Gravel Road

Way out in the country, there are gravel roads. It's the safest road with gentle slopes, without sudden turnings and without milestones or signposts - it's like a good friend. It's a connection to life - a tie to the past, the key to sanity in an insane world. It shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there.

Our Gravel Road is a tribute to this lifestyle. This is a German-Style Sticke Altbier with an amber hue, medium carbonation with great balance between strong malt and hops. Relax as you travel down your gravel road. This is your ale - it's sure to please.

Recipe Information:

 Style: German-Style Sticke Altbier
Alcohol By Volume: 7.25%
International Bitterness Units: 60
Color: Dark Amber
Hops: Magnum and Tettnang
Malts: Pilsner, Munich, CaraRed, Carafa Special III
Tasting Notes: Bitter, Malty, Clean, Smooth
Availability: July-August

Serving Suggestions:

 Preferred Glass: Straight Cylindrical Altbier Glass
Preferred Serving Temperature: 52º
Food Pairings: Gravel road pairs well with Roast Beef, Burgers, and Steak. For the down home comfort feel it goes well with Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, and Real Macaroni and Cheese.
Cheese Pairings: Swiss, Aged Gouda


Comments 

 
# Jonnie Thornton 2011-07-09 10:22
Just bought it at World Market in Watauga.
Great beer. That Word Market still has Pecker Wrecker as well.
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# Jerry McQueen 2011-07-09 13:35
I am getting ready to drink a Pecker Wrecker and would like more info about it. I can't seem to locate it on your site.
Thanks and keep up the great work.
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# Jim Hardgrove 2011-07-12 11:49
Where can I find this in the D/FW area?
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# Matt Householder 2011-07-12 22:04

YUM! My new favorite beer! (After Iron Thistle of course.) Keep up the good work!
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# Alan Mitchell 2011-07-24 12:56
Any availability in Savannah, GA, or Coastal South Carolina?

You've got my Model A on the label, I gotta try some!

Thanks
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# Devin Holloway 2011-07-27 19:10
I lived in Duesseldorf for a couple of years back in the early 90's (actually watched the wall fall from Fatty's Irish Pub in the Altstadt) and drank gallons of alt bier there. Gravel Road is as close as I've every tasted to a true altbier. Congratulations !

Devin
817-437-7068
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# Brian Schultz 2011-08-06 19:28
The preferred serving temperature for Gravel Road is 52 degrees? This seems a little warm.
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# John 2011-08-11 20:40
We just got this on tap, and it's delicious!! Can't wait to enjoy my share.
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# RLHeddin 2011-08-24 23:43
My first taste was one of powerful roasted malt and a nice numbing bitterness. As it goes back it opens and shows a swirl of flavor. I love drinking this beer slowly but there's no way I could drink more than a couple of this rich heavy bodied knocker.
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# Ian L 2011-08-25 18:29
I had this last night at the T&P Tavern since I missed it at Rahr's. It was fantastic! It's definitely a great summer beer, fairly sweet and very drinkable.
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# Stephene Malone 2011-08-26 22:37
Super badass beer!
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# John Jarzabski 2011-09-13 19:18
This is one of my favs found two six packs on sale at the local grocery store....Score one for unplanned stops on the way home from work.
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# Frank 2012-03-19 22:16
Thanks for making the Gravel Road Alt, it is a wonderful Alt, one of the best I have had outside of Germany. When will it be available again? I have had most of your other beers, but the Alt is by far my favorite, keep up the great work. Your friend in Houston, Frank...
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# LC and Paul 2012-07-18 21:10
Where do I find the Gravel Road???? Love the Rahr beers, but can't find the variety in Austin. Where do I look for them?
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# heffeking 2012-07-24 00:32
This a good ass beer. Strong at first but it just melts away. Not real hoppy, but bold enough to put some hair on ur ass. I went to a tour and beer tasting with my seafood crew from Whole Foods and had a really good time. Props.
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