WINTER WARMER ALE
A spiced winter ale. Full-bodied, brewed with cinnamon and sweet orange peel, and perfect for a cold winter night. A nice after-dinner beer. Try it with a homemade apple pie!
Best enjoyed in an ale horn with steamy mutton stew after a long day of sacking Europe.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
Our brewmaster suggests this as an after-dinner beer, best enjoyed with a slice of homemade apple pie!
TWISTED LEMON WHEAT ALE
Traditionally brewed for those hot summer months, this ColaTown style wheat beer is crafted with a touch of lemon peel, providing a crisp finish. Enjoy this refreshing brew on the hottest South Carolina days.
Served best with backyard barbecues, lawn chairs, and the satisfaction of a well-mowed yard.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.2%
Perfect with fresh summer salads, fruit, and lighter fish. Don’t shy away from Mexican, Latin, or Mediterranean fares for a festive dinner party!
MY MORNING STOUT
Start your day off the River Rat way with notes of cacao nibs, oats, Madagascar vanilla, and a jolt from our exclusive blend of Jittery Joe's coffee.
Goes nicely with a walk of shame and a Denver Omelette.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
This beer is fantastic with herb-roasted chicken, pork, and lamb. Think savory, like rosemary, sage, and thyme. It’s great with fried oysters or a Low Country Boil. For dessert, try a rich chocolate mousse or some Fall favorites like figs and blue cheese.
DOUBLE IPA
A high alcohol, aromatic, robust pale ale dripping with hop flavor. English malts and hops are used to create a truly unique double IPA. Offering a floral, slightly spicy hop profile backed by a rich malt profile, our Double IPA is not for the faint of heart.
Achievement unlocked: You're a professional beer drinker now! Enjoy this Double IPA with hearty disdain for inferior brews.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 8.5%
Try this brew with spicy BBQ or Thai, or embrace adventure with game meats or grilled spicy Salmon! Peppery cheeses or sharp Blue and pungent Gorgonzola cheeses also pair well.
MARZEN
This medium-bodied brew pairs a sweet malt flavor with a pleasingly dry finish. Put the oompah into any Biergarten.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.1%
Throw in some pretzels and it's chicken dance time!
BOHEMIAN PILSNER
This award-winning Pilsner is light-bodied, clean, and crisp. Its finish leaves just a touch of bitter hops on your palate.
What’s the perfect companion to a scalding hot shower? A cold, Bohemian Pilsner, of course. It’s science!
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 4.6%
Pairs well with roasted chicken or pork, Alpine cheeses, sharp cheddar, and fried chicken.
MONCKS CORNER ABBEY ALE
A full-bodied Belgian-style Dubbel is brewed with french malts and french hops. Belgian candy sugar and Trappist yeast are used to provide a wonderful dried fruit aroma and a complex malt palate.
Cloister yourself in a chalice full of this warming elixir, if the spirit moves you. Pairs well with loaves and fish.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 7.2%
Beef pairs well with this brew. Try with a nice pot roast or a T-bone. Buttery Brie cheese, Gouda, Havarti, or Swiss balance the sweet notes of this brew.
LOST PORT PORTER
Traveling between the lost ports of Madagascar, we scoured the island for the finest vanilla beans. After hiking through ruins and rain forest, we have gathered only the best vanilla beans to infuse into our porter.
Hoist a tankard of this black brew with a side of hardtack and a bit o' squab.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
Bring on the burgers and BBQ, this brew is sure to please when you’re grilling-out in the South Carolina heat! Don’t forget the ice cream sundae to finish off the day!
KERRY'S PEANUT BUTTER PORTER
This beer has a generous amount of peanut butter added during conditioning, imparting a warm, comforting aroma.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
White bread (with the crusts cut off, of course).
ASTRONAUT SAUCE
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.4%
Pairs well with impromptu moonwalks and freeze-dried ice cream.
BROAD RIVER RED ALE
This Red will float your boat gently down the stream. A perfect complement to SPF 30 and an inner tube.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.3%
Poultry, fish, shellfish - try it with a classic Shrimp & Grits or grilled tilapia. Sharp Blue & Cheddar cheeses work great; I'm thinking Fondue time!
HAZELNUT BROWN ALE
A wise choice. The Salmon of Knowledge would approve and compliment the rich, nutty flavor of this brown ale.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.4%
Why not try some good Southern BBQ and beef? Maybe even some earthy cheeses like Fontina, Asiago, or Colby. Perfect for those chocolate lovers out there!
803 IPA
It's the eight-oh-three from SC, the IPA from Cola way- it's so good it makes water thirsty.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 7.3%
Pairs well with BBQ, steak, roasted chicken, fries, tacos, and Cheese Burgers.
AMERICAN KÖLSCH STORY
Airbrushed van art, jam band festivals, and dreamcatchers are not required to enjoy this crowd-pleaser.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.0%
Pair with a fresh salad of goat cheese, beets, and mixed greens. Goes well with grill favorites such as fish, pork and even burgers and fries. This also pairs well with shellfish, and is the perfect compliment for pizza or Mexican foods!
LUMINESCENT LAGER
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 4.2%
Peanuts, popcorn, and, of course, chili dogs
River Rat Brewery®, the largest beer production company in Columbia, South Carolina, has announced an exciting venture in barrel aging. The new “Sleeping Barrel Cellars®” brings exceptional diversity to River Rat’s traditional barrel-aged beers.
River Rat uses a variety of barrel types to create the finest blends, Wine, bourbon, tequila, and other unique barrels found deep in the brewery’s catacombs produce an unmatched flavor. Unearthed from their subterranean slumber, these rich barrels create beer that can awaken even the sleepiest of palates.
River Rat’s brewmaster tastes each unique barrel and carefully blends the finest of each batch into the final product. After honing the brewing technique for three years, River Rat is proud to share the exclusive Sleeping Barrel Cellars beers with customers.
Sleeping Barrel Cellars
“We are very excited about our new Sleeping Barrel Cellars product line,” said Brewmaster Drew Walker. ”Now we can offer our customers something new and different from our core products – robust beer that has been aged carefully, pushing the limits of craft beer.”
Tabasco Milk Stout: 11.2%, 30 IBU. Imperial milk stout aged in barrels once used to age Tabasco pepper mash.
Barrel-Aged Double IPA: 8.5%, 60 IBU. Our Double IPA aged in fresh bourbon barrels.
Barrel-Aged Quad: 11% 17 IBU. A deep garnet beer with sweet malty base aged to perfection in bourbon barrels.
Sir Barley Wine: Our English barley wine is a dark amber color, with notes of molasses and currant. We aged these in 3rd use bourbon barrels for a minimum of one year.
Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout: 15.5% 50 IBU. This heavy hitter has rich notes of toffy and chocolate. Aged for six months in 2nd use bourbon barrels.
Imperial Milk Stout: 11.2% 30 IBU. This stout has a generous amount of Lactose sugar added for a velvety mouthfeel and slight sweetness, which makes the coffee and chocolate flavors that much better. We aged this beer in 2nd use bourbon barrels.
Monck’s Corner: 7.2% 25 IBU. Dripping with beautiful Belgian Dubbel flavors and aromas of banana, clove, and plums. Aged for six months in fresh bourbon barrels.
- SEASONAL BEERS
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WINTER WARMER ALE
RELEASE MONTH: NovemberA spiced winter ale. Full-bodied, brewed with cinnamon and sweet orange peel, and perfect for a cold winter night. A nice after-dinner beer. Try it with a homemade apple pie!
Best enjoyed in an ale horn with steamy mutton stew after a long day of sacking Europe.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
Our brewmaster suggests this as an after-dinner beer, best enjoyed with a slice of homemade apple pie!
TWISTED LEMON WHEAT ALE
RELEASE MONTH: MarchTraditionally brewed for those hot summer months, this ColaTown style wheat beer is crafted with a touch of lemon peel, providing a crisp finish. Enjoy this refreshing brew on the hottest South Carolina days.
Served best with backyard barbecues, lawn chairs, and the satisfaction of a well-mowed yard.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.2%
Perfect with fresh summer salads, fruit, and lighter fish. Don’t shy away from Mexican, Latin, or Mediterranean fares for a festive dinner party!
MY MORNING STOUT
RELEASE MONTH: DecemberStart your day off the River Rat way with notes of cacao nibs, oats, Madagascar vanilla, and a jolt from our exclusive blend of Jittery Joe's coffee.
Goes nicely with a walk of shame and a Denver Omelette.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
This beer is fantastic with herb-roasted chicken, pork, and lamb. Think savory, like rosemary, sage, and thyme. It’s great with fried oysters or a Low Country Boil. For dessert, try a rich chocolate mousse or some Fall favorites like figs and blue cheese.
DOUBLE IPA
RELEASE MONTH: FebruaryA high alcohol, aromatic, robust pale ale dripping with hop flavor. English malts and hops are used to create a truly unique double IPA. Offering a floral, slightly spicy hop profile backed by a rich malt profile, our Double IPA is not for the faint of heart.
Achievement unlocked: You're a professional beer drinker now! Enjoy this Double IPA with hearty disdain for inferior brews.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 8.5%
Try this brew with spicy BBQ or Thai, or embrace adventure with game meats or grilled spicy Salmon! Peppery cheeses or sharp Blue and pungent Gorgonzola cheeses also pair well.
MARZEN
RELEASE MONTH: AugustThis medium-bodied brew pairs a sweet malt flavor with a pleasingly dry finish. Put the oompah into any Biergarten.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.1%
Throw in some pretzels and it's chicken dance time!
BOHEMIAN PILSNER
RELEASE MONTH: MarchThis award-winning Pilsner is light-bodied, clean, and crisp. Its finish leaves just a touch of bitter hops on your palate.
What’s the perfect companion to a scalding hot shower? A cold, Bohemian Pilsner, of course. It’s science!
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 4.6%
Pairs well with roasted chicken or pork, Alpine cheeses, sharp cheddar, and fried chicken.
MONCKS CORNER ABBEY ALE
RELEASE MONTH: OctoberA full-bodied Belgian-style Dubbel is brewed with french malts and french hops. Belgian candy sugar and Trappist yeast are used to provide a wonderful dried fruit aroma and a complex malt palate.
Cloister yourself in a chalice full of this warming elixir, if the spirit moves you. Pairs well with loaves and fish.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 7.2%
Beef pairs well with this brew. Try with a nice pot roast or a T-bone. Buttery Brie cheese, Gouda, Havarti, or Swiss balance the sweet notes of this brew.
LOST PORT PORTER
RELEASE MONTH: FebruaryTraveling between the lost ports of Madagascar, we scoured the island for the finest vanilla beans. After hiking through ruins and rain forest, we have gathered only the best vanilla beans to infuse into our porter.
Hoist a tankard of this black brew with a side of hardtack and a bit o' squab.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
Bring on the burgers and BBQ, this brew is sure to please when you’re grilling-out in the South Carolina heat! Don’t forget the ice cream sundae to finish off the day!
KERRY'S PEANUT BUTTER PORTER
RELEASE MONTH: FebruaryThis beer has a generous amount of peanut butter added during conditioning, imparting a warm, comforting aroma.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 6.0%
White bread (with the crusts cut off, of course).
- CORE BEERS
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ASTRONAUT SAUCE
Bursting with tropical and citrus hops, this NEIPA has been dubbed the Big Bang of flavor. Our hazy, interstellar beer is so soft your tongue will think it's floating in space.ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.4%
Pairs well with impromptu moonwalks and freeze-dried ice cream.
BROAD RIVER RED ALE
Vienna and caramel malts give this mildly sweet Red Ale the flavor of a toasted biscuit, perfectly balanced with Perle hops.This Red will float your boat gently down the stream. A perfect complement to SPF 30 and an inner tube.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.3%
Poultry, fish, shellfish - try it with a classic Shrimp & Grits or grilled tilapia. Sharp Blue & Cheddar cheeses work great; I'm thinking Fondue time!
HAZELNUT BROWN ALE
A traditional mild brown ale brewed with English malts, hops, and fresh Hazelnuts. Malty and nutty with a mild hop presence, this Brown ale is approachable for novice beer drinkers but can satisfy those who like even the darkest a malty ale.A wise choice. The Salmon of Knowledge would approve and compliment the rich, nutty flavor of this brown ale.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.4%
Why not try some good Southern BBQ and beef? Maybe even some earthy cheeses like Fontina, Asiago, or Colby. Perfect for those chocolate lovers out there!
803 IPA
This medium-bodied American IPA is hopped to perfection. The slightly sweet malt backbone is balanced by aromatic floral, citrus peel, and pine.It's the eight-oh-three from SC, the IPA from Cola way- it's so good it makes water thirsty.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 7.3%
Pairs well with BBQ, steak, roasted chicken, fries, tacos, and Cheese Burgers.
AMERICAN KÖLSCH STORY
This ColaTown Kölsch-Style Ale is great on a hot summer day. Get up, mow the lawn, and then relax with a River Rat American Kölsch.Airbrushed van art, jam band festivals, and dreamcatchers are not required to enjoy this crowd-pleaser.
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 5.0%
Pair with a fresh salad of goat cheese, beets, and mixed greens. Goes well with grill favorites such as fish, pork and even burgers and fries. This also pairs well with shellfish, and is the perfect compliment for pizza or Mexican foods!
LUMINESCENT LAGER
This American Lager was brewed with baseball in mind. The corn, pilsner malt, and perle hops come together to hit a home run.ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 4.2%
Peanuts, popcorn, and, of course, chili dogs
- UNTAPPD
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- SLEEPING BARREL CELLARS
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River Rat Brewery®, the largest beer production company in Columbia, South Carolina, has announced an exciting venture in barrel aging. The new “Sleeping Barrel Cellars®” brings exceptional diversity to River Rat’s traditional barrel-aged beers.
River Rat uses a variety of barrel types to create the finest blends, Wine, bourbon, tequila, and other unique barrels found deep in the brewery’s catacombs produce an unmatched flavor. Unearthed from their subterranean slumber, these rich barrels create beer that can awaken even the sleepiest of palates.
River Rat’s brewmaster tastes each unique barrel and carefully blends the finest of each batch into the final product. After honing the brewing technique for three years, River Rat is proud to share the exclusive Sleeping Barrel Cellars beers with customers.
Sleeping Barrel Cellars
“We are very excited about our new Sleeping Barrel Cellars product line,” said Brewmaster Drew Walker. ”Now we can offer our customers something new and different from our core products – robust beer that has been aged carefully, pushing the limits of craft beer.”
Tabasco Milk Stout: 11.2%, 30 IBU. Imperial milk stout aged in barrels once used to age Tabasco pepper mash.
Barrel-Aged Double IPA: 8.5%, 60 IBU. Our Double IPA aged in fresh bourbon barrels.
Barrel-Aged Quad: 11% 17 IBU. A deep garnet beer with sweet malty base aged to perfection in bourbon barrels.
Sir Barley Wine: Our English barley wine is a dark amber color, with notes of molasses and currant. We aged these in 3rd use bourbon barrels for a minimum of one year.
Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout: 15.5% 50 IBU. This heavy hitter has rich notes of toffy and chocolate. Aged for six months in 2nd use bourbon barrels.
Imperial Milk Stout: 11.2% 30 IBU. This stout has a generous amount of Lactose sugar added for a velvety mouthfeel and slight sweetness, which makes the coffee and chocolate flavors that much better. We aged this beer in 2nd use bourbon barrels.
Monck’s Corner: 7.2% 25 IBU. Dripping with beautiful Belgian Dubbel flavors and aromas of banana, clove, and plums. Aged for six months in fresh bourbon barrels.