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# Blackbird Brewery

Local Brewery Wake Forest, Raleigh, NC

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## Posts

- [Summer Isn't Over Yet - August at Blackbird](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/summer-isnt-over-yet-august-at-blackbird/) - Summer isn’t over just yet, and we’ve packed August with plenty more to look forward to this season at Blackbird!
- [A June To Remember](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/a-june-to-remember/) - June arrives with fresh beer on tap, a new summer menu, a packed calendar of events, and the kind of weather that begs you to be outside.
- [May We Pour You Another?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/may-we-pour-you-another/) - We’ve got a line-up of activities and exciting events waiting for you this month at Blackbird and Bird’s Nest. May is shaping up to be a month worth savoring, one sip at a time.
- [Blackbird Brewery's 3rd Anniversary Party!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/blackbird-brewerys-3rd-anniversary-party/) - Join us this Saturday for incredible beer, phenomenal music, lively entertainment, and irreplaceable moments. Happy 3 Year Anniversary, Blackbird Brewery!
- [Three Years Later, Just Getting Started - April at Blackbird & Bird’s Nest](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/three-years-later-just-getting-started-april-at-blackbird-birds-nest/) - Get ready to pop the champagne and raise a pint! April has arrived with plenty of celebrations and thrilling events to look forward to. We’re getting a little nostalgic this month as we prepare for Blackbird Brewery’s 3rd Anniversary. What started as an idea poured into a glass has grown into a community where strangers
- [Longer Days, Later Nights - March at Blackbird Brewery and Bird’s Nest](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/longer-days-later-nights-march-at-blackbird-brewery-and-birds-nest/) - March arrives at Blackbird and Bird’s Nest with that unmistakable shift in the air. The garage door rolls open once again, patio season returns to the cocktail lounge, and new beverages splash into glasses waiting for you. At the brewery, enticing new releases are hitting the draft lines. At the bar, fresh concoctions have been meticulously crafted for your next evening out. Our calendar this month keeps the classic events you crave while sprinkling in new gatherings, tastings, and reasons to stay a little longer than you intended. Spring is just around the corner, bringing longer days, and we’re prepared to entertain your even longer nights. Consider this your invitation to follow the sound of clinking glasses and discover what’s new this month at Blackbird and Bird’s Nest.
- [Love Is In The Air - February at Blackbird](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/love-is-in-the-air-february-at-blackbird/) - This February, take a moment to put on those rose tinted glasses and let’s fall in love all over again with Blackbird and Bird’s Nest.
- [About Damn Time - Blackbird Brewery’s First Barrel Aged Beer](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/about-damn-time-blackbird-brewerys-first-barrel-aged-beer/) - Delicious, dark liquid filled one of our tall shiny tanks, but unlike the rest of our beers, its journey did not end there... About Damn Time BBA Stout
- [Dry, Damp, or Juicy January](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/dry-damp-or-juicy-january/) - The calendar has flipped, but as ever we’ve got a month full of events ready for you. Let's enjoy January whether it's dry, damp, or maybe even juicy...
- [Spreading Cheer & Craft: Blackbird Brewery’s Holiday Gift Guide!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/spreading-cheer-craft-with-our-holiday-gift-guide/) - We believe the best gifts bring people together, foster good times, and involve a delicious craft brew. Let us show you what we're brewing this holiday season!
- [Festive Fun and Cozy Moments: This December at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/festive-fun-and-cozy-moments-this-december/) - From book pop-ups to live music and creative workshops, every week this December brings a reason to connect and enjoy the simple pleasures of the season.
- [What We’re Drinking This Thanksgiving (And What You Should Too)](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/what-were-drinking-this-thanksgiving-and-what-you-should-too/) - Discover the wines and beers that elevate Thanksgiving—our team’s top picks with bright acidity, balanced flavors, and perfect pairings for every dish.
- [Czech-Style Pilsner Collab with Burning Blush Brewery in Mills River, NC](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/czech-style-pilsner-collab-with-burning-blush/) - Our first collab as Blackbird Brewery was a Czech-style Pilsner with one of our favorite lager brewers, Burning Blush. This family-owned brewery in Mills River, NC spared no expense in their taproom decor, glassware and presentation. They share our passion and patience for long, cold and slow fermentations, natural carbonation poured with a big frothy
- [West Coast IPA Collab with Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte, NC](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/west-coast-ipa-collab-with-wooden-robot/) - We teamed up with our friends at Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte, NC to create a West Coast IPA, What the Crows Know, brewed with Mosaic Cryo and Strata hops.
- [Q & A With Ian VanGundy, Head Brewer Behind Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/q-a-with-ian-vangundy/) - We sat down with Ian VanGundy to get answers to the questions you've been asking. Learn about his background, our unique brewery process, and what's coming soon.
- [Ever Wondered Why You Should Donate Blood? Learn Why It Matters to Us!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/why-donate-blood/) - Learn the harrowing details of Harmony's experience, how 27 units of blood were needed to save her life, and how you can help save the life of someone like her!
- [Blackbird's Ties to MLK, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/mlk-jr-2023/) - Learn where the "Blackbird" in "Blackbird Brewery" came from and its relevance to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.
- [Harmony Interviewed By Spectrum News!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/harmony-interviewed-by-spectrum-news/) - Spectrum News visited Blackbird Brewery to speak with our very own Harmony VanGundy about how blood donation impacted her life. Read on to access the full story!
- [<strong>Harmony and Ian Invited to Join the NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting</strong>](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/harmony-and-ian-invited-to-join-the-nc-rare-vintage-beer-tasting/) - This past weekend, husband and wife owners Ian and Harmony VanGundy represented Blackbird Brewery at the NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting. Read on to learn more.
- [Upcoming Events at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/upcoming-events-february-2023/) - Learn about our Pre and Post Party for the Run for the Roses race, our Galentine's Day event, upcoming live music, and our very first yoga class in the taproom!
- [Let's Talk About Decoction](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/lets-talk-about-decoction/) - Ian VanGundy, head brewer and co-owner of Blackbird Brewery, explains the process of decoction and why it is an integral part of the Lager program at Blackbird.
- [The Modern West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/the-modern-west-coast-ipa/) - The West Coast IPA has evolved over the years. The modern West Coast IPA is less bitter, lighter in color, and provides a hoppier aroma. Read on to learn more!
- [Drumroll Please....Our First Beer is On Tap!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/first-beer-on-tap/) - After waiting what feels like our whole life, we are thrilled to announce the first batch of beer is officially on tap at our Wake Forest local brewery!
- [March is Bubbling Over!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/march-is-bubbling-over/) - We are thrilled to be finally serving our very own beer and we are bubbling over with events this month. Learn details of everything going on around here.
- [Pink Boots, People's Choice, and Parties!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/pink-boots-peoples-choice-parties/) - We've had a busy week! Read on to learn how we celebrated International Women's Day, won best beer at the Bull City Food & Drink Experience, and much more!
- [Bangers, Beats, Blood Drives, and Beer](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/bangers-beats-blood-drives-and-beer/) - We had a blast celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with you this past weekend; let’s keep the party going! Learn about our new beers and taproom events this week.
- [What Makes a Hazy IPA Hazy?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/what-makes-a-hazy-ipa-hazy/) - In celebration of our release of three hazy IPAs in the last couple of weeks, we asked our head brewer, Ian VanGundy, to explain what makes a hazy IPA hazy.
- [Blackbird is in Full Bloom!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/blackbird-is-in-full-bloom/) - Learn about each of six new beers, what's in the barrels, all upcoming events, and a link to the 919 Beer podcast where Harmony and Ian are featured!
- [Grand Opening Extravaganza!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/grand-opening-extravaganza/) - We are so excited to celebrate our Grand Opening with you all, we couldn't fit the festivities into just one day. Read on for details & schedules for the event!
- [Beer Dinner With Bodega](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-dinner-with-bodega/) - Join us for our very first beer dinner with Bodega Tapas Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30 PM! The collaboration will include a unique, 7-course beer and tapas dinner.
- [Why Now?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/why-now/) - As we share the hype of our upcoming Grand Opening Extravaganza, we've had more and more people ask us, "Why now?" Learn why now is the perfect time for us to celebrate!
- [May What?!?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/may-what/) - From Music Bingo Tuesdays, Wine Flight Wednesdays, and Live Music Thursdays, we always have a full calendar of events; learn what we have planned this month!
- [Beer Please!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-please/) - Ian and Mikey have been brewing so much new beer that we are dedicating this entire blog post to breaking it all down for you. Keep reading to learn what's new!
- [Say Cheese!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/say-cheese/) - Blackbird Brewery was recently featured on the local news show "Out & About" and Harmony & Ian were interviewed on 919 Beer, The Triangle's Local Beer podcast.
- [Play Ball!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/play-ball/) - We are thrilled to announce Blackbird Brewery beer will be served at all Wake Forest FUNGO games at Flaherty Park all summer long. Read on to learn more!
- [Beer & Tapas Dinner at Bodega](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-tapas-dinner-at-bodega/) - Blackbird Brewery and Bodega Tapas are collaborating for the first time to bring you a unique, 7-course, beer & tapas dinner June 13th at 6:30 PM. Learn more!
- [June Happenings](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/june-happenings/) - It’s beginning to feel like summer out there and the brewery is running on full steam! Read on to learn what's been going on and what's coming up this month.
- [A Salute to Fathers' Day](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/a-salute-to-fathers-day/) - As we gear up for Father’s Day, learn about the fathers of co-owners Harmony and Ian VanGundy, and the special plans we have to honor our fathers this week!
- [Pucker Up!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/pucker-up/) - We sat down with brewer Mikey Bourquardez to discuss the first sour produced by Blackbird. Learn what inspired the new sour and why they're stoked about it.
- [Beer Garden Etiquette](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-garden-etiquette/) - In response to several recent incidents, the team at Blackbird Brewery asks parents to ensure their children follow specific beer garden guidelines.
- [Community Vibes](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/community-vibes/) - At Blackbird Brewery, our mission is to bring the Bavarian Bräuhaus culture to the town of Wake Forest. We think of our beer garden and taproom as a community gathering place where the whole family is welcome. For out of town visitors or taproom regulars, we strive to be a place you can call home,
- [Blackbird Wins Big!!!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/blackbird-wins-big/) - We are extremely proud to announce we were awarded three medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championships this year! Read on to learn what this means to us.
- [Let's Talk About Beer!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/lets-talk-about-beer/) - It's no secret that our brewmaster, Ian VanGundy, likes to talk about beer. Read on to learn about an upcoming series of in-person educational talks about beer.
- [Christmas in July](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/christmas-in-july/) - Join us Saturday July 29th from 12:00-6:00PM for a Christmas in July event benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Wake Forest! Keep reading for all the details.
- [Announcing Our Partnership With Record Jogger Brewing Company](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/record-jogger-brewing-company/) - Sir Walter Running, in partnership with Blackbird Brewery, announces the creation of Record Jogger Brewing Company. Read on to learn more about the joint effort.
- [Let's Talk About Hops](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/lets-talk-about-hops/) - In Episode 1 of the “Let’s Talk About Beer” series, Ian and Mikey discuss hops. Read on to scan for areas of interest or learn how to re-watch the entire class!
- [Interview With Our First Intern, Alan McDonald](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/interview-with-our-first-intern/) - We sat down with our first official intern to learn where his passion for brewing began, how he landed at Blackbird Brewery, and where he plans to go from here.
- [Oktoberfest Comes to Wake Forest!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/oktoberfest-comes-to-wake-forest/) - Mark your calendars now for Saturday, September 30th from 12:00-10:00 PM. Read on to learn more about our upcoming giant Oktoberfest party in Wake Forest, NC!
- [It's Festival Season!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/its-festival-season/) - It's Festival Season and we are getting in on all the action! Read on to learn about the upcoming events and the plethora of new beer coming your way!
- [What Makes Citra Hops So Special?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/citra-hops/) - With the re-release of Yellow Submarine, our most popular Hazy IPA, we speak to brewmaster Ian VanGundy about how Citra hops make this beer a crowd favorite!
- [Award-Winning and Rewarding Beers](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/award-winning-and-rewarding-beers/) - We won a silver medal in the 2023 NC Brewers Cup! Read on to learn details and how we are joining Court Shoes Only in their collaborative beer initiative.
- [Be a Hero; Donate Blood!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/be-a-hero-donate-blood/) - Blood Drive Tuesday, 9/18, 3-8PM. Read on to learn why blood donation is an integral part of the brewery’s mission to create a safe place for the community.
- [Prost! Oktoberfest is Here!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/prost-oktoberfest-is-here/) - Read on to learn about the seven German-style beers you’ll find pouring in our taproom during the Giant Oktoberfest Celebration Saturday 12-10 PM!
- [October Brew Bashes](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/october-brew-bashes/) - It's Festival Season and we are getting in on all the action! Read on to learn about the upcoming events and the plethora of new beer coming your way!
- [Blacktoberfest!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/blacktoberfest/) - Learn about the Pineapple Hazy Double IPA we created with our friends at Proximity Brewing Company and Glori Cocktail Bar for Blacktoberfest this weekend.
- [A Little Hustle](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/a-little-hustle/) - Lexie Zielke (aka lexiconZZZ), is the first staff member to be featured in our series of staff-brewed beers. Her beer, a West Coast Pale Ale called “A Little Hustle” is an homage to the hustler in all of us and will be released during Thursday night’s “A Little Hustle Hip Hop Night.” Read on to
- [Profile on Mikey B](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/profile-on-mikey-b/) - We recently sat down with Mikey B to learn about his journey in the brewing industry, what he loves most about brewing, and his advice for future brewers.
- [Happy Halloween! What's Coming Up?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/happy-halloween-whats-coming-up/) - Happy Halloween! Read on to learn the costume contest winners, how to download your pics, what beverages we're serving up today, and what's coming in November.
- [Season of Giving](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/season-of-giving/) - With so many ways to help our community during this season, there's no reason you can't join us in giving back. Read on to learn how you can get involved!
- [Holiday Prep](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/holiday-prep/) - Learn how to order a keg or reserve a space for your next holiday party, order exclusive wine, and complete your holiday shopping list, all in one place!
- [Season's Pairings](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/seasons-pairings/) - As you begin holiday meal prep, it's important to plan beverages to serve with your meal. Read on to learn about beers Ian recommends for your meal this year!
- [Team Cicerone](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/team-cicerone/) - We are proud to announce that every member of our team has achieved their Cicerone Certification. Read on to learn details about our commitment to excellence.
- [Holiday Happenings](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/holiday-happenings/) - From new beers to new events, we've been working to create a space where you can kick back and enjoy all this joyous season has to bring. Read on to learn more.
- [Big Trees](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/big-trees/) - Eventually, each one of our valuable team members will create a beer in collaboration with Ian. This time around, we shine the spotlight on the IPA guy, Deke!
- [To Our Beloved Customers](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/to-our-beloved-customers/) - Unsupervised children in our beer garden has become an issue that must be addressed. Read on to learn the new policies we implemented to remedy the situation.
- [Happy Holidays 2023!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/happy-holidays-2023/) - Learn about the non-beer options available in our taproom, our holiday hours, upcoming events, and information about last-minute gifts including gift cards.
- [Dry/Damp January?](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/dry-damp-january/) - Participating in dry/damp January? Learn about Blackbird's low ABV beers, the N/A options in our cooler, and all the events going on in the taproom this month.
- [Year in Review](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/year-in-review/) - Take a walk down memory lane with us as we look back on all that we accomplished in 2023 and learn what’s in store for 2024! We are just getting started...
- [Raising the Bar](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/raising-the-bar/) - Learn how Blackbird Brewery was certified by Safe Bars, a nonprofit organization helping bars and restaurants create safe environments for patrons and staff.
- [Farewell to Sam's Bottle Shop](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/farewell-to-sams-bottle-shop/) - The owner and operator of Sam's Bottle Shop, John Boy, announced last week that the dearly loved shop will close it's doors for the final time February 11th.
- [February Festivities](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/february-festivities/) - From the Super Bowl to Galentine's Day, there's something for everyone this month at Blackbird. Read on to learn all that's going on in the taproom this month.
- [Springtime Lagers](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/springtime-lagers/) - After the popularity of our fall/winter lagers, our horizontal tanks have been maturing the next wave of malt forward springtime lagers. Read on to learn more!
- [Valentine's Pairings](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/valentines-pairings/) - Valentine's Day is here. Explore tantalizing pairings for sparkling wines and beers that are sure to set the mood for a romantic evening or a fun gathering.
- [Embracing the Third Place](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/embracing-the-third-place/) - Learn how our humble brewery has emerged as a quintessential third place in the Wake Forest community, fostering belonging beyond home and work.
- [Witbier Chronicles](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/witbier-chronicles/) - Discover Blackbird Brewery's re-released gold medal winning witbier and learn how we combined unique brewing procedures and ingredients to get it just right.
- [March Madness](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/march-madness/) - As the calendar flips to March, it brings with it a whirlwind of exciting events to partake in at our beloved brewery taproom. Read on to learn more!
- [Pink Boots](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/pink-boots/) - Learn about the 7th annual Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day, an annual event that highlights the impact women and non-binary individuals have on the industry.
- [Giving Back](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/giving-back/) - Last weekend set a record as one of our busiest weekends to date. In spite of this chaos, we had multiple community initiatives brewing. Read on to learn more.
- [Blackbird Accolades](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/blackbird-accolades/) - We are thrilled and humbled to share with you the exhilarating news that some of our Blackbird Brews have recently received amazing accolades.
- [April Adventures](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/april-adventures/) - We're thrilled to introduce you to a lineup of exceptional brews and engaging events this month! Read on for a sneak peek at what April has in store.
- [Beer Garden Updates](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-garden-updates/) - Thanks to our amazing community for adhering to the rules and ensuring our beer garden remains a haven where everyone feels cherished and valued.
- [Sneak Peek](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/sneak-peek/) - Join us for our Anniversary Party 4/27! Enjoy beloved brews like Yellow Submarine Hazy IPA & exciting new creations. Don't miss our highest ABV West Coast DIPA!
- [Staff Highlights](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/staff-highlights/) - As we toast our brewery's first year, our team reflects on memories woven into our journey. Each pint raised holds laughter, challenges, and bonds formed.
- [May Extravaganza](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/may-extravaganza/) - Experience May at Blackbird Brewery with cultural festivities, artisanal crafts, exhilarating runs, live music, and laughter-filled evenings. Learn the details!
- [R.I.S.H.I.: A Tribute to Russian Imperial Stouts](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/rishi/) - At Blackbird Brewery, we give our team members the chance to craft their own brew from start to finish. Read about the next gem in this series: R.I.S.H.I.
- [Chimcoe West Coast IPA Soars to 95 in Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/chimcoe-west-coast-ipa-scores-95-in-craft-beer-brewing-magazine/) - We are beyond thrilled to announce that our Chimcoe West Coast IPA has just scored an incredible 95 out of 100 in Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine! This recognition is a huge honor for us at Blackbird Brewery, and we couldn't be more proud of the hard work and dedication that went into creating this
- [June Events and Updates: Kickoff Your Summer With Us!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/june-events-and-updates/) - Experience May at Blackbird Brewery with cultural festivities, artisanal crafts, exhilarating runs, live music, and laughter-filled evenings. Learn the details!
- [Pink Phantom: Because It’s Summertime!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/pink-phantom-because-its-summertime/) - In our ongoing series, we collaborate with our team members to create exceptional brews. Read on to learn what inspired Mindi to create Pink Phantom.
- [Introducing Dayman: Our Revolutionary New Clear IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/introducing-dayman-our-revolutionary-new-clear-ipa/) - Read our latest blog post to learn how our latest IPA, crafted with a cutting-edge yeast strain, offers the best of both hazy and West Coast styles.
- [Bird's Nest at Blackbird is Open for Business](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/birds-nest-at-blackbird-is-open-for-business/) - The Blackbird Brewery team is thrilled to announce the opening of Wake Forest’s premier 21+ cocktail bar, Bird's Nest at Blackbird. Read on to learn details
- [Embracing Tradition with Our Upcoming Vienna Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/embracing-tradition-with-vienna-lager/) - The team at Blackbird Brewery is thrilled to announce the release of our new Vienna Lager, a brew steeped in rich history and authentic brewing techniques.
- [Hot Days, Cold Beers: July Highlights at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/hot-days-cold-beers-july-highlights/) - Experience July at Blackbird Brewery with a fireworks show, farmer's market, wine tasting, live music, and laughter-filled evenings. Learn the details!
- [Celebrating Our Victory at the U.S. Open Beer Championship!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/celebrating-our-victory-at-the-u-s-open-beer-championship/) - Blackbird Brewery brought home four medals from 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship! Read on to learn about our winning beers and their accolades.
- [Introducing Our New Line of Hazies at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/introducing-our-new-line-of-hazies-at-blackbird-brewery/) - Recently, we felt an urge to explore new horizons with our brews. So, we’re diving into a fresh adventure with our hazy IPAs. Learn what we've been up to!
- [BrewSmart Conference Recap](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/brewsmart-conference-recap/) - Last week our team traveled to Charlotte for the NC Brewers Guild's BrewSmart: Technical Brewing Conference. The sessions were hosted by Free Range Brewing and the one-day summit convened to discuss cutting edge brewing techniques and advanced practices. These masterclass sessions were hosted by a plethora of the latest and greatest brew professionals from North
- [Here Comes the Sun: August at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/here-comes-the-sun/) - Experience July at Blackbird Brewery with a fireworks show, farmer's market, wine tasting, live music, and laughter-filled evenings. Learn the details!
- [Crokinole at Blackbird](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/crokinole-at-blackbird/) - A fun, new monthly event has hit the taproom… our Crokinole League. Join us each month on a designated Wednesday to play this entertaining game.
- [Save the Date: Oktoberfest September 28th!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/save-the-date-oktoberfest-september-28th/) - Mark your calendars, beer lovers; our Oktoberfest celebration is just around the corner! Read on for a sneak peek at what you can expect at this year's event.
- [Join the Silent Reading Revolution!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/silent-book-club/) - Want to be a part of the reading revolution taking over Wake Forest? Join our silent book club in our neighboring cocktail bar, Birds Nest at Blackbird.
- [End Summer on a High Note: Tuxedo at a Pool Party Bash](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/end-summer-on-a-high-note-tuxedo-at-a-pool-party-bash/) - On August 31st, Blackbird Brewery is throwing an all-day, adults-only pool party that you won't want to miss—it's the Tuxedo at a Pool Party Pool Party!
- [Autumn Awaits: September Events at Blackbird](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/autumn-awaits-september-events-at-blackbird/) - September brings a packed calendar of events that promise to make the most of the autumn vibes. Read on for a sneak peek at what's happening in September!
- [Countdown to Oktoberfest: Unveiling Five German-Style Beers for the Big Day](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/countdown-to-oktoberfest/) - We’ve been brewing up something special for our biggest event of the year! Read on to learn about our German-style beers that capture the essence of the season.
- [Recent Accolades for Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/recent-accolades/) - Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve reached some exciting milestones in 2024, and we couldn’t be prouder to share them with you. Read on to learn more!
- [Oktoberfest at Blackbird Brewery: Beer, Brats, and Bavarian Fun!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/oktoberfest-at-blackbird-brewery-beer-brats-and-bavarian-fun/) - We invite you to join us this Saturday, 9/28 for a day filled with hearty German beers, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages. Learn details!
- [October's Spooktacular Events](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/octobers-spooktacular-events/) - Whether you're looking for family fun or a chilling night out, our taproom is the perfect haunt for celebrating all things spooky! Read on to learn more!
- [Adding Our Own Flavor To The Traditional Berliner Weisse](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/berliner-weisse/) - Brewed with local malt and modern Sourvisiae yeast, read on to learn how we added our own flavor to the traditional Berliner Weisse!
- [Brewing Hope: How Our Community is Supporting WNC After Hurricane Helene](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/brewing-hope-how-our-community-is-supporting-wnc-after-hurricane-helene/) - Blackbird Brewery has shifted focus from brewing to providing much-needed relief to Western North Carolina. Read on to learn how our community has come together.
- [Our Wine Rocks: Unbeatable Selection, Wine Tastings, and Wine Flights Every Wednesday!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/our-wine-rocks/) - Learn about our wine menu offering a curated selection of sparkling, white, and red wines designed to satisfy every palate! Don't miss our upcoming wine events!
- [Autumn Adventures: A Guide to November's Exciting Events!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/autumn-adventures/) - From wine tastings and a Blackbird Ball to loads of live music, there's something for everyone. Learn details including upcoming beer releases and holiday hours!
- [It's Party Time: Get Ready to Entertain with Blackbird Brewery!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/its-party-time/) - From private bar services with expert bartenders to sixtel kegs of your favorite brews, we have everything you need to make your gathering memorable!
- [Your Official Thanksgiving Beer Pairing Guide](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/your-official-thanksgiving-beer-pairing-guide/) - Thanksgiving is almost here and we’ve got the official Blackbird Brewery approved beer pairing guide to bring your favorite brewery to your table this year!
- [Cheers to You: A Heartfelt Thank You from Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/cheers-to-you-a-heartfelt-thank-you/) - Blackbird Brewery wouldn’t be the vibrant, welcoming place it is today without the incredible people who make it all possible. Read our heartfelt thank you!
- [Happy Holidays from Blackbird Brewery!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/happy-holidays-2024/) - As December unfolds, we find ourselves reflecting on the warmth of the season and the cherished community we’ve built together. While we look forward to a month filled with festive gatherings, special holiday brews, and moments of joy, this year carries a bittersweet note. We recently lost our beloved team member, Kari, whose spirit and
- [Honoring the Legacy of Kari Hoover](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/honoring-the-legacy-of-kari-hoover/) - Kari Hoover has been a cornerstone of our community and a beloved member of our Blackbird family. Her warmth and kindness has left an indelible mark on many lives.
- [Holiday Cheers from Blackbird Brewery!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/holiday-cheers/) - Come celebrate the season with us! Find the perfect gift and join us for exciting upcoming events. Here's to fun, great beer and an amazing year ahead!
- [Kick Off the New Year: January Events at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/kick-off-the-new-year/) - This month, we’re turning up the heat with exciting events, new brews, and a fantastic initiative to support local breweries during Dry January.
- [A Model of Rare: Blackbird Brewery Prepares for the 13th Annual NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/a-model-of-rare/) - Despite the chilled temps, this is a hot time for beer in NC and there’s nothing more exciting than the upcoming 13th annual NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting.
- [Looking Back at 2024: Highlights From Our Second Year](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/looking-back-at-2024/) - 2024 was a landmark year for Blackbird Brewery, with awards, new brews, partnerships, events, and community impact defining our journey. Cheers to 2025!
- [Craft Beer and Community at the 13th Annual NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/nc-rare-vintage-beer-tasting-recap/) - Blackbird Brewery had a blast at the 13th Annual NC Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting, bringing bold brews and an incredible collaboration for a fantastic cause!
- [Love at First Sip: February’s Bold Brews & Exciting Events](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/februarys-bold-brews-exciting-events/) - Celebrate love and great brews this February at Blackbird Brewery! New releases, returning classics, and fun events await. Join us for unforgettable moments!
- [Love, Beer, and Everything In Between](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/love-beer-and-everything-in-between/) - Whether it's Valentine’s, Galentine’s, casual, or a situationship, celebrate with us—drop by, grab a pint, and let the good times flow! Cheers to all!
- [Crafting Flavor with Confidence: Inside Our Hop Sensory Experience](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/crafting-flavor-with-confidence-inside-our-hop-sensory-experience/) - We attended a rare hop sensory experience, hand-selecting top-quality hops from Yakima Quality Hops and these amazing hops will make really amazing beer.
- [Habu Rice Lager: A Lesson in Brewing and the Circle of Life](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/habu-rice-lager/) - We’ve got a new beer on the way, and like all great things, it comes with a story. Read on to learn about Habu, the upcoming rice lager at Blackbird Brewery!
- [Beer, Birds & Best Buds: March Events at Blackbird Brewery!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-birds-best-buds-march-events/) - March is jam-packed with events and we can’t wait to share every pour, tune, and toast with you. Grab your friends, raise a glass, and join us for some fun!
- [Blackbird Brewery Beer Shed at Phillips Farms!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beer-shed-at-phillips-farms/) - Our satellite taproom is landing at Phillips Farms of Cary! Visit our Beer Shed from spring through winter for draft brews and cans-to-go during special events.
- [Medals and Mentions: Celebrating Our Recent Accolades](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/celebrating-recent-accolades/) - Two of our beloved beers were recently featured in Craft Beer & Brewing, and four of our brews brought home some serious hardware from the Untappd Awards!
- [Spring, Sips & Celebrations: Cheers to Two Years!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/spring-sips-celebrations-cheers-to-two-years/) - The Blackbird Brewery calendar is packed full of lively events. From our anniversary party to exclusive tastings, there's something for everyone. Learn details!
- [Celebrate Two Years of Craft Beer at Blackbird Brewery’s Anniversary Weekend!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/second-anniversary-weekend/) - Blackbird Brewery is turning TWO and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with an Anniversary Weekend Extravaganza packed full of everything we love.
- [Anniversary Extravaganza Beer Releases!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/anniversary-beer-releases/) - Join us for the Anniversary Party release of our fan-favorite lineup of brews that defines who we are—approachable, flavorful, and full of crowd-pleasing style.
- [What. A. Weekend: A Heartfelt Thank You from Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/heartfelt-thank-you/) - Our 2nd Anniversary Bash was better than we ever imagined. From the bottom of our hops-loving hearts, thank you for making it an unforgettable celebration.
- [May Cheers: Honoring Moms, Small Businesses, and Good Times](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/may-events/) - This May, we’re toasting to more than just great beer—we’re raising a glass to the heart and soul of our community: small businesses and supermoms. It’s National Small Business Month, and we’re giving a big, foamy shoutout to the incredible local vendors, artisans, and community partners who keep things brewing around here. We’re lucky to
- [The Beer Garden Bulletin: A Little Order for a Lot of Fun](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/the-beer-garden-rules-bulletin/) - The beer garden is alive with laughter, good times, and sunshine so we’re shining a light on something that helps us all have more fun: The Beer Garden Rules.
- [Big Trees & Wagging Tails: A Big Week at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/big-trees-wagging-tails/) - We’re celebrating the recognition of a beer we’ve poured countless hours (and hops) into, and an event that brings people and pets together for a great cause.
- [June Events: Sun, Suds, & Summer Vibes](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/june-events-sun-suds-summer-vibes/) - Celebrate dads and the season of sunshine with bold brews, relaxed vibes, and a full lineup of June events—live music, tastings, and good times ahead.
- [Crafting Change: Blackbird and Plexus Pour It Forward for Hops for Hope](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/hops-for-hope/) - We’re proud to team up with Plexus Capital for the 10th Anniversary of Hops for Hope, a one-of-a-kind fundraiser supporting Children’s Flight of Hope (CFOH).
- [Baseball Is Back in Wake Forest — and It's Better Than Ever](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/baseball-is-back-in-wake-forest/) - Blackbird Brewery celebrates the grand reopening of Flaherty Park, home of the Wake Forest FUNGO Baseball Team where Blackbird brews are sold during games.
- [Red, White & Brew: July 3rd Fireworks Bash](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/july-3rd-fireworks-bash/) - Join us on July 3rd for patriotic energy, cold drinks, live music, sizzling brats, and the best view of the Town of Wake Forest’s spectacular fireworks display.
- [July’s Guide to Sizzling Summer Fun & Ice-Cold Brews](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/julys-guide-to-sizzling-summer-fun/) - Fresh beer releases, unforgettable events, and summer vibes! July at Blackbird Brewery is bursting with reasons to sip, chill, and celebrate!
- [Brad Curry: Bartender, Brewer & Blackbird’s Resident Good Time](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/spotlight-on-brad-curry/) - Meet Brad Curry—bartender, brewer & our resident good time! Discover his new fruit beer and learn what makes him an essential part of the Blackbird experience.
- [Storms, Stories, and Strategy: Harmony’s Panel at CBP Charlotte](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/harmonys-panel-at-cbp-charlotte/) - Harmony was on a panel at the Craft Beer Professionals Conference in Charlotte, "Weathering the Storm: Navigating Crisis and Overcoming Unforeseen Challenges.”
- [Taps, Tunes, & Tuxes: What’s Brewing this August](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/whats-brewing-this-august/) - Whether you’re here to kick back with a cold pint, dance to live tunes, or catch up with friends, August is packed with ways to close out the season in style.
- [Brewing With Friends: A Season of Collabs](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/brewing-with-friends-a-season-of-collabs/) - This summer, we’ve teamed up with incredible folks who brought big ideas—and even bigger flavor—to the brewhouse.
- [Toss, Taste, & Toast: Blackbird Brewery’s Hops for Hope Lineup](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/toss-taste-toast-hops-for-hope-lineup/) - This month, we’re raising a glass—and some serious funds—for Hops for Hope, a fundraiser that benefits Children’s Flight of Hope.
- [Making a Splash: Tuxedo at a Pool Party Returns](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/making-a-splash-tuxedo-at-a-pool-party-returns/) - We’re saying goodbye to summer the only way we know how—with a day of slip & slides, kiddie pools, water balloons, and water guns—all for the 21+ crowd.
- [September at Blackbird Brewery: Fall Flavors, Fresh Brews, and Fun Events](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/fall-flavors-fresh-brews-and-fun-events/) - September is here, and we are buzzing with new beers, events, music, & activities that make the taproom a place to gather, laugh, & enjoy the season together.
- [Beyond Our Local Taproom in Wake Forest, NC: Phillips Farms This Fall](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/beyond-our-local-taproom-in-wake-forest-this-fall/) - We love welcoming you into our local taproom in Wake Forest, NC, but this season, we’re heading back to one of our favorite fall spots—Phillips Farms of Cary.
- [Beers Worth a Prost: Blackbird’s Oktoberfest Lineup](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/oktoberfest-beers-worth-a-prost/) - This year’s Oktoberfest lineup brings together timeless German styles and locally rooted ingredients that showcase what makes brewing both an art and a craft.
- [Celebrate Oktoberfest on 10/4 at Blackbird Brewery!](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/celebrate-oktoberfest-at-blackbird-brewery/) - Oktoberfest is back! Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit for a day full of music, food, and fun in the biergarten.
- [October at Blackbird: Brews, Beats, and Cozy Fall Vibes](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/october-brews-beats-and-cozy-fall-vibes/) - From lively music and Halloween festivities to intimate book gatherings and hands-on games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this October.
- [Raising a Glass to Nevaeh: Our Hops for Hope Recap](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/raising-a-glass-to-nevaeh-our-hops-for-hope-recap/) - This August, we partnered with Plexus Capital for Hops for Hope’s 10th anniversary, raising $13K for Children’s Flight of Hope to support 4-year-old Nevaeh.
- [Halloweek at Blackbird Brewery: Magic, Music, and Mischief](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/halloweek-at-blackbird-brewery-magic-music-and-mischief/) - Halloweek is almost here, and we're ready to help you celebrate with family-friendly frights, live music, and seasonal sips.
- [Harvest Happenings: November at Blackbird Brewery](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/harvest-happenings-november-at-blackbird-brewery/) - Autumn is in full swing, and we are celebrating with fresh seasonal brews, festive flavors, and community-driven events all month long.
- [Pouring Pink for Kari—Brewing in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/pouring-pink-for-kari-brewing-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness/) - Kari Hoover, our friend and former bartender, never got to brew her staff beer, but always wanted it to be pink. This season, we're making her dream a reality.
- [Let’s Talk About Yeast: The Tiny Organism That Makes Big Beer](https://blackbirdbeer.com/blog/lets-talk-about-yeast-the-tiny-organism-that-makes-big-beer/) - Yeast doesn’t always get the spotlight, but it deserves it. It turns sugar into alcohol and shapes the flavor, aroma, and personality of every pint you drink.

## Pages

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- [About](https://blackbirdbeer.com/about/) - Learn about husband-and-wife owners Ian and Harmony VanGundy, their experience, and why they do what they do.
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## Beers

- [Saison Du Héritage - Farmhouse Style Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/saison-du-heritage-farmhouse-style-ale/) - Saison Du Héritage: Authentic Belgian Saison brewed with local rustic malts, traditional step mash, blend of 2 saison strains, naturally carbonated. Cheers!
- [Ultraviolent Lighting - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/ultraviolent-lighting-hazy-ipa/) - The Blackbird Brewery sells beer plus. Beer plus Waimea or Citra or Krush, which is what we’re drinking. This will sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old.. Ultraviolence.
- [The Rhine - Amber Ale/Altbier](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/the-rhine-amber-ale-altbier/) - Brewed with large portions of Munich malt, a touch of crystal malt, noble German hops, and fermented cool with neutral ale yeast.
- [Point Break - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/point-break-west-coast-ipa-2/) - Even thrill seekers need a beer break! This uses Citra hops for a bright, lemony, grapefruit, citrus vibe w/ a supportive dank & resinous undertone from Mosaic.
- [Gnar Gnar - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/gnar-gnar-west-coast-ipa/) - This easy-going clear and dry modern IPA is brewed with hop extracts, El Dorado lupomax, and some Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops. Drink the Gnar!
- [Everybody Calls Me Giorgio - Italian Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/everybody-calls-me-giorgio-italian-pilsner/) - When I was eighteen, nineteen, when I really started to drink beer, I definitely wanted to become a brewer. It was almost impossible because it was— The dream was so big that I didn't see any chance because I was living in a little town, was studying. And when I finally broke away from school
- [The Mangover - Sour Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/the-mangover-sour-ale/) - As exciting as a jungle cat in the bathroom, this tropical flavored sour has a subtle acidity that simply mimics the fruit. This lightly wheated ale gets loads of mango and pineapple puree with a little extra tropical pop from mango and yuzu terpenes. Tigers love mango.
- [VistaVision - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/vistavision-hazy-ipa/) - Hazy IPA featuring Vista hops, one of the new public variety hops from Yakima Valley. A public variety is a non-patented, open-access hop bred by universities, or in this case, a USDA breeding program which any grower can now use. More varieties like this can help keep costs down for brewers and helps the hop
- [Where I Belong - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/where-i-belong-west-coast-ipa/) - We went tried and true with the “holy trinity” hops Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe. Fermented bone dry with balanced bitterness to produce clean, clear hop juice!
- [Thirst Annihilator - Fruit Punch Sour Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/thirst-annihilator-fruit-punch-sour-ale/) - Annihilate your thirst! It’s better than water because its got electrolytes. We made a lightly wheated sour ale and fermented it on lime and pineapple. Then we added Strawberry, Orange, Clementine, and fruit punch Electrolyte powder making it the perfect juicy pre or post workout beer! It’s also good for your crops, it’s got what
- [C10 Loco - Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/c10-loco-pale-ale/) - Brewed for the C10 Tailgate Party at Phillips Farms in support of The Invictus Project. We made a hybrid west coast meets east coast Pale Ale, forming a nice frothy body with Chit and Dextrin malts and a quick hot step mash. Then we hopped it with experimental NZ Manilita and Citra and fermented it
- [Sunshine Sour - Ambrosia Salad Smoothie Sour](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/sunshine-sour-ale/) - This southern inspired sour ale was brewed with pineapple, orange, apricot and marshmallow, giving your palate the delicious notes of ambrosia salad.
- [Pacifica - German Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/pacifica-german-pilsner/) - German malt and Saphir hops start off the recipe, we added New Zealand Pacifica hops which lends a soft citrusy freshness and noble hop character
- [Strawberry Fields Forever - Sour Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/strawberry-fields-forever-sour-ale/) - Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…but it all works out. It doesn’t matter much to me. Sour ale brewed with strawberry, lime, and pineapple.
- [Simple Jack - English Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/simple-jack/) - We love the tale of this man, Simple Jack. We do not have any luxury here, and Simple Jack is the only movie we possess. Simple Jack belong to us now! Brewed with Maris Otter and a blend of 10 roasted malts. For the warmer months we kept the color on the low end with
- [Unprecedented - Rye Hazy Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/unprecedented/) - In these unprecedented times, we have to find a new normal. We can’t just keep trying the same great recipes and expect greater results. After trying NC grown Black Seashore Rye grown in a couple other beers we decided its uniquely creamy frothy character would be perfect in a lower gravity Hazy. So here you
- [El Morado - Purple Corn Mexican Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/el-morado/) - It’s always a special day when we get to push our custom brewhouse’s capabilities and this was one of those days. We gelatinized and boiled purple corn and then step mashed it with pilsner and vienna malt to convert it into sugar. It was then finished with a decoction to pull as much flavor as
- [Yellow Submarine - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/yellow-submarine-hazy-ipa/) - In this Hazy IPA, we went all Citra for those looking for juice. Made with our 'thicc boi' base of oat malt and British yeast for an opaque and creamy base.
- [15th Street Del Mar - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/15th-street-del-mar-west-coast-ipa/) - If you’re looking for good swells in San Diego, look no further than 15th street. We modeled this IPA after those in the area. Clean & dry w/ solid bitterness.
- [Champion Babysitter - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/champion-babysitter-hazy-ipa-2/) - Shoutout to the caregivers out there: you rarely feel like a Champion Babysitter but you ARE! You’ve earned this beer. Dry hopped w/ a wallop of Mosaic & Citra.
- [Mr. Bob Manilita - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/mr-bob-manilita-hazy-ipa/) - I forgot my favorite man, sittin' over there. His name is Mr. Manilita, Mr. Bob Manilita. We were building out our summer beer plan when we got word from Freestyle Farms in New Zealand that they’re releasing a limited quantity of their new experimental hop, Manilita. It has a high oil content (that’s flavor) and
- [Li’l Sebastian - Helles Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/lil-sebastian-helles-lager/) - Motivated by our Johann Sebastian Spring Bock, we used some similar brewing techniques but scaled it down into a smaller malt forward lager.
- [Yuzu You - Experimental West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/yuzu-you-experimental-west-coast-ipa/) - We blended citrusy Yuzu terpenes with loads of citrus forward NZ Wakatu and Taiheke hops and fermented it with lager yeast for refreshing results.
- [No Si - Mexican Style Lager with Lime and Sea Salt](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/no-si-mexican-style-lager-with-lime-and-sea-salt/) - We brewed this Mexican Lager with flaked Maize and Pilsner malt and then conditioned it on freshly squeezed lime juice, zest, and Pink Himalayan sea salt.
- [Northern Embers - Pecan Smoked Baltic Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/northern-embers-pecan-smoked-baltic-porter/) - Brewed with local Pecan smoked malt, dark but not ‘too’ dark with chocolatey notes from a blend of roasted malts.
- [False Profits - Hazy DIPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/false-profits-hazy-dipa/) - Collaboration with Edit Beer Co. in Raleigh for both of our 3rd Anniversary Parties. This big DIPA was dry hopped at 5lb/bbl with Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Anchovy (fishy in name, not flavor) hops. We played around with a small co-pitch of thiolized yeast and our usual Hazy strain to achieve another layer of
- [Raspberry Is My Safe Word - Milk Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/raspberry-is-my-safe-word/) - The first variant of our “Cacao is my Safe Word” Milk Stout.
- [Roofless Ride - Rye IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/roofless-ride-rye-ipa/) - Collaboration with DSSOLVR and Cellarest Beer Project in Asheville.
- [Habu - Rice Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/habu-rice-lager/) - Brewed with short grain sushi rice and pilsner malt, hopped with floral Lorien, and lagered for weeks for natural clarity. Light, delicate, and delicious.
- [Blackbird Kölsch](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/kolsch/) - The classic light and crisp German ale, drinks like a lager but with a unique stone fruit, salt cracker and chalky aromas you only find in Kolsch.
- [Melody - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/melody-hazy-ipa/) - A melody is the pleasing, orderly combination of parts signifying agreement, concord and peaceful coexistence. As is this Hazy IPA recipe. Oh wait, that’s the definition of harmony? Then what is a melody? Shit, we already named this beer. Anyways, on top of a wallop of Citra Cryo we included a ‘melodic harmony’ (yeah, that’s
- [Bellboy - English Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/bellboy-english-porter/) - Be a wanker! Have yourself a proper pint or three of this full bodied, chocolatey, roasty, and well balanced dark libation that’s only 4.0% ABV
- [Perry’s Epiphany - Hefeweizen](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/perrys-epiphany-hefeweizen/) - This classic German style wheat beer went through five mash steps including two decoctions to get all the character these malts have to offer.
- [Johann Sebastian Bock - Spring/Maibock](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/johann-sebastian-bock-spring-maibock/) - As we await the ‘24 Festbier release this fall, we needed something to scratch the itch of a malty, slightly bigger lager that still maintains good drinkability
- [Girl You Know Wit’s True - Belgian Witbier](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/girl-you-know-wits-true-belgian-witbier/) - Channeling Milli Vanilli, this gold medal winner at the 2023 US Beer Open is a classic, crushable Belgian Witbier with wheat, coriander, and orange peel.
- [Squad Deep - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/squad-deep-west-coast-ipa/) - This heavy hitting hop variety was created with Strata hops (Indie Hops in Portland developed Strata ) and it’s a total bangar with fruity funky danky goodness.
- [Finn McCool - Irish Red Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/finn-mccool-irish-red-ale/) - Classic Irish Red Ale. Wonderfully malty with a little drying roastiness. Brewed in collaboration with Dram & Draught Fenton.
- [Coastal Plains - Rye Kellerbier Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/coastal-plains-rye-kellerbier-lager/) - Rye lager hopped like a Pilsner with Mittelfrüh and then lagered for 8 weeks.
- [Wai-iti Phone Home - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/wai-iti-phone-home-hazy-ipa/) - Brewed with Wai-iti, Newzilla, and we threw some Citra in there cause isn't there always some Citra in there.
- [Left Coast Crush - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/left-coast-crush-west-coast-ipa-2/) - Modern, dry, crisp and clear hop juice. Strata, Citra, and a little CTZ hops for clean balanced bitterness. This is the way we like it. This is the way you like it.
- [Left Coast Crush - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/left-coast-crush-west-coast-ipa/) - Modern, dry, crisp and clear hop juice. Strata, Citra, and a little CTZ hops for clean balanced bitterness.
- [Don’t Throw Rocks - Dry Hopped Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/dont-throw-rocks-dry-hopped-pilsner/) - Eight weeks of tank time, Riwaka and Motueka hops, a pilsner that drinks with cool top notes of lime, citrus, and NZ terroir. Don’t throw rocks!
- [Siglo - White Corn Mexican Vienna Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/siglo-white-corn-mexican-vienna-lager/) - This amber lager utilizes our cereal mashing vessel. 30% of this beer comes from the same white corn flour restaurants use to make their own tortillas.
- [Intergalactic Planetary - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/intergalactic-planetary-hazy-ipa/) - Brewed with Australian Galaxy hops. Hazy, tropical, complex, stellar.
- [Vista Bella - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/vista-bella-west-coast-ipa/) - A West Coast IPA featuring a new hop variety, Vista. Nice, soft, tropical, fruity aromas up front with a lemon citrus finish.
- [Sticky Nickels - Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/sticky-nickels-pale-ale/) - This Pale Ale was brewed the hard way with a single decoction and the dankest fresh Strata and Idaho #7 hops from the recent harvest.
- [About Damn Time - Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/about-damn-time-bourbon-barrel-aged-stout/) - We made a dark and decadent imperial stout aged for 20 months in a bourbon barrel then balanced its complexity by resting it on roasted Sunny Days coffee.
- [Blades of Glory - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/blades-of-glory-hazy-ipa/) - Featuring large quantities of flaked wheat and “chit” malt, a new yeast strain, and hopped with NZ Nectaron, Citra, and Mosaic.
- [Tuxedo at a Pool Party - German Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/tuxedo-at-a-pool-party-german-pilsner/) - German malt step mashed with a single decoction, hopped with Hallertau Mittelfruh and Saphir and then naturally carbonated and lagered in horizontal tanks.
- [Juicy January - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/juicy-january-hazy-ipa/) - This one is brewed with the newest crop of Krush, known for its candied pineapple and overall potent character.
- [Skrt! Skrt! - Fruited Sour](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/skrt-skrt-fruited-sour/) - We’re raising a glass to our friend and former bartender, Kari Hoover. Her pink staff beer is finally here—a vibrant tribute to her strength and joyful spirit.
- [Tide & Talon - Czech Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/tide-talon-czech-pilsner/) - Double decoction mashed local Century malt. Hopped in the kettle with Czech Saaz and Kazbek. Lagered in a horizontal tank for 12+ weeks. Poured on a Czech Lukr.
- [Big Trees - Celebration-Style IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/big-trees-celebration-style-ipa-2/) - Tribute to a cult classic beer made for over 40 years. This pleasantly bitter and old school red IPA is dry hopped with freshly harvested whole cone Cascade.
- [What What - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/what-what-hazy-ipa/) - Can I Get A… Hazy IPA with soft tropical vibes from NZ Motueka, Riwaka, and a little Citra and Mosaic. Bounce wit’ me.
- [In Good Company - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/in-good-company-hazy-ipa/) - Copious amounts of flaked oats and wheat, heavily hopped with mid-harvest Riwaka hops and a splash of Citra. Heaps of ripe tropical fruits in each sip.
- [Munich Dunkel - Amber Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/munich-dunkel-amber-lager/) - Malty but with great drinkability, best consumed by the liter. This single decocted brew was patiently lagered, color is from higher kilned Munich-style malt,
- [Jack It Up To Jesus - Spiced Amber Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/jack-it-up-for-jesus-spiced-amber-ale/) - Festive ale with fresh ginger, cinnamon, cassia, nutmeg, allspice, and clove - all the warm and ugly sweater fuzzies to get you into the Christmas spirit.
- [Cool Runnings - Cold IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/cool-runnings-cold-ipa/) - We cereal mashed short grain sushi rice & fermented it cold w/ lager yeast then warmed it up to be dry hopped. Hopped w/ NZ Motueka, Citra, & tropical terpenes.
- [Disco Snails - Hazy Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/disco-snails-hazy-pale-ale/) - This downright funkadelic bunch have come to start the p-p-party. Our snail sized hazy is citrusy and bright from El Dorado hops and Maui Nelson Hop Kief.
- [Bayou Boogaloo - Dark Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/bayou-boogaloo-dark-lager/) - This beer was brewed as an homage to a defunct New Orleans brewery who specialized in German styles. Brewed w/ roasted malt, caramel malt, and chocolate malts.
- [Cacao Is My Safe Word - Milk Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/cacao-is-my-safe-word-milk-stout/) - Raw Ecuadorian cacao beans were roasted, ground by hand, then infused into a decadent batch. They rest until reaching max flavor and removed before it's bitter.
- [Landtoberfest - Golden Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/landtoberfest-golden-lager/) - Avalon winter barley brings a complex, multigrain quality to this festbier which we hopped with Perle and lagered in horizontal tanks for 10 weeks. 5.9% ABV
- [Nightman - Black IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/nightman-black-ipa/) - Brewed with dehusked roasted malts & a roasted malt syrup, limiting the roast bite while achieving our desired color & flavor. Hopped with Citra, Simcoe, & CTZ.
- [Bicycle Rights! - West Coast Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/bicycle-rights-west-coast-pilsner/) - Ugh, cars man whyyy! I get this whole lane! Bicycle Rights! It’s super crispy and crushable with fresh, fruity hop flavors from Pacifica, Citra, and Nectaron.
- [Road Tripel - Belgian-Style Tripel](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/road-tripel-belgian-style-tripel/) - A true-to-style Belgian Tripel brewed with CARBOY, 2025 Triangle Cup champs—authentic mash steps, candi syrup, and classic hops.
- [Crystal Lake - American IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/crystal-lake-american-ipa/) - Made with crystal malt & comin’ back with even better ingredients, hop quality & brewing process than ever before. Dry hopped with Citra, Simcoe, CTZ hops.
- [Point Break - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/point-break-west-coast-ipa/) - This beer uses Citra hops for a bright, lemony, grapefruit, citrus vibe with a supportive dank and resinous undertone from Mosaic.
- [Manager Walk - Pastry Stout - Collab w/ Corporate Ladder](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/manager-walk-pastry-stout-collab-w-corporate-ladder/) - This beer will excite your taste buds with notes of roasted hazelnut coffee & dark chocolate, melting into waves of buttercream, vanilla bean, & peanut butter.
- [Gourd of the Rings - Pumpkin Spiced Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/gourd-of-the-rings-pumpkin-spiced-ale/) - A Pumpkin Ale is never late, nor early. It arrives right when it means to. A clean amber base beer was flavored with fresh Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger & Allspice.
- [El Rey Dorado - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/el-rey-dorado-hazy-ipa-2/) - Same malt recipe as Yellow Submarine IPA but dry hopped with both traditional and cryo versions of El Dorado hops which brings out a soft candied orange flavor.
- [Boiler Room Boyz - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/boiler-room-boyz-west-coast-ipa/) - Brewed with Krush Cryo Hops in the fermentor & Kölsch yeast, it bursts with tropical fruit aromas & finishes dry & punchy. Strata & Citra hops add citrus notes.
- [Sunday Brunch - Belgian-Style Dubbel](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/sunday-brunch-belgian-style-dubbel/) - Classic Trappist-style amber ale using Belgian yeast and malts. Light esters blend with bready base malts with dark fruit and molasses notes in the finish.
- [With All Due Respect… - Fruit Beer](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/with-all-due-respect-fruit-beer/) - With all due respect…I had no idea you had gotten experimental surgery to get your balls removed :0 What??? I said with all due respect ;) Part of our staff brew series where each team member gets a chance to choose a beer style and spend a day creating it themselves in the brewhouse! This
- [Perry’s Revelation - Weizenbock](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/perrys-revelation-weizenbock/) - Higher gravity version of a Hefeweizen with higher portions of wheat. We still keep the overall profile subtle with high drinkability. An autumnal delight.
- [Dayman - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/dayman-west-coast-ipa/) - Omega's Daybreak yeast offers a blend of hazy softness for clear, dry drinkability. Loaded with New Zealand Riwaka and HBC 586 hops for tropical fruit layers.
- [Fat Night - Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/fat-night-porter/) - Smooth and creamy, delicious with soft notes of cacao and roasty flavors coming from choice malts. This is an unflavored straight up porter for drinking!
- [Daybreak - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/daybreak-west-coast-ipa/) - Crisp, dry & hoppy West Coast using Daybreak yeast, a new strain that has some fruity characteristics without the dense haze & sweetness. Citra, Simcoe & Krush.
- [Digital Ouija Board - Decocted Italian Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/digital-ouija-board-decocted-italian-pilsner/) - We combined the concepts for Czech Pilsner with Italian Pilsner. The ingredients and brewing process are all Czech. The recipe specs are all Italian Pils.
- [‘The One’ Neo-Mexicanus Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/the-one-neo-mexicanus-hazy-ipa/) - Take the red pill and we’ll show you how deep the rabbit hole goes. This Hazy was brewed to highlight some new hop varieties dubbed “Neo-Mexicanus”.
- [Marigold Magic - West Coast Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/marigold-magic-west-coast-pale-ale/) - Brewed in collab with Plexus Capital for Children’s Flight of Hope, an organization that makes essential, life-saving care attainable for families nationwide.
- [Zoinks! - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/zoinks-hazy-ipa/) - The brewers lurking in the back made a Hazy IPA with Idaho 7, El Dorado, and Citra and it’s loaded with that pineapple/pine funk Idaho 7 is known for.
- [Mildin’ Out - Dark Mild / Brown Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/mildin-out/) - Maris Otter malt lays the base for dark crystal, chocolate wheat and rye malts. It’s surprisingly smooth and medium bodied for a low gravity beer.
- [Danky Legg - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/danky-legg-west-coast-ipa/) - When I hit the dance floor, you know I’m drinkin’ the Danky Legg! Clear, crisp West Coast hopped with Idaho #7, Cashmere, and Citra. Do the Danky Legg!
- [Beer is Hard - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/beer-is-hard-hazy-ipa/) - A tribute to a great brewer’s Hazy who inspired us to make this. High, dry hopping rates of Citra, Simcoe, Motueka, & Mosaic DynaBoost = this punchy Hazy IPA.
- [Terpene Wolverine - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/terpene-wolverine-west-coast-ipa/) - Crisp, dry West Coast IPA. Mostly Southern hemisphere hops, dry hopped with Motueka Amplifier (cryo), Citra, Galaxy, and Citra terpenes.
- [It’s a Trap! - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/its-a-trap-hazy-ipa/) - Brewed with Imperial yeast as part of a lifelong journey to try make even better Hazy IPAs. Hopped with a classic combo of Citra and Mosaic.
- [Pour Some Cake On It](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/pour-some-cake-on-it/) - Coffee Cake inspired Milk Stout with Sunny Days Papua New Guinea Coffee, Saigon Cinnamon, Madagascar Vanilla Beans and a top note of Fluffy White Cake extract.
- [HallucinoHawk - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/hallucinohawk-hazy-ipa/) - It’s a kaleidoscope of Blackbird IPAs. A collective consciousness of hops, rooting you to the earth as we become a symphony of life flowing to the same beat.
- [Bro Montana - New Zealand Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/bro-montana-new-zealand-pale-ale-2/) - This beer is a love letter to the broskis, brosephs, dudes, and dudettes. A super clean, dry, hop forward pale ale.
- [Chimcoe - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/chimcoe-west-coast-ipa-2/) - Clean, crisp, and packed with classic hop character—this 7.0% West Coast IPA with Citra & Simcoe scored 95 pts from Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine.
- [Luna Haze - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/luna-haze-hazy-ipa/) - Blackbird brewed a hazy IPA to honor Luna, the winner of our VWB fundraiser photo contest. Her beer is bright, crisp, and packed with tropical citrus.
- [Unique Specimen - Dortmunder Gold Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/unique-specimen-dortmunder-gold-lager/) - We used a German Dortmunder as the base style for this recipe. This is a sciency, technical lager of brewers leaning on history for modern recipe development.
- [Sliding Down The Sandpaper of Time - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/sliding-down-the-sandpaper-of-time-hazy-ipa/) - Here we all are, in the middle of everything, butt sliding down the sandpaper of time. So enjoy this dry and crushable summer hazy brewed with Citra and Krush.
- [Miss Fortune - Hazy DIPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/miss-fortune-hazy-dipa/) - There was none of our planned yeast to harvest—so we pivoted. With West Coast yeast & heavy Krush, Sabro & Citra dry hop, we made a bold, hybrid DIPA.
- [Aurora - Northwest IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/aurora-northwest-ipa/) - We used “Aurora” yeast and the most modern hop varieties and products, then dry hopped with Riwaka, Krush cryo, and Abstrax Nelson hop oils. 6.0% ABV
- [Live Masa - Blue Corn Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/live-masa-blue-corn-lager/) - Brewed with Heyday Brewing & blue corn on our mash mixer, this Mex Lager has tortilla aroma, clean flavor & a soft pastel hue. Crisp & classic!
- [Agent 003 - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/agent-003-hazy-ipa/) - Currently labeled with its experimental number, HRC-003 is known to throw some orange and mango into the aroma.
- [Hard In The Paint - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/hard-in-the-paint-hazy-ipa/) - This 7.5% Hazy IPA bursts with tropical thiols from special yeast, grape skins, and bold hops. Think NZ wine meets beer—loud, juicy, and new.
- [Rizzle Me This - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/rizzle-me-this-hazy-ipa/) - Small batch hazy with a base layer of Citra for familiarity but then we dosed in a new product from NZ which is basically cryo but with a different brand name.
- [Crossfade - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/crossfade-hazy-ipa/) - Before Blackbird, Ian and Mikey chased the perfect Hazy with Vic Secret & Idaho 7. Years later, they nailed it—tropical, balanced, and 7.5% ABV.
- [I-Ain-Gon-Lie - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/i-ain-gon-lie-west-coast-ipa/) - Extra dry with a bitter snap and a big ol’ danky nose, hopped with Citra, Mosaic, CTZ and Nelson Amplifier. 7.2% ABV
- [Federaal Jubileum - Belgian Blonde Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/federaal-jubileum-belgian-blonde-ale/) - To celebrate The Federal's 20th Anniversary we brewed a Belgian malt with a 2.5-hour step mash, Liberty hops and Achouffe yeast for an authentic Belgian flavor.
- [Free Trade - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/free-trade-hazy-ipa/) - Hopped with El Dorado, Elani, Moteuka and CTZ. ONLY $8.00 while supplies last! 7.0% ABV
- [Riwa-a-a-ka Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/riwa-a-a-ka-hazy-ipa/) - Oat malt and British yeast combine with New Zealand Riwaka hops to deliver some funky NZ terroir and lemon-lime notes in this 6.7V hazy IP.
- [Everything’s Computer - West Coast Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/everythings-computer-west-coast-pale-ale/) - The world is a little different now, everything’s computer and there’s panels everywhere! Hopped mostly with cascade with a little citra and NZ hop kief too.
- [Rifle Larry - Brown Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/rifle-larry-brown-ale/) - Recreation of an old recipe circa 2006 that won national medals. Brewed with malts and dark fruit flavors, then combined with chocolate malt and British Ale.
- [Birdvar Czech Pale Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/birdvar-czech-pale-lager/) - Learn the quality ingredients and old world brewing processes we followed to achieve the rustic nuance and natural carbonation found in this low ABV lager.
- [Cellar Dweller - Kellerbier](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/cellar-dweller-kellerbier/) - Unfiltered, youthful lager style served in Germany dating back to the Middle Ages. Fermented a little warmer, brewed with Czech Saaz and NZ Motueka hops.
- [It's Time for the Percolator - Coffee Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/its-time-for-the-percolator-coffee-porter/) - Our favorite full bodied porter recipe, tossed in a very light dose of coconut and dosed in freshly roasted Honduran coffee beans. Does NOT contain lactose.
- [Ida Bro - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/ida-bro-west-coast-ipa/) - This WC IPA is bursting with punchy pineapple from Idaho #7 hops and a hint of rustic earthy charm. The Idaho #7 hops were handpicked at a sensory experience.
- [Champion Babysitter - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/champion-babysitter-hazy-ipa/) - Shoutout to the caregivers out there. This Hazy IPA was dry hopped with Strata mid fermentation and then a wallop of Mosaic and Citra at the end.
- [Beam Me Up Scotty - Amber Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/beam-me-up-scotty-amber-ale/) - We get asked about Amber Ales a lot so here's our new recipe. A smooth, complex and highly drinkable ale that makes living long and prosper even more enjoyable.
- [You're Toast Mate! Pub Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/youre-toast-mate-pub-ale/) - This beer is perfectly sessionable coming in at 3.5% ABV, and has a delightful malty backbone that is reminiscent of a freshly toasted baguette.
- [Grodziskie - Oak Smoked Wheat Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/grodziskie-oak-smoked-wheat-lager/) - Polish style beer with smoke character and light lager drinkability. Made with 100% oak smoked wheat malt, lagered for 8 weeks with a refreshing citrus finish.
- [A-O River! - West Coast Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/a-o-river-west-coast-pilsner/) - Pilsner malt and European noble hops added on brew day, cool lager fermentation then we increased temperatures and dry hopped it with Mosaic and Motueka.
- [Follow The Hazy Brick Road - Hazy Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/follow-the-hazy-brick-road-hazy-pale-ale/) - Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters. It’s just beer, so keep drinking. All the things you love about hazy IPA in a smaller package. NZ Motueka hops.
- [The Next Episode - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/the-next-episode-west-coast-ipa/) - North Carolina to the Westside, we whoopty whooped up this crisp and clear IPA with Strata, Citra and Mosaic. Hey-ey-eyay, IPA everyday.
- [Dovedelic Dreams - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/dovedelic-dreams-west-coast-ipa/) - For the Rare & Vintage Beer Tasting, we chose local Epiphany pilsner malt and NZ Superdelic, kicking off classic NZ funk with a bright array of citrus fruits!
- [Sly Fox - Belgian Amber Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/sly-fox-belgian-amber-ale/) - Double decoction mashed and lagered to clarity with Munich, biscuit and dark crystal malts for a malty spin on this approachable medium gravity Belgian.
- [Salute Your Schwarz - Schwarzbier / Dark Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/salute-your-schwarz-schwarzbier-dark-lager/) - Dark brown lager with subtle roast from German dehusked roasted malt with a slightly hoppy twist from noble Hallertau Mittelfruh hops and lagered 8 weeks.
- [S.S. Minnow - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/s-s-minnow-hazy-ipa/) - This hazy is oaty and full bodied with heavy Citra and Elani hops for tropical and pineapple notes. Perfect for when you're stranded with a group of castaways.
- [Water Melóne - Watermelon Lime Gose](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/water-melone-watermelon-lime-gose/) - A wheat beer gets sea salt, lime zest and juice, rests with watermelon concentrate, then is carbonated and packaged. It’s a Water Melóne inside a Lime Gose!
- [Kanpai - Rice Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/kanpai-rice-lager/) - This light and delicate rice lager was created using a cereal-mashed sushi rice blended with pilsner malt (40% rice content) and Lorien hops for a floral touch.
- [Higher Calling - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/higher-calling-hazy-ipa/) - Dssolvr Brewery in Asheville initiated a charity collab to aid WNC's brewing industry. Pilsner malt, wheat, flaked oats hopped with Mosaic and Orangey El Dorado.
- [Bro Montana - New Zealand Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/bro-montana-new-zealand-pale-ale/) - A super clean, dry, hop forward pale ale with step-mashed pilsner malt, US and NZ hops in whirlpool. Dry hopped with Riwaka, Nelson, and touch of Mosaic cryo.
- [R.I.S.H.I. - Russian Imperial Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/r-i-s-h-i-russian-imperial-stout/) - R.I.S.H.I. (from the Staff Beer Series) is brewed with roasted barley and features a notable hop aroma and firm bitterness from Cascade, Nugget and Simcoe hops.
- [Berliner Weisse - Sour Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/berliner-weiss-sour-ale/) - Wheat based German kettle sour. Try it neat or make it a fruit beer by adding a house made syrup: Mango Habanero, Cherry Raspberry & Mango Passionfruit.
- [Comet - Fresh Hop IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/comet-fresh-hop-ipa/) - This comet hop strain was whirlpooled in the kettle with dry hops for very low bitterness, earthy fresh hop characteristics, and a watermelon like fruitiness.
- [NIGHT OF THE LIVING PEANUT BUTTER - Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/night-of-the-living-peanut-butter-porter/) - We used all our tactics to pack this Porter with body and flavor and dosed it up with peanut butter, cacao nibs and marshmallow. Does not contain lactose.
- [Easy Bake Coven - Pastry Milk Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/easy-bake-coven-pastry-milk-stout/) - A rich, concentrated stout, boiled 4-6 hours, aged 7 months, and infused with Ugandan vanilla beans and Bones Hazelnut Coffee for smooth, bold flavor.
- [Festbier - Golden Lagerbier](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/festbier-golden-lagerbier/) - Showcasing Ursprung Festmalt with a small addition of Munich and Vienna malts, this beer fermented cold and slow and lagered in horizontal tanks for 8 weeks.
- [M-m-m-my Pomona - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/m-m-m-my-pomona-hazy-ipa/) - New yeast called Pomona which is a blend combining tropical characteristics with haze positive and biotransformation genes critical to the Hazy IPA style.
- [Strata Bing Strata Boom - Fresh Hop IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/strata-bing-strata-boom-fresh-hop-ipa/) - Harvested just 24 hours prior to brewing here in Wake Forest, this fresh hop IPA has a saturated and unique resiny flavor you can only get from fresh hops!
- [Wizard’s Staff - West Coast Pale Ale with Cannabis Terpenes](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/wizards-staff-west-coast-pale-ale-with-cannabis-terpenes/) - Blackbird Brewery collaboration with Hopfly Brewing Co. With low abv, this punchy flavored Westy with terpene, brings pine and dark berry notes, no THC or CBD.
- [Seven Days - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/seven-days-west-coast-ipa/) - Homage to a modern classic hop combo with Citra & Mosaic that meld well together with citrus and tropical fruit to ensnare you with its tantalizing delights.
- [Potion Seller - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/potion-seller-hazy-ipa/) - This Hazy IPA was brewed with heaps of New Zealand Motueka a dash of Nelson hops. Bursting with tropical citrus fruit, subtle hints of melon and stone fruit.
- [Brochacho - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/brochacho-west-coast-ipa/) - Crisp and flavorful, this brew features earthy pineapple from Idaho #7 Lupomax hops complemented by Strata & NZ grown Nelson's hops for a touch of white grape.
- [Duder McScooter - West Coast Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/duder-mcscooter-west-coast-pale-ale/) - We used mashing techniques for optimal balance in lower ABV hoppy beers, featuring Nelson (new crop) from New Zealand Freestyle Farms and Hop Revolution Riwaka.
- [I’m a Birthday Loan Officer - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/im-a-birthday-loan-officer-hazy-ipa/) - Hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Krush brimming with a medley of tropical fruits reminiscent of those caprisuns you crushed at all those birthdays.
- [Fanum Tax - English Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/fanum-tax-english-porter/) - We made this soft little roasty porter and kept it low gravity so you can stick out your gyatt and show off your rizz all night long without getting skibidi.
- [Gave Me Cookie, Got You Cookie Oatmeal Raisin Brown Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/gave-me-cookie-got-you-cookie-oatmeal-raisin-brown-ale/) - The base beer is a Northern English Brown Ale with waves of roasty chocolate and toffee. We conditioned it on heaps of golden raisins and Vietnamese cinnamon.
- [There Is No Spoon - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/there-is-no-spoon-hazy-ipa/) - Hazy IPA with Neomexicanus Talus and HBC 586 hops for peachy coconut vibes. Dedicated to Matrix fans who realize there is no spoon—it's you that bends.
- [Birdopramen Czech Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/birdopramen-czech-pilsner/) - A special type of pilsner packed with flavor from a lengthy brewing process. Czech Prostejov malt was triple decoction mashed for five hours, a complicated old world brewing process where a portion of mash is separated, boiled and returned to the main mash to hit 5 enzymatic temperature zones. It’s then hopped with huge additions
- [Hanz & Franz - 19th century Austrian-style Vienna Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/hanz-franz-19th-century-austrian-style-vienna-lager/) - Inspired by Czech brewing: 100% Vienna malt from Epiphany were double decoction mashed, then hopped with Saaz, fermented cold and aged 11 weeks in horizontals.
- [They Kilt It - Scottish-style Amber Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/they-kilt-it-scottish-style-amber-ale/) - This brew uses five crystal malts from England and Belgium for caramel and dark fruit flavors, and is finished with a cold, neutral fermentation.
- [Pre-Pro - Pre-Prohibition Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/pre-pro-pre-prohibition-lager/) - To celebrate our independence, we crafted a crisp, refreshing lager w/local ingredients: Cumberland corn, Avalon barley & Perle hops - cold fermented & lagered.
- [Pay The Man - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/pay-the-man-hazy-ipa/) - The third in our series of drier hazies with Vermont yeast, this brew features 100% Simcoe hops, offering a refined body and haze level that is full of flavor.
- [Walkabout Creek - West Coast Aussie Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/walkabout-creek-west-coast-aussie-pale-ale/) - Single decoction mashed West Coast Aussie Pale Ale brewed with Daybreak yeast, hopped with dank and piney Australian grown Vic Secret and Strata.
- [Get Pitted West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/get-pitted-west-coast-ipa/) - When you’re out shreddin’ waves this summer and you find the best barrels ever, you just drop in and WAPAH, get so pitted! Then you wash down that salt water with some freshy West Coast IPA like this one. Citra, Simcoe, and Riwaka kicked up some pungent and classic hop character on a dry and
- [Me Fail English? That’s Unpossible! Brown Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/me-fail-english-thats-unpossible-brown-ale/) - We saved some base from this year’s batch of “Gave Me Cookie, Got You Cookie Spiced Brown Ale" for the traditionalists who just want a solid English brown ale.
- [Viva Californicaution - West Coast Double IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/viva-californicaution-west-coast-double-ipa/) - Intense West Coast Double IPA with extra malt and hops. Balanced for dry drinkability. High ABV, dry finish, rich flavor.
- [Marmalade Sky - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/marmalade-skies-hazy-ipa/) - We combined British yeast with a Vermont strain. Citra and Riwaka hops add citrus & NZ hops add funk on a light, pillowy body for a dry, refreshing summer vibe.
- [Pink Phantom - Raspberry Gose](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/pink-phantom-raspberry-gose-mindis-brew/) - Mindi's staff beer creation! This German style sour with sea salt is light pink with a framboise aroma from heaps of raspberry puree added during fermentation.
- [Gorlami Italian Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/gorlami-italian-pilsner/) - Gorlami is crafted similarly to a German Pilsner, but with lower IBUs. It gets its own unique aroma from a dash of Saphir and Spalter hops added post lagering.
- [Blood, Sweat, and Swears Cold IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/blood-sweat-and-swears-cold-ipa/) - Cold IPA fermented at lower temperatures with 3470 lager yeast, sushi grade rice, 6 Row, Briess Brewer’s Malt, Strata & Simcoe hops, & the Pink Boots Hop Blend.
- [Coffee Cake Stout - Milk Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/coffee-cake-stout-milk-stout/) - A deliciously silky milk stout with chocolate barley, rye malts, Saigon cinnamon, and Honduras/Ugandan coffee beans from Black and White coffee roasters.
- [Polo - Czech polotmavý Amber Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/polo-czech-polotmavy-amber-lager/) - "Half-dark" amber ale with imported Czech pale and crystal malts were double decoction mashed, then hopped like a Pilsner with Czech Saaz and Kazbek hops.
- [McKenzie - American Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/mckenzie-american-pale-ale/) - This Pale ale is made with McKenzie hops, known for their notes of bright citrus with some underlying pine/resin and single decocted with a dose of local wheat
- [The Kristal Ship West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/the-kristal-ship-west-coast-ipa/) - Introducing The Kristal Ship: a clear IPA crafted with 100% Citra hops. A spin on Yellow Submarine, it promises crispness for sunny days.
- [Pōtae NZ Thiolized Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/potae-nz-thiolized-hazy-ipa/) - Brewed with thiolized yeast and hopped with New Zealand grown Riwaka and Freestyle Farms Motueka hops, this brew is a sequel to Get These Hats Off Me Hazy IPA.
- [Glori Sunset Pineapple Hazy DIPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/glori-sunset-pineapple-hazy-dipa/) - Large portions of malt, oats, and hops combined with fruit puree meld seamlessly in a creamy and tropical delivery that’s dangerously smooth and easy to drink.
- [Chimcoe - West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/chimcoe-west-coast-ipa/) - The Chimcoe West Coast IPA is a beautiful mélange of Citra and Simcoe hops with a fruit forward medley on the palate and a nice effervescent and dry finish.
- [Fair Winds - Session Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/fair-winds-session-hazy-ipa/) - Fair Winds, a collaboration with Cape Side Brewing in Southport, is a lower ABV Hazy IPA that you can enjoy all day without hitting rough waters.
- [Barbie’s Dream Beer Blue Razz Sour Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/barbies-dream-beer-blue-razz-sour-ale/) - Barbie packed this smoothie-style sour ale full of blueberry and raspberry for a refreshing beer with a hint of mild tartness. Come on Barbie, Let's Go Party!
- [The Long Winding Road Baltic Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/the-long-winding-road-baltic-porter/) - Dark lager famously brewed in Poland and Russia. Slightly lighter in color than an English porter, but with higher ABV and bigger malt and dark fruit notes.
- [Santa’s Pumpkin Potion - Spiced Amber Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/santas-pumpkin-potion-spiced-amber-ale/) - With the spices of pumpkin ale and Christmas ale, this beer is perfect for cozy fireside chats with friend's or family. May it give you all the holiday feels.
- [Hungry Are The Damned Imperial Milk Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/hungry-are-the-damned-imperial-milk-stout/) - Spooky season is upon us, so we pulled something from our little Treehouse of Horror for you to rot your teeth on. This monstrosity of a beer is brewed with freshly toasted coconut and Oreos. We filled our lauter tun to the brim with rich dark malts, pulled the thick wort and concentrated it with
- [Sunday Brunch Belgian Dubbel](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/sunday-brunch-belgian-dubbel/) - This classic Belgian Trappist-style amber ale uses yeast and malts from Belgium with a kind of banana bread aroma with dark fruit and molasses in the finish.
- [Mr. Anderson Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/mr-anderson-hazy-ipa/) - This Hazy IPA with neo-mexicanus hops Sabro and HBC 586 delivers coconut and candied pineapple notes in the aroma with a clean and bright citrus on the palate.
- [Shredduce West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/shredduce-west-coast-ipa/) - Winter release Westy uses only two syllables to pay tribute to shreddin’ gnar on the slopes, but also our love for upping our sandwich game at lunchtime.
- [Hella Pils West Coast Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/hella-pils-west-coast-pilsner/) - We brewed a German Pilsner and lagered it in horizontal tanks, then warmed it back up for a dry hop addition of West Coast El Dorado, Citra cryo and Mosaic hops
- [Canary M. Burns - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/canary-m-burns-hazy-ipa/) - This devilishly mischievous Hazy IPA is structured to show case the juicy and dank side of Australian hops. Read on to learn more.
- [It’s Always Sunny in Motueka - Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/its-always-sunny-in-motueka-hazy-ipa/) - We used Mosaic hops to blend with Freestyle Farms Nelson and Motueka, and kept the ABV a little more tame on this one for drinkability.
- [Michelle Belgian Tripel](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/michelle-belgian-tripel/) - A tribute to the woman who raised our brewery, this light and dry complex ale is for those who prefer to drink beer like it’s wine.
- [Rauchinator Smoked Doppelbock](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/rauchinator-smoked-doppelbock/) - Bavarian-style Doppelbock brewed with a hefty portion of darker kilned Munich malt and Pilsner malt which was smoked over Beechwood. This deep amber lager has been single decoction mashed and aged 8+ weeks in horizontal tanks.
- [Dragon Sour](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/dragon-sour/) - Pucker up with the passion of the dragon. This vibrant sour greets you with layers of tart and juicy passionfruit interlaced with hues of red from dragonfruit.
- [Well, Fleků 2 Czech Dark Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/well-fleku-2-czech-dark-lager/) - Dark brown in color, this Czech dark lager was double decoction mashed, delivering a deep maltiness and balanced with copious amounts of Czech Saaz hops.
- [Heaps Blanc NZ West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/heaps-blanc-nz-west-coast-ipa/) - Layering all the forms of NZ Nelson Sauvin we could get our hands on. Nelson Hop Sauce in the whirlpool, Nelson CGX mid fermentation, Freestyle Farm ‘23 Nelson post fermentation, and then Nelson Hop Kief into the bright tank.
- [A Little Hustle West Coast Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/a-little-hustle-west-coast-pale-ale/) - The first in our staff brewed beer series, this modern West Coast style Pale Ale brings all those bright citrus juices you love in our IPAs with a lower ABV.
- [Apothecary Porter Peanut Butter Cup](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/apothecary-porter-peanut-butter-cup/) - The nutty version of our Apothecary Porter, we tossed a whole bunch of crushed peanuts and cocoa nibs to create the flavors of your favorite peanut butter cup.
- [Apothecary Porter](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/apothecary-porter/) - Like chicken soup for the soul, this creamy and roasty porter whisks away the winter blues and puts your nerves at ease.
- [Yellow Starship Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/yellow-starship-hazy-ipa/) - We took the Yellow Submarine IPA recipe and fermented it with Cosmic Punch yeast. See how a dose of tropical tasting thiols blends with our all citra recipe!
- [One in a Melon Cucumber Watermelon Sour](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/one-in-a-melon-cucumber-watermelon-sour/) - We dosed this summer quencher with 80 pounds of locally sourced cucumber from Lee’s Produce and Garden Center and a heap of watermelon extract.
- [Festbier](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/festbier/) - Bringing Festbier to the US, the golden elixir they drink in Munich during Oktoberfest, is a divine mission shared amongst lager-focused brewers. Learn more!
- [Never Enough Thiolized Hazy DIPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/never-enough-thiolized-hazy-dipa/) - We weighed out Ahhroma, Citra and Strata hops and dropped them like they’re hot into this Double IPA that had just finished fermenting with thiolized yeast.
- [Cosmic Sans NZ Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/cosmic-sans-nz-hazy-ipa/) - The first of our new series of hazies using Cosmic Punch. We added Mega Motueka hops to the mash and whirlpool and dry hopped with Riwaka, Motueka and Nelson.
- [Hell’s Canyon Fresh Hop IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/hells-canyon-fresh-hop-ipa/) - Harvested just 24 hours prior to brewing here in Wake Forest, this beer ha a saturated and unique resiny flavor you can only get from fresh hops!
- [No Dank Is OK West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/no-dank-is-ok-west-coast-ipa/) - Come forth, kick back, enjoy a light No Dank is OK with bright notes of orange and lemon from Ahhhroma and Citra hops.
- [Jelly Boi Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/jelly-boi-hazy-ipa/) - Five hop additions on brew day and dry hopped four times at different temperatures. A drier ferment from German ale yeast and higher IBU than our thicc boi hazies.
- [Court Shoes Only Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/court-shoes-only-hazy-ipa/) - Intended to be on the more sessionable side of our Hazy IPA range, this hazy IPA focuses on orange citrus flavor notes and has moderate ABV and low IBU.
- [I Got A New Sticke Düsseldorf-style Altbier/Amber Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/i-got-a-new-sticke-dusseldorf-style-altbier-amber-ale/) - We departed from some of the traditional Altbier brewing practices to create a “Sticke” style Altbier which is deeper in color, malt flavor and ABV than the classic.
- [Thiology Hoppy Blonde Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/thiology-hoppy-blonde-ale/) - Made specifically to focus on the thiols without an overly hopped recipe to mask them. This is one of the most bold additions to a brewers toolbox we’ve seen.
- [On Fleek White IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/on-fleek-white-ipa/) - This White IPAs uses Belgian Witbier yeast and malts to give it Belgian aromas and a white appearance but at a gravity and hop schedule of an American IPA.
- [No Lucks Given Milk Stout](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/no-lucks-given-milk-stout/) - Our first milk stout has a robust nose with chocolate and coffee notes. You will get a touch of sweetness with a nice balance of chocolate and coffee. 5.2% ABV
- [Short Schwarz - Smoked Schwarzbier](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/short-shwarz-smoked-schwarzbier/) - Brewed with our friends at Wooden Robot in Charlotte. They drove down with some Epiphany Maple Smoked malt from Durham and we turned it into a dark lager. We did our usual step mash program for Euro styles and included a decoction to show off, but also to add some improved head retention to the
- [Polevik Czech 11](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/polevik-czech-11/) - For our latest Polevik Czech 11, we followed the ultimate Czech brewing tradition with twelve hours of technical and physical brewing going into each batch.
- [Record Jogger Brewing Local Miler Lager](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/record-jogger-brewing-local-miler-lager/) - This beer, made in partnership with Record Jogger Brewing for the Sir Walter Miler race, is a true light lager but with that fresh from the brewery taste.
- [Let It Go Cold IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/let-it-go-cold-ipa/) - The cold doesn’t bother the lager yeast used in this rice IPA. El Dorado and German grown Tango hops makes it refreshing for hot summer days.
- [Shock and AHHH Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/shock-and-ahhh-hazy-ipa/) - Small batch Hazy experimenting with a hop variety we thought smelled pretty good. It’s got some nice citrus notes and we put it on a pretty big full bodied base.
- [Inspired By U American IPA v.2](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/inspired-by-u-american-ipa-v-2/) - Blackbird style, th second version of Inspired By U was decoction mashed to widen the malt complexity and double dry hopped for a well saturated hop flavor.
- [Get These Hats Off Me Thiolized Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/get-these-hats-off-me-thiolized-hazy-ipa/) - This is our first foray into IPA brewed with “thiolized” yeast. Expect a layer of tropical notes reminiscent of guava playing with Mosaic and HBC 586 hops.
- [Dungeon Crawler Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/dungeon-crawler-hazy-ipa/) - We packed this Hazy IPA with three varieties of hops, Amarillo Cryo, Citra, and Motueka, to give it the taste of fruits from forbidden and faraway lands.
- [Kaleidoscope Eyes Hazy DIPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/kaleidoscope-eyes-hazy-dipa/) - We wanted orangey citrus for this big fat hazy DIPA so we used a heavy dose of El Dorado lupulin alongside Citra and just a touch of NZ hops to keep it funky.
- [Inspired By U American IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/inspired-by-u-american-ipa/) - This American IPA has more color, malt presence and IBUs than our West Coast IPAs. Overloaded with kettle hops per tradition, then dry hopped with a healthy dose of Simcoe, Amarillo, and Azacca hops.
- [Budgie Smuggler Hazy IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/budgie-smuggler-hazy-ipa/) - We hopped this up with tropical pungent Australian grown Vic Secret & Galaxy. May it give the liquid pride you need to step foot on the beach in your swimwear.
- [Erryday West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/erryday-west-coast-ipa/) - Mosaic incognito in the brewhouse lays down the bass, then double dry hopped with Idaho 7 and HBC 586 Lupomax, Strata CGX, and Mosaic Spectrum.
- [King Ghidorah Hazy Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/king-ghidorah-hazy-pale-ale/) - Refreshing and citrusy Hazy Pale Ale featuring some new varieties from Michigan Hop Alliance blended with NZ-grown Newzilla.
- [Waldo Hazy Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/waldo-hazy-pale-ale/) - Brewed in collaboration with our good friends at Heyday Brewing, Waldo clocks in at a tame 5.8%. It's super soft with a restrained bitterness, and an aroma of vibrant tropical notes.
- [You Were Only Waiting](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/you-were-only-waiting/) - Collab with Divine Barrel in Charlotte. Mildly tart Sugar Plum sour brewed with plums, brown sugar, vanilla, marshmallow and cinnamon. Also available in cans.
- [I'd Die for My Puka Shells West Coast Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/id-die-for-my-puka-shells-west-coast-pale-ale/) - Our collab with Swells'a is a West Coast Pale Ale that is bone dry and has the classic Nelson funk with notes of white wine entangled in some beautiful, tropical, citrus paradise vibes.
- [Batch #1](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/batch-1/) - "Batch #1" is an American IPA. Read on to learn more about this light, dry, dank and citrus American IPA. 7.0 ABV
- [West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/modern-west-coast-ipa/) - This clean and crushable IPA is juicy up front with tropical notes from Citra and Mosaic Cryo followed by a dry finish and dank edge from Strata CGX hops.
- [We Have To Learn To Live With Each Other West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/we-have-to-learn-to-live-with-each-other-west-coast-ipa/) - This West Coast IPA is mosaic forward and mostly clear but brewed with our Hazy IPA yeast just to have fun & collect data to continue to work towards greatness.
- [Friendship Tunnel Hazy Pale Ale](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/friendship-tunnel-hazy-pale-ale/) - We want this hazy pale ale to be as easy as a good friendship. Lower ABV keeps conversations from getting too serious and breaking the friendship tunnel.
- [Ornithology IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/ornithology-ipa/) - Collab with Glass Jug in Durham. Brewed with Amarillo hops and fermented with lager yeast for a dry, crisp, crushable twist on a classic IPA.
- [What the Crows Know West Coast IPA](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/what-the-crows-know-west-coast-ipa/) - New school West Coast IPA brewed with Mosaic cryo and Strata hops, employing some new techniques to coax fruity flavors from active fermentation hop dosing.
- [Counting Bubbles Czech-style Pilsner](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/counting-bubbles/) - Collab with Burning Blush in Mills River. Czech-style Pilsner with Saaz hops. Decoction mashed for an elevated malt profile and lagered 9 weeks for well integrated complexity and smoothness. Poured in a dimpled mug from a Lukr faucet with proper foam.
- [Cookie Swap](https://blackbirdbeer.com/local-beer/cookie-swap/) - Collab with Trophy Brewing Company. Our take on a pastry stout made utilizing local malt from Carolina Malt House and Epiphany Craft Malt, Milk Sugar, Madagascar Vanilla Beans and Saigon Cinnamon. This beer has intense aromas of freshly baked Snickerdoodle cookies, a restrained roasted quality alongside sweet chocolate, fresh baking spice and warming vanilla. Like

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