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Our Specialty Beers are brewed monthly. Preview and release dates are located below the label images. These beers are previewed the Tuesday before their release. We hold drawings for prizes and the winner of the First Pint of the new batch. Release dates are the Friday following the preview party.

Please note, the beers marked "Camp Hill Specialty" are beers that we make from time to time, and do not adhere to any schedule. Also, we may run out of certain beers. Please call 717.920.2739 before your visit to see what beers are currently on tap.

Camp Hill Specialty
Coconut Porter
Based on the winning Homebrew Contest entry by John Slotterback and Fred Rogers, this dark, roasty porter is infused with fresh coconut which produces a sweet finish.  The coconut balances the chocolaty notes, producing a taste not unlike German chocolate cake in a glass! This will be brewed in Camp Hill and distributed in limited quantity to Harrisburg and Gettysburg.

January Specialty
Zoigl Star Lager

OG: 14.0; FG: 2.8; ABW: 4.6; ABV: 5.9

Zoigl is a golden, unfiltered lager beer, which was originally brewed only in the region of Eastern Bavaria, between Franconia and the Czech Republic. For centuries, Zoigl was brewed in brewhouses owned by the town or an association of small brewers.

The Zoigl-Star, a six-angular star similar to the Star of David, was the sign of brewers in the middle ages. The star symbolizes the three elements (water, earth, and fire) and the three ingredients (water, malt, and hops) used for brewing. The importance of the yeast was not yet known in the 1400’s.

Release: 1/6/12


Preview: 1/31/12
Release:
2/3/12
February Specialty
Outta Focus Double IPA
OG: 19.0, FG: 4.0, ABW: 6.4, ABV: 8.0, IBU: 80
This double IPA is BIG! It is brewed in the Pacific Northwest style that includes copious amounts of Pilgrim, Styrian, and Cascade Hops. It is dry hopped with ample amounts of Simcoe and Cascade hops that will send you into hop nirvana. Enjoy this Doubleback Double IPA on a fall day with full flavored foods and goods friends!

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE:
1/27/12


March Specialty
Celtic Knot Irish Red

OG: 12.7, FG: 3.3, ABW: 3.9, ABV: 4.8
Celtic Knot is a beautiful and buoyant red ale.  It's toffee-like malt sweetness give this beer flavor that is hard to beat.  It finishes crisp and clean with a moderate hop perception like the famous red ales of Dublin.

ABC is famous for our three week Irish Fest leading up to St. Patrick's Day.  This gathering features traditional Irish music, step dancing, food and Celtic Knot Irish Red Ale to round out the festivities.

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE:
Susquehanna Stout 12oz
Espresso Stout 22oz
3/2/12


Preview: 2/28/12
Release:
3/2/12


Preview: 4/3/12
Release:
4/6/12

April Specialty
Pennypacker Porter
OG: 14.0, FG: 3.5, ABW: 4.3, ABV: 5.4
This full-bodied dry cousin of the stout has a slight roast flavor and is dark brown in color with a red hue. This is London’s classic beer style named for the baggage carriers that appreciated it so much.
Governor Pennypacker was one of Pennsylvania’s more notable politicians. He oversaw the construction and held the lavish ceremonies designating the opening of the Commonwealth’s beautiful Capitol Building.


May Specialty
Anniversary Maibock

OG: 18.5, FG: 4.5, ABW: 5.8, ABV: 7.2
The Maibock style was traditionally produced in the winter and released in early May to celebrate the coming of Spring. This malty lager is deep golden in color and medium in body. The finish holds a bold sweetness that is balanced by a subtle hop flavor and aroma.

We will be releasing this beer every spring in celebration of our Anniversary.

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE:
4/27/12

Preview: 5/1/12
Release:
5/4/12


Preview: 6/5/11
Release:
6/6/11

June Specialty
Hinterland Hefe Weizen
OG: 13.2, FG: 3.0, ABW: 4.2, ABV: 5.3
A special German wheat ale yeast produces clove and banana flavors during fermentation leaving this unfiltered beer with an incredibly spicy and fruity complexity!

Our Brewmaster has acquired many medals at the Great American Beer Festival for this beer style. A difficult, four-step infusion mash schedule produces the complexity of this traditional beer style.


Special Release
Major Hops



Release: 6/21/12


Preview:
7/3/12
Release:
7/6/12
July Specialty
Dom Blonde Kolsch

OG: 13 FG: 2.4 ABW: 4.6 ABV: 5.7
This Kolsch-styled ale is clean, crisp, and delicately balanced. It has very subtle pear flavors and aromas. The subdued maltiness leads to a refreshing finish. A fantastic summer brew!

August Specialty
Kipona Fest
OG: 13.5, FG: 3.5, ABW: 4.1, ABV: 5.2
This Oktoberfest style Marzen is a favorite at the famous Bavarian fall beer festivals. The distinct toasted malt flavor of this amber lager finishes quite crisp due to the extensive lagering of this beer. One sip and you’ll swear you’re in Munich.

"Kipona" is the Indian word for "sparkling water". Each year, over Labor Day weekend, Harrisburg celebrates Kipona with a carnival and festival along the Susquehanna River and on City Island.

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE: 7/27/12


Preview: 7/31/12
Release:
8/3/12


Preview:
9/4/12
Release:
9/7/12
September Specialty
Peregrine Pilsner

OG: 12.0, FG: 2.7, ABW: 3.8, ABV: 4.8
This Czechoslovakian style Pilsner is golden in color and hopped with a bunch of genuine Czechoslovakian Saaz hops. These hops provide a special floral aroma and a delightfully hoppy finish.

Peregrine Falcons were recently reintroduced to the Harrisburg area as well as other large cities in Pennsylvania. This Falcon is one of the fastest birds, reaching speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. Its unique ability to rid urban areas of its nemesis, the pigeon, has cities throughout the region clamoring for the Peregrine as a permanent resident.

September Specialty
Hinterland Hefe Weizen

OG: 13.2, FG: 3.0, ABW: 4.2, ABV: 5.3
A special German wheat ale yeast produces clove and banana flavors during fermentation leaving this unfiltered beer with an incredibly spicy and fruity complexity!

Our Brewmaster has acquired many medals at the Great American Beer Festival for this beer style. A difficult, four-step infusion mash schedule produces the complexity of this traditional beer style.

Preview: 9/13/12
Release:
9/16/12


Preview: 10/2/12
Release:
10/5/12
October Specialty
Batch No. 666

OG 19.5, ABV 7.7, IBU's 61
 
Batch 666 is a devilish Halloween Brew conjured up by our brewers.  666 is produced with 1666 lbs of malt along with 3 - 6 lb. hop additions.  It is dark bronze in color with a delightfully clean finish!  Be careful, this one can sneak up on you and take you to the dark side. We’re sorry, the devil made us do it!

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE: 9/28/12

November Specialty
Grinnin' Grizzly Spiced Ale

OG: 14.0, FG: 3.0, ABW: 4.5, ABV: 5.7
This amber ale is dosed with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and fresh orange zest. It is well balanced with low hop flavor and nice hint of the spices in the finish. This spiced ale is not overbearing; rather it is smooth and very drinkable.

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE: 10/26/12


Preview: 10/30/12
Release:
11/2/12


Release: 11/15/12
Special Release
Mad Cameron Belgian Wit


A hint of coriander and orange peel in the nose complements the typical white beer fruitiness. A nice, dry, and slightly acidic finish is carried nicely by an elevated effervescence. When "Mad" precedes the name of a town or village in Europe, the area is known for its water quality. The Dehart Dam nestled in the Appalachian Mountains provides the Appalachian Brewing Company with city water that has a proper mineral makeup and pH that makes it perfect for brewing.

December Specialty
Volks Weizenbock


Volks Weizenbock combines the malty component of a bock bier with the tangy spiciness of the Hefe Weizen (see ABC’s June specialty beer). Flavorful and robust, Volks Weizenbock is maltier than our Hefe Weizen, with extra aging to ensure extra smoothness! Volks Weizenbock: “The People’s Beer!”

SPECIAL BOTTLE RELEASE: 11/23/12

Preview: 11/27/12
Release:
11/30/12



 
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