Solomon Juneau Extra Pale Ale
Timed Release Bottled Seasonal - 5.1% ABV
A crisp golden ale, dry hopped with Czech Saaz hops for exceptional flavor and aroma. This is one of the original styles that was home-brewed as a hybrid of an American pale ale using traditional euro Pilsner hops.
The latest fresh hop method is absolutely the best version ever. Head Brewer Robert Morton has added his touch to the recipe and has created a mature, well-rounded, and unique flavor experience. Great hop nose with fruity notes, light malty body, crisp finish. Our loyal customers have been clamoring for this brew to be packaged, and we answered the call in summer of 2010 as a seasonal release. Ask for a “Sols”!
The Solomon Juneau Beer Connection
Solomon Juneau paddled up the Milwaukee River from Lake Michigan and settled a trading post near the confluence of three beautiful rivers flowing through bountiful prairies and forests. In his canoe he carried pelts, heavy woolen blankets, wooden paddles, seeds, matches, guns and ammunition and beer.
We commissioned this Paul Smith original artwork represents a typical day in the early Milwaukee settlement. Unloading on the shores with supplies, beer was always a part of the stowage to ensure a safe liquid in unknown territory. The canoe shows the connection to the native Indian residents, learning the art of birch-bark waterproofing.
Solomon Juneau is credited as the founder of Milwaukee.
He was an entrepreneur and a pioneer, and married a Native Indian woman. Together they had 14 children.
As our city exploded with settlers, traders, and carpet baggers, Juneau found himself in a power struggle with the aggressive Byron Kilbourn. Each claimed a town center on opposite sides of the river, known as Kilbourntown and Juneau Village. As bridges were constructed, the two refused to align the dirt roads to meet the others plans. To this day, the draw bridges of downtown Milwaukee are angled to meet the stubbornly misaligned paths. Ultimately, Juneau prevailed in the common quest to be the first Mayor of Milwaukee and the first City Hall was located at the current site of Cathedral Square. We commemorate this virile leader with a beer that brings together beer cultures just like he did in the settlement known as Mil-wa-kee.
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