Chevallier was the first heirloom barley variety that we ever had the opportunity to work with, in 2014, and it opened our eyes to new possibilities of flavor in beer. Our experiences with it ultimately led us to develop our grain-forward style of brewing, to showcase the delicious and wide-ranging flavors that special grains can bring to beer. The Chevallier barley for this release was sourced from Norfolk, England, from the only field in the world where this 200-year-old variety is grown today. Brewed as a Helles style lager, it is intensely aromatic, balancing power with levity, and bringing notes of cedar, hazelnuts, fresh honeycomb, and peppermint.
