Happy May! Following the theme from last month’s selection, we are showcasing one brewery and providing a few different styles. This one’s much closer to home here in the Bay Area. West Berkeley, California is where Gilman Brewing calls home. “No Attitude. Just Good Beer” are words the brewery lives by and is quite apparent when you visit the taproom. They are quickly expanding, gearing up to open a taproom in Daly City & Pleasanton Hill.
Cheers!
Brendon Pineda
Beer Aficionado
Gilman Brewing “Green Eyed Devil”
West Berkeley, California
Lager
Hops: n/a
Grain: n/a
Serving temp: 38° – 45° F
Gilman’s homage to PBR, the beer that helped them build the brewery. Smooth, light and crisp.
Gilman Brewing “Bad Tattoo”
West Berkeley, California
Hazy DIPA
Hops: Mosaic, El Dorado, Ekuanot
Grain: n/a
Serving temp: 45° – 50° F
Aromas of melon, tropical fruits, citrus and hints of spice. Beautiful flavors of juicy citrus fruits and slightly peppery notes.
Gilman Brewing “Antifreeze”
West Berkeley, California
West Coast/East Coast DIPA
Hops: n/a
Grain: n/a
Serving temp: 45° – 50° F
A Juicy Northeast/West Coast hybrid Double IPA. Tropical aromas and flavors complimented with a creamy body with moderate bitterness.
Gilman Brewing “5w30”
West Berkeley, California
Imperial stout aged in Woodford Reserve barrels for 5 months
Hops: n/a
Grain: n/a
Serving temp: 50° – 55° F
Bourbon-barrel aged imperial stout. Full smooth body with an inky black color & brown creamy head. Aromas of vanilla, chocolate, coffee and dark roasted malts.
