Pale Ale

Availability: Year Round
With a deep golden color, Pale Ale nicely balances the bitterness of West coast hops with the sweetness of malt.  Boasting a fragrant aroma and pleasant hop bite, it is a well-balanced, refreshing ale.
ABV 5.8%
Malt: 2 Row Pale, Crystal, White Wheat
Hops: Columbus, Cascade, Centennial
Dry-Hop: Cascade, Columbus
Suggested Food Pairing: Balances fried food and smoked or grilled meat nicely.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Sharp cheeses such as White or Aged Cheddar, Comte, or aged Gouda





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Excelsior! ELEVEN – Anniversary Ale

Excelsior! ELVEN
Availability: RetiredDescription:Our anniversary ale, ELEVEN is brewed with British, German and French malts, American
hops and milk sugar.  It’s aged for weeks on locally roasted Sumatra Coffee Beans.Enjoy the deep mocha color, sumptuous roasted aroma, rich flavor and smooth creamy finish. Our anniversary ale, ELEVEN is brewed with British, German and French malts, American hops and milk sugar.  It’s aged for weeks on locally roasted Sumatra Coffee Beans.Enjoy the deep mocha color, sumptuous roasted aroma, rich flavor and smooth creamy finish.
 
IBUs: N/A
ABV: 7.5
Malt: Golden Promise, Aromatic, Pale Chocolate & Kiln Coffee
Hops: Northern Brewer
Other:  Milk Sugar, Whole Sumatra beans





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Excelsior! TEN – Tenth Anniversary Ale

Excelsior! TEN
Availability: RetiredDescription:Our anniversary beer, TEN is brewed with too many malts to list and an excess of American hops, including several additions during fermentation.Enjoy the russet color, aggressively hoppy aroma and flavor, rich body and fiery finish.
Ithaca Beer's Tenth Anniversary Ale
IBUs: N/A
ABV: 10.1
Malt: Base, Extra Special, C-60, Smoked, and Black
Hops: Cascade, Chinook, and Amarillo





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Cold Front

Availability: September – January
Cold Front is our Belgian-style Amber Ale brewed in autumn to keep us inspired as the days grow shorter and the nights colder. It’s brewed with European Malts and hops and fermented with a legendary Belgian “Farmhouse” yeast. Savor its deep russet color, rich flavor accented by slight herbal hoppiness, and definite spicy yeast character. Bundle up!
ABV 7.2%
Malt: Frnech Wheat, French Munich, British Roasted Barley
Hops: Noble
Other: Belgian yeast
Suggested Food Pairing: Smoked or roasted meats and hearty stews,
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Earthy cheeses like Camembert or strong smokey cheeses like Moody Blue (smoked blue cheese).





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Nut Brown

Availability: Year Round
The rich mahogany hue of the Nut Brown is the first thing you will notice. You’ll find subtle hints of both chocolate & coffee. We delicately blend chocolate & caramel malts with four others to make this flavorful, easy drinking beer. The malt character will appeal to those looking for a moderate dark ale, but the smoothness is what will surprise all.
ABV 5.4%
IBUs: N/A
Malt: 2-Row Pale, Munich-10, Crystal, Brown, Victory, Dark Chocolate, Amber Malt
Hops: Northern Brewer
Suggested Food Pairing: Complements grilled or roasted meat, and enhances nutty or caramel desserts.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Nutty cheeses like Edam or Asiago





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Ground Break

Availability: February – April
An Americanized – think hoppy – Saison,
Ground Break is brewed with generous amounts of Amarillo, Crystal and Glacier hops and flaked rye. It’s fermented with a blend of Belgian and American yeasts.Enjoy the very dry and hoppy bite of Ground Break as the first signs of change start breaking up the long cold winter!
ABV 6.0%
Malt: Flaked Rye, Carapils, Malted Barley
Hops: Amarillo, Crystal, Glacier
Other: Belgian and American yeasts
Suggested Food Pairing: Grilled meat or fish.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Tangy cheeses like Feta cheese.





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Gorges Smoked Porter

Availability: September – January
As sumptuous as it is dark, this porter is full-bodied with big fruit ale notes and leaves a nice toasted head.
ABV 7.5%
Malt: Pale, Smoked, Dark Munich, White wheat, Chocolate wheat, Roasted barley, Kiln coffee
Hops: Amarillo, Crystal, Glacier
Other: Belgian yeast
Suggested Food Pairing: Smoky BBQ!  Great in Chili or for braising.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Buttery cheeses like Brie or Havarti





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Excelsior! Brute

Golden Sour Ale
Availability:SOLD OUT
Brewed with vintage local hops, American Barley, Wheat and Corn, Brute is fermented on Oak for many months with Brettanomyces, then finished with a blend of three Champagne yeasts. Enjoy the turbid citron hue, mature aroma, brash tartness and dry, quenching sparkle.
ABV: 7 %
Malt: Pils, White Wheat, Acidulated, Red Wheat, Raw Wheat and Corn.
Hops: Aged NY Willamette, Aged NY Hallertau, Aged NY Cascade
Other:

Excelsior! Le Bleu

Blueberry Sour Ale
Availability: 2012 Release SOLD OUT
Brewed with New York State Blueberries and Brettanomyces, 2012 Le Bleu is a blend of barrels filled in 2010 and 2011. It’s finished in the bottle with Champagne yeast.

Enjoy the dusty rose appearance, mouthwatering aroma of ripe berries, piquant flavor and quick finish.

ABV: 5 %
Malt: 2-Row, American Wheat
Hops: Acidulated, Northern Brewer
Other: Blueberries, Brettanomyces, and Champagne yeasts
Brute bottle and glass

Excelsior! White Gold

Rustic Pale Wheat Ale
Availability: IN STOCK
A Belgo-American ale brewed with domestic barley and French wheat malts, the finest continental and US grown hops, and fermented with Belgian, English and Wild yeasts. Enjoy the glowing opaque appearance, fruity and herbal aromas, zesty mouthfeel and bone-dry finish.
ABV: 8.0 %
Malt: Pils, Wheat, Acidulated
Hops: Various Noble
Other:
White Gold bottle and glass

Excelsior! AlpHalpHa

Double Honey Bitter
Availability: SOLD OUT
A hoppy upstate ale brewed with organic barley malt, nys grown cascade hops, local alfalfa honey, pure Cayuga lake water and American yeast.Enjoy the golden straw color, intensely sweet floral aroma, crisp grassy flavor and clean bitter finish.
ABV: 8.5 %
Malt: Organic Pilsner
Hops: NY Cascade
Other: Local Alfalfa Honey
AlpHalpHa bottle and glass

Excelsior! FOURTEEN

Hoppy Black Ale
Availability:  IN STOCK through 2012
Fourteen Anniversary Ale is a hoppy black ale bursting with so much flavor you might think you’re tasting double.  Made with ingredients gathered from seven parts of the world, Fourteen will seize hold your taste buds and never let go.

Enjoy the intensely floral nose from dry-hopped Cascade and Galaxy hops, the surprisingly light body from 2-row barley, wheat malt, black wheat and Caramalt, and the strong bitter finish from Chinook and Cascade hops.  Fourteen is like a fast-moving squall, dark and complex with a beautiful black rainbow finish.

ABV: 8.1 %
Malt: 2-row barley, wheat malt, black wheat, Caramalt
Hops: Chinook, Cascade
Dry-Hop: Cascade, Galaxy
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Excelsior! THIRTEEN

Double Hoppy Wheat Ale Brewed w/Citrus Peel
Availability: RETIRED
Our anniversary ale, THIRTEEN is carefully brewed with raw and malted wheat and flaked oats, assertively hopped with Citra and Sorachi Ace, spiked with an addition of orange and lemon peel and vigorously fermented with an American Ale yeast.Enjoy the incandescent appearance, immense citrus aromas and flavors, soft and fluffy mouthfeel and bitter zing.
ABV: 8.9 %
Malt: Raw & malted wheat, flaked oats
Hops: Citra, Sorachi Ace
Other: Orange & lemon peel
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Excelsior! TWELVE

Monastery Style Quadrupel Ale
Availability: RETIRED
Our anniversary ale, TWELVE is reverently brewed with French malts and German hops then piously fermented with a special blend of Trappist yeast strains.Enjoy the burnished chestnut color, remarkable balance of fruity and spicy aromas, rich but dry flavor, and long, contemplative finish.
ABV: 10 %
Malt: French
Hops: German
Other: Trappist Yeast strains
Twelve bottle and glass

Excelsior! Old Habit

Strong Rye Ale
Availability: RETIRED
A robust American ale brewed with four different rye malts and fresh centennial and crystal hops. It is partly fermented in Kentucky Rye Whiskey barrels then carefully blended. Enjoy the gorgeous ruby color, strong aromas of vanilla and black cherry, earthy flavors of nuts and oak and the warm, spicy finish.
ABV: 9.0 %
Malt: Maris Otter, Rye, Crystal Rye, Chocolate Rye
Hops: Centennial, Crystal
Other: Aged in Rittenhouse Rye whiskey barrels from Heaven Hill.
Old Habit bottle and glass






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Partly Sunny

Availability: May – August
Partly Sunny is a hazy-straw colored wheat beer brewed with coriander, and generous amounts of orange and lemon zest.  It’s fermented with our house yeast strain to make it a crisp and refreshing summer ale!

It’s a light and refreshing beer with a subtle spicy start and a smooth citrus finish.

ABV 5.0%
Malt: 2-Row, White Wheat, Raw Wheat, Flaked Wheat, Acidulated Malt
Hops: Cascade
Other: Coriander, Lemon and Orange Zest
Suggested Food Pairing: Pairs well with fish or seafood
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Tangy cheeses like Feta cheese or Maytag Blue





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Cascazilla

Availability: Year Round
The name CascaZilla (Cas-kuh-zil-uh) is a play on both the name of a gorge in Ithaca called Cascadilla and the monster amounts of Cascade Hops we use to make the beer. The predominant flavor and aroma of this beer comes from fresh American hops. CascaZilla gets its distinctive red color from a healthy portion of caramel malt, which also lends to the beer, a hearty body and sweetness. It is a hoppy red ale!
ABV 7%
IBUs: N/A
Malt: 2-Row, Crystal, Black
Hops: Cascade, Chinook, Crystal
Dry-Hop: Cascade, Amarillo
Suggested Food Pairing: Accentuates spicy stews or barbecued meat.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Strong cheeses like Danish Blue or Gruyere.
Awards: Silver Medal – American Style Amber/Red

GABF 2008






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Sodas

Ithaca sodas are all natural, with no caffeine. Brewed in small batches to maintain the highest standards of flavor and purity.

Ithaca Root Beer

Root Beer

Full-flavored and creamy. Brewed with natural Panama Bark extract, hops, star anise, juniper berries and vanilla bean. Wonderful any time. Great with a big scoop of ice cream.

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Ginger Beer

Clean and refreshing. This ginger beer boasts a pleasant peppery bite from real ginger, with a refreshing hint of lemon. Try it by itself or with a meal, and enjoy.






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Flower Power IPA

Availability: Year Round
Enjoy the clover honey hue and tropical nose. Simultaneously Punchy and soothing with a big body and a finish that boasts pineapple and grapefruit. Flower power is hopped and dry-hopped five different times throughout the brewing and fermentation process.
ABV 7.5%
IBUs: N/A
Malt: 2-Row, Honey Malt
Hops: Simcoe, Cascade, Ahtanum, Centennial
Dry-Hop: Simcoe, Amarillo, Chinook
Suggested Food Pairing: Accentuates hot and spicy cuisine like Indian and Thai curries or Mexican.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Strong cheeses like Stilton, Danish Blue or Gorgonzola.
Awards: Silver Medal – TAP NY 2008

National IPA Championship Final Four:

2008, 2010, 2011






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Apricot Wheat Ale

Availability: Year Round
Our #1 Selling Beer
Our easy-drinking wheat beer is light in color and body…perfect for those looking for a lighter taste. The combination of wheat and barley gives Apricot Wheat a different malt character than our other ales. The hint of apricot gives this beer a pleasant nose and fruity finish.
ABV 4.9%
Malt: 2-Row Pale, White Wheat, Acidulated Malt
Hops: Cascade
Other: Natural Apricot Flavor
Suggested Food Pairing: Complements Summer Salads and Fruity Desserts, Excellent ingredient for pork accompaniments/sauces.
Recommended Cheese Pairing: Soft goat’s milks cheese like Chevre.





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