German Beer, Root Beer, Birch Beer

We specialize in altbeer — the style brewed in the warmer regions of Germany since the early days of brewing. ‘Alt,’ the German word for ‘old,’ is a synonym for the traditional, old way of brewing dark, top-fermented beer. Our beers are light and refreshing and complement your meal or you can enjoy them anytime.

Ancient Days Honey Blonde Ale
This honey blonde ale brings forth the sweet essence of the bees, tasting a little hoppy and a little sweet, just like our Heinzelmännchen friends. Enjoy this to celebrate all the goodness that is provided for us, and dance like a gnome of old. A lingering sweetness finishes this ale for after meals or with seafood dishes.

Gopher Ale
A pilsner style beer specially brewed for those who seek a refreshing drink to share with friends at meals and conversation and, like our Heinzelmännchen friends, at times of celebration. A nicely balanced ale with a malty note that complements pasta and pizza.

Middleworld Brown Ale
A tasteful ale reminiscent of times around a hearth where one seeks out the warmth and comfort of reflection on the day's blessings; our little Heinzelmännchen friends sought to share these moments together with joy and thankfulness, the fire sparkling in their eyes and the ale soothing their soul. This smooth, brown ale satisfies the palate with spicy foods, wings and Mexican fare.

Black Forest Stout
This ale is as dark as Germany's Black Forest. There, our little Heinzelmännchen friends sought out dwellings vacated by their larger animal companions, then sipped on this smooth ale and stretched out to enjoy the rustling winds of the pine forest. Black Forest Stout, with its balanced roasted barley and caramel flavors and thick head, makes a great marinade for anything to be cooked on your grill.

Kilted Gnome Scottish Style Ale
High Gravity Beer (7.5% alcohol).
Wandering in the Black Forest, a Heinzelmännchen met up with a Scottish lass and they shared their favorite ale recipes. This meeting created the perfect marriage of Scottish and German culture with this result: a Scottish style ale reddish brown in color, light in body and bursting with flavor. This slightly hoppy kilted gnome offers a clean, warming alcohol finish without the bitterness. Pair with haggis or schinken.

Weise Gnome Hefeweizen Style Ale
A fresh, thirst-quenching ale that tastes light and slightly tart on its own, or try it with an orange slice. The clean finish pairs well with Key Lime Pie. (Bronze Medal Carolina Championship of Beers 2008.)

Heinzelmännchen beer is sold in 2-liter take-home growler glass containers, and 5-gallon or 15-gallon kegs.

The convenient growlers are imported from Germany and have porcelain flip-top lids to keep the beer fresh. They hold about four 16 oz. pints. After you purchase a growler from a range of four styles and prices, you can stop by the brewery for fill-ups that range from $8-$10 depending on the beer.

Using the growlers means there are no beer bottles or cans to dispose of, you know the beer is fresh, and our beer costs less because we don’t have expensive bottling equipment.

The beer must be kept refrigerated. Unopened, it will keep for 6-8 weeks; once opened, 1-2 weeks (4 openings and closings).

The five-gallon kegs hold about 40 16-oz. pints and range from $51-$61; the 15-gallon kegs hold about 120 16-oz. pints and range from $140-$170.

Try our old-
fashioned Root Beer and Autumn Red Birch Beer.

We use organic sugar in these freshly made, caffeine-free carbonated beverages. Our root beer has a creamy-style flavor that reminds you of those delicious root beer floats. Our birch beer tickles the tongue with a light wintergreen taste.

The sodas are sold in half-gallon screw-top jugs ($8 for jug, $3 for fill-ups) and also by the keg. The five-gallon kegs hold about 40 16-oz. pints and cost $35; the 15-gallon kegs hold about 120 16-oz. pints and cost $105.

Spring: Hoppy Gnome Pilsner Style Ale – This creamy ale has a mild bitterness and hoppy bouquet finish that is subtle yet noticeable and light. Enjoy with fresh cheese appetizers.

Summer: To Be Announced. Our Weise Gnome Hefeweizen Style Ale was so popular that it has now become a mainstay year 'round.

Fall: Oktoberfest-style Ale – A malty, full-bodied ale brewed to celebrate the wedding of King Ludwig of Bavaria to Maria Teresa of Saxonia. This ale has a satisfying mouth feel that is balanced with Noble hops and finishes malty sweet.

Winter: Gnutty Gnome Ale – Our Holiday Celebration ale has a hint of gnutty flavor and sweetness producing a mild, smooth finish. Celebrate the joy this season brings.

Dieter Kuhn & Sheryl Rudd, Owners
Heinzelmännchen Brewery
545 Mill Street • PO Box 2075
Sylva, North Carolina 28779

828-631-4466 • Email Us

Visitors are welcome.
Drop by any time for a tasting.

Hours:
11 am — 6:30 pm Tuesday – Friday
11 am — 5 pm Saturday

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