We use Citra Hops to keep this traditional beer light on the pallet but complex enough to thoroughly enjoy. As its name suggests, "L.C." is clear and to the point. For those of you asking for a distinct easy-going beer, we hear you L.C.! 

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The phonetic pronunciation for the abbreviation L.C. stands for "Loud and Clear," used in a good radio check. For example, "Temple 1-2, Cycle 0-9 Radio Check."  "Cycle 0-9, Temple 1-2 has you Lima Charlie." 

Lightly sweet and malt forward, our Even Keel American Pilsner is here just in time for the warmer weather. The light golden color and clean flavor profile makes this "steady Eddy" beer easy to drink and refreshing to finish. 

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The giant airships of the early 20th century had many of the same challenges as seagoing vessels in terms of maintaining proper ballast and orientation. The last of the American military airships was retired in 1962. 

We use Citra Hops for a light and crisp beer. Flavor notes include light citrus, malt, and honey. You should expect a crisp finish with very mild bitters and a very slight sweetness. Just like it's namesake, Bronco Dorado Mexican Lager was intentionally crafted to cater to a variety of interests. 

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The OV-10 Bronco was an unsung hero of multiple conflicts. This purpose-built workhorse first saw service in Vietnam and remained in regular service with the US Military until 2015. It is still in use today by NASA and the US State Department, along with seven different foreign nations.

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As a mission asset, the OV-10 was a true workhorse. As an aircraft design, it was good as gold. 

Pale and slightly hazy, our unfiltered wheat stands out with its refreshing aroma and tart citrus undertones.  Some folks love the Hoverfly Orange; others adore the Hoverfly White Peach. Just like its namesake, our Hoverfly Wheat gives a quick lift above the ground clutter and back to some much needed R&R. 

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Introduced in 1942, the Sikorsky R-4 (or HNS-1) "Hoverfly" was the first helicopter used by the US Armed Forces.  

Clear and pale, our traditional Pale Ale is the point of reference for a balanced beer. The blonde is an American / European style of Pale Ale, offering a fuller body and mouthfeel than a lager, but less hops and fewer bitter notes than an IPA. The aroma is crisp with notes of grassy citrus. If you're looking for the middle ground between a lighter lager and a multi-hopped IPA, this is home plate. 

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In aviation, Home Plate refers to the aircraft’s home airfield. 

Cutting through the dense haze of our New England style IPA are complex hints of citrus and fruit paired with sharper notes Galaxy and El Dorado Hops.  We brew a few variations of this recipe to include Buzz the Tower Mango and Buzz the Tower Blackberry. Note how the aromas and flavors hit together quickly up front and leave a smooth, smashable finish.  This type of fly-by is memorable, leaving you looking for it again next time. 

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Buzzing the tower is a historic, yet prohibited maneuver, where the pilot flies low and fast as close to the airfield control tower as possible. While it was considered a flamboyant, reckless act, it was widely accepted that the best pilots had leeway to bolster morale and inspire the “green” aviators. Of course, this maneuver was made famous in the 1986 movie, Top Gun. 

MAD Cat is our traditional German style Maibock.  Our MAD Cat Maibock features a heavy dose of Pilsner and CaraPils malt with a hefty pitch of German Perle hops for a distinct experience.  This beautiful beer is pale gold in color and has a full, rich, and smooth mouthfeel.  The flavor emphasis is on the malt with a hint of sweetness and notes of alcohol and spice. 

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"MAD Cat" was the nickname given to specially modified American PBY-5 Catalina patrol planes. These aircraft were assigned anti-submarine roles during WWII. The MAD Cat was specially configured to carry Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) equipment, considered a secret weapon at that time.

David's favorite beer! Smooth and hazy, our Hat in the Ring Hefeweizen is our take on a traditional hefe. The beer itself is full bodied and complex. Note that the aroma of banana, toffee and cloves is purely a function of the Bavarian yeast reacting with the composition of the wheat grains. We really hope you enjoy this Hefe as much as we do! 

“Hat in the Ring Gang” was the name of the 94th Pursuit Squadron - America's first operational aircraft squadron- made famous by Medal of Honor recipient and fighter Ace, Eddie Rickenbacker. These were the first American pilots to fly in WWI. One of the pilots reportedly said, “Uncle Sam has thrown his hat in the ring, and so have we.” Hence the squadron logo of Uncle Sam’s top hat in the red ring.  

There's no hidden agenda here -we intentionally crafted this semi-sweet cider to balance the sweetness and tartness of fresh apples and other seasonal fruits without masking or understating either feature. Wing Walker has a naturally pale color with light copper tones.  Wing Walker recipe versions we consistently host include Wing Walker Pear, Wing Walker Pineapple, and Wing Walker Cherries & Cream. Just like its namesake, our Wing Walker Cider offers a refreshing perspective that only comes from intentional balance and attention to detail. 

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The term “wing walker” is used a few different ways, typically referring to a ground crewman who walks along the wingtip of the aircraft to help the pilot avoid hard-to-see obstructions. It is also used to refer to the maintenance personnel or crew chief who walks along the top of the aircraft to conduct repairs or a visual inspection.  

Our Porter runs a deep ruby color with natural notes of vanilla chocolate, toffee, and light smoke. While it’s easy to want to overdo a heavier beer, we intentionally keep the extra adjuncts down to let the bitters from the Cascade hops balance the malty flavor of the grains. 

“Dark Star” is a brevity term used in military aviation to refer to an illumination round that fails to properly ignite or fails to properly deploy its parachute.     

This is a classic red sangria with citrus lemon and lime.  It has just enough sweetness to balance the acidity of the wine. 

We find this Pinot Grigio to have aromas and flavors of pear and green apple. The wine is medium-bodied with balanced acidity - perfect for lighter cuisine. 

A classic fruit-forward red wine with supple tannins.
 

Pinnacle Ridge has been making world-class wines for 20 years. A recent addition to Stewartstown, PA, Pinnacle Ridge has received both national and international acclaim for its wines and continues to be the most awarded winery in Pennsylvania. The winemaking philosophy at Pinnacle Ridge is one of minimal intervention using traditional methods.