Millstream Brewing
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Millstream Brewing is a small American brewery founded in 1985 by Carroll F. Zuber and brothers James Roemig and Dennis Roemig in Amana Colonies Iowa.
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[edit] History
Millstream Brewing Company was established in 1985 in Amana Colonies by local restauranteur Carrol Zuber and brothers James and Dennis Roemig. Joseph Pickett designed the brewery and created the original recipes. Originally Millstream's only products consisted of the Millstream Lager, and later the Schild Brau. In 2000 three employees formed a partnership and purchased the brewery from the Zuber family. Since that time Millstream has continued to grow and expand their product line, now offering eight different beers and three types of Soda.
[edit] Beers
Schild Brau is a 4.9% abv Vienna style lager using Hallertau hops imported from Germany.
Recipe O.G. 13.6° Plato F.G. 4.6° Plato 25 IBU 15 SRM 4.9% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt 2-row, Munich, Caramel 80L, Wheat, and Dark Chocolate Malt (for color correction) Northern Brewer and Hersbrucker Hops
German Pilsner is a 4.5% abv pale lager using Saaz and Tettnanger hops.
Recipe O.G. 12.2° Plato F.G. 4.0° Plato 25 IBU 3 SRM 4.5% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt 2row Brewers Malt and Carapils. Tettnanger and Saaz Hops
Millstream Wheatis a 4.5% abv wheat beer using Tettnanger hops.
Recipe O.G. 12.0° Plato F.G. 3.7° Plato 20 IBU 3 SRM 4.5% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt 2-row and Wheat Malt German Tettnanger Hops
Colony Oatmeal Stout Colony Oatmeal Stout used to be just a winter seasonal brew when it first was introduced back in 1996. But since then popular demand has made it into an all year affair. The 'oatmeal' in the name is due to the 10% oatmeal in the grist of this brew. Most stouts are made using ale yeast, but Millstream uses a lager yeast to make this beer. Black malt and roasted barley give the beer its color, and coffee-like flavors. The Stout is only brewed in the colder months, because that is when it is the most popular.
Recipe O.G. 15.5° Plato F.G. 6.3° Plato 22 IBU 48 SRM 5.1% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt 2row Brewers Malt, Caramel 80L, Bonlander Munich, Chocolate Malt, Flaked Oats, Black Malt, Roast Barley, and Red Wheat. Tettenang, Hersbrucker, and Northern Brewer Hops
[edit] Maifest
Thirty barrels are produced for the annual Maifest celebration in the Amana Colonies. Maifest is tapped in the first week of May to celebrate the coming of the warm months. Maifest is also on tap at many of the fine restaurants in the colonies during the month of May.
Recipe O.G. 14.8° Plato F.G. 4.7° Plato 22 IBU 9 SRM 5.5% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt Bonlander Munich, 2row Brewers Malt, Carapils and Red Wheat. Tettnanger and Northern Brewer Hops
[edit] Warsh Pail Ale
Warsh Pail is a hoppy pale ale that is made with plenty of cascade hops from the west coast. Its name comes from the American midland[1] mispronunciation of the word "Wash".
Recipe O.G. 15.2° Plato F.G. 4.8° Plato 43 IBU 9 SRM 5.7% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt Pale Ale Base Malt, Munich 20, Caramel 40L, Wheat, Carapils, and Victory Northern Brewer, Cascade, and Hallertau Hersbrucker Hops
[edit] Oktoberfest
Millstream Oktoberfest is similar to the Munich style Schild Brau, but is stronger, maltier, and darker in color. A truly special beer, to celebrate the harvest, an important part of life in Amana.
Recipe O.G. 14.7° Plato F.G. 4.8° Plato 30 IBU 13 SRM 5.4% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt 2row Brewers Malt, Bonlander Munich, Caramel 80L, Red Wheat, and Dark Chocolate Malt. Liberty and Northern Brewer Hops
[edit] Schokolade Bock
The history of Bock beer is a complicated one, going all the way back o the dark ages in Europe. In the 14th century, the city of Einbeck became famous for this style of beer. So thats where the name "beck" or "bock" has come from. No other beer has a more pure and intense malt character as a true Bock. Many large breweries in the U.S. have diluted the original strength of this beer, but Millstream makes the real thing. The body of this beer is rich, making it a good beer to warm up to during those "special" Iowa winters. The blackened malt that is used in it gives the brew a slight hint of chocolate. It's a smooth brew, having been lagered for over a month in the brewery cellars, in true bock style.
Recipe O.G. 15.0° Plato F.G. 5.5° Plato 35 IBU 25 SRM 5.2% alcohol by volume 100% Briess Malt Bonlander Munich base malt, Caramel 120L, Chocolate Malt, and Wheat Malt Northern Brewer and German Tettenang Hops
[edit] Sodas
[edit] Old Time Root Beer
Millstream Old Time Root Beer sports a thick, creamy head, lots of aroma and plenty of good, old-fashioned taste. This root beer will remind you of the root beer great grandpa used to make. Using the same care and dedication to quality that goes into brewing all their beers, Millstream Old Time Root Beer is brewed to satisfy the most discriminating root beer connoisseur.
[edit] Black Cherry Soda
A very refreshing treat on hot summer days, Millstream Black Cherry Soda is bright red and has a deep intense cherry flavor that everyone enjoys! Quality ingredients and a simple recipe, remind you of drinking from an old fountain soda of yesterday.
[edit] Old Time Cream Soda
A creamy vanilla soda that is quite refreshing. Its clear color suggests its utter simplicity as a drink. It is very popular with gluten and fructose allergic customers.
[edit] Awards
[edit] Schild Brau
| Year | Competition | Style | Medal Awarded |
| 1987 | GABF | Vienna Style Lager | Silver |
| 1989 | GABF | European Ambers | Gold |
| 1991 | GABF | Amber/Viennas | Silver |
| 2003 | GABF | Vienna Style Lager | Bronze |
| 2003 | NABA | Martzen-Oktoberfest | Bronze |
| 2004 | GABF | Vienna Style Lager | Silver |
| 2005 | NABA | Martzen-Oktoberfest | Gold |
| 2005 | NABA | German Lagers-Vienna | Gold |
| 2005 | GABF | Vienna Style Lager | Bronze |
[edit] Millstream Wheat
| Year | Competition | Style | Medal Awarded |
| 1990 | GABF | American Wheats | Gold |
[edit] Location
Millstream Brewing Company is located in Amana, Iowa.
[edit] References
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1. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62786-2004Oct25.html
[edit] External links
| Millstream Brewing Company | |
|---|---|
| Location | Amana, Iowa United States |
| Owner(s) | Privately Held |
| Year opened | 1985 |
