The brewers of Baird Beer annually craft a plethora of seasonal beers. The effort we make in the formulation and crafting of this huge variety of beer highlights our conviction that beer is simply the most diverse and exciting beverage on earth.
Inspiration for our seasonal brewing comes from many sources. Often times we create a beer in order to make use of some wonderful local ingredient that is fresh and in season (e.g. mikan, yuzu, kabocha, figs, etc). Other times we feel the urge to re-create historical styles that are classics but hard to come by these days (e.g. English Mild, Scottish Light Ale, Baltic Porter, etc). Sometimes our irreverence takes control and we brew batches that thumb the nose at established style parameters. And in cooler months we take great pleasure in releasing any number of warming higher alcohol brews (e.g. Barley Wine, Wheat Wine, Imperial Stout, Strong Scotch Ale, etc).
Below we list several of our more prominent, annually crafted seasonal brews.
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 Ganko Oyaji Barley Wine
Barley Wine style ales are rich, strong and opulent. They require massive amounts of ingredients and long conditioning times. Our version will put a warming smile on even the curmudgeonliest ‘stubborn old man.’
ABV 9-10% |
 The Carpenter’s Mikan Ale
The lively citrus aroma and flavor comes from the addition of fine Japanese mikan fruit. The mikans we use come from the land of our friend and partner, the Carpenter Nagakura-san, who picks them by hand. Our fruit ale is inspired by the rich tradition of craftsmanship in Japan – the “Shokunin” spirit – which is embodied in the Carpenter.
ABV 6% |
 Jubilation Ale
This celebratory ale is brewed with freshly picked Japanese figs and cinnamon twigs. Rich and opulent, it is emblematic of the good cheer and renewed energy with which Japanese celebrate the coming of each New Year.
ABV 7% |
 Dark Sky Imperial Stout
This foreboding black ale unleashes a torrential downpour of hop character within a maelstrom of roasted malt flavor. A pleasing roundness and satisfying balance offer but the illusion of safe shelter. This monster stout is not for the faint of heart.
ABV 9% |
 Temple Garden Yuzu Ale
The spicy aroma and tart flavor of Japanese yuzu fruit, picked at a local temple garden, define this other-worldly brew. A luscious kiss of malt sweetness serves as a wonderful balance to the citric tang. This inspired ale surely is proof of the existence of a higher being.
ABV 5.5% |
 Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale
Brewed with fresh Shizuoka summer mikans (natsumikans) and citrusy American hops, this original ale is aromatic, effervescent, dryly acidic and unabashedly refreshing.
ABV 5.5% |
