On Tap
Benny's Bier
AKA Unhinged Kolsch
Unhinged /ənˈhinjd/ adjective; 1) highly disturbed, unstable, or distraught 2) mentally unbalanced; deranged
A light to mid- bodied beer with a subtle fruitiness and a slightly dry finish. The malt profile is slightly biscuity, while the Hallertau Blanc hops contribute floral and subtle fruity notes providing the customary balance between hops and malt of the style. As is typical of Kolsch, this is a crisp, easy to drink beer at 5.4% ABV and 21 IBU with a pale straw color.
Gonzo a classic Irish Stout
Gonzo / gŏn′zō ˈ/ adjective; crazy, excited, or unrestrained; extreme, unconventional, or bizarre; using an exaggerated, highly subjective style, as in journalism
A delightfully dry brew with notes of coffee, chocolate, and caramel, Gonzo finishes with that characteristic touch of dry-roasted astringency. The beer is black with a tan head. For all of its complexity of flavor, this is an easy drinking beer at 4.5% ABV and 32 IBU.
Current Goings On
Gyle 25-05 and related information
Doolally (Munich Helles).
26 April 2025.
We're making this batch of outstanding Munich-style helles (light) lager to support Saint Michael's Lutheran Church (of Richville, MI) annual picnic. SRM Beverage and Tenacity Brewing are happy to support the community and participate in community events where we are able.
While not part of this brew of Doolally, SRM Beverage takes this opportunity to thank Ben Allendorfer for his authorization to provide Benny's Bier for the picnic. We're thankful to do business with Mr. Allendorfer and Benny's Bierhall, and feel that this signature beer will contribute an additional positive note to this community event.
Gyle 25-04
Unhinged AKA Benny's Bier (Kolsch).
10 March 2025.
We don't want to run out at Benny's in 2025.
Gyle 25-03
Unhinged AKA Benny's Bier (Kolsch).
23 February 2025.
Another barrell of this outstanding Kolsch was made today. You keep drinking it, we'll keep making it.
Gyle 25-02
Craiceáilte (Irish red ale).
18 February 2025.
Well, since we tore down, rearranged, and reassembled the SRM Beverage brewery, we're a little behind in total brewing for the year and we're "skipping ahead" to a brew for Saint Patrick's day. That's not to say we're ahead of schedule for Saint Patrick's Day, just that we had a couple of brew cycles in mind that we didn't get to.
Craiceáilte is slightly maltier than many Irish red ales, but isn't overly sweet and still dries out at the end. The brew day went reasonably well and clean up was a bit easier than many in the past. We'll be toasting with this starting about 14 March 2025.
Fun Thoughts
Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers. —Cliff Claven
Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in beer. —Dave Barry
Everybody has to believe in something... I believe I’ll have another drink. —W.C. Fields
“Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.” —Dave Barry