At Helsgardin, we think there's a beverage for everyone. We embrace exploration and experimentation. In our pursuit of simplicity and deliciousness, we want to make brews that make people go "Oh, I like that!" Come and explore the brewing universe with us!
Berliner Weisse
3.8% | 0.5 IBU
Award-winning sour beer. Pale, straw-colored. Tart, light, crushable beer that presents with dough and lemon on the nose. Softly rolls over the tongue with tang and effervescence. Leaves grainy wheat on your breath.
German Pilsner
4.5% | 30 IBU
A variety of hops blend to create a unique aroma and flavor full of light herbal and fruit notes. Leaves more than enough room for the delicious crackery taste that every pilsner should have.
Berliner Weisse - Fruited
3.8% | 0.5 IBU
The addition of strawberries and mangos to our classic Good Boy Berliner creates the perfect summer beer. Even folks who avoid sours or beer entirely may find themselves enjoying this one.
Berliner Weisse - Fruited
3.8% | 0.5 IBU
Good Boy Berliner fermented on blackberries. The dark and sweet fruit adds another dimension of tartness beyond that of Good Boy. After each sip, the blackberry makes way for the signature grainy breath of the beer underneath.
Amber Lager
5.0% | 11 IBU
Malty, clean amber lager. Brewed with german malts.
Ordinary Bitter
3.9% | 25 IBU
A simple beer that puts English malts on display.
American Wheat - Fruited
5.6 % | 23 IBU
If you like fruit, you'll love this. Every gallon of beer is made with at least 1 lb of raspberries. The underlying American Wheat brew provides a fluffy canvas for the raspberry to express itself.
Gardin Water
Hopped Non-Alcoholic Seltzer
0.0% | 0 IBU
Like beer, but not! This sparkling water is generously dry-hopped in order to make water more interesting. Beer-adjacent, but has a fruity edge that everyone can enjoy.
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Released: 5/1/21
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Bone Dry Berliner Weisse
Berliner Weisse
3.2% | 0.3 IBU
A dryer version of our classic Good Boy Berliner. Tart and refreshing.
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Released: 5/7/21
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Mixed Berry Syrup Sour
Berliner Weisse - Fruited
3.2% | 0.3 IBU
Sour beer brewed with a hand-crafted berry syrup. Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries come out to play in this one.
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Released: 5/7/21
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Strawberry Mango Berliner
Berliner Weisse - Fruited
3.8% | 0.5 IBU
The addition of strawberries and mangos to our classic Good Boy Berliner creates the perfect summer beer. Even folks who avoid sours or beer entirely may find themselves enjoying this one.
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Released: 5/25/21
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Blackberry Berliner
Blackberry Berliner
3.8% | 0.5 IBU
Good Boy Berliner fermented on blackberries. The dark and sweet fruit adds another dimension of tartness. After each sip, the blackberry makes way for the signature grainy breath of the beer underneath.
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Released: 5/25/21
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4-Grain Sour
Kettle Sour
5.0% | 10 IBU
A blend of barley, wheat, oats, and rye makes for a mysteriously tart and tasty brew.
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Released: 5/1/21
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IDOL Promises
Lager
5.1% | 26 IBU
Lager featuring John's favorite British Malt - Golden Promise. Part of the I Dream Of Lagers (IDOL) series.
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Releases: 7/28/21
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Bronze IDOL
Copper Lager
3.7% | 7 IBU
Lager featuring Bestmalz's specialty "Red X" malt. Malt upfront, toasted bread on the way down. Part of the I Dream Of Lagers (IDOL) series.
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Releases: 7/28/21
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IDOL Hands (Are the Devil's Playthings)
Helles Lager
4.6% | 6 IBU
Helles Lager fermented using a proprietary yeast from Red Oak Brewery in NC. Part of the I Dream of Lagers (IDOL) series.
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Releases: 7/28/21
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Modla IDOL
Czech Pilsner
4.2% | 35 IBU
Czech Pilsner brewing using traditional brewing techniques and ingredients. Floral, mildly bitter, and refreshing. Part of the I Dream of Lagers (IDOL) series.
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Releases: 7/28/21
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"I don't know what to put here. I like making beer. I love making or finding beer that surprises people - whether that's good or bad. I think there's something for everybody, alcoholic or not. I want to have something on hand for anyone who comes by!"
John's beautiful wife and biggest supporter. Without her, there would be far less brews on hand!
Neighbor, (meat) smoker, friend!
Lover of all things bitter!
Got John into homebrewing!
Wild yeast wrangler, biochemistry expert!
Always down for a good brew!
Treasurer of the REST, long-time friend!