste. Triple fermentation and the use of three different yeast strains create its signature tastes: sweet, biscuit malt backbone, supported by pleasant warmth and spice, finishes well rounded, floral, and dry. The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not random
11.2oz$12.00
De Halve Maan
"The Half Moon". This is the last active brewery in the historical city of Bruges. The town archives first mention the brewery in 1546. Since 1856, the famous brewing family Maes-Vanneste has owned the brewery
Brugse Zot 6%
A golden blonde ale brewed w/4 malts & 2 aromatic hop varieties, it's fruity & refreshing
330ml$11.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel 9%
Hazy golden color, sweet malt, spice, and lots of yeast. A bit spritzy
330ml$12.00
Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadruple 11%
Rich, intense dark Belgian ale. Brewed w/a subtle blend of specialty malts to give the ale extremely dark color & chewy, malty complex character
330ml$12.00
Brouwerij Verhaeghe
A small family-owned brewery in West Flanders. Founded in 1885, it was dismantled by occupying German troops during WW1. After the War, with a changed market, the brewery was purpose-built to make their famed barrel-aged dark Flemish ale
Duchesse du Bourgogne 6.2%
Refreshing Flemish old red ale, matured in oak casks. Smooth, rich texture w/interplay of passion fruit & chocolate, & a long dry, acidic finish
330ml$12.00
Duchesse Cherry (Formerly Echt Kriekenbier) 6.8%
Cherry ale based on their Vichtenaar with local sour cherries added during the maturation process in wood casks. A blending of 1, 2 & 3-year-old beers
330ml$12.00
Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck
Dating back to the mid-1800s, founded byAmandus Van Honsebrouck. In 1986, the Vanhonsebrouck family bought the Castle of Ingelmunster, which inspired brewer Luc to make his first quadruple, creating the secondary brand Kasteel. Now about 45% of their beers are traditional lambics
Donker 11%
The very first beer of the Kasteel range is a full-bodied Quadrupel with hints of caramel, coffee and chocolate
16oz. Can$12.00
Rouge 11%
A unique blend of Kasteel Donker and macerated cherries
16oz. Can$12.00
De Ranke
Germain Noffels started a beer-bottling and lemonade-manufacturing facility at the Wijnbergstraat in Wevelgem in 1930. Daughter Irene Noffels and son-in-law Napoleone Bacelle took over the business in 1948 after World War II. Their son Nino Bacelle started experimenting with brewing beer in 1981 and took over the business with his brother in 1986. In 1989 they abandoned the lemonade facility. They now produce 5000 hectoliters annually
XX Bitter 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
330ml$12.00
Pico-Brouwerij Alvinne
Established in 2004, the "Pico-Brouwerij" Alvinne produces world- class sour beers, all of them brewed with their own Morpheus House yeast strain, harvested from a natural environment. Morpheus yeast is a strong contributor to the flavor of the beer and Alvinne's unique identity
Omega 6%
Sessionable, pale sour beer that matures in stainless steel tanks where the Morpheus yeast imparts a refreshing sourness
11.2oz$12.00
Phi 8%
Pale strong beer, skillfully balanced between sweet and sour due to an addition of 40% wheat to the grain bill
11.2oz$12.00
Abbey-Style Beers
Abbey-Style Beers may or may not have a historical connection to an abbey and they may or may not pay royalties to a monastery. They are always beers of a style commonly associated with monastic brewing traditions. In some cases, a historic abbey sold or licensed a private company the rights to their name and recipes. In most though, there was never a connection between the brand and the Catholic Church
Abbaye de Leffe
Owned and brewed by Inbev at the Stella Artois Brewery in Leuven. Royalties are paid to the monastery
Leffe Blonde 6.6%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy. 8%
11.2oz$9.00
St. Bernardus
In 1945, Trappist monastery St. Sixtus stopped selling its beer and an agreement was reached where the monks would brew beer only for themselves. For beers for sale to the public, they gave a license to the nearby cheese factory, and brewery St. Bernardus was founded. (Mathieu Szafran-ski, the brewmaster from Westvleteren, became a partner in the brewery and brought with him the recipes, the know-how, and the St. Sixtus yeast strain.) Since 1992 when the Trappist monasteries decided that Authentic Trappist beer could only be brewed in a monastery, those brewed in Watou have been sold under the brand name St. Bernardus. The St. Bernardus range is considered a close match in recipe and style to the St. Sixtus/Westvleteren beers, which can be hard to obtain outside the area
Abt 12, 10%
Richly textured brown ale so dark it's almost ebony; smooth, creamy & full- bodied. Very assertive, like a warming coconut brandy
330ml$12.00
Prior 8, 8%
Brewed in the classic dubbel style; creamy rich texture that's almost oily, malt-fruit complexity reminiscent of coconut
330ml$10.00
Pater 6, 6.7%
Traditional Dubbel, chestnut in color, very fruity w/notes of melon & very fresh banana, finishing w/slight bitterness. Easy drinking!
330ml$10.00
Tripel 8%
In the Watou region a Tripel is often referred to as a 'Bernadetje', a fine tribute that pays homage to Bernadette, the youngest daughter of Evariste Deconinck, the man to whom the monks of Abbaye Sainte Marie du Mont des Cats sold their Belgian property in 1934
330ml$12.00
Authentic Trappist Beers
Thirteen Trappist monasteries—six in Belgium, two in the Netherlands, and one each in Austria, Italy, England, France, and Spain—currently produce beer, but the Authentic Trappist Product label is assigned by the International Trappist Association (ITA) to just ten breweries which meet their strict criteria: Trappist beer is brewed in living monasteries by monks who are actively involved in the brewing of the beer
Orval 6.2%^
Founded in 1070 by Benedictines from Calabria; rebuilt many times over the centuries after being sacked in several conflicts. This beer, Orval's only offering, gains its unusual orangy color from the use of 3 malts plus white candi sugar in the kettle. Dry-hopped secon dary fermentation lasts 5-7 weeks; bottle-condi tion ing lasts 2 months. This Trappist also stands apart as the only one to use Brettano myces. It's a true world classic
11.2oz$12.00
Chimay^
Belgium's best-known & biggest mona stery—founded in 1850; brewing begun in 1861; the first monks in Belgium to sell their beer commercially. Its products are, in the monastic tradi tion, top-fermented strong ales condi tioned in the bottle. Within this tradition the Chimay beers have a house character that is fruity both in intense aroma and palate
Première (Red) 7%
Full copper color, notably soft palate, hint of black current
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cinq Cents (White) 8%
Firm dry body, slender for its gravity, w/plenty of hop character in the finish & a quenching hint of acidity. A noble beer with character a bit different from the other Chimays
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Grande Réserve (Blue) 9%
Characteristic Chimay depth of aromatic fruitiness, a Port among beers. The version in a corked 750ml bottle is called Grand Reserve. The larger bottle size and different method of sealing seem to mature the beer in a softer manner
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Cent Cinquante (Green) 10%
150 was brewed to celebrate the 150th birthday of the brewery based at the Abbey de Scourmont. A strong blonde ale, refreshing and fruity, tasty and intense. Its mint, bergamot, lime and eucalyptus aromas are enhanced by a touch of invigorating ginger. Its mellow, rounded body and smoky, spicy flavor is typical of Chimay beers. Brewed with Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, plus a secret spice
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Mount St. Bernard Abbey^
The only Trappist brewery in England, in Coalville, Leicestershire. In 2013 the monks of the St. Bernard Abbey realized farming was no longer viable due to modern mechanized farming and low dairy prices. Construction of the brewery began in 2018. Abbey records show that beer was brewed there before 1900, although the historic recipe has been lost
Tynt Meadow 7.4%
A strong dark ale, but one with a clearly English character. Aromatic hints of dark chocolate, licorice, and rich fruit flavours. Full-bodied, gently balancing the taste of dark chocolate, pepper, and fig
11.2oz$12.00
Rochefort^
The Abbey of St-Remy, aka Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy, was founded in 1230 in southern Belgium. The monks began to brew sometime around 1595. Over the course of several wars and centuries, including the French Revolution, brewing was halted and restarted several times. Most recently, after WWII, their restart was assisted by the monks at Chimay. The "number names" refer to the original gravity of each beer, measured in Belgian degrees, a brewing scale no longer used today
"6" 7.5%
"6" Dubbel became available to the public starting in 1953. Soft body, earthy flavors, and herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes w/a bit of caramel. Bottle-conditioned for soft natural carbonation
11.2oz$12.00
"8" 9.2%
Strong ale originally called "Spécial," Rochefort 8 dates to the mid1950s. The flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs
11.2oz$12.00
"10" 11.5%
This Quadrupel was developed in the late 1940s and early 50s. It appears on virtually every list of the world's finest beers. Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, apricots, oak, spices. Deeply intriguing
11.2oz$14.00
Tripel Extra 8.1%
The first new beer from Rochefort since 1955! First brewed for distribution in 2020, this commemorates "Forte Bière Blonde Extra," a similar beer brewed at Rochefort from 1920 to about 1923
11.2oz$12.00
Tre Fontane^
Tre Fontane 8.5%
L'Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, located in the heart of Rome, is surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees planted by monks starting in 1870. Eucalyptus was believed to have qualities that could prevent malaria. Recently, thanks to the discovery of an ancient beer recipe, the monks began brewing using their eucalyptus as a spice, creating the 11th official Trappist Beer in the world. Honeyish, mildly herbal w/ a subtle eucalyptus aftertaste. Mildly spicy, balanced by a stiff bitterness. Dry finish w/residual malt, fruit, and hops
330ml$15.00
La Trappe (By de Koningshoeven)^
From abbey Schaapskooi in the Netherlands, where Trappist ale has been brewed since 1884. The monks of the abbey are popularly called "Trappists", after the origin of their order: the French Soligny-LaTrappe, an order characterized by austerity, silence and the duty of charity
La Trappe Quadrupel 10%
Said to be the first Quadrupel in the world. The full, heart-warming and intense taste is malty with sweet tones of dates and caramel
11.2oz$12.00
Zundert - Zundert, Netherlands^
Abdij Maria Toevlucht is the home of the Zundert Trappist Brewery, one of only two Dutch Trappist breweries. An opportunity for a new monastery arose in 1897, when Miss Anna Catharina van Dongen from Zundert gifted a piece of land to the Abbot of the Koningshoeven Abbey for a refuge for French monks, called Our Lady of Refuge
Trappist 8, 8%
A dark Tripel ale you must take time to savor and understand. Chestnutcolored and bottle-conditioned, with aroma of caramel, herbs and spices; initially floral and slightly sweet; character develops from light caramel to a lovely, dry, mellow hoppy bitterness as the flavor opens
330ml$12.00
Westmalle^
Founded in 1831, the monastery has brewed since its early days, though it was slow to make its products available com mercially. It remains the most withdrawn of the Trappist monasteries, not encouraging visitors. They produce four beers, includ ing a single known as "Extra" which was once available only to the Brothers
Dubbel 7%
A dark brown ale, malty but quite dry
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Tripel 9.5%
Strong w/a pale, almost pilsner color. Its mash is made exclusively of pilsner malts from Germany & France, but following the classic procedure, candy sugar is added to the kettle. Three hopping stages. Faintly citrus fruitiness, rounded body, & alcoholic kick. Strong herbal aroma and dense head
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Extra 4.8%
This is one of the oldest beers of Westmalle Abbey, with a tradition that dates back to the start of the brewery. It was created to drink with meals in the abbey, something the monks still do today. As a top fermented golden yellow Trappist beer, the Extra is unique in combining a low alcohol content with a rich flavor. Enjoy its fruity notes and its refreshing, thirst-quenching character.
11.2oz/330ml$12.00
Lambics
Spontaneously fermented beers from the Lambeek region. Whereas most beers are fermented by cultured yeast under tightly-controlled conditions, these instead utilize airborne wild yeasts. These bottle-conditioned beers develop further complexity through aging in wooden barrels prior to bottling
Gueuze Fond Tradition (by Kasteel)
See brewery notes for Kasteel Brouwerij VanHonsebrouck in the main Belgian section
St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$14.00
St. Louis Kriek Fond Tradition 6.5%^^
A traditional cherry beer based on young and old lambic
375ml$14.00
Girardin
Gueuze 1882 (Black Label) 5%^^
Neither filtered nor centrifuged. Quite traditional & cidery. Very complex palate with lots of aromatic flavors, including sour apple & lemon juice
375ml$20.00
Boon^^
100% spontaneously fermented by wild yeast. Barrel-aged for 2 years. Frank Boon, the pre mier revivalist brewer in Belgium, uses only whole fruits in his lambics—no additional syrups or extracts. Aromatically fruity, tart & unblended, w/a great balance of flavors. (Boon spells gueuze without the first "u".)
Kriek 5%
Using old and young lambic beer that has aged in oak casks. When the lambic is 6 months old, they add 25% black cherries. This provokes the second fermen tation. They then clarify, filter and bottle it. The cherries and young lambic create a red beer that is both natural and fresh, with an absolutely unforgettable sweet and sour taste. This is kriek as it should be, with nothing but real cherries and lambic
330ml$22.00
Framboise 5%
Raspberry lambic was once a rarity and only produced for a few weeks during the summer. Frank Boon was the first brewer to again prepare a raspberry lambic in the summer of 1976. More than 300 grams per liter of fresh raspberries add a fresh fruity taste. The young lambic supports the flavor, but this is very much about raspberries, not the lambic
330ml$20.00
Gueuze Mariage Parfait 8%
Consisting of 95% mild lambic, aged at least three years and specially reserved for this purpose, and 5% young lambic. The latter provides the fermentable sugars and wild yeasts. After mixing in a vessel of 25,000 liters, the wort (unfermented mixture) is filtered and chilled. The soft, mildly sour berry taste, harmonizes with the oak barrels' aromas in which Geuze Mariage Parfait has ripen. The body speaks of vanilla followed by a bitter aftertaste of cloves that becomes increasingly intense
330ml$20.00
Het Boerenerf
An artisanal blendery focused on the art of fermenting and blending; beverages include lambic, cider, fruit wine, and honey wine. Established in 2020 by visionary founders Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin, Boerenerf occupies the historic grounds of the esteemed Brouwerij Eylenbosch in Huizingen which closed its doors in 1965. At the heart of their craft lies the tradition of spontaneous fermentation and barrelaging. Deeply committed to collaborating with local farmers to source exceptional quality ingredients directly from the farm to the barrel
Framboos 7%^^
Raspberries from the fruit farm De Daalkouter is blended with young and old lambics, then macerated for 3 months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$25.00
Pescharina 7%^^
Blend of 1- & 2-year-old lambics with maceration of peach & nectarine. Five different varieties of fruit—2 white peach, 2 yellow peach, 1 nectarine—were hand-picked from orchards in Italy. Each variety is blended separately with the lambic to then macerate for months. Fermented, aged & bottled on the farm
750ml$70.00
De Cam
It is the smallest lambic blenders in Belgium, receiving its lambic from Boon, Girardin, and Lindemans. Founded in 1997 in Gooik, in the Pajottenland region, SW of Brussels
Oude Gueuze 7%^^
A traditional gueuze, blended with 1-, 2- and 3- year-old lambikken. Barrel-aged and bottled on the farm
375ml$30.00
Hanssens Artisanaal - Dworp^^
Hanssens Artisanaal is the oldest independent geuze blender in the world. In 1871, former mayor Hanssens Bartholomeus started to brew lambic in the previous Saint-Antonius brewery. Nowadays it is helmed by Sidy Hanssens, daughter of Jean, the 4th generation in this family's tradition. It should be noted that after World War I, when the Germans took all the copper brew material to produce war equipment, Bartholomeus was compelled to continue as a blender, like so many others of the time. The most significant difference between a gueuze blender and gueuze brewer is that a gueuze blender buys wort (lambic wort) from lambic brewers rather than brewing the lambic himself. The centuries-old knowledge and techniques of the Hanssens family create these beers, which are unfiltered, unpasteurized, and bottle-conditioned
Oude Gueuze 5.8%
A blend of the finest Lambics, 100% matured in oak barrels and bottle conditioned. Each batch of Gueuze offers different aromas and flavors, based on the centuries-old knowledge of the Hanssens family. After blending, the Gueuze is bottled, corked and stored in the cellar for secondary fermentation for over one year
12.7oz$15.00
Cassis 6%
Lambic with fresh black currants matured in oak barrels. Fairly sour with some acidity on the nose and some oak tannins and currant funkiness
375ml$25.00
Raspberry 6%
Lambic with fresh raspberries matured in oak barrels. Tastes of very tart raspberries and dark fruit, oak, funk, vinegar and acidic notes
375ml$25.00
Scarenbecca Kriek 6%
Pure young cherry lambic traditionally of only the rare Schaarbeekse variety. The limited availability of these wild Belgian cherries has required Hanssens to supplement with Kelleris cherries from the Tienen area
12.7oz$36.00
Handgeplukte Schaarbeekse Kriek 6%
Differs from the Scarenbecca Kriek in that this oude kriek is a blend of 75% young lambic with Schaerbeekse cherries and 25% old lambic to obtain a secondary fermentation in the bottle
12.7oz$30.00
Oudbeitje 5.8%
Lambic with Belgian strawberries added. Currently the only commercially available, non-back-sweetened strawberry lambic on the market. First blended in 2000 with a blend of Boon and Girardin lambic. Brewed Exclusively for B. United International's Masters Collection
12.7oz$18.00
Oud Beersel
located in Beersel, SW of Brussels city center Started in 1882, it is one of the last remaining authentic lambic blenderies in Belgium. It's also one of the smallest lambic breweries. "Uncompromisingly traditional lambic, gueuze and kriek"
Vandervelden Oude Geuze (Vieille) 6%
The series, named after founder Henri Vandervelden, is known for the complexities arising from only foeder-aged Lambic. This celebrates the 140th anniversary of Oud Beersel, composed with 1- and 2- year-old lambics from foeders and 3-year-old lambic from another foeder. The average age of the blend was 30 months. Extraordinary complexity
330ml$20.00
Oude Kriek (Vieille) 6%
Made from real cherries and Oud Beersel lambic matured in old barrels. The cherries—around 400 gr/liter— are slowly absorbed into the lambic, which develops a fruity character and a ruby red color
330ml$20.00
Lindemans
Starting as a humble farm brewery in 1822 and now run by the 6th generation of the Lindeman family, they are the largest, most widely distributed and most commercially successful of all the lambic brewers. They've pioneered many innvoations, while continuing to produce trad lambic for themselves and several blenders. Their Cuvée René lambics are outstanding examples of traditional lambics while their fruited beers have been great lambic entry points for the popular market
Peche 3%^^^
Sparkling, refreshing taste of peaches. Flavorful and beautifully balanced. Wonderful in place of cider or champagne
250ml$9.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Magnificent aroma, delicate raspberry palate w/undertones of fruity acidity; elegant, sparkling clean natural taste, lovely rose color
250ml$9.00
Cassis 4%^^^
Tart and sweet, tasting of currants
355ml$12.00
Strawberry 3.5%^^^
Lindemans first new fruited lambic in over a decade. Choosing strawberry was easy: the complex sweetness of the fruit matches perfectly the sourness of lambic, resulting in a balanced marriage of sweet and sour. Made from 1- year-old oak-aged lambic & strawberries
250ml$9.00
Kriek 4%^^^
Beautiful pour: deep red w/pink head, & lovely lacing as you drink. Big cherry nose w/a bit of yeast. Rich thick smooth mouthfeel, slight tartness & plenty of cherry flavor/sweetness till the end
355ml$12.00
Cuvée René Kriek 7%^^^
To produce this beer the cherries ferment in lambic that is at least 6 mos. old in huge 10,000-liter oak barrels (foudres). After another 6 months the beer is bottled and then undergoes a spontaneous second fermentation process which, after a few months, will produce the CO2 to which this authentic beer owes its carbonation and distinctive foamy head
750ml$45.00
Ginger Gueuze 6%^^^
Based on a blend of 12-month old lambic with 2-3yr old lambic, fermented in oak with fresh ginger. Bottle conditioned and combines the sourness of lambic with the subtle flavors of fresh ginger. Ideal as an apertif, it is also perfect for food pairing
750ml$45.00
Timmermans
The worlds oldest lambic brewery, Timmermans has brewed lambic in Itterbeek for over 300 years, since 1702. A few miles from the center of Brussels, it was then known as "The Mole Brewery". Owned by Jan Vandermeulen, it was also a farm, an orchard, a café and a malt-house
Lambicus Blanche 4.5%^^^
A traditional lambic and, as with Belgian white beers, spiced with coriander. Refreshing, with flavors of wheat, citrus and spicy notes
12.7oz$15.00
Lambicus Faro 4%^^^
A historical Brussels beer. Candy sugar is delicately added to a traditional barrel-aged lambic, giving a sweeter note with apple aromas
12.7oz$15.00
Framboise 4%^^^
Made by adding 100% natural raspberry to the lambic. After maturation in oak barrels, the beer turns a delicate, delightful shade of pink
11.2oz$12.00
Kriek 4%^^^
A truly traditional kriek. A delicate blend of young and old barrel-aged lambic and 100% natural cherries. Lively aroma and light acidity
11.2oz$12.00
Craft Beers
from N. America & Europe
Allagash - Portland, Maine
Coolship Resurgam 6.3%
The name comes from the motto of Portland, Maine—"I shall rise again". A blend of both old and young unfruited spontaneous beers. Enjoy aromas of apricot, lemon zest, and candied fruit. Notes of tropical fruit and flavors of funk lead to a clean, tart, dry finish
12oz$25.00
Tripel 9%
This strong golden ale carries herbal notes and passion fruit in the aroma. Suggestions of honey and biscuit are found in the beer's complex, varied palate. Brewed with 2-row barley blend, hopped with Nugget and Hallertau, then fermented with house yeast. Offers a complex, yet dry finish
12oz$8.50
Curieux 10.2%
First brewed back in 2004, this was Allgash's initial foray into barrelaging. They take their Tripel and let it age in bourbon barrels for six-to-eight weeks. After that, they take the beer out of cold cellars and blend it back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting rich, golden ale features smooth notes of coconut, vanilla, and a hint of bourbon
12oz$9.00
BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montaignes)
Abbaye de St Bon Chien 11%
Named in fond memory of the excellent (now late) brewery cat. Delightfully complex Belgian-style Strong Ale from the Jura Mtns. in the NW border region of Switzerland. Treads the boundary between port, wine & beer. Aged in wooden casks previously used to age Merlot, Merlot Cabernet, Whisky and then Grappa; then finally blended from different casks for optimal balance and complexity. Amazing nose featuring spices (cinnamon, wood), fruit, spirits, licoricey, vegetal dryness. Palate features grapes, chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar! Smooth & velvety, turning slightly vinous w/very subdued bitterness. Long port-like finish. Great w/rich foods like duck, balsamic vinegar, very dark chocolate
330ml$28.00
New Belgium - Colorado
Trippel 8.5%
Since the early 90's, this has been a big, beautiful Belgian-style Tripel ale. Classically smooth and complex, it sings with a high-note of sweet citrus before a pleasantly dry finish delivers a warm, strong boozy bite
12oz$8.00
Trans Atlantique Kriek 6.2%
Produced once a year since 2003, It begins its life in the oaken vessels of Gert Christiaens' Oud Beersel, a 130-year-old lambic brewery in the Zenne valley of Belgium. After the lambic ages there, it's blended with tart Polish cherries and shipped across the Atlantic to New Belgium. They then blend in an equal portion of golden sour ale, aged for up to three years in our oak foeders
12.7oz$20.00
Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY
3 Philosophers 9.7%
Noel Blake's winning concept in the Real Beer contest to "describe your ideal beer": a blend of Lindeman's Kriek & Ommegang Ale. Fruity, spicy & strong
16oz$8.50
Unibroue - Chambly, Canada
Blanche de Chambly 5%
Produced from a blend of Quebec unmalted wheat & a very pale barley malt to which spices & natural aromatics are added along w/a light hopping
12oz$9.00
Maudite 8%
Mahogany-hued, rich & complex
12oz$9.00
Don de Dieu 9%
Tripel-style, bottle-fermented Abbey-type beer, white w/golden highlights. Made w/unmalted wheat; cloudy with suspended yeast. Strong yet mellow. Brewed once a year, in December
12oz$9.00
La Fin du Monde 9%
Triple-fermented in the style of the Trappist triples. Slightly tart; balanced flavors of wild spices, malt & hops
12oz$9.00
Trois Pistoles 9%
Mellow flavor, dark color w/a ripe fruit aroma reminiscent of old port
12oz$9.00
Seltzers
Untitled Art Hard Seltzers - Waunakee, WI
12oz cans - $7
Pineapple Mango 5%
Blackbery Agave 5%
Navel Orange & Yuzu 5%
Prickley Pear Guava 5%
Gluten-Free Beers
Ghostfish Brewery - Seattle, Washington
On a mission to show the world radical flavors that are only possible by reinventing beer from the grain up. With artisan malts of unusual grains like millet, buckwheat, and heirloom rice, combined with hops from small family farms, the beers are crafted to transcend the previous limits of Gluten-Free beer
Shrouded Summit 4.5%
Belgian-style white ale with a burst of juniper and citrus. A proper witbier, without wheat or barley
12oz$9.00
Grapefruit IPA 5.5%
Brewed with grapefruit and a mysterious hop code-named "Experimental Grapefruit", this IPA is a serious citrus bomb. Lively and bright, bracingly bitter, eminently refreshing
12oz$9.00
Vanishing Point 5.3%
Classic American Pale Ale, balanced with caramel and biscuit malt flavors, and classic American hop aromas of stone fruit and citrus
12oz$9.00
Ciders
Domaine Ettiene Dupont - Normandy, France
Cidre Bouche Fermier 5.5%
Exceptional cider from the 6000-tree Dupont orchard, family-owned since 1837. 6 types of apples, picked manually at 3 stages of ripeness; proportions of the varieties is exact. Slow fermented, naturally carbonated, unfiltered. A long-time Hopleaf favorite
375ml$15.00
Haykin - Colorado
Haykin Family Cider is a family-run business, owned and operated by Dan and Talia Haykin. Daniel came to cider from a love of champagne and sparkling wine but his drive to make the best cider came from trying to impress Talia. Dan was convinced that ciders could be made with the complexity of wines. Daniel's focus on excellence can be seen in his relationships with his growers, selection of apples, care during the production process, focus on packaging, and his general depth of knowledge around his product. Together with Daniel, Talia learned more about apple varieties and the rich history of apples and hard cider in the United States. As they worked to grow their family, they also grew in their love for cider
Crimson Gold 7.5%
Crimson Gold is a crabapple that was developed by Albert Etter, a creator of other exceptional heirloom apples, in California during the mid-twentieth century. This apple is for the tart lover, with razor sharp kumquat acidity that tastes like a tart mimosa, tight minerality, and light floral notes. 100% Crimson Gold apples from O'Brien Farms, Prosser, Washington. 2021 Vintage
750ml$30.00
Nehou 7.5%
Nehou is a classic French cider apple, reminiscent of honey and chamomile tea, baked apple, a dusting of cocoa, with a soft tannic core. 75% Nehou and 25% Calville Blanc d'hiver from Ringsrud Orchard in Wenatchee, WA. 2021 vintage
750ml$30.00
French Cider Apples 7.5%
Traditional French cider making values apples that exude dark, earthy, and enigmatic character. Eight different French cider apples are blended to evoke caramel, dates, brown sugar, hay, toasted marshmallow, and leather. They are thick, rich, and complex, with prominent tannin. Vilberie, Muscadet de Bernay, Bedan, Nehou, Reine de Pommes, Calville Blanc d'Hiver, Marie Menard, and Marechal apples grown at Idyll Acres and Ringsrud Orchard. 2021 Vintage
750ml$40.00
Methode Ancestrale Colorado Crabapple 7.9%
Many Colorado crabapples are exceptional and are foraged across the state. There are more than 20 varieties blended in this bottle. Together they evoke enigmatic and magical flavors of clove, fennel, persimmon, black tea, flower petals, and lemon. Semi-dry. Unknown crabapples foraged in Denver, Boulder, Arapahoe, and Adam Counties. This bottle was aged 14 months sur lie and disgorged by hand. 2021 Vintage. This cider is semi-dry. Methode Ancestrale is the world's oldest method for sparkling production. The process is a deliberate and complex fermentation in which nothing is used but the apple. The fruit produces the sparkle, the aroma, and the flavor on its own. These bottles are aged sur lees and disgorged by hand
100% Certified Organic. Herbal, fresh & spicy with notes of white pepper, apple & citrus on the palate. It has the "rainwater over rocks" minerality that's desirable in Austrian whites. Zippy acidity. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Muscadet - Chereau Carré, France
100% Melon de Bourgogne. Tastes clean with crisp acidity and bright, fresh minerality. Nice nose of apple and citrus with long lasting aftertaste. Simple but brilliant. A fantastic pairing with our mussels! 12%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2022 Bordeaux Blanc AOC - Chateau la Freynelle, France
60% Sauv. Blanc, 30% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. Family-owned since 1789. Brilliant transparent yellow with green highlights. Intensely aromatic with lemon, grapefruit and white peach from the Sauvignon, with honeysuckle and acacia flowers from the Muscadelle. Crispy and fruity on the palate with a nice long finish. 13.5%
83% Cab Sauv., 11% Edna Valley Syrah, 6% Petite Syrah. Pure Paso Robles, full of polished aromas of black cherry, cinnamon & vanilla bean, leading to flavors of dark red fruits, cocoa powder & hints of black pepper & caramelized oak. Very approachable; rich yet smooth. Aged 18 mos. in new French & American oak casks. 14.5%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
2021 Tempranillo VT - Lobetia, Castilla la Mancha
Deep cherry color with a violet shade. Aromas of red berries and cherries persist on the palate with notes of cocoa and sweet tobacco and a smooth harmonious finish. Certified organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2022 Reserva Malbec - Santa Julia, Mendoza, Argentina
An alluring bouquet of dark fruits, such as ripe blackberries and plums, elegantly intertwined with hints of mocha, tobacco, and a subtle touch of vanilla from its aging in French oak barrels. A full-bodied wineå that delivers a complex and layered tasting experience, with a velvety texture and robust tannins that are beautifully balanced by a vibrant acidity. 13.9%
Quarter (250ml)$16.00
Half (500ml)$32.00
750ml$44.00
NV Côtes du Rhone - Domaine de la Patience, France
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre. From a family estate close to the Rhone and the Pont du Gard, established in 1930 and certified organic since 2007. Elegant notes of smoky red fruit, violet, sweet herb & a note of baking chocolate. The palate is rich with ripe cherry and berry flavors, and a mineral note that is followed by supple acidity and velvety tannins. 12%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Rosé
2021 Provence Rosé - Le Charmel - Eastern Provence, France
30% Syrah, 30% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre,10% Grenache, 10% Rolle. From picturesque hillside vineyards w/clay & limestone soils, the grapes are manually picked, hand-sorted, and fully de-stemmed on site. Harvested late Aug thru mid Sept. 12.5%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
2023 Triennes Rosé - Vin de Pays de Méditérranée, France
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot. On the palate the wine is bright with notes of red berry fruits, lemon zest, refreshing acidity and a touch of minerality. 13%
Quarter (250ml)$15.00
Half (500ml)$30.00
750ml$42.00
Vermouth
ATXA Vino Vermouth Rojo - Destlerias Acha, Spain
Enjoy as an aperitif over ice or straight up w/a peel of orange or lemon. Traditio - nal Vermouth is a fortified & aromatized wine macerated w/herbs, fruits and roots—this old family recipe includes wormwood, gentian, & cherry. Notes of licorice & wild herbs framed by bitter components and a markedly wild berry fruit. 15%
4 oz. Glass$12.00
Bottles from Lucca, Italy
Hopleaf owners Michael and Louise have been visiting Lucca for years and have had the pleasure of forming relationships with some of the local wine producers. The wines of Lucca are a rarity on American menus; most bottles are consumed locally. We think when you try them you'll know why they don't much care to share these wonderful wines beyond their borders. We are proud to share our little secret with our customers
Red
Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti 2021 Colline Lucchesi (60% Sangiovese; 40% a Mix of Cigliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, Barbera, Tazzelenghe, Syrah, and Merlot)
$60.00
A nice balance of acidity to plump ripe red & black berries along with slight hints of cedar wood & minerals. 100% organic and biodynamic from oenologist Severio Petrilli, an evangelist for biodynamic agricultural practices. 14%
Hand-harvested estate-grown grapes. Aromatically rich: white flowers, citrus rind, fresh almonds, cut grass. Mediumbodied. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged on lees for six months. Only 5,000 bottles produced! 13%
Soft salmon pink. Crisp & refreshing on the nose, notes of wild roses, raspberries and melon with a fading aroma of cream. Lus - cious, refreshing, enjoyable with well-balanced minerality and acidity. Bright, fresh fruit on the finish. Certified Organic. 13%
Rosés
Hippolyte Reverdy 2023 Sancerre Rose, France
$50.00
(100% Pinot Noir) It's hard to imagine a wine as refreshing and enlivening as Reverdy's Sancerre, but the domaine's Sancerre Rosé gives their classic white a serious run for its money. Vigneronne Julie Guiard uses direct-press Pinot Noir vinified in stainless steel to create this snappy, saline expression of Sancerre's stony soils. Delicate aromas of tart cranberry and white cherry set it apart; it's an all-star apéritif just as much as their iconic blanc. 13.5%
Fattoria Sardi, Lucca, Italy
$50.00
In the Lucca Wines section above!
Bodegas Pinuaga Rose de la Tierra de Castilla 2022 (85% Tempranillo/Cencibel 15% Grenache) Spain
$50.00
Organic; from a small vineyard planted with 70-year-old vines. The result of the hard work of Pilar Garcia Granero and Esther Pinuaga, two female winemakers who believe that Spain is one of the best places to make authentic Saigné Rosé. "We made this rosé like ourgrandmothers used to cook: slowly with much care and love." Fresh berries and lively acidity combine for a joyous wine to drink. 12.5%
Reds
Old World
Marco & Vittorio Adriano 2013 Barbaresco DOCG Italy
$60.00
Enticing scents of fragrant blue flower, ripe red berry, baking spice, menthol and new leather lead the way. Fresh and elegant, the palate delivers juicy red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, white pepper, & licorice while firm, polished tannins lend structure & smooth mouthfeel. 14.5%
(100% Xinomavro) Xinomavro is an indigenous grape variety of Northern Greece; these vines were planted in 1919. The wine is sur lies for 24 mos. with regular stirring, then 24 mos. in new Allie-Jupilles French oak casks, and 12 mos. in bottle before release. No treatment or filtration before bottling. Complex nose with bouquet of sundried tomatoes, smoky black fruits, strawberries, dark cherries, licorice, spices. Full-bodied, with rich fruit depth of blackberries, plums, herbaceous hints and oak on the back. Solid, velvety tannins and long aftertaste with persistent aromas. 14%
Alto Moncayo 2020 Campo de Borja (Garnacha) Spain
$60.00
Rich, full-bodied & muscular, this wine of riveting intensity pours inkypur ple. Smoky, charred & minerally on the nose, w/balsamic berry aroma & lots of dark spice. A region of relatively new interest among wine lovers. 16%
Pietro Beconcini, Vigna Le Nicchie 2012 Tempranillo (100% Tempranillo) San Miniato, Italy
$60.00
The product of a totally unexpected discovery in northern Tuscany's San Miniato, of centuries-old tempranillo grapevines in an ancient vineyard. Cuttings were sent to a lab in Piemonte for DNA analysis that revealed their anci ent origin. That the 8th Century pilgrimage path, the Via Francigena, passes through this property may explain how this decidedly Spanish grape was planted, intentionally or not, here and nowhere else in Italy. The clusters from these ancient vines are picked in the first week in September, brought to the drying loft and allowed to dry naturally until mid-October, reducing 25% of their weight. It requires lengthy matu ration and aging in 70% French and 30% Ameri - can oak. After 12 mos., the final wine is blended from the various barrels, racked, and then aged another 12 mos. in the same barrels. After 2 years in oak, the wine goes to bottle, where it remains until the end of the 4th year. Intensely ruby red , it offers equally intense aromas of black berries, dried plums and hints of dark choco late, earth, tobacco & sweet spices. Full-bodied with nice complexity, strong tannins but not drying. Full, round mouthfeel with a long, great finish. 15.5%
Chateau Blaignan 2018 Medoc (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot) France
$60.00
From an ancient 247-acre estate in northern Medoc that earned its "Cru Bourgeous" in 1932 and has been in the same family since the 1700s, this vineyard has a fine pedigree. The wine is of an intense color. The nose is fruity with pronounced notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, and a hint of spice. Full-bodied; shows structure and velvet tannins on the palate that make it a wine to drink young or to keep a few years in cellar. 14.5%
Glorious, floral bouquet with purest scents of cassis, blueberry & vio lets, all with pixelated delineation, almost Margaux-like in style. Me di um-bodied palate with very fine tannins. Taut on the entry, quite linear, then fan ning out with sappy dark berry, cassis & allspice. Very well-balan ced; long & persistent towards the finish. Aged in new oak from French Burgundy coopers with a fine grain and a light-medium toast. 14.5%
Boscarelli Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020 (85% Sangiovese Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Blend of Colorino, Canaiolo, Mammolo) Italy
$60.00
Deep ruby with garnet hues. Structured and complex, with a lovely nose of dried herbs, leather, earth, vanilla and strawberry, jam and plenty of plummy, flavorful fruit on the palate. 14%
Château Boutisse, Grand Cru 2020 Saint-Émilion (Right Bank Bordeaux) (90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenenere) France
$60.00
While the left bank of Bordeaux is characterized by Cabernet Sauvignon the right bank is characterized by Merlots like this one with savory, almost rustic aromas of cherry, tobacco and licorice. 13%
This is a Ripasso—"repassed". A portion of the grapes are de-stem med, crushed and pressed immediately; the remainder are left to dry until November when they are vinified, then macerated for 20 days. In January, the must from the freshly vinified grapes are re-passed fol low - ing a traditional technique, and undergo 2nd fermentation. The two wines—the ripasso & the wine from the dried grapes—are then blended together, aged for 12 mos. in oak casks and 6 mos. in bottle. Dark rubyred. Intense & elegant aromas of ripe fruit & spices w/a hint of vanilla & tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety, harmonious. 13.9%
Following the Tuscan tradition, Sangiovese dominates in this blend, shaping Pergolaia into a wine of intense bouquet, seductive body with soft tannins and superb depth. 13.5%
Maison Chanzy "Les Bussieres" 2019 Mercurey (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Black cherry and cassis penetrate from nose to finish in this fullbodied yet sharply angled wine. Matured 10 months in seasoned oak, its nuances of toast and spice allow strident, crunchy black-fruit flavors to stay clearly at the forefront. Fine, tufted tannins make this a wine that's welcoming now through 2026 at least. 13.5%
Aged in oak barrels for a period of over 12 months, after which it rests in bottle for at least 4 months. This wine immerses the nose with an extraordinary breadth of mature and concentrated aromas – plums and figs integrated with notes of spice. On the palate, this wine reveals its Montepulcian origins with well-bodied and persistently powerful tannins. 13.5%
Duemani, Cifra 2019 IGT Costa Toscana (Cabernet Franc) Italy
$60.00
Made with organically-grown biodynamic Cabernet Franc, this opens with aromas of black plum, cedar and Mediterranean scrub. The bright, savory palate offers black currant, rhubarb, ground clove and star anise alongside polished tannins. No wood, minimal intervention make this a true expression of the varietal character. 14%
The Germano family has owned 6 hectares of land near Serra lunga d'Alba since 1856. Sergio Germano took over operations in 1985, following his schooling at the presti gi ous Scuola Enologica di Alba and he's made his mark in the famed hills of Barolo, Alba, and Langhe. His deep humility expresses a deference to the vineyard that shows itself in the finished wines—unique and thoughtful expressions of their varietals and soil. This classic example starts ruby red with a fruit-forward bouquet. Bright red fruits jump out of the glass with a touch of spice and earth. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and distinct acidity, it glides effortlessly over the palate into a subtle, complex finish. 14%
Gigante 2012 Schioppettino DOC Italy
$60.00
Made from 100% Schioppettino grapes, harvested in a vineyard at Corno di Rosazzo, Friuli Colli Orientali. The most credible expla na tion of the term schioppettino is ripe grapes that crackle when chewed due to the thick and taut skin. It also called Ribolla Nera. Traditionally the Schioppettino was drunk young, appreciating its marked acidity, the unobtrusive tannic component, and full body. But many producers have shown the vine to be capable of evolving elegantly with moderate aging, releasing its most significant trait—a beautiful fruitiness accompanied by an intriguing, elegant spicy vein reminiscent of black pepper, a characteristic associated also with some expressions of syrah. 13.5%
Domaine Guillot-Broux 2020 Bourgogne Rouge Les Genevrieres (100% Pinot Noir) France
$60.00
Manu Guillot and his family have lead the charge to restore historical sites Bourgogne, and have insisted on organic farming since he took over in 1978. Bursting with aromas of raspberries, plums, violets, sweet soil tones and licorice, the beautiful 2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with supple tannins, lively acids and an unusually charming, sensual profile for a cuvée. 12.5%
Herdade de São Miguel 2021 Escolha dos Enólogos (50% Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional) Portugal
$60.00
During the growing season, cold and dry nights preserved the acidity, allowing the grapes to reach very balanced levels of phenolic matura - tion. Aged in French oak barrels for 9 mos. prior to bottling. Deep ruby hue with violet hints, along with complex aromas of ripe red fruits, wildflowers, spices, vanilla and toasted notes. On the palate, it is well-balanced with nice structure, smooth tannins, and a rich taste of fruits and spices. Balanced acidity and fine tannins. 14.5%
R. Lopez de Heredia, Viña Bosconia, 2012 Rioja (80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Mozuelo and Graciano) Spain
$60.00
From an iconic producer, this great wine is spontaneously fermented in very old, large oak barrels, then aged 5 years in oak and 3 years in bottle before release. Very complex with savory plums, mushrooms, bark, red earth orange peel and cedar. Quite juicy, fresh and bright, with a tangy, zesty palate full of berries and orange. Firm, long and mouthwatering finish. So very Spanish. 13.5%
Monte Zovo 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella (Corvia, Corvinone, Rondinella) Italy
$60.00
Hits all the right button in terms of fruity softness and richness. Grapes remain ed in their drying facility for 120 days; wine aged 18 months in oak casks, 12 months in bottles. A densely extracted red wine offering a full court of aromas with plump cherry, dried blackberry, bitter chocolate, and exotic spice front and center. Immensely rich and succulent mouthfeel with superbly round and soft fruit flavors. 16%
Domaine Jean Claude Marsanne "Syrah Mauve" 2020 (Syrah) France
$60.00
You may not hear the words "crushable" and "Syrah" used together that often, but here they are. Young vines, sulfur-free vinification, short élevage in stainless-steel tank, alcohol level kept in check—all the elements seem to have aligned to make the perfect juicy, black-fruited, violet-packed, fun, and crisp Syrah. 13%
Elia Palazzi 2016 Brunello di Montalcino (100% Sangiovese) Italy
$60.00
Elia is the first of his family to produce commercial wine from their 100-year-old, 17-acre vineyard. Aged in French oak for 24 mos., this wine has intense aromas of lavender and tobacco, typical of prime Sangiovese. From a great vintage, it has good structure and notes of blackberry jam, star anise and tobacco alongside polished tannins. Organic. 14.5%
Giuseppe e Francesco Principiano 2018 DOCG Barolo (100% Nebbiolo) Italy
$60.00
Elegant, with an intense red color and garnet highlights. A warm, balanced and persistent Barolo. Aromas of rose petals, violets, black and blue berries. It is fresh linear and balanced. This was a great vintage. The fourth generation owners have the 8 hectares of vineyards in Monforte and Sarralunga d' Alba. 14.5%
Castello dei Rampolla 2016 Chianti Classico (Sangiovese, Canaiolo) Italy
$60.00
Family owned since 1739 and using biodynamic methods, this is one the great Chianti properties. Poised & balanced, with enticing floral aro mas and pure red fruit flavors, this offers chewy black cherry and red plum sensations and vibrant acidity, with undertones of leafy herbs and baking spices. Aged for 12 mos. in large Slavonian oak casks, with small percentages of Cab.t Sauvignon & Merlot, this is pleasurable now and will improve for several more years in bottle. 13.5%
Dominique Ay, the proprietor of this 40-acre domaine in the Southern Rhone produces only 8000 cases of this superb Gigondas annually. Perfume of black raspberry, cherry compote, tobacco, lavender and spices. Ripe, generous and rich on the palate with notes of dark fruits and licorice and black pepper. Silky tannins, ripe and supple, are mellowed by 20 months minimum in huge ancient oak foudres followed by additional aging in demi-muids. Impressive. Will pair with the heartiest of fare. 15%
This boasts aromas of red berry, Mediterranean herb and green pepper - corn. The juicy bright palate offers raspberry, cinnamon and white pepper alongside lithe tannins and fresh acidity.The Maremma vine - yards benefit from being close to the sea and its cool breezes. 13.5%
Julien Sunier 2021 Morgon (100% Gamay) France
$60.00
Made from Gamay grapes cultivated on the elevated slopes of single vineyards, including Aux Perrets, Croix de Chèvre, Oeillat, Bellevue, en Janin, en Ruyère, and en l'Evêque, all within the Morgon appellation. The vines are, on average, 60 years old and thrive in a mix of granite, quartz, and sand. After 8-11 months of maturation in used barrique casks, it reveals its elegant and full-bodied character, characterized by notes of black cherries and a subtle hint of spices and violet on the nose. Silky tannins, complemented by a harmonious balance of acidity and a long vibrant finish. 12%
Terra Costantino de Aetna 2017 (80% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio) Sicily, Italy
$60.00
Beautifully balanced, rustic and elegant—the versatility of this wine encapsulates the fervor that surrounds Etna's boutique producers. Introduce yourself to Sicilian wine, and believe the hype. Fruit comes from the estate's carefully tended Certified Organic vineyard on the southeast slope of Mount Etna. Grapes are harvested by hand; wine aged in stainless steel and large oak casks prior to bottling. 13.5%
Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils 2016 Chateauneuf-du-Pape (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Mourvedre) France
$60.00
Attractive freshness and power, this typifies what is great about the great new benchmark 2016 vintage. It carries the ripeness well. Dark berries and flowers leaf to ripe plums and succulent, long tannins carrying abundant, ripe, dark fruit. Big flavor in the finish. 15%
Valles di Lavia 2020 Valle del Aceniche (100% Monastrell) Spain
$60.00
Winemaker Laura Ramos is a rising star winemaker whose intrepid vision of dry-farmed, organic vineyards ranging from 50 to over 100 years of age has completely transformed the identity of both Monastrell and the Bullas region as a whole. A crunchy and drinkable monastrell with an engaging white pepper note to the wild strawberries, red dates and raspberries. Textured and juicy with elegant red berry flavors in the center palate with a fresh, medium-length finish. 15%
Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Live-dit-Clavin, 2016 Côtes du Rhône (75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Other Miscellaneous Varieties) France
$60.00
Midnight black core tinged with a deep dark red tinge. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and licorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit, the tremendously rich, concen trated, full-bodied palate is saturated with the same flavors revealed in the nose. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slighxzZtly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbes du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins. A brilliant Chateauneuf-duPape lookalike. 14.5%
New World
Band of Vintners 2019 Consortium Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) California
$60.00
Made by a group of Napa Valley winemakers and industry folk who gather monthly to talk wine, including Dan Petroski and Stephane Vivier, this wine is impressive at any price, over-delivering in every way. Intense cassis and blackberry aromas make for an intriguing and elegant nose. Fresh and balanced on the palate, with a very fine and spicy texture. It is layered with black pepper and blue fruit. Aged 15 months in French Oak. 14.5%
Mauritson 2019 Dry Creek Zinfandel (85% Zinfandel, 15% Petite Syrah) California
$60.00
This wine opens to an engaging bouquet of fresh blackberry, lilac blossom, powdered sugar and a pulse of dried herb. Black cherry, shavings of vanilla pod with ground coffee marry perfectly with the refined tannins and beautiful staying power of this wine! Enjoy for the next 7-10 years. 14.75%
Minimus Origin Johan 2015 (100% Pinot Noir) Oregon
$60.00
This single vineyard Pinot Noir is truly something special. The Johan Vineyard is one of the coldest growing sites in the valley, with morning fog and cooling ocean air snaking through the Van Duzer corridor directly from the coast. These sea breezes impart a saline character to the fruit, and help to maintain acidity levels. The result is a bright wine, richly layered with vibrant acidity and silky tannins. 14%
Sean Thackrey Pleiades XXVIII, NV California
$60.00
Non-Vintage blend known only to the late Sean Thackrey, a self-taught master, fully reliant on his intuition and senses With his passing on May 30, 2022, other than what may be cellaring, there will be no more wines coming from Sean Thackrey's iconoclastic company. The 28th iteration of Pleiades, like those before it, is a wine whose varieties, their blend, the vineyards, and vintages, were known only to him. His non-vintage blends combine red wine grapes from various regions of California. 14.4% This one was described by Sean this way: "The object of Pleiades is to be delicious, delight the jaded, irritate the Wine Police and go well with anything red wine goes with. Fragrant when first opened, the 28th edition, bottled in November 2020, is deep and voluptuous, becoming far more subtle and complex as time goes by. A wine truly greater than the sum of its parts." The antithesis of a corporate winemaker, Sean is and will be missed
Walt 2018 La Brisa Sonoma (Pinot Noir) California
$60.00
Articulating the signature characters of Sonoma: vibrant and opulent with underlying brightness and length to the palate. Teeming with ripe red berries & spicy toasted aromas, the wine is lush and persistent on the mid-palate, long-lasting and delicate on the finish. The vineyards in the La Brisa blend, each blessed with cool maritime conditions and limit ing soil profiles, are farmed meticulously for low yields and balance in order to capitalize on their distinctive sites. The wines are never racked and during the long malolactic fermentation, they top and stir each barrel weekly. Prior to bottling, they blend the wines without fining or filtering. 14%
Zuccardi 2020 Poligonos San Pablo (Malbec) Mendoza, Argentina
$60.00
Aged in concrete vessels, without passage through barrels, this has all the austerity that one usually associates with wines from calcareous soils of the Uco Valley. Notes of blackberry and blueberry, with hints of black pepper, oyster sauce and violets. Full-bodied and flavorful on the palate with ample, tight but caressing tannins. 13%
Whites
Old World
Abbazia di Novacella 2020 Praepositus (Kerner) Italy
$50.00
Abbazia was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustinians are not monks in the most familiar sense: although they have taken vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to their superiors, they also work to support themselves as a part of their community—the Abbey not only grows grapes for wine making, but also apples & vege tables; there is also a small school devoted primarily to studies of viti cul ture. The abbey's reputation as a winery is stellar & international. In 2009, Italy's influ ential Gambero Rosso named Celestino Lucin, the abbey's enologist "Winemaker of the Year". This Kerner is stunningly clean and interesting, showing electric acidity, a creamy minerality and brilliant citrus & tropical flavors and aromas. Big structure, un-oaked, and very food-friendly. 14%
Avanthia, Avancia Godello 2020 Galicia (Valdeorras) (Godello) Spain
$50.00
The lesser-known Godello grape of Spain brings lemon & chamomile for ward to the nose and on through the palate. Nuanced new oak delivers delicately creamy, perfect texture w/an ethereal finish. 13.5%
Domaine des Baumard 2019 Savennières (Chenin Blanc) France
$50.00
Domaine des Baumard produces some of the finest examples of Saven - ni ères. Jean Baumard, and now his son, Florent, are universally regarded as the finest winemakers in the appellation. Their wines are among the most unique and rewarding in the world: honeyed, dry whites of unmatched concentration, perfume, and longevity. 13%
Emile Beyer, Les Traditions, 2022 Alsace (Gewürztraminer) France
$50.00
Family winemaking estate since 1580—14 generations! With a touch of re sidual sugar, this "Gewürtz" is off-dry & wonderfully balanced with firm crisp acids. Aromas & flavors of flowers, citrus, & honey. Nice minerality. 13%
This "Grey Label" Vermentino is all about freshness and considered by many to be the best expression of true Ligurian Vermentino. Straw yellow with golden highlights, it opens with fresh and bright fruit, citrus, wild flowers and notes of acacia blossom honey. Crisp and elegant on the palate w/a touch of minerality on the finish. 13%
Jean-Marc Brocard 2022 Vau de Vay, Premier Cru Chablis (Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Vanilla and crisp minerality play together in this ripe wine with a steely core. Intense acidity, a lively, bright texture plus a flinty edge that will allow it to age well. Brocard is a pioneer in Burgundy in embracing biodynamic farming practices. 13%
Broglia "La Meirana" 2022 Gavi (Cortese) Piedmont, Italy
$50.00
If Barolo and Barbaresco are Italy's answers to claret, then Gavi di Gavi is its reply to Chablis. Cortese is an indigenous variety that produces delicate, herbaceous and apple-scented whites. Mediumbodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, peach, almond, wet stones. 12.5%
Rhône meets Tuscany: an elegant blend of Viognier and Chardonnay from this Tuscan estate's chalkiest terroir. Vinified and matured in old French oak to enhance its complexity. The nose is redolent of stone fruits, with a honeyed, waxy quality and hints of white pepper. The palate shows surprising restraint, with a lean, crisp and utterly refreshing finish. This release will continue to evolve, but it is showing so much aromatic complexity and beautiful structure right now, it's hard to resist. Fully organic and biodynamic. 13.5%
Chateau de la Cree 2022 "Les Tourelles" (100% Chardonnay) France
$50.00
Fresh and youthful with expressive notes of melon, white flowers, and linen. The palate is electric with layers of stone fruit and white peach. The mouthwatering mineral-driven finish is long and persistent. A beautiful Premier Cru Chardonnay from the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy! 13%
Paul Cherrier 2022 Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc) France
$50.00
This estate is located in the tiny, picturesque village of Verdigny, just northwest of the town of Sancerre. The hilltop parcels are planted on rocky Kimmeridgian limestone, that ancient ocean bed underpinning the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis. This terroir produces wines of incredible length, purity, and minerality. The amount of clay in the soils varies by parcel and elevation, providing them with richer, fruitier Sauvignon Blanc and fruit that is more linear and mineral. 13%
From the region's steep slopes and of old ungrafted rootstock, this wine has attractive floral, apple and hazelnut aromas. The delicate texture of peach fruit is paired with vibrant acidity. Crisp, well-balan - ced, and eminently drinkable. 9%
Dopff au Moulin Reserve 2020 Alsace (Pinot Gris) France
$50.00
From some of Alsace's finest vineyards. Medium-dry. Subtle spiced apple aromas; intense, slightly exotic flavours; long, full finish. An excellent food wine. The current winemaker represents the 11th gene ra tion producing, with the Dopff family vineyards dating back to 1574. 13%
The Alois Lageder family winery produces lively and crisp wines from Alto Adige, in Nothern Italy. Founded in 1823, today the winery is in the hands of the family's sixth generation. The winery is committed to biodynamic agriculture and has been farming the 135 acres familyowned vineyards biodynamically since 2004. An effusive nose of floral honey and summer meadows with a hint of vanilla. Ripe and open, yet bright and crisp with some positive tannins at the tantalizing finish. 12.5%
Single vineyard 100% Vidiano, an indigenous Cretan grape variety. Fermented and matured for at least 5 mos. (40% acacia wooden barrels /60% French Oak barrels.) Palate of lemon and juicy melon flavors are balanced by notes of petrol. Lovely, long-lasting finish. 14%
E. Guigal, Chateau de Nalys 2017 Châteauneuf-di-Papes Blanc (3% Roussanne, 33% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 6% Bourboulenc, 3% Piquepoul) France
$50.00
Guigal's mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhône Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla. On the palate its presence is undeniably penetrating, with a deep minerality. 14%
Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino 2020 Soave Classico (Veneto) (Garganega) Italy
$50.00
Intense yellow Soave with mineral, earth, and subtle citrus notes, from the smaller, historic portion (hence "Classico") of the greater Soaveproducing region. 12.5%
Gustav Lorentz Alsace 2022 Riesling, France
$50.00
This Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a lively attack, a refreshing acidity with a lot of lime and notes of granny smith apple, with a great structure. Fruity with a clean and dry finish. 12.3%
A terroir-driven wine, grown in the sandy soils of the Roero hills in Piemonte. Straw yellow, it expresses an unrivaled fruitiness, a delicate freshness and mine rality. Immediate notes of caramel, tangerine and honeysuckle; mid dle notes of acacia, green apple and cedar. Palate: Full-bodied, smooth, crisp. Though aromas are sweet, the taste is far from it. Stone fruits & cante loupe; grapefruit & fresh almonds. Fresh, with great persistence. 12%
Pale yellow with greenish reflections. Medium-high intensity on the nose. Predominant primary aromas and Golden Delicious apple highlights are backed up with plenty of citric notes. Immaculate palate from start to finish: firm, well-tooled, flamboyant and well-structured, with a full and clean finish. Aged on lies for six months 12.5%
Domaine de la Pepiere 2022 Muscadet Sur Lie Clos de Briords Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (100% Melon de Bourgogne) France
$50.00
The 2022 Briords is beautifully defined on the nose with aromas of menthol, iodine, white orchard fruits and verbena. Perfectly balanced, medium-bodied, satiny and mineral, it's tense with bright acids and concludes with a mineral finish of crushed stones. A stunning, energetic, delicately tangy wine made from vines planted on granodiorite— granite from Château-Thébaud. Certified biodynamic. 13%
From the Palai vineyard site above Faedo in Trentino-Alto Adige. At an elevation of 550-750 meters, the vineyard is well-ventilated from the winds that blow north off Lake Garda. The contrast between the temperatures during the day and at night are ideal for growing the Müller-Thurgau grape as the warm days provide perfect ripeness while the cool nights help the grapes retain their natural acidity. The wine is yellow with green tinges and the nose shows notes of peach and citrus with delicate mineral tones. Especially good with seafood. 12%
Hermanos del Villar Oro de Castilla 2022 Verdejo (Rueda) (100% Verdejo) Spain
$50.00
A family-owned winery with a strong focus on crafting exceptionally high-quality wines. Its origins trace back to 1955 when Pablo del Villar Escudero arrived in Rueda. Located at a high elevation, the vineyard is planted in a bed of river stones covering a limestone subsoil. Aromas of Meyer lemon and green apple are accented by suggestions of chalky minerals and sea salt. Dry and racy on the palate, offering lively citrus fruit and fresh fig flavors and a subtle touch of tarragon. 12.5%
From the tiny Sicilian Island of Mozia where the vineyard makes up 40 of the 98 total acres; this is the only wine produced there.The grapes are harvested slightly before they reach full maturation, so as to preserve some degree of acidity and maintain the freshness of the palate and the longevity that the white wine of Mozia has demonstrated over the years. Hawthorn, citrus, white stone fruit and an inviting whiff of pastry dough form the nose. Savory and boasting a polished texture, the vibrant palate features Meyer lemon, white peach and yellow apple alongside a briny mineral note. Crisp acidity keeps it energized and balanced. 14%
Tiberio 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Italy
$50.00
From old vines, inland from the seaside town Pescara. Clear, brilliant, light yellow with green tinges. Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossom, anise. Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and flavors of green apple, anise & almond. Finishes with noteworthy balance, length & sneaky concentration. Excellent with seafood. 13%
Stadlmann Thermenregion 2022 Gruner Veltliner, Austria
$50.00
This traditional Austrian varietal finds in the Thermenregion the per - fect environment of soil and climate to develop its distinctive flavours and spice, brisk acidity and hearty fruitiness. The nose features blossoms, green apple and white pepper. Pineapple and delicate herbal spice flavours are revealed within an elegant and lively texture and wellintegrated, refreshing acidity. 13%
New World
Chasing Harvest 2019 South Island Riesling, New Zealand
$50.00
Created by husband and wife Michael Kush and Jennifer Kingen Kush from Chicago. "Chasing harvest" is a wine industry term that describes travel between the northern and southern hemispheres for extra vintage seasons in one year. Sourced from a single vineyard located in the heart of the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, this wine was crafted using experiences gained in the Mosel, Germany as well as in the New World. Hand-harvested and ripe clusters with minimal botrytis were sorted in the winery; the fruit destemmed and crushed was left to macerate on the skins overnight. Gently pressed the next day; after cold-settling, the wine was racked to very old neutral french oak barrels. Fermented long and cool, the wine was left with a very minimal amount of residual sugar to balance with the acidity. The wine remained on its lees over the course of the winter before being bottled in the spring. Only 45 cases produced! 12.5%
Mount Eden Old Vines Wolff Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay, California
$50.00
Captivating aromas of yeasty baking bread, lime zest, wild sage. Full concentration on the palate without heaviness; the finish echoes the complexity of the aromas with a touch of oak and minerality. 13.8%
Sparkling
Charles Ellner "Carte Blanche" NV Champagne (30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonay, 40% Pinot Meunier) Epernay, France
$50.00
At first austere in structure, with rapier acidity. Flavors of black currant, sliver ed almond, white peach & candied lemon peel, intense and tightly knit, expand on the palate and linger in the vibrant, spiced finish. Fermented in stainless-steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit flavors , then left on their lees for a mini mum of 4 yrs. to allow the wines to soften a bit, and fill out, and become beautifully drinkable upon release. 12%
In the old days around Modena, the workers found refreshment in a light, pink, effervescent wine made from the runoff of grapes that were piled into carts for delivery to the winery. The Chiarli family pays homage to this old tradition with this Brut de Noir Rosé. Based on the Lambrusco Grasparossa grape variety, this wine gets its delightful pink hue from just a short period of skin contact, with 15% Pinot Nero. It's a fully sparkling wine, produced in a single fermentation in an autoclave— a piece of technology unavailable to those thirsty farmers of the past. 12%
Adami Bosco di Gica, Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore NV Italy
$50.00
Nose: Rich, with excellent fruit, releasing scents of yellow apple & peach, and notes of wisteria & acacia blossom. Wonderful balance and elegance complement a pleasurable crisp spiciness. Palate: Delicious vein of acidity, displaying crisp, savoury mouthfeel. Generous, lingering flavours nicely mirror the nose and achieve perfect balance. 11%
Small Format Sparkling
Bariano Prosecco DOC (100% Glera) Italy
Aromas of white flowers, pear, apple with a clear hint of sage. Light and refreshing with soft fruit notes of lemon and peach. 11%
Aromas of strawberry, cranberry, and hibiscus. Refreshing and wellbalanced with bright acidity and a clean, off-dry finish. 11%
Split (187ml)$12.00
Scarpetta Frico Frizzante, Italy
This sparkling wine inspired by Prosecco is a blend of Trebbiano, Glera and Chardonnay. With light refreshing bubbles and flavors of crisp green apples and pear. Crisp and clean. 10%
Can (250ml)$10.00
Spirits at Hopleaf
Not an exhaustive list—please ask your server or have a look at the bar
Bourbon
Four Roses Single Barrel
$10.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch
$13.00
Michter's Kentucky Straight
$14.00
Koval
$14.00
Makers Mark
$9.00
Rye
Maplewood Vibration 03: Cherry Brandy 5-Yr-Old
$16.00
Rittenhouse Straight Rye Whiskey
$9.00
Whistle Pig 10yr
$16.00
Whiskey
Jameson, Triple Distilled
$10.00
Laird's Applejack
$9.00
Uncle Nearest 1884
$12.00
Single Malt Scotch
Balvenie 12yr Double Wood (Speyside)
$16.00
Auchentoshan, Three Wood (Lowlands)
$17.00
Laphroaig 10yr (Islay)
$15.00
GlenDronach 12yr (Highland)
$16.00
Longrow (Campbelltown)
$15.00
Dewars, White Label
$9.00
Rum
Zaya 16yr (Trinidad and Tobago)
$10.00
Vodka
North Shore Vodka
$9.00
Gin / Genever
Maplewood Spruce Gin
$10.00
North Shore Gin #11
$9.00
Peket dè Houyeu
$11.00
Tequila
El Mayor Reposado
$10.00
El Mayor Añejo
$10.00
Brandy / Cognac / Armagnac / Calvados
Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru Ambre
$14.00
Cerbois VSOP Bas Armagnac
$15.00
Roger Groult Calvados Pays d'Auge
$18.00
6-year Cantillon Kriek Cask-Aged
Claque-Pepin Fine Calvados
$13.00
Port
Warre's Warrior Port
$15.00
Warre's Otima 10yr Tawny Port
$12.00
Cordials, Liquors, Digestifs, Amari
Amaro Lucano
$10.00
Cappelletti Aperitivo
$9.00
Lazzaroni Amaretto
$10.00
Meletti Fernet
$9.00
Tuve Bitter
$9.00
Drambuie
$9.00
Herbsaint
$10.00
Jepson's Malört
$6.00
Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
$12.00
Poli Gran Bassano Vermouth
$10.00
Boomsma Claerkampster Clooster Bitter
$9.00
Our Specialty
Belgian-Style mussels — Atlantic mussels from Prince Edward Island served w/frites & aioli
In Wit Beer
cooked in Unibroue's Blanche de Chambly, shallots, celery, thyme, bayleaf, butter
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
mesclun mix, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, shaved carrots, sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All served with our famous pommes frites
The Slagel Burger
$20.00
Slagel family farms dry-aged beef-double patty, smashed, w/american cheese, grilled onions, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Add Bacon
$2.00
Toasted Nueske Ham
$20.00
on pumpernickel; gruyère cheese, apple-tarragon coleslaw, herb aioli
Pork Schnitzel
$18.00
on a Kaiser roll; Iowa pork loin brined & pounded thin, breaded in panko bread crumbs; w/mustard aioli & pickled red cabbage
Hours above are for the Bar. Kitchen hours are a bit different: Lunch from noon, when we open. Dinner runs from 5pm-10pm most days; Fri & Sat til 11pm.
About Us
Fine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties.
Hopleaf is a tavern. YOU MUST BE 21 years old or over with valid ID to enter. Children, including infants, will not be admitted.
HOURS ABOVE ARE FOR THE BAR