DRAFT BEERS

Craft Beers of Chicago, the Midwest, & United States

See other side for Wines and Belgian & Belgian-Style Beers

DRAFT BEERS
Craft Beers of the Midwest, the U.S.A., & Europe
See other side for Wines and Belgian & Belgian-Style Beers

Goose Island Chicago Green Line

Only within Chicago city limits & only as draft. Local barley & all American hops; environmentally friendly, economical, very tasty. Wonderful malty backbone w/just the right amt. of hops for refreshing finish. True everyday drinker. 5%.

Virtue Chicago The Mitten

A blend of the previous seasons best cider, aged in bourbon barrels, w/the new seasons fresh pressed apple juice. Straight cider, aged for 3 seasons, finds notes of vanilla, caramel & charred American oak balanced w/the best-of-the-orchard overripe apples & their sweet, tart, earthy juice. 6.9%

Surly Cynic Brooklyn Center, Minn.

Melds Old World ingredients in a new school style. French malted barley, English oats and Belgian yeast create honey and black pepper flavors. Lively Slovenian hops provide the floral, apricot and peach notes. 33 IBUs. 6.5%

Victory Prima Pils Downingtown, Penn.

German pilsner malt & Czech & German hops. Classic European pilsner, made in USA. 5.3%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.
Find Goose I.s Lolita on Belgian side!

Tall Goblet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6. Dogfish Head Lewes, Delaware Sixty One

60+1 = Sixty-one. Dogfishs bestselling 60 Minute IPA plus one new ingredientSyrah grapes must from California. 6.5%

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Revolution Logan Square, Chicago Anti-Hero

An assault of American hops! An iconic India Pale Ale featuring a blend of 4 hop varieties for crisp bitterness and massive floral & citrus aromas. 6.5%

Wandering Aengus Ciderworks

Salem, Oregon

Sierra Nevada Chico, California Celebration Ale

Since 1981, brewing this ale has begun every year right after the arrival of the first fresh hops of the year. One of the earliest examples of American-style IPA, its also one of the few hopforward holiday beers. Bold & intense; famous for intense citrus & pine aromas; features Cascade, Centennial & Chinook hops. 6.8%

Anthem Pear
This is Anthem Cider finished w/a blend of Bartlett, Bosc & DAnjou pears from Hood River, Oregon. Ripe pear aromas w/smooth unripe green pear-skin finish. 6.2%

Tall Goblet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50 Piercing Pils

A Czech-Style Pilsner brewed with pear juice, pear tea and Saaz hops. 6%

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Metropolitan

Dynamo Copper Lager

Chicago a mere 2112 feet from our front door!

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Brooklyn New York Black Chocolate Stout

3 mashes used in brewing each batch of this beer, achieving luscious deep dark chocolate flavor through a blend of specialty roasted malts. An annual winter season favorite. 10%

The gently spinning sweet spot between the two poles of brewing malt and hopswith the spicy aromas of Perle & Hallertau hops balancing the toasty flavors of Vienna & Munich malts. Finishes crisp & smooth. 29 IBU. 5.6%

B Nektar Meadery Ferndale, Michigan Zombie Killer Cherry Cyser

Cherry Cyser (mead & cider) made w/Michigan tart cherry juice, apple cider & star thistle honey. Sweet, but balanced nicely w/the tart cherries. 5.5%

Anchor San Francisco Steam

A true original, steam beer lies somewhere between ale & lager. Unique combination of flavors, well-hopped w/a pleasantly malty character. 5%

Imperial Half Pint. . . . . . . . . $5.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Half Acre Lincoln Ave, Chicago Daisy Cutter Pale Ale

Aromatic American Pale; hops huge on the nose, lingering in the finish. 5%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 Tieton Cider Works Tieton, Wash. Apricot Cider

Decidedly crisp, infused w/apricot tartness. Quite refreshing as the weather warms up. 6.8%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6. Big Leaf Maple Red Ale

Malty complexity & coppery color come from the combining of 2 caramel malts, pale malt, & a hint of maple syrup. 3 additions of Nelson Sauvin & Citra hops and dry hopping w/Cascade perfectly balance the syrups sweetness. Michael highly recommends this one! 6%

Deschutes Bend, Oregon Obsidian (NITRO)

Deep, robust, rich stout w/distinct notes of espresso, chocolate, roasted malt & black barley, & just enough hop bite to cut the sweetness. 6.4%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Goblet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Two Brothers Warrenville, Illinois Cane and Ebel

A unique red rye beer full of hop flavor & aroma. 35 pounds of Thai palm sugar to each batch! The sugar does not add much sweetness to the beer, but rather a fruity & vanilla-like flavor. A new very aromatic/citric hop variety called Summit is showcased. It is also dry hopped with Simcoe. 7%

Three Floyds Munster, Indiana Zombie Dust

Medium-bodied single hop pale ale showcasing Citra hops from the Yakima Valley. A very popular phenomenon at Hopleaf. 6.2%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6. Red Chair NWPA

The citrus punch of a big IPA, minus the onedimensional hop sledgehammer. Seven select European & domestic malts round out the edges for a complex, copper-colored brew. 6.2%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6. Arctic Panzer Wolf

Double Imperial IPA. A palate-smashing 100 IBU and a mighty 9% alcohol make this a sipper. Citrus and pine notes bury the booziness. 9%

Firestone Walker Paso Robles, Calif. Wookey Jack

Black rye IPA. Rich dark malts & spicy rye careen into bold citrus-laden hops. Left unfiltered & unfined to retain all its texture & character. 8.3%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

New Belgium Fort Collins, Colorado New Belgium/Cigar City Collab.

NBs Belgian yeast tangos w/Anaheim & Marash peppers and loads of citrusy hops to create an ale full of spice. Aged on Spanish cedar to salute the love of wood shared by NB and the soughtafter-Florida brewery. 8.5%

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Imperial Half Pint . . . . . . . . . $5.

Temperance New in Evanston, Illinois! Restless Years

Incredibly hop-juicy pale ale made with a portion of rye for a spicy twist. The hops here are really pushed forward into the flavor with only a crisp perfectly balanced bitterness behind it. 5.5%

Imperial Half Pint . . . . . . . . . . . $5.

Bells Kalamazoo, Michigan Two-Hearted Ale

Longtime Hopleaf favorite. Bells most bitter ale, beautifully copper colored, w/dense creamy head & full blast of hops! 7%

Lagunitas Petaluma, California Lagunitas Sucks

When Lagunitas did not have the capacity to release Brown Shugga a few seasons back, this was the replacement brew. ...a Cereal Medley of Barley, Rye, Wheat, & Oats. Full of complexishness from the 4 grains...joyously dry-hopped for big aroma & resinous hop flavor. 7.85%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

New Holland Holland, Michigan Dragons Milk

Dragons Milk is a 17th century term used to describe the strong beer usually reserved for royalty.This strong ale was aged in oak for over 120 days,extracting flavors from the wood, contributing to its complex character. Hints of bourbon flavor perfectlycomplement its roasted malts to produce a beer fit for a King. 10%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6. Lakefront Milwaukee, Wisconsin Fixed Gear Amber

A big, bold, American red ale. Pours a crimson hue w/rocky white head and floral-citrus aroma from aggressive dry-hopping. 6.5%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50 Green Flash San Diego, California Green Bullet

Full-bodied Triple IPA, combining New Zealandgrown Pacific Gem & Green Bullet hops. Significant pine & citrus hoppiness at first sip, accentuated by tropical notes of mango & pineapple; moderately aggressive, bitter finish. 10.1%

Imperial Half Pint. . . . . . . . . . $5. North Coast Fort Bragg, California Brother Thelonious
Dark brown Belgian Strong Ale. Dark fruits,spices, caramel/brown sugar. Rich & mouthfilling; yeasty sweetness & alcohol; also some hop bitterness. Helps support the T. Monk Institute of Jazz. 9%

Imperial Half Pint . . . . . . . . . $5.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Solemn Oath Naperville, Illinois Kidnapped by Vikings

With great fresh hop aroma, this American IPA has a light malty sweetness to balance the dominant pine & citrus hop presence. 6%

Unibroue Chambly, Quebec Maudite

Mahogany-colored, rich-tasting & complex. 8%

Imperial Half Pint . . . . . . . . . . $5.

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7. Old Rasputin (NITRO)

Imperial Stout, produced in the tradition of 18thcentury English brewers who supplied the court of Russias Catherine the Great. Rich, intense brew w/big complex flavors & a warming finish. 9%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Great Lakes Cleveland, Ohio Dortmunder Gold

Smooth lager w/more body & less hops than a pilsner, less malt & more hops than a Munichstyle lager. A great session beer. 5.8%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6

Stone Escondido, California Cali-Belgique IPA

West Coast IPA brewed w/Belgian yeast for added fruit & spice complexity layered onto Stones aggressively hoppy, crisp & refreshing IPA canvas. Think of it as an otherwise identical twin to Stone IPA that was raised in a Belgian culture. Literally. 6.9%

Founders Grand Rapids, Michigan Breakfast Stout

Flaked oats, bitter & sweet chocolate, Sumatra & Kona coffeesingredients for a fine breakfast in a creamy beer to be enjoyed all day long. 8.3%

Half Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Dark Horse Marshall, Michigan Thirsty Trout Porter

A richly malty ale, w/clear characteristics of dark chocolate & black malt, and hints of black licorice, ale fruitiness, and molasses in the finish. 7%

Great Divide Denver, Colorado Hibernation Ale

English-style Old Ale Great Divides winter seasonal each year since 1995. Malty rich but with complex hop profile; over 3 months of aging creates its hearty warming character.

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Imperial Half Pint. . . . . . . . . . $5.

Double Bastard

Escondido, Cal.

Menu as Jan 10, 2014

Please note: prices do not include tax.

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Imperial Half Pint. . . . . . . . . . $5.

A lacerative muther of a beer...the evil big brother of Arrogant Bastard Ale. Hops used? Classified secret. IBU? Off the charts. 11.2%

Imperial Half Pint. . . . . . . . . . $5.

DRAFT BEERS
BELGIAN & BELGIAN-STYLE
See other side for American Craft Beers

DRAFT BEERS
BELGIAN & BELGIAN-STYLE
See other side for American Craft Beers

Chimay Belgium Cinq Cents AKA Chimay White

Golden, slightly hazy appearance, fine head. Characteristic aroma of fresh hops & yeast. Fruity notes of muscat & raisins. No acidity, but an afterbitterness which melts in the mouth. Top-fermented unpasteurized Trappist beer. A classic. 8%

Urthel Hop-it Belgium/Netherlands

Inspired by fine American craft beer traditions but containing top European aromatic hop varieties and brewed at the Trappist Koningshoeven (La Trappe) for Urthel founder Hildegard van Ostaden, this nicely balanced, dry-finishing beer is surprisingly easy-drinking for its strength. 9.5%

Dupont Avec Les Bon Voeux

The strongest of Duponts farmhouse ales, but the alcohol is subtle. A touch of honey sweetness, grassiness, a bit of hop bitterness, some of the distinctive Dupont yeasty funk & a nearly perfect amount of spritz. 9.5%

Brasserie des Saignelgier, Switzerland Franches-Montagnes 225 Saison

This is BFMs 15th anniversary beer (the square root of 225). A Belgian-style Saison matured in their used Abbaye de Bon Chien barrels for 4 months to give it a slight funky sourness. 5%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 St Feuillien Brune

Ruby brown w/generous & lasting head & distinctive wide-ranging aroma. Fruitiness blends harmoniously w/dominant licorice & caramel flavours. The body is decidedly malty; bitterness arrives from the complex alchemy between the fine hops & special malts used. 8.5%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

St Bernardus 12
The best thing about Autumn and Winter at Hopleaf is the annual return of St B 12 on draft! Notes of dark fruit, biscuits and yeast. Hidden strong alcohol. Complex & warming and the closest we get to Westvleteren 12same recipe, town and water source. 10.5%

Posca Rustica

Goblet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

Dekoninck
The easy-drinking beer of Antwerp, the overwhelming favorite beer of our Belgian-born customers. Great w/food & very session-friendly. 5%

Seef by Browerij Antwerpse/Roman

Hazy pale gold & unfiltered. Appealing aroma offers pronounced lemon/citrus fruitiness w/fresh bread grain note and spicy & resinous hop appeal. On the palate: chewy grain, tart fruit & spicy hops; bittersweet finish dominated by hops & fruit. Dry finish; superbly quenching. 6.5%

Since 83, Dupont has produced this beer especially for a Gallo-Roman site, the Archeosite dAubechies, near the brewery. A Cervoise beer spiced w/a gruit (an old-fashioned herb mixture for bittering & flavoring beer, popular before hops.) Highly, if delicately, spiced. Sweet woodruff & bog myrtle are but 2 of about a dozen spices used. Discover what beer tasted like when Belgium was ruled by the Roman Empire! 8%

Dieu du Ciel! Montreal, Quebec Route des Epices

French for Spice Route. A rye beer brewed with both black & green peppercorns. Initially reveals flavours of fresh grain & malt, w/notes of chocolate, caramel, & fruit. The pepper flavour & aroma is fully revealed in the finish, leaving a pleasant, spicy, tingling sensation on the tongue. 5%

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

Bolleke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50

Kwak by Bosteels (brewery since 1791)

Pours w/a fine lasting head with aromas of wheat beer w/hints of bubblegum, vanilla, cloves & a touch of spirit. Very smooth & spritzy, w/vanilla notes in the palate; comes across very light for its strength. Sweet malt gives way to a dry finish. 8%

Bokor Cuve des Jacobins Rouge

Lots of tart cherry, vanilla, woody funkiness, sour apple pucker, & solid malty backing to this classic Flemish sour ale. 5.5%

Leffe Blonde
Sunny color, slightly clovy aroma, restrained orangy fruity palate, nutty creamy texture. 6.6%

Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

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Served in Carafes Quarter=250ml Half=500ml 750=750ml

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13oz

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Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 Van Honsebrouck Gueuze Fond Tradition

Very tart & authentic classic gueuze30% wheat, 70% barleyspontaneously fermented, oak-aged to perfection. 5%

Tripel Karmeliet

Whites
2012 Sauvignon Blanc The Girls in the Vineyard
One hour north of Napa, Lake County is a lovely place for the girls (as they call their grapes) to grow up and flourish. Abundant sunshine warms the vineyard mornings and afternoons, replaced by pleasant cool evenings and nights. 11-13.5%
Quarter $10. Half $18. 750ML $28.

Reds
2011 Rhone Blend Bieler Pre et FilsLou Ven Tou
65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 5% Viognier. From Provence whose western border is the Rhone. Elegant aromas of cherries and figs and herbs de Provence with flavors of black tea, forest, white pepper and black fruit. 13.9%
Quarter $10. Half $18. 750ML $27.

Goldenbronze ale w/a creamy head. Brewed w/ raw & malted barley, wheat, oats, & house yeast. Restrained hoppiness, generous spicing, fruity banana & vanilla notes. Complexity & finesse! 8%

Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 Boon Kriek

Frank Boon is an old-school traditionalist still making 100% spontaneously fermented ale. Aged 2 yrs. in oak vats, w/minimum 200 grams of real cherries per liter. Brewed in Lembeek, the village that gave Lambic its name. Tart w/lots fresh fruit essence and a dry finish. Rare on draft! 5%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.

Atomium by Brouwerig Van Steenberge Grand Cru

Brewed w/a 6-grain combo of barley, rye, spelt, wheat, maize & buckwheat w/ orange and coriander. Smooth a bit sweet and easy drinking. 8%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.

2011 Verdejo Numero TresGotham Project

Harvested in the cool of night from around the villages of Rueda and La Seca in the Rueda region of Spain. Rich white w/refreshing crisp edges and minerality on top of tropical fruit aromas. 13%
Quarter $9. Half $17. 750ML $25.

2011 Malbec Terra Rosa

From old vines grown in venerable Mendoza vineyards in Argentina, and aged in oak casks, this full, dark and rich wine has notes of black fruits, tar, cocoa and chocolate. 14%
Quarter $10. Half $18. 750ML $28.

Allagash Portland, Maine White

Traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, light & slightly cloudy w/a blend of spices. 5.5%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10. Goose Island Lolita Chicago

A very sophisticated Raspberry Belgian Ale. Bright yet deep, w/spices & edges of the fruits natural tart qualit yfor a white wine kind of finish. Fermented w/brettanomyces (for that great tart zing) & fresh raspberries. Barrel-aged w/Schaarbeek cherries (previously-unavailable outside Belgium.) 7%

Pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6. Saison Rye

Golden-hued, brewed w/a 2-row blend & malted rye; hopped w/both Styrian Gold & Bravo hops. Fermented w/a French farmhouse yeast strain; traditional Saison notes of spice & tropical fruit in the nose. Citrus & peppery spice dominate the flavor, making way for pleasant malt characters. Full-bodied w/surprisingly dry finish. 7.9%

2012 Chardonnay Rickshaw

From Sonoma. 2012 was a nearly perfect growing season. Long & slow ripening of the grapes well into September. The pristine juice produced wine of great richness, while maintaining its racy acidity. Rich notes of creme brulee, topped w/ripe tropical fruits. Richshaw donates a percentage of its profits in Chicago to making fresh produce available to underserved neighborhoods. 13.5%
Quarter $10. Half $18. 750 $28.

2011 Ciro Rosso DOC Cantina Garruba

100% Gaglioppo from Calabria, Italy. Ruby red, full bodied with pleasant acidity and notes of forest fruits, blackberries & blueberries. 13.5%
Quarter $9. Half $17. 750ML $25.

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 The Bruery Placentia, California Mischief

Belgian style Golden Ale, effervescent, w/ floral aroma, & citrus notes. Dry, hoppy & crisp. 8.5%

Sparkling
NV Extra Dry Prosecco MontelviniVenegazzu
100% Glera. Dry, spritzy & festive sparkler from the pioneering and largest alla spina (wine on tap) winery in Italy. This family-owned Treviso vineyard has been producing Veneto varietals since 1899! 12%
Quarter $10.
(with Champagne-style ute)

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50 Ommegang Hop House Cooperstown,

Pays homage to the historic hop farm that stood on the brewery grounds over 100 years ago. Well-balanced, yet ample hop character defines this brew. Combines the delicious aromas & flavors of a Belgian-style ale w/generous hopping (inc. dry-hopping.) Bright yellow-amber hue; tropical & citrus hop aromas w/subtle floral notes & light biscuit presence. Fruity & citrus flavors balanced out w/delicate malt notes. Smooth & effervescent, with moderate bitterness and drying, hop-forward finish. 6%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50 Five Rabbit Huitzi Chicago

Belgian Strong Golden Ale, brewed w/hibiscus flowers, ginger, Thai palm sugar & local Chicago honey. 9%

Ros
2012 Monastrell

Goblet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.

Numero 3Gotham Project

The varietal, native to Spain, is also known as Mourvdre. This expression exhibits fresh fruit w/a bit of tannin, and vibrant fruit up-front. 11-14%
Quarter $9. Half $17. 750ML $25.

Jolly Pumpkin Dexter, Michigan Madrugada Obscura

Dark as a moonless midnight. Belgian-inspired stout brimming w/roasted malts & bitter hops. 8.1%

Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50

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Featured Wines in Bottles

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York Creek 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Napa. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc & 3% Petit Verdot. Winery owned by craft beer pioneer Fritz Maytag shows that he knows wine as well as beer. Being an unfiltered wine of some age, there is some sediment. Though harmlessand called a gift of the gods and a sign of a good wineyou should be gentle handling the bottle and pouring. 750ML $30.

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50

On other side: Belgian-styles by Unibroue, N. Coast, New Belgium and Stone!

Against The Grain St Louis, Missouri Swaffelbier

Belgian-style table beer w/fruity & bready malt notes. Light-bodied w/a crisp biscuit finish. Very low hop bitterness. Great with food or as a session beer. 4.6%

Menu as of Jan 10, 2014

Please note: prices do not include tax.

Tall Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.