Crafted for
this moment
Introducing: Milwaukee Reserve
This Black Friday we will be releasing two super limited special edition beers from the Milwaukee brewery. With only one oak of each beer produced, this is one of the most limited releases we have ever done. They will both be available in the 12oz can format. Limit two cans of each style per person. $8 each. November 29th at 11am, only in Milwaukee.
Double Rye Barrel Imperial Stout
Crafted in collaboration with Transient Artisan Ales
Indulge in the deep, robust flavors of our Double Rye Barrel Imperial Stout, a limited-edition brew. This stout begins its journey aging in Great Lakes rye whiskey barrels, before finishing in Eastern Kille barrels. The result is a bold, velvety stout with notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a hint of toasted oak.
Double Rye Barrel English Honey Barleywine Style Ale
Our Double Rye Barrel English Honey Barleywine was crafted to showcase the artistry and depth of local flavors. This barleywine’s journey begins in Great Lakes rye whiskey barrels, where it takes on a bold, spiced complexity, before finishing in Eastern Kille barrels, adding layers of honeyed sweetness and a touch of vanilla. The result is a smooth, full-bodied ale with notes of caramel, dried fruit, and a rich oak finish.
Both of the 2024 variants of Black Gold will be also be available for the first time in Milwaukee.
2024 Black Gold
Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Black Gold is a rich, complex imperial stout, aged to perfection in bourbon barrels. Pouring deep black with a velvety texture, it offers aromas of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and vanilla, with hints of oak. The flavor is a decadent mix of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, and caramel, rounded out by the warmth of bourbon and a smooth, lingering finish. Ideal for slow sipping, Black Gold is a luxurious stout that showcases the art of barrel aging.
Black Gold: Maple Fudge
Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Experience the indulgence of Black Gold: Maple Fudge, a rich twist on our imperial stout. Aged in bourbon barrels, this beer combines the sweetness of maple syrup with decadent fudge flavors. Pouring a deep black with a tan head, it offers aromas of maple, vanilla, and dark chocolate. The palate is a luxurious blend of maple, fudge, roasted malts, and subtle oak, with the warmth of bourbon adding depth. Perfect for savoring on a cold night.
All four beers will also be available on tap.
Tap Talks
Tap Talks pairs Central Waters craft brews with conservation discussions guided by natural resource professionals.
Our Beers
Sustainably and consciously
How we make delicious brews matters just as much as their distinctive taste. That’s why we craft ales and lagers straight from earth to sky. Bubbling tanks to aging barrels and our brewery taprooms, our beers are sustainably crafted using solar heat and water conservation techniques.
Time well spent
Sharing a meal with friends and family. Celebrating hard-fought wins. Or just appreciating some well-deserved downtime. Planning and making the most of these moments takes thought. Enjoy it with a beer crafted the same way. It’s time well spent.
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