There are a lot of interesting and unusual beers coming out of the midwest right now, so we’re thrilled to offer Dampf Loc – Neue Welt Hefe Gerste as this week’s Thursday Tap™. This traditional steam beer ale is from the ultra-cool Chicago brew pub Local Option. From their website:
“Inspired by ‘Dampfbier’—literally ‘steam beer’—originally crafted by medieval peasant inhabitants of southeast Bavaria. During the fermentation process generous amounts of foam and surface bubbles burst in the tank, giving the illusion that the ferment is boiling or ‘steaming.’ Dampf Loc (is) a modern interpretation of its Teutonic predecessor, creating a ‘Hefe Gerste’ ale that is true to its roots; unmistakable in character yet accessible to beer drinkers of all palates.”
Dampf Loc is an all-barley steam beer weighing in at a sessionable 5.3% ABV. As always, we tap at 5. And as always, regular bar/menu/oyster service is available. While supplies last.