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“I don’t like beer.”
A bold statement… especially in a room full of people who once felt the exact same way.
Because the truth is, most people don’t actually hate beer.
They just haven’t found their beer.
Maybe your first introduction was a lukewarm red cup at a party from a guy named Kevin.
Maybe it was an overly enthusiastic friend who insisted, “No, you’ll LOVE this one,” right before handing you something that tasted like tree bark and gym socks had formed a union.
Either way, we understand.
The good news? Beer has come a long way from those first impressions. In fact, there are plenty of pours out there that surprise even the most committed skeptics.
Let’s start with a style that surprises almost everyone: sours.
Bright, fruity, and refreshingly tart, this style can feel closer to a sparkling fruit drink than a traditional beer. Lucky for you, we’ve got two crowd favorites on tap: Silenus Raspberry Sour and Jolly Roger Sour.
Silenus Raspberry Sour![]()
Inspired by Silenus, the Greek god of drunkenness, this sour starts with a touch of sweet raspberry that lures you in, followed by a bright, zingy tartness that keeps your taste buds on their toes.
Don’t just take our word for it — fellow patrons have described it as “bang tart” and “sweet and light.”
Jolly Roger Sour![]()
We would never officially claim this beer tastes like that famous purple candy you traded for at lunch in 4th grade… but if you sense a little déjà vu after one sip, that’s between you and your taste buds.
This one is often followed up with, “This is BEER?!” From “never lets you down… incredible tasting sour” to “tastes just like *that candy*,” it definitely has a following. In fact, it’s our #1 ranked beer on Untappd.
So if the sours have officially challenged everything your friend thought they knew about beer, it’s time to keep that momentum going. Next up is a style that leans lighter, brighter, and even more citrus forward: Shandys
Next time you and your friend are in the taproom, look no further than our two citrus shandys on tap: Beermosa and Dandy Shandy.
Beermosa
This is usually where the brunch crowd gets involved. Orange-forward, bright, and ridiculously easy to drink, the Beermosa lands somewhere between cocktail energy and patio perfection.
If your friend says they only drink mimosas, hand them a Beermosa and watch the confusion unfold.
Dandy Shandy
Then there’s Dandy Shandy, the lemony counterpart that tastes like sunshine in a glass. Crisp, bright, and refreshing, this one is made for summer days and bonfire nights.
Go for the Dandy Shandy if you want a hint of lemon tartness with your sweet shandy.
And if your friend is still hanging in at this point, they’ve survived the sours, enjoyed the shandys, and now they’re probably reaching for their usual hard seltzer.
About that…
Our hard seltzers are beer based, which means they may have been enjoying beer much longer than they realized.
Now, to be fair, not all hard seltzers are made this way. Some companies use spirits or other alcohol bases, but as a production brewery, we stick with what we know best: beer. That gives our seltzers the bright, fruity flavors everyone loves, while still keeping them gluten free and lower in carbs, calories, and sugar.
So now that your “I don’t like beer” friend has found a beer they actually enjoy, your next challenge is convincing your die-hard beer friend that they’re one sip away from becoming a seltzer fan… but that’s a story for another blog.
So there you have it: 5 beers to convert your “I don’t like beer” friend, all available right here in the taproom.
So get out your phone, make the call, and set up a date to try them all.
We’ll be ready to pour. 🍻
Cheers!