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Ocracoke’s Finest Beer & Wine Market
Ocracoke’s Finest Beer & Wine Market
Let’s have a party!!! Come by and check out our new Zillie’s Solo Cups. Great for keeping your brews super cold. Sturdy, and well insulated these Solo’s would make a damn fine Beer Pong set. Comes in Blue and Red for opposing teams. Grab a six pack and test out our brand new Zillie’s Solo […]
Read MoreAlthough written records of brewing at Rochefort date to 1595, Rochefort 10 was developed in the late 1940s and early 50s. It appears on virtually every list of the world’s finest beers. Dark brown color. Great strength balanced by a complexity of flavors and firm malt backbone. The bouquet covers a wide range: port wine, leather, […]
Read MoreOriginally called “Spécial,” Rochefort 8 dates to the mid-1950s. The name comes from the original gravity in “Belgian degrees.” Deep brown color; the flavor is vigorous and complex, with firm body to support the strength. The aroma has elusive notes of fresh fruit, spice, leather, and figs.
Read MoreRochefort Trappist 6 is named after its original gravity measured in “Belgian degrees” – a brewing scale no longer used today. It was first sold to the public in 1953. Reddish-brown color with amber-gold highlights; soft body leads to earthy flavors and an herbal character. Refined, soft spiciness in the bouquet finishes with a bit […]
Read MoreSanctuary Vineyards flagship red wine. The winemaker blended the famous Spanish grape Tempranillo with the French thoroughbred Cabernet Franc to produce this full bodied red. The Reserve won double gold medal honors, much to the appreciation and pride of everyone at Sanctuary Vineyards. Firm tannins, balanced with flavors of blackberry, leather, and currant go into […]
Read MoreFruit forward with balanced acidity, Grooner shines with frisky notes of crisp green apple and vibrant citrus. This incredibly versatile white wine takes the confusion out of food pairing – you can pair Grooner with virtually everything from oysters on the half-shell to spicy bbq.
Read MoreThe flavour of Timmermans Oude Kriek, refermented in the bottle, is without comparison. The cherries from which it derives its taste and colour it features traditionally come from Schaerbeek. Slightly acidic and with a wonderful bouquet, this natural and hence unpredictable brew requires careful handling throughout its long maturation period. Created from a blend of […]
Read MorePreviously known as Hop Notch. The wonderfully complex Hop Nosh IPA pours a bright golden orange color. A fresh, bursting aroma of fragrant hops on the front, soon follows with sharp bitterness of zesty pine and citrus flavors. Biscuits ‘n’ honey come through nicely in the malt, with brown sugar notes on the finish, culminating […]
Read MorePale straw color with golden hues. Aromas of banana, pineapple, guava, lemon and minerality, with floral notes. Flavors include banana, pear, apple, lime, lemon zest, tangerine and touches of minerality. The mouthfeel is dry and crisp, with some weight and well-balanced, lingering acidity. This is a lovely wine that pairs well with Farmer’s Cheese and […]
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