quayside kolsch

Light bodied, German-style Golden Ale

Pilsner and Munich malts provide a subtle, biscuity malt backbone balanced by the spicy flavors and floral aromas of the German noble hop varietals.

ABV-4.5% | IBU 22

Howling Gale ipa

West-Coast style IPA

Massive kettle additions and a double dry-hop process with Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra hops bring this brew to an explosion of tropical and citrus aromas and flavors.

ABV-7.2% | IBU 80

American IPA, Silver - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild

siren's lure

Hop forward Saison

Hazy, straw-colored farmhouse ale. Brewed with Pilsner and Vienna malts with a touch of wheat. Zythos and Galaxy hops additions in the boil enhance the fruitiness provided by the French farmhouse yeast. Lightly dry-hopped with Galaxy and Hallertau Blanc hops to enhance the tart, dry finish.

ABV-7.2% | IBU 32

Experimental Beer, Bronze - 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup
Specialty and Experimental, Bronze - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild
Gold - Great American Beer Festival 2015

sessions in the abyss

Session IPA

A Pilsner malt base with a touch of Vienna and Oat malts provide a smooth breadiness to the bold citrus flavor and aroma. Simcoe and Citra hops for both boil and dry-hop additions bring out the classic IPA punch, while the low gravity allows for multiple pints.

ABV-4.5% | IBU 35

Home Port Stout

Oatmeal Stout

Robust coffee and cocoa aroma leads into the creamy mouthfeel and roasty flavor of this rich brew. Delicately hopped with English Fuggle, allows the chocolatey finish to linger. Available only in the taproom.

ABV-5.5% | IBU 20

 

bulkhead brown

A Robust Nut Brown Ale

Rich malty nose with chocolate and nutty flavors and a slight roast finish. Lightly hopped with Nugget and Fuggle hops to allow the rich malt character to be the showcase.

ABV-6.5% | IBU 28

 

Hells Navigator

Maibock/Helles Bock

Strong, copper-colored lager brewed for the spring season. Pilsner, Vienna and Munich malts are used to produce the slightly toasted malt character. The kettle hop additions of Perle and Tettnanger provide a mellow spice flavor and subtle citrus aromas.

ABV-6.5% | IBU 23

Pale Malty European Lager, Silver - 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup
Munich Lager, Gold - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild

 

Quarterdeck Vienna Lager

Vienna Lager

Base of German Vienna and a touch of Dark Munich malts. Sweet, toasted malt flavor and aroma. Tettnanger hops in the mid boil and a finishing addition of Saaz hops for a hint of spice to the clean finish.

ABV-5.7% | IBU 25

Double Decker

Double IPA

A simple malt bill of Marris Otter Pale malt and flaked oats. Heavily hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops. Fermented with a blend of our house ale yeast and Vermont yeast strains. Citrus, berry and peach flavors and aroma.

ABV-8.0% | IBU 45

HORDE IPA

Citrus Forward IPA

Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Big O and Dukes. Marris Otter Pale Malt and Flaked oats make for biscuit-like malt flavors and a smooth mouthfeel. Big Citrus and Life Savor aromas and flavors derive from the large boil and dry-hop additions of Citra and El Dorado hops.

ABV-5.0% | IBU 33

Quarterdeck red ale

American Red Ale

A touch of roasted barley and dark crystal malts add subtle roast and caramel notes. Citrus, berry and pine flavors are derived from the exclusive use of Simcoe hops in this complex brew.

ABV-5.6% | IBU 45

 

Accotink ALT

Altbier

Our take on the classic Dusseldorf style. Chocolate and Wheat malts enhance a smooth, subtle roast character. Balanced by an assertive hopping of German Tettnanger hops.

ABV-5.2% | IBU 34