Volpe Italian-Style Pilsner
Volpe Italian Pilsner is a vibrant old world Pilsner with a zesty depth that comes from a generous dry-hopping of Spalter Select, Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Saphir. Initially clean, crystalline and herbal, Volpe’s palate gives way to lovely floral and citrus notes matched to a malt backbone of golden honeyed hay and bread crust. Lingering aromas of lemongrass and a hoppy fresh afterglow make Vople a beautifully dynamic Pilsner.
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IBU: 30
ABV: 5.2 %
Hypnose Extra-Pale Ale
Hypnose was developed as a celebration of noble hop refinement and Old World malt and yeast culture. Lush and assertively hopped and dry hopped with Styrian Goldings (Celia), East Kent Goldings and Bramling Cross - layers of herbal dynamism reveal spicy notes of blackcurrant, lemon zest, spring botanicals. Subtle floral and stone fruit esters match a superb balance of malt character and a crisp snappy bitterness. The resulting pint is one full of depth, complexity and refreshment. ​
IBU: 48
ABV: 5.4 %
G.B. Pale Ale (Ghost Beer)
G.B. (formerly Ghost Beer) is a 'hybrid' pale ale made to suit both our English and West Coast sensibilities. Brewed with a variety of US and UK malts and hops. Ghost Beer also features a hybrid yeast that allows this bright, zesty pale ale to drink a bit like a refreshing Kölsch. Feel free to reach out to us for more ingredient details ~ Dutchess Ales flagship Ale has a lot of secrets!
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IBU: 24
ABV: 4.8 %
Ketzer Helles Lager
Ketzer Lager is a Franconian inspired Helles, a style that has long been close to our hearts. Striving to reflect the pure balance, nuance, and quality found in this traditional style, Ketzer is brewed with German Pilsner malt, just a kiss of Vienna and Light Munich and hopped with selected Perle, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and Saphir hops. A gentle biscuit malt character and a noble floral, spicy hop aroma prevails with notes of wildflower honey, citrus zest, alpine herbs and a hint of peppercorn. To ensure that classic mouthfeel and expressive mineralty, Ketzer is unfiltered and naturally carbonated, leaving nothing but joy.
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IBU: 20
ABV: 4.8 %
Arcadia Pale Ale
Arcadia is the beer for a Spring utopia - the perfect ale to meet the new sun of the Equinox. Brewed with floor malted US and UK malts, oats, wheat & hopped with fresh Sultana & El Dorado & McKenzie. A straw yellow and lightly hazy Ale with juicy fresh aromas of pineapple, lemon curd, and mango. Refreshingly dry and easy for effortless consumption!
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IBU: 38
ABV: 5.2 %
Parallax Pale Ale
Parallax is a ​seasonal summer ale with a refreshing and brilliantly crisp profile. An effortless session beer brewed with British pilsner malt, Spring malt, wheat, and spelt malts & hopped with an array of juicy citrus expressions from Horizon, Loral, & Wai-iti. The aromatics blend of crisp citrus with fresh peaches and apricot with a nice centering herbal zest.
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IBU: 34
ABV: 4.6 %
Optant Alsatian Pilsner
Optant is a Pilsner lovingly inspired from our brewer’s ancestral homeland, Metz in the heart of French Alsace. The name references those who kept French citizenship following the Franco-Prussian war. For this Pilsner, luckily we have a little from both sides of the divide: Heirloom German malt, and glorious French Alsatian hops. Bracingly crisp with delicate minerality and a touch of bitterness. Lively exquisite herbal and citrus aromas linger in this classic and effervescent continental Pils.
IBU: 28
ABV: 4.8 %
Orakel Landbier
Orakel Landbier is a crisp, country style lager that finds inspiration in heirloom Bavarian malts and the history of brewing with ancient grains. Made primarily with Isaria, the oldest native German barley variety &small amounts of Bavarian spelt and buckwheat add a delicate nutty and pastoral charm. Hopped with Northern Brewer, Perle and Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Orakel provides gentle notes of orange oils, pinewood and treacle on the way to lush and balanced mouthfeel that refreshes and restores.
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IBU: 22
ABV: 5.2 %
Mantic Kölsch
Mantic Kölsch is the perfect vehicle for Dutchess Ales to express our love of German traditional brewing culture and balanced, clean Ale all in one delicious package. Brewed with a decoction mash of Pilsner Malt, a kiss of Wheat and Munich malts and cold fermented with a centuries old Köln based yeast strain. Hopped with Perle and Hallertau Tradition. Perfectly balanced with a generous mouthfeel and notes of honeyed hay and lemon. A clean botanical bitterness cleanses and refreshes to finish.
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IBU: 22
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ABV: 4.2%
Zenit 11° Pale Czech Lager
Zenit is a pale 11 plato Czech Lager (SvÄ›tlý Ležák) inspired by smaller Moravian breweries in the East of the Czech Republic that carry on the pristine Czech brewing tradition with a little more independence and rustic charm. Brewed with floor-malted Bohemian Pilsner malt and a dash of Munich malt - hopped with choice Saaz and Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Layers of straw and cereal malt goodness are matched by a spicy and lively floral hop snap and a clean, citrus peel bitterness.
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IBU: 26
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ABV: 5.2 %
Avalon IPA
Avalon takes inspiration from our favorite approaches to the modern IPA from both sides of the Atlantic, to the west coast. Brewed with Golden Promise & Pilsner malts with a dash of wheat and oat malt & hopped with a lovely array of expressions from Motueka, Denali, Centennial, Palisade, and Magnum - Avalon shows nectarine, apricot, juicy citrus, lime zest, meadow flowers and cedar wood…with a hint of something tropical.
​IBU: 44
ABV: 5.8 %
Vale Pale Ale
Vale Pale Ale is a Fall seasonal Pale Ale with a rich golden hue and a spectrum of lush hop and malt expressions. Brewed with a base of Marris Otter and Pilsner Malt and notable accents of Munich, Spelt, Wheat and Oats and generously hopped with Azacca, Ekuanot, and Galaxy - Complex layers of the whole fruit basket emerge from juicy Peach, Guava and Mango to ethereal Papaya and Passionfruit on the finish. Married with clean woodsy notes of evergreens and a crisp backbone of bitterness.
IBU: 40
ABV: 5.0 %
Halcyon Pale Ale
Halcyon Pale Ale began as an ode to our favorite modern Belgian pales reinterpreted through Dutchess’ own English-American lens. Crisp, dry, and bursting with lively noble hops - all held together with a firm classic bitterness that stirs the palate and refreshes the senses. Brewed with the finest Flemish summer barley, with generous Chinook, Styrian Golding, Saphir hops selected for their distinct subtle aromas of evergreen, white grapefruit, lemongrass, and orchard blossoms. Fermented cold with Dutchess’ house Lager strain, Halcyon is a clean, dynamic old world Pale Ale that makes a bold new impression.
IBU: 40
ABV: 5.6 %
Meltemi Lager
Meltemi is a coastal Mediterranean inspired lager that delivers sublime refreshment without compromising depth, nuance and quality. Brewed with a base of German Pilsner malt combined with a subtle blend of maize and jasmine rice, a delicacy of mouthfeel is achieved that is both expressive and unique. Perle and Alsatian Strisselspalt hops give Meltemi lovely aromas of lemon thyme and spicy spring blossoms. Yamas!
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IBU: 19
ABV: 4.8 %
Pylon Pilsner
Pylon Pilsner lies comfortably between the Bavarian and Northern German expressions of this beloved style. A base of heirloom German Pilsner malt provides a lush, brioche-like malt character with Saphir, Saaz, and Spalt Select hops lending complex botanical and faintly resinous hop aromas of sage and pink peppercorn with delicate lime blossom and honey notes. Held in balance with with a classic firm Pilsner bitterness and a crystalline, snappy finish, Pylon is a loving addition to the noble Pils tradition.
IBU: 30
ABV: 5.0 %
Mizmaze ESB
Focused on balancing a purity of malt expression with a zesty, refined fresh hop finish; Mizmaze is glowing pale amber ale offering woodsy notes of cedar, tangerine, and bakers spice. A return to where we started; brewing this exceptional yet under-appreciated style: the Extra Special Bitter.
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IBU: 34
ABV: 4.4 %
Augur Porter
Augur is our classic English Porter with a touch of East Coast nuance. Brewed with the finest Maris Otter, a variety of roasted barley and wheat malts as well a varied spectrum of crystal malts. A dry, crisp and satisfying mouthful of proper ale with a dash of toasty biscuit and cacao. Very lightly dry hopped with Willamette and Crystal hops for woodsy, fresh presence.
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IBU: 29
ABV: 4.6 %
Walser Alpine Lager
Walser Alpine Lager owes its inspiration to the crisp mountain Lagers of the Swiss Appenzell. Rich golden in color with a delicately balanced profile of German Pilsner malt, two varieties of Munich malt, and Spelt. Hopped with choice Hersbrucker, Tettnanger & Hallertau Tradition - meadow herbs and subtle spicy floral elements marry fait notes of juniper and candied citrus.​
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IBU: 22
ABV: 4.8 %
Telios IPA
Telios is a lush and balanced, 'Trans-Atlantic' (a little UK, a little East Coast) IPA. Brewed with UK Marris Otter and Pilsner Malt, Oats, & Spelt and hopped with Centennial, HBC-522 and El Dorado hops. Lively aromas of peach, citrus zest, mango, and a touch of evergreen give way to generous yet refined finish of dried fruits and pleasing biscuity malt. A modern take on classic British IPA.​
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IBU: 38
ABV: 5.6 %
Origen Premium Bitter
Origin Premium Bitter pairs lovely British heirloom Halcyon barley malt with choice noble hops from both sides of the Atlantic. This ale represents my interpretation of the essence of the balance and dynamism that is at the frontier of British brewing culture. Clean, crisp and lush with a dry finish and delicate aromas of citrus marmalade, harvest grains & honeyed straw. An absolute session gem
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IBU: 32
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ABV: 4.8 %
Clavis 12º Czech Amber Lager
Clavis is our 12º plato ‘Half Dark’ (Polotmavý Ležák) Czech Lager This beer is all about the sublime harmony of gently roasted malt, elegant mouthfeel, and gentle old world bitterness. A mild toasty nuttiness complimented with toffee aromas and lively botanicals, it’s a rich, complex sip from start to finish. Czech beer at its finest is about the sublimation of liquid to culture, pure Bohemian alchemy. We hope Clavis connects with you to raise your sprits.
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IBU: 24
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ABV: 5.0 %
Tempel Altbier
Tempel is our classic, refined Dusseldorf-style Altbier. A celebration of subtle malt complexities and old world nuance. Aromas of treacle, bakers spice, and cacao give way to a pleasant nuttiness with hints of juniper, fig, and plum. The toasty malt spectrum is complimented by a lovely hop freshness from choice Northern Brewer and Hersbrucker hops. Enjoy this historic style in all its complex glory.
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IBU: 32
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ABV: 5.2 %
Watchlar Lager
Watclhar is a fusion of old and new world lagers to arrive at a place of timeless quality at the frontier of contemporary lager. Crisp, zesty, and delicately balanced with deep citric and faint botanical elements that deliver complex layers of refreshment. An original, yet pure, expressive lager for a new age!
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IBU: 24
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ABV: 5.2 %
Aery Table Lager
Aery stands alone as a uniquely pure, vibrant and expressive Lager at its modest 3.4%. It's a seasonal table lager to share and savor that won't lay a heavy hand on your summer session. Brewed with Weyermann heirloom Adriatic Coastal barley, Eraclea and a unique blend of German and North American noble hops, this is a sublime way to enjoy a lighter lager that delivers deep expressions. Faint honeyed, floral and citrus aromas matched by lovely cereal grain notes and a snappy clean finish.
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IBU: 22
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ABV: 3.4 %
Osgood IPA
Osgood IPA is Dutchess’ ode to the inception of the West Coast IPA—a time when brewers took their cues from a century of IPA development in Britain. Our take is a vibrant and refreshing classic, brewed with a base of heirloom British and Pilsner malt, and a touch of adjunct goodness for nuance. Deep aromatic bursts of citrus, cedar, pine, and floral notes from generous additions of Centennial, Ahtanum, Amarillo, and Cascade hops are balanced with firm, clean bitterness, alongside layers of grapefruit, apricot, orange zest, and subtle woodsy, resinous undertones on the palate. Finishing with a crisp, clean malt backbone, Osgood is for those who appreciate the classic West Coast IPA but enjoy Dutchess Ales' hallmark balance and nuance
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IBU: 49
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ABV: 5.9 %
about
Dutchess Ales began with the goal of simply creating pure, nuanced, and balanced ales, in the British tradition here in the USA. Over time we naturally evolved to brew the international Lagers we love with the same aim of old world purity and balance. We hope you find them refreshing, a joy to drink, and of the highest quality.
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Michael P. Messenie - Founder
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