New Drafts, Fonta Flora Cans, and a New Cocktail at The Birch

Written By Malia

The fun part of a changing beer list is that you can walk in knowing what you usually order and leave having found something entirely different. Here are four worth asking about this week.

Civil Society Pontoon Cruise — on draft

Pontoon Cruise is a hazy New England IPA. It’s the hop-forward choice in this group, with the softer feel people often look for in a hazy IPA. If you’re not quite ready to give up warm-weather drinking, start here.

Fat Orange Cat Pumpkin Chai Latte — on draft

This one sounds like fall because it is: an oatmeal stout brewed with pumpkin and chai. It’s the darker, spiced option for the person who’s ready to embrace a cozy evening. You don’t need to be a stout expert to be curious about this one.

Fonta Flora Supper Table — in cans

Supper Table is Fonta Flora’s take on an autumn ale, brewed with North Carolina sweet potatoes and a blend of spices including ginger, cinnamon and cardamom. There’s a lovely twist to it: despite those familiar fall ingredients, the brewery describes its finish as dry, so not your over the top Pumpkin style beer.

Fonta Flora We’re Not Pizza — in cans

The name made us smile, but the beer is a West Coast-style IPA made in collaboration with Cellarmaker. It’s brewed with Nectaron and Simcoe hops—a different direction from the hazy Pontoon Cruise if you want to compare two approaches to IPA.

And yes, we’re not pizza either—but we do have flatbread. And Chelsea Bakehouse next door!

And something beyond beer:
Drops of Amber

Our new cocktail, Drops of Amber, brings together grapefruit liqueur, Valdespino Tío Diego Amontillado sherry, and Cappelletti. It’s citrusy, bittersweet, and just right when you want to try something different. Ask us for one on your next visit.

Not sure which sounds like you? Tell us what you normally drink, or simply what you’re in the mood for. We’ll help you find a place to start.

Come try them at The Birch in Norfolk while they’re here.

The Birch is located in Chelsea, Norfolk. Availability changes as kegs kick and bottles sell, so stop in while these are on the list!

What's On Tap?

 

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Wednesday
$5 Build Your Own Grilled Cheese

Thursday
$12 Wine + Mini Cheese Board & $1 Off All Cider/Mead

Friday
Beer or Wine & Cheese Pairing Flights

Saturday
Sour Saturday: $2 Off All Sour Drafts, Bottles & Cans

Sunday
All Day Happy Hour
$2 Off Drafts, Bottles, Cans, Cider, Mead & Wine

Malia

Malia is a lover of all fine food, beverage, and hospitality. She opened The Birch in January of 2011. She also owns Four Eleven York, a boutique inn and restaurant with her husband and has served on many community associations, including founding the Chelsea Business Association.

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