FLAGSHIPS
OPTIMAL® WIT
Belgian-Style Witbier | 4.9% | 15 IBU
Optimal® Wit is a Belgian-style witbier brewed with 100% Virginia grown wheat and the perfect balance of spices. Soft notes of sweet citrus and spice in the aroma, and a touch of fruity tartness in the taste. Silky-smooth in the mouthfeel, Optimal® Wit finishes crisp and refreshing. GABF 2013 Gold - GABF 2015 Bronze - GABF 2018 Silver - GABF 2021 Gold, 2023 WBC Bronze
COBBLESTONE SOUR
Session Sour Ale | 5.0% | 10 IBU
Port City Brewing Company's Cobblestone Sour draws its inspiration from the historic charm and character of cobblestone streets. These weathered pathways tell tales of centuries past, and it is this rich tapestry of history and texture that has been woven into the body of this lightly tart, citrusy sour beer. The beer pours with a hue reminiscent of the warm, sunlit glow reflecting off the weathered stones. The aroma is a medley of fragrances that mirror the surroundings of an old-world street — hints of the earthiness from the moss-covered stones, the subtle sweetness of nearby florals, and the refreshing effervescence in the air.
BEACH DRIVE®
American Golden Ale | 4.0% | 21 IBU
Beach Drive® is an American Golden Ale brewed with a blend of Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malt for a subtle sweetness, finishing toasty and dry. This single hop ale is brewed with Adeena hops known for its spicy and floral characteristics – much like the Noble hops of Germany and the Czech Republic. Like a weekend outing on Beach Drive, this golden ale is easy going and refreshing!
DOWNRIGHT® PILSNER
Czech-style Pilsner | 4.8% | 43 IBU
Downright® Pilsner is a deep golden color and medium bodied, with a soft round malt profile and crisp and spicy hop character on the finish. This lager is brewed in the traditional Pilsner style, using authentic Pilsner malt and noble Saaz hops.The beer carbonates completely naturally as it lagers in our fermentation tanks for six weeks. 2022 WBC Silver
PIZZA NIGHT
Amber Lager | 4.8% | 20 IBU
Pizza Night is your perfect, go-to pizza night beer. This amber lager is a czech-style Polotmavé or half-dark lager, that is unfiltered and lagered for over three months, giving the beer time to naturally clear. Amber in color, Pizza Night has a medium body with a crisp and toasty malt backbone that is balanced by notes of citrus and spicy tones implemented by the use of Czech hops. Everyone's favorite night is Pizza Night, and it just got a whole lot better!
ESSENTIAL PALE ALE®
Dry-Hopped Pale Ale | 5.3% | 35 IBU
Staying true to the American pale ale, Essential Pale Ale® has a deep golden color with bright hop aromas and flavors of citrus and stone fruits, while balancing a subtle malt sweetness and a clean, crisp finish.
MONUMENTAL® IPA
IPA | 6.7% | 57 IBU
Monumental® IPA pours bright copper with a floral aroma, flavors of citrus and pine, and hints of toasty malt notes. This IPA shows a balance between hop bitterness and clean malt flavors.
GABF 2012 Bronze - GABF 2015 Silver
HAZY IPA
New England IPA | 6.8% | 5 IBU
Brewed to highlight hop aroma and flavor, Hazy ipa has intense notes of tropical fruit and bright citrus on the nose. Super juicy flavors of mango, peach, and tangerine accompany a crisp malt character. This hazy IPA is soft on the bitterness, finishing clean and smooth all the way around.
PORTER
Robust Porter | 7.2% | 45 IBU
Smooth and silky, Porter pours a dark mahogany color with a firm cap of tan foam. It has bittersweet chocolate and coffee notes and a depth that bigger beers aspire to.
2018 WBC Silver - 2016 GABF Silver
ROTATING
BREWERS' CUT
OPTIMAL WITCH
Belgian-Style Pumpkin Ale | 6.8% | 25 IBU
Optimal Witch pours dark gold and hazy. It is brewed with a variety of fall spices, local honey, and pumpkins. Optimal Witch does not have any frogs’ legs, or enchanted potions. And, no matter how many you drink, you will not develop any magical powers. Optimal Witch is subtly sweet on the nose with hints of coriander and cinnamon. The flavors come through in the taste exactly as expected, with pumpkin and fall spices. We think each sip will delight as we slip into the fall season. Cheers!
SEASONAL
TIDINGS ALE
Belgian-Style Blonde Ale | 8.5% | 25 IBU
Tidings® is a strong, spicy Belgian-style blonde ale brewed with local wildflower honey and 100% Virginia grown wheat. These local ingredients store away the essence of summer to warm you during the cold winter months. This festive ale is gently spiced with coriander, cardamom, fresh ginger, and Grains of Paradise, Tidings® balances complexity with drinkability.
HOP SERIES
LONG BLACK VEIL
Black IPA | 7.5% | 65 IBU
Inspired by the local legend of the Female Stranger, Long Black Veil® is jet black with a tan head. Piney, citrusy hops burst from the inky depths to mingle with notes of coffee and dark chocolate.
STAR SAILOR
American IPA | 6.2% | 40 IBU
Journey into an unknown universe with Star Sailor®; an Intergalactic IPA like no other. Star Sailor® is an exploration into the boundless style category of IPA. We are strapping in Citra, Simcoe, Pekko, and El Dorado hops on our cosmic journey this year.
SPECIALTY SERIES
MANIACAL
Double IPA | 8.9% | 85 IBU
Deep golden with subtle orange hues, Maniacal® Double IPA perfectly balances hop bitterness, tropical and citrus aromatics, and malt structure. This deceptive Double IPA satisfies the strongest hop cravings, while remaining balanced enough for the DIPA skeptic. Averaging 5 pounds of hops per barrel, Maniacal® is dry-hopped with Cashmere, Citra, & El Dorado through our patented HopZooka®!
TASTING ROOM ONLY
ALX275
American IPA | 6% | 43 IBU
In July 2024, the City of Alexandria will commemorate its 275th anniversary and celebrate all summer long. This milestone is not just a recognition of the past two centuries of progress, it also amplifies the shared experiences of our community and the collective achievements that have shaped Alexandria's identity. In honor of this magnificent achievement, Port City has created a magnificent beer: ALX275 IPA, brewed with 275 pounds of hops in honor of 275 years of Alexandria. This commemorative brew is packed full with a variety of flavors, notably Cashmere, El Dorado, and Strata hops, for a bright and bitter brew.
HEFEWEIZEN
German-Style Wheat Ale | 5.3% | 12 IBU
Port City's Hefeweizen is a Bavarian-style Wheat Ale pouring hazy golden with fluffy white foam. This beer has aromas of clove and spice with a softer note of ripe banana. The flavor is no less complex with tart and citrusy notes, balanced by subtle flavors of clove, spice, and ripe banana. The finish is satisfying and refreshing, prost!
LAGER SERIES
FRANCONIAN KELLERBIER
Kellerbier | 5% | 35 IBU
Franconian Kellerbier is a hop forward German-style lager. The naming of Kellerbier suggests that it was originally served from the beer cellar or “Keller,” increasing the flavor of the brewing yeast, malts, and hops. This lager is served unfiltered, or in zwickel style, and is naturally carbonated. Port City’s Kellerbier maintains these brewing traditions. This bright amber lager has notes of herbal hops and toasted bread maltiness. The mouthfeel is smooth with natural flavors, finishing clean with a crisp hop bitterness.
RAUCHBIER
Bamburg-Style Smoked Lager | 5.5% | 30 IBU
Rauchbier is a traditional Bamberg-style smoked Märzen lager brewed with all Bavarian malt and hops. Brilliant copper in color, this beer showcases toasty German malt character, including traditional beechwood-smoked malts that impart an appetizing, savory smokiness.
SCHWARZBIER
German-Style Black Lager | 5.1% | 23 IBU
Port City’s Schwarzbier is a German-style black lager pouring deep brown in color. Notes of coffee and toasted malt are in the aroma with a hint of hops. This smooth lager has a soft bittersweet dark chocolate flavor, finishing dry with a nice hop bitterness.
TMAVE PIVO
Czech-Style Dark Lager | 4.3% | 28 IBU
Port City's example of a Tmavé Pivo is brewed with all Czech malt and hops, lagered for six weeks, and served unfiltered. The malt was grown in Bohemia and is floor malted, and the hops are the famous "Žatec" or Saaz hops. This dark lager finds the perfect balance between malt roastiness, spicy aromatic hoppiness, and a slight caramel sweetness.
NON-ALCOHOLIC
HOPWELL
Hoppy Sparkler | 0.0%
HOPWELL is a non-alcoholic, hop-infused sparkling water. This hoppy sparkler is bright and fizzy, crisp and refreshing. It has a tropical hop aroma and a refreshing pop of floral hop flavor. It has a palate cleansing finish that is thirst quenching and invites the drinker in for another sip. Zero alcohol and zero calories. SOOOO refreshing!
