A distinctive dark lager from Scratch Brewing Company in Ava, Illinois, brewed with locally foraged black walnuts that bring a rich, earthy nuttiness to the beer’s smooth, malt-forward character. Notes of toasted nuts, dark bread, cocoa, roasted malt and subtle caramel are balanced by the clean, crisp finish of a traditional lager fermentation. The black walnuts add depth and a woodsy Southern Illinois character without making the beer heavy or overly sweet. Another uniquely Scratch creation, showcasing the brewery’s signature use of ingredients gathered from the forests and fields surrounding its farmhouse brewery.
