Blackbird Brewery Menu

We wanted to throw as many quality ingredients and processes as possible into a lower ABV lager. Traditionally floor malted Bohemian barley malt was triple decoction mashed for five hours, a complicated old world brewing process where a portion of mash is separated, boiled and returned to the main mash to hit 5 enzymatic temperature zones. It’s then hopped with huge additions of mild and spicy Saaz, fermented cold and slow and transferred to a horizontal tank for nearly 2 months for rustic nuance and natural carbonation. 4.0% ABV

Inside every snail shell is a tiny disco ball. Disco isn’t dead, instead, it just got small. Watch your step, they're only one inch tall atop their platform shoes. They've got the smoothest groovy moves up in their buggy bodies. This downright funkadelic bunch have come to start the p-p-party. Our snail sized hazy is citrusy and bright from El Dorado hops and Maui Nelson Hop Kief. 5.4% ABV

So, what are you doing back at Blackbird? Well, I sat back and thought about the things we used to do, the beer I drank with you, the cheers, and many brews. I’m so in love, Girl You Know Wit’s True. We are channeling Milli Vanilli, but this beer is a classic, crushable Belgian Witbier with wheat, coriander, and orange peel. Order a pint and know my love is for you. 4.5% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

So I have a surprise. And it is possibly the best thing to potentially ever happen to anyone anywhere in the history of the universe. Ladies and gentlemen, the world famous Li’l Sebastian. Motivated by our Johann Sebastian Spring Bock, we used some similar brewing techniques but scaled it down into a smaller malt forward lager. Once you taste it you’ll know it’s not a pony, it’s a miniature horse. 4.9% ABV

It’s Time for the Percolator. We used our favorite full bodied porter recipe and tossed in a very light dose of coconut which smooths out the roast and adds a creaminess and then dosed in freshly roasted Honduran coffee beans from our friends at Sunny Days Roasting Co. It’s Time for the Percolator. 4.0% ABV. Does NOT contain lactose.

Classic German style wheat beer. 50% of this beer is made from wheat grown at Perry Family Farm in Rolesville, four miles from the brewery, and malted at Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham. Brewed the hard way, this went through five mash steps including two decoctions to get every bit of character these malts have to offer. Naturally carbonated and unfiltered. 4.8% ABV

We’re Krushing your dreams with another Hazy NOT focused on Citra hops. This soft fruit forward IPA showcases Krush Cryo hops. Dripping with tropical fruit and white gummy bear sweetness from the Krush. This experimental IPA also utilizes malt from Proximity Malt which adds to its unique flavor, which is still mostly from Krush. 7.7% ABV

Technicolor - West Coast IPA - $8.00 14 oz, $4.00 5 oz We found some crazy smelling Cashmere hops so we had to brew with them. There was a myriad of aromas we got off them, so we paired them with a few other hops. Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Chinook. The result is a bright lemon citrus IPA with a little dank and firm bitterness to cleanse the palate. IPA now in Technicolor! 7.0% ABV

Refreshing crisp white peach, subtle wild berries and bright fresh raspberries. Light pink floral notes of Pinot Nero creates a perfect union with Glera contributing to vibrant red fruit complexity.

Located in the town of Aghione, on the Costa Serena, the Vetriccie estate bought by the Barcelo family in 1966 expresses all the attributes of a premium Corsican wine. On the nose, the wine is harmonious, fresh and fruity. Bold on the palate, long lasting and well balanced with a rich finish.

Lemon-green in color, aromas of Key limes and white peaches complement undertones of green apples and grains of paradise. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing with a long, pleasant finish.

Italian red wine

Italian red, 100% refosco grapes, sweet

We get asked about Amber Ales a lot. Brewers get so excited about IPAs that we sometimes forget the needs of the many outweigh the few. Although it’s not as exciting as boldly going where no man has gone before, we knew that resistance is futile. Our malt rack is stacked with high quality ingredients so we laid it all out and came up with a recipe. The outcome is a smooth, complex and highly drinkable ale that makes living long and prosper even more enjoyable. 5.6% ABV

We wanted to throw as many quality ingredients and processes as possible into a lower ABV lager. Traditionally floor malted Bohemian barley malt was triple decoction mashed for five hours, a complicated old world brewing process where a portion of mash is separated, boiled and returned to the main mash to hit 5 enzymatic temperature zones. It’s then hopped with huge additions of mild and spicy Saaz, fermented cold and slow and transferred to a horizontal tank for nearly 2 months for rustic nuance and natural carbonation. 4.0% ABV

Inside every snail shell is a tiny disco ball. Disco isn’t dead, instead, it just got small. Watch your step, they're only one inch tall atop their platform shoes. They've got the smoothest groovy moves up in their buggy bodies. This downright funkadelic bunch have come to start the p-p-party. Our snail sized hazy is citrusy and bright from El Dorado hops and Maui Nelson Hop Kief. 5.4% ABV

So, what are you doing back at Blackbird? Well, I sat back and thought about the things we used to do, the beer I drank with you, the cheers, and many brews. I’m so in love, Girl You Know Wit’s True. We are channeling Milli Vanilli, but this beer is a classic, crushable Belgian Witbier with wheat, coriander, and orange peel. Order a pint and know my love is for you. 4.5% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

Classic German style wheat beer. 50% of this beer is made from wheat grown at Perry Family Farm in Rolesville, four miles from the brewery, and malted at Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham. Brewed the hard way, this went through five mash steps including two decoctions to get every bit of character these malts have to offer. Naturally carbonated and unfiltered. 4.8% ABV

We’re Krushing your dreams with another Hazy NOT focused on Citra hops. This soft fruit forward IPA showcases Krush Cryo hops. Dripping with tropical fruit and white gummy bear sweetness from the Krush. This experimental IPA also utilizes malt from Proximity Malt which adds to its unique flavor, which is still mostly from Krush. 7.7% ABV

Technicolor - West Coast IPA - $8.00 14 oz, $4.00 5 oz We found some crazy smelling Cashmere hops so we had to brew with them. There was a myriad of aromas we got off them, so we paired them with a few other hops. Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Chinook. The result is a bright lemon citrus IPA with a little dank and firm bitterness to cleanse the palate. IPA now in Technicolor! 7.0% ABV

Inside every snail shell is a tiny disco ball. Disco isn’t dead, instead, it just got small. Watch your step, they're only one inch tall atop their platform shoes. They've got the smoothest groovy moves up in their buggy bodies. This downright funkadelic bunch have come to start the p-p-party. Our snail sized hazy is citrusy and bright from El Dorado hops and Maui Nelson Hop Kief. 5.4% ABV

Celebrating The Federal’s 20th anniversary, our friend’s neighborhood bar and restaurant in Durham. We wanted to brew a style that was more common on a menu 20 years ago, something that was approachable in flavor and price point but also not too plain at the same time. Belgian malt went through a long 2.5 hour step mash which provides a special array of sugars for the yeast, and in our opinion makes a more authentically Belgian flavor. Hopped with Liberty in late boil and a small dry hop. Fermented with yeast sourced from Achouffe brewery, giving one of the more unique ester and phenol profiles amongst the Belgian yeasts. 5.4% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

We’re Krushing your dreams with another Hazy NOT focused on Citra hops. This soft fruit forward IPA showcases Krush Cryo hops. Dripping with tropical fruit and white gummy bear sweetness from the Krush. This experimental IPA also utilizes malt from Proximity Malt which adds to its unique flavor, which is still mostly from Krush. 7.7% ABV

Technicolor - West Coast IPA - $8.00 14 oz, $4.00 5 oz We found some crazy smelling Cashmere hops so we had to brew with them. There was a myriad of aromas we got off them, so we paired them with a few other hops. Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Chinook. The result is a bright lemon citrus IPA with a little dank and firm bitterness to cleanse the palate. IPA now in Technicolor! 7.0% ABV

Available in grey and blue

Available in a few colors as well as both horizontal and round patches

Available in purple and dark grey

Brush bird image on front, large Blackbird logo on back

Traditional German 20 oz Hefeweizen glass

Serve your favorite lagers in this 16 oz dimpled mug

Classic German half liter mug

Beautiful glass with custom gold logo, *handwash only*