Making great beer at Eleven Lakes is priority one. Utilizing a small batch process allows us to focus on quality ingredients and stay true to our roots. Whether it’s a year-round staple or an experimental seasonal, we approach every batch with the highest standards and attention to detail. Each pour will demonstrate our love for the craft, and we sincerely hope you enjoy every sip.
Northern Aggression
HOPS
Simcoe
Citra
Amarillo
Carolina Gold
Flaked Oats
Flaked Wheat
Honey Malt
NEIPA
A wonderfully smooth, yet hoppy, IPA. Our Northern Aggression gets a huge burst of hop flavor and aroma from two rounds of dry hop additions: the first of which occurs during active fermentation. A healthy dose of flaked oats and wheat provide a wonderful mouthfeel, while Simcoe and Citra hops supply plenty of fruit, citrus, and pine. At almost 3 pounds per BBL, this IPA is a must on a flight.
ABV: 6.7%
IBU: 50
River Otter Red
HOPS
East Kent Golding
Willamette
Carolina Gold
Special Roast
Crystal
Roasted Barley
Irish Red
The gentle malt character of this Irish Red is balanced with just the right amount of bitterness, providing for an unquestionable drinkability. A touch of roasted barley is all that is needed to give this ale its gorgeous color and subtle roast character. With an abv of 5.1%, feel free to enjoy more than just one pint.
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 20
Sandbar Blonde
HOPS
Willamette
Cascade
Carolina Gold
Carolina Vienna
Crystal
Victory
Blonde Ale
A brewery proclaimed gateway ale! Although the perfect choice for a craft beer newcomer, this blonde is a refreshing change of pace for the seasoned veteran. This golden ale showcases a reserved level of malt and bitter, yet the complexity of flavors keeps this ale solidly grounded in its craft beer roots.
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 19
lazy river
HOPS
Columbus
Amarillo
Carolina Gold
Carolina Munich
Crystal
IPA
A clean malt profile allows for the hops of this approachable IPA to shine through. The combination of Columbus and Amarillo hops gives a pleasant balance of both floral and citrus. At 58 IBUs, this beer lets you know it’s an IPA without overwhelming your senses.
ABV: 6.7%
IBU: 58
Teri’s Berry Ale
HOPS
Hallertau
Carolina Gold
Carolina Red Wheat
Carolina Munich
Honey Malt
American Wheat
The smooth character of this American wheat is accentuated with the bright taste of raspberries. The sweet and tart flavors of the raspberries are perfectly balanced providing for a refreshing experience. This light bodied ale is a perfect choice on a hot summer day. You may be looking for this seasonal brew year round.
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 19
Coconut Chocolate Porter
HOPS
East Kent Golding
Willamette
Carolina Gold
Carolina Munich
Chocolate
Carolina Red Wheat
Oats
Porter
A robust porter with distinct, yet subtle, qualities developed through the addition of chocolate and coconut. This ale has the roasted characteristics you would expect from a porter, but late additions to the mash create a more subdued complexity. Secondary additions of hand-toasted coconut and cacao nibs make for the perfect complement to this delightful porter.
ABV: 6.1%
IBU: 31
Orange is the New Pale
HOPS
Cascade
Citra
Amarillo
Carolina Gold
Carolina Munich
Victory
Honey Malt
Pale Ale
An American pale ale with a twist. A generous amount of orange zest marries with the citrus flavors of Amarillo and Citra hops creating an absolutely delicious and refreshing pint. This ale’s bright citrus flavor is perfect for enjoying summertime any time of the year.
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 30
Apricot Habanero
HOPS
Hallertau
Carolina Gold
Carolina Red Wheat
Carolina Munich
Honey Malt
Spiced Ale
Welcome to Eleven Lakes’ take on spiced ale. We have turned to the culinary world for an inspired American wheat. Apricots, honey, and habaneros are not only perfect for wings, but they make an amazing summer wheat. This ale starts with the sweet taste of apricots and finishes with the assertive bite of habaneros; a perfect beer for chips and salsa!
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 22
Across The Pond
HOPS
East Kent Golding
Willamette
Carolina Gold
Crystal
Special Roast
Victory
English Pale Ale
This English-Style pale ale is more commonly known in craft beer circles as ESB or extra special bitter. Expect to enjoy a rich malt character balanced by a solid hop bitterness. Maris Otter, along with a healthy dose of specialty grains, provides a nice malt complexity, while English-style hops give a touch spice and herbal notes.
ABV: 5.6%
IBU: 35
Dockside Wake
HOPS
East Kent Goldings
Willamette
Carolina Gold
Vienna Malt
Flaked Oats
Flaked Wheat
English Style Blonde
This is a creamy English-style blonde is brewed East Kent Goldings, flaked oats and barley, and fermented with a London ale yeast. Local coffee, vanilla, and just a touch of hazelnut are added to the secondary. This incredibly tasty brew is served on nitro and you ABSOLUTELY need to give it a try. It just may be your new favorite.
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 21
Midnight Dip
HOPS
Hallertau
Pilsner
Carolina Munich
Carolina Vienna
Carafa III
Black Lager
A deliciously complex lager. Continental malts provide a wonderful backbone while specialty grains create hints of chocolate and coffee. Rich in flavor yet light in body, this lager is deceptively easy to drink.
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 22
Southern Hospitality
HOPS
Mosaic
Citra
El Dorado
Carolina Gold
Flaked Oats
Flaked Wheat
Flaked Corn and Grits
Hazy IPA
This hazy IPA is the yin to our Northern Aggression’s yang. A wonderfully rich and creamy mouthfeel comes from plenty of wheat and oats, while flaked corn and just a touch of grits add a little Southern charm. No East Coast IPA is complete without copious amounts of hops and Southern Hospitality is no exception. Loaded with tons of Mosaic and Citra hops, there is no shortage of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine!
ABV: 6.7%
IBU: 35
Vera Cruisin’
HOPS
Hallertau Mittelfruh
Tettnang
Pilsner
Carolina Munich
Carolina Vienna
Mexican Lager
This Vienna style lager is a perfect beer to bring in the summer. Expect a smooth and subtly malty beer with a clean crisp finish. Our Mexican lager has a nice light body and just enough spice from German hops. Enjoy with or without a lime.
ABV: 5.1%
IBU: 21
FESTBIER
HOPS
Hallertau Mittelfruh
Pilsner
Carolina Munich
Carolina Vienna
German Lager
Welcome to Oktoberfest! This German-inspired lager is brewed with exceptional drinkability in mind. Celebrate the balance of toasted malts and noble hops. A remarkably clean finish makes it easy to enjoy several pints with your closest friends. Prost!
ABV: 5.9%
IBU: 22
DOUBLE VISION
HOPS
Centennial
Chinook
Columbus
Mosaic
Carolina Gold
Carolina Red Wheat
Crystal
Double IPA
Everything you want in an IPA and more. More malt balanced by more hops. This IPA spotlights a delightful blend of American hops. You will surely find an assertive ale where flavor and aroma are still paramount. Repeated hop additions are responsible for creating hop-filled bliss in every sip.
ABV: 8.1%
IBU: 80
knuckle buster
HOPS
Citra
Centennial
Ekuanot
Carolina Gold
Carolina Red Wheat
Carolina Biscuit
Crystal
Citrus IPA
The perfect blend of hops, malt, and citrus. A variety of zests are combined with Cryo Citra hops giving this IPA a bright citrus aroma. This beer is sure to be one of your new seasonal favorites!
ABV: 6.8%
IBU: 59
Tributary Pale Ale
HOPS
Mosaic
Citra
El Dorado
Carolina Gold
Flaked Oats
Flaked Wheat
Flaked Corn and Grits
American Pale Ale
This American-style pale ale is a quintessential craft beer. It is the perfect blend of malt and classic American hops. The toasted quality of the malt, coupled with the floral, piney, citrus character of hops, offers craft-style enjoyment glass after glass.
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 30
Yardley Working
HOPS
Hallertau Mittelfruh
Tettnang
Carolina Pilsner
Carolina Red Wheat
Honey Malt
Honey Lemon Kolsch
Light, crisp, and incredibly drinkable, this German-inspired Kolsch dances between the worlds of lager and ales! This refreshing hybrid is the perfect beer as days start to warm and your attention turns to the outdoors. Our Honey Lemon Kolsch is a springtime take on our original Yardly Working. Once again, you may find yourself skipping out on chores and going straight to the reward.
ABV: 4.9%
IBU: 15
Sweet Mama Yama
HOPS
Hallertau Mittelfruh
Carolina Gold
Carolina Vienna
Carolina Biscuit
Special B
Brown Sugar
Sweet Potato Ale
Welcome to Eleven Lakes’ taste of fall! A full-bodied ale brewed with freshly roasted sweet potatoes and all the spices you’ve come to expect. Wonderful complexity, showcased by sweet caramel and cinnamon, is perfectly balanced, allowing the sweet potato to shine. Each sip of this hearty ale is sure to remind you of your favorite holiday dish!
ABV: 6.8%
IBU: 17
Yellow Card
HOPS
Centennial
Chinook
Columbus
Mosaic
Carolina Gold
Carolina Red Wheat
Crystal
Pineapple and Mango Seltzer
We are excited to be an Official Craft Beer Sponsor of the Charlotte Independence! To celebrate our relationship, we have crafted a Pineapple-Mango seltzer available in the taproom and the American Legion Memorial Stadium!
ABV: 4.9%