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APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN LAGER: (Harrisburg) A crisp, lightly hopped lager that is perfect for those who don’t want



anything too different!







APPALACHIAN PURIST PALE ALE: (Harrisburg) One of the most popular new beers. Well hopped and clean flavored, it is sure to please.







BREWERY HILL POCONO LAGER: (Wilkes-Barre) A hometown favorite that is rivaling Yuengling Lager in popularity!







ROLLING ROCK: (Latrobe) Noted for its mountain spring water.







STEGMAIER 1857: (Wilkes-Barre) A gold metal winner at the Great American Beer Festival! A full-bodied lager, and a must try for out-of-towners.







STEGMAIER PORTER: (Wilkes-Barre) Opaque and reddish-brown with a sweet finish. Great with raw oysters!







STOUDT’S SCARLET LADY ESB: (Adamstown) A mildly bitter red ale that is very English tasting. Goes great with red meat!



12 oz bottle.







STOUDT’s AMERICAN PALE ALE: (Adamstown) A superb



version of a pale ale. Crisp and hoppy with a fine malt accent.







STOUDT’S ABBEY DOUBLE: (Adamstown) A wonderful domestic version of a Belgian dubbel ale. Malty sweet and high in alcohol. 25oz bottles only.







STOUDT’s ABBEY TRIPLE: (Adamstown) Another great



example of a Belgian specialty ale, this time less sweet but



higher in alcohol. 25oz bottle.







STRAUB: (St. Mary’s) Very dry and clean. Goes well with most any food.







YUENGLING PREMIUM: (Pottsville) Brewed at the oldest



operating brewery in the U.S. A Must Try for out-of-towners.







YUENGLING BLACK AND TAN: (Pottsville) The one that started the Black and Tan craze! A blend of the premium and the porter, dark but not heavy.







YUENGLING CHESTERFIELD ALE: (Pottsville) A clean and crisp version of an India Pale Ale. Lots of hops!







YUENGLING LAGER: (Pottsville) Darker and more flavorful than the Premium, this has become very popular.







YUENGLING PORTER: (Pottsville) A medium-bodied porter with a hint of licorice.







CLASSIC MICRO-BREWS







ANCHOR LIBERTY ALE: Anchor’s version of a IPA. Well hopped and slightly bitter, this is for the true hopheads out there.







ANCHOR PORTER: One of the first porters to be successful



nationwide. Dark and well roasted, is id one rich brew.







ANCHOR STEAM BEER: Brewed in San Francisco, this is the only true American brewing style. Complex and flavorful, a house favorite.







BLACKENED VOODOO LAGER: Brewed in Louisiana, this Kulmbach-style lager is nicely malted. The Bayou’s finest brew.







BALLENTINE ALE: An honest ale with a lot of flavor and finish. An old favorite among established ale drinkers.







BLUE HERON PALE ALE: Brewed by one of America’s premier microbreweries, Mendocino Brewing of Calf. , this pale ale is sure to satisfy anyone.







CAVE CREEK CHILI BEER: For the lover of hot things! This



brew actually has a pepper in the bottle!







DIXIE LAGER: A crisp lager with a medium body and a semi-dry aftertaste. A Mardi Gras favorite in New Orleans.







HARPOON INDIA PALE ALE: The most popular of the Harpoon brews! A hoppy ale that is quite refreshing. Adam and Bren from Ace highly recommend it.







J.W. DUNDEE’S HONEY BROWN: A mildly sweet, amber brew that has taken Scranton by storm! A very big seller!







KILLIAN’S IRISH RED: A smooth, red ale brewed by Coors.







MENDOCINO REDTAIL ALE: One of the most popular microbrews in the U.S. Refreshing and flavorful, it is consistently one of our best sellers.







OMMEGANG ABBEY ALE: Brewed in Cooperstown, New York, this version of a Belgian dubbel is sure to be a hit with beer drinkers. 12oz bottle.







OMMEGANG HENNEPIN ALE: A rare version of a Grisette-



-style beer that is somewhat light and dry. Hints of herbs are noticeable. 25oz bottle.







OMMEGANG RARE VOS: A splendid version of a Belgian Golden ale that is brewed near the Baseball Hall of Fame.







OTTER CREEK COPPER ALE: One of the best selling brews in Vermont, this amber brew is an excellent version of a



British session beer.







OTTER CREEK PALE ALE: More hoppy than the Copper Ale, it has a crisper finish and a little more character. Very drinkable.







OTTER CREEK STOVEPIPE PORTER: A ruby-hued roasted



brew that is surprisingly easy to drink. One of our personal



favorites for a middle-of-the-road beer.







PETE’S WICKED ALE: The classic American Brown Ale with a chestnut brown color and an extremely complex flavor.



Very popular around the country.







POST ROAD PALE ALE: Another big seller from the beer



Mecca called Vermont. Perfect balance of malty sweetness



and hoppy bitterness.







ROGUE DEAD GUY ALE: Don’t let the name scare you, this is one tasty brew. A lightly hopped version of a German boc beer, but slightly darker.







ROGUE HAZELNUT BROWN ALE: A Superb version of a classic British brown Ale. Rich and full-Flavored, we highly recommend this one.







ROGUE SHAKESPEARE STOUT: One of the stoutest stouts you’ll ever try. If you like dark beers try this on for size. John Wandalowski’s favorite.







ROGUE IMPERIAL STOUT: A very powerful dark brew that has an expresso-like character. Very enjoyable as an after-dinner drink in a snifter. 7oz







SAM ADAMS BOSTON LAGER: Regarded as the best beer in



America! Bronze in color with a malty flavor and a light hop finish.







SAM ADAMS CREAM STOUT: A well made version of this



typically English style brew. Rich and chocolaty.







SIERRA NEVADA PALE ALE: One of the most popular



micros brewed today. Very full bodies with a great deal of



hoppy aftertaste. A true pale ale!







SIERRA NEVADA PORTER: Truly one of the best porters brewed anywhere in the world.







SIERRA NEVADA STOUT: Recognized as one of the best beers made in the U.S. Creamy smooth with a bit of burnt flavor, it is great after dinner. (or before)







AUSTRALIA







COOPERS STOUT: Once very popular here, this brew was



unavailable for a while. A strong stout (6.8% vol) with a fruity, coffeeish finish. Rated 4 stars by Michael Jackson







FOSTERS 12oz: A light lager, which has the lowest amount of calories of any non-light beer. The beer from “Down-Under”.







AUSTRIA







EDELWEISS HEFE-TRUB: A Fruity, unfiltered version of a wheat beer. Cloudy and somewhat hazy with a very unique character. Don’t mind the sediment.







BELGIUM







BELLEGEM’S BRUIN: A gold medal winner at the Worlds Beer Championships in the Belgian Red Ale category. Fruity and spicy with a vibrant mouth-feel and a light sour flavor.







CANTILLION ROSE de GAMBRINUS: A true Belgian frambois, this is a raspberry ale with a tart, sour finish. 25.4 oz bottle.







CHIMAY BLUE ALE: Another of the Belgian Doubles, rich and fruity with a complex combination of flavors. Joe Brier’s favorite!







CHIMAY CING CENTS: Chimay’s version of a triple, this ale is lighter and spicier than the blue. Only in 25oz bottles







CORSENDONK MONK’S BROWN ALE: One of our most popular ales. Fruity and a little smoky, it matures very well in the bottle.







CORSENDONK MONK’S PALE ALE: Lighter in color and less fruity than the Brown. This triple style has more alcohol and in nice for sipping!







LINDEMAN’S CASSIS LAMBIC: A very rare beer that utilizes black currants in the flavor. I dare you to find this beer anywhere else in Scranton!







LINDEMAN’S FRAMBOIS LAMBIC: A Belgian Specialty! Wheat ale is brewed with fresh raspberries to produce the most unique beer style in the world. More akin to a sparkling wine! Our best selling lambic beer.







LINDEMAN’S GUEUZE LAMBIC: A unique blend of young and old lambic beers. Traditionally sour with a lot of effervescence, it is great before dinner.







LINDEMAN’S KRIEK LAMBIC: Brewed with sour black cherries, this sparkling ale is very nice as an aperitif or with dessert.







LINDEMAN’S PECHE LAMBIC: Fresh peaches are used to flavor this wheat ale. Very much like peach wine. Cork finished!







DUVEL: Roughly translates as “The Devil”, this is absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best beers in the world! Champagne-like and somewhat dry. It has one of the most complex flavors that you will find in any beer. Usually in 25oz bottles.



Mike Langan’s Favorite.







ORVAL TRAPPIST: Our best selling Belgian. Brewed with white candy sugar to give it an almost champagne-like character.



Unfiltered and somewhat cloudy.







BRAZIL







XINGU: This beer is the result of interactions between German settlers and the Brazilian natives. Very similar to a stout.







CANADA







LABATTS BLUE: A clean, dry, full flavored brew that



finishes nicely.







LABATTS 50 ALE: One of our favorite Canadian ales.



Full-bodied with an English style bitterness in the finish.







MOLSON GOLDEN ALE: Largest selling ale in N. America.



Light in color and texture, it is brewed for easy drinking.







MOLSON ICE: This brew is lowered below freezing and excess water is removed to give it a smoother finish and a higher



concentration of alcohol.







MOOSEHEAD: Good, clean beer. “The Moose is loose”







CHINA







TSING TAO: A crisp lager from the other side of the globe.



This beer is brewed with pure Laotian spring water!







CZECH REPUBLIC







PILSNER URQUELL: The first pilsner beer ever brewed and the standard for this style worldwide. Made in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia. The Captain’s Choice!







DENMARK







ELEPHANT MALT: Sweet and malty in character. A good bit higher in alcohol than the average brew.







ENGLAND







BASS ALE: Buffalo Bill Cody’s favorite beer! A classic English ale, full-bodied malt with a dry, crisp finish. Also on tap.







ABBOT PUB ALE: Served in a nitro infused can to mimic a hand drawn ale. Impeccably Smooth







JOHN COURAGE: Brownish in color, heavily malted and fairly sweet. One of our best selling British ales!







MACKESON STOUT: A superior example of the English Cream Stout! Sweet as opposed to the more bitter Guinness. The choice of cricket champions!!







NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE: One of the most sought after brews in the world. The perfect example of a Brown Ale. Try one today, you won’t be dissatisfied.







OLD NICK BARLEYWINE ALE: This is high test! Quite sweet with a noticeable alcohol nose. One of Der Biermeister’s all time favorites.







OLD PECULIAR: As the name indicates, this is not an ordinary ale. Much darker and richer, it is almost in the stout category. Most popular!







RAM ROD ALE: A Classic example of an English Pale Ale, malty with a very dry finish. A favorite of many a ale lover!







SAMUEL SMITH ENGLISH STOUT: Brewed with all-natural ingredients and lagered for a full two months. This is a true



English lager.







SAMUEL SMITH’S IMPERIAL LAGER: Originally brewed for the czars of Russia, this is a world classic. Rich and creamy and high in alcohol. Not for the faint of heart!







SAMUEL SMITH’S INDIA PALE ALE: The newest addition to this classic beer line. Hoppy and crisp, this ale has a tad more bitterness that the other products.







SAMUEL SMITH’S BROWN ALE: A Dry pub ale with just a hint of hazelnuts. By far one of our best sellers!!







SAMUEL SMITH’S OATMEAL STOUT: Brewed with a smidgen



of Scottish oatmeal for a rich and creamy texture and



bittersweet palate. Stout drinkers heaven!







SAMUEL SMITH’S PALE ALE: The Yorkshire Squares used for fermenting create an impeccably smooth brew. Brewed the same way since 1758!







SAMUEL SMITH’S TADDY PORTER: Widely considered the best of its style in the entire world. Deep brown and silky smooth goes great with raw oysters!







THOMAS HARDY ALE: Brewed in honor of the Victorian poet and novelist. Bottle-conditioned, sweet and wine-like with very little head. Great for an after dinner cordial!







WHITBRED ALE: One of the first imported English ales (1759) Nuts and Carmel are evident in the flavor, malt in the finish.



Mellow and enjoyable!







YOUNG’S BLACK CHOCOLATE STOUT: A complex, dark brew that has hints of coffee and chocolate. Hard to find, but well worth the search.







YOUNG’S DIRTY’S DICK ALE: Names for Young’s Famous



British tavern, this mild ale is a classic session beer.







FRANCE







FISCHER AMBER: A full-bodied amber ale with a dash of hops. Brewed in Strasbourg. 22oz flip-top bottle!







FISCHER BITTER: Lighter in body and quite bitter in comparison. Very popular and also comes in a 22oz flip-top bottle.







GERMANY







AUGUSTINER BRAU: One of the best German Helles beers available in the US. Light, but tasty, we highly recommend it.







AUGUSTINER BRAU MAXIMATOR: A wonderful example



of the Bavarian dopplebock style of beer. Rich and malty,



this is one hearty brew.







AYINGER ALTBARISH DUNKLE: A splendid example of a



Bavarian dark beer with a warming, sweet flavor and light



coffee-like finish.







AYINGER JARHUNDERT: Originally brewed for the brewery’s 100-year anniversary, this is one of the most authentic German beers available in the states.







AYINGER BRAU-WEISSE: A fantastic example of this German specialty. Excellent with salads and fruits. Light and flavorful.







BECKS: The best selling German brew in America. A light bodied beer with a fair amount of hops.







BECKS DARK: A darker amber-brown version with a lot more hops. Plenty of hops for everyone!







BITBURGER PILSNER: Perfect example of a German Pils and Jack Cooper’s favorite!







CELEBRATOR DOPPLEBOCK: A true German Dopple-bock. Dark brown with a lot of malty character and a touch of hops. You’ll feel like you are in Munich!







D.A.B.: A bit lighter and sweeter than a pils, this is a fine Dortmunder brew.







DINKELACKER: Brewed in Stuttgart since 1888. This beer is hopped 4 times with six varieties of hops resulting in a crisp and refreshing brew.







DINKELACKER DARK: A longer kilning of the malt results in a darker beer with a roasted aroma and a long dry-malt aftertaste.







HOFBRAUHAUS BIER: Quite possibly the premier version of a German Helles-style beer. Malty, but not sweet, crisp, but not bitter. 4 Stars for this one!







HOFBRAUHAUS KINDLE WEISSE: Unfiltered and somewhat cloudy, this wheat ale has hints of citrus and cloves, but is not overpowering. Excellent during warm weather!







HOFBRAUHAUS OKTOBERFEST: According to our beer swami, this is exactly what you would get if you were in Munich for the real festival.







PAULANER HEFE-WEIZEN: Our best selling Hefe! Cloudy with an immense head. Citrus and cloves abound!







PAULANER PILSNER: A true classic among German pilsners. Incredibly crisp and satisfying. Don’t overlook this gem!







PAULANER SALVATOR: Deep brown with lots of malt and noticeable alcohol flavor. A great double bock and Scott Tarone’s choice as best German beer!







SPATEN MUNICH: Another perfect brew in the pils style. Hops abound throughout.







SPATEN FRANZISKANER HEFE-WEIZEN: A dry, spicy full-bodied version of a hefe-weiss beer. A lot of cloves are noticeable. Bobby Lyon’s Favorite!







SPATEN FRANZISKANER DUNKLE-WEIZEN: A maltier, fruitier version of their unfiltered hefe-weizen. Hints of apples and plums are evident.







SPATEN FRANZISKANER KRISTAL-WEIZEN: Filtering of the hefe-weizen results in a lighter, crisper weisbier that is similar to a pilsner in body.







SPATEN OPTIMATOR: Full bodied double bock with a lot of malty sweetness balanced well with a touch of hops in the finish. Compares with the salvator!







ST. PAULI GIRL: One of the best selling German beers in the states. A little lighter in the hops to appeal to American tasted.







WARSTEINER: The best selling beer in Germany! Complex combinations of malt and hops in the flavor. A very fine Pilsner and Mike Sandone’s Favorite!







HOLLAND







AMSTEL LIGHT: Pale gold, dry malt taste, light hop finish. Best selling imported light beer in America!







GROLSCH: Bright gold with a hop aroma. Traditional Dutch style with good balance between hops and malt. 16oz flip-top bottle! Wrap your tulips around this brew.







HEINEKEN: The best selling imported beer in America! Crisp and dry, this brew goes well with all foods. Wooden shoes optional.







INDIA







TAJ MAHAL: Deep gold and highly carbonated. You’ll find a lot more malt than hops in this brew.







IRELAND







GUINNESS STOUT: The most popular stout in the world over! Dark and creamy with a sharp bitterness. “Guinness is good for you”







GUINNESS PUB DRAFT: Much smoother and less bitter than the bottled version. Close to what a draft Guinness tastes like. 14.9 oz can.







HARP LAGER: A German style lager with a touch of hoppy bitterness. Great for true Irish “hop-heads”







MURPHY’S IRISH STOUT: An opaque black stout, which rivals Guinness in popularity. Not quite as bitter but just as creamy! 14.9 oz bottle







ITALY







MORETTI: One can taste the German influence immediately. Lightly malty with a lot of hops. A fine beer in the pilsner category!







PERONI: A well-balanced version of a German hellesbier, this brew is very light and surprisingly drinkable.







JAMAICA







RED STRIPE: “The beer of Jamaica!” A crisp and clean lager. Very similar to American lagers, but with an island feel.







JAPAN







KIRIN: The best selling Japanese beer in the U.S. A little sweeter than German Pilsners, it is quite satisfying. President Bill Clinton’s favorite when he came to Cooper’s on April 10th 1993!







SAPPORO 22oz: a totally barley brew, no rice here. Brewed in Tokyo since 1876.







MEXICO







CORONA: The second largest import next to Heineken! Light and refreshing served with a lime.







DOS EQUIS XX: A Medium-bodied reddish beer with a malty flavor and a crisp hop aftertaste. Well-balanced!







NEGRA MODELO: Brewed with a lot of German influence, this brew is much like the Vienna-style lager. Bitter sweet with roasty chocolate character. The best from South of the border.







POLAND







POLANDER: Golden-colored with a nice floral aroma. A well-balanced beer from a recipe that dates back over 200 years!







SCOTLAND







BELHAVEN SCOTTISH ALE: Light malty aroma and a smooth, creamy finish thanks to the nitrous can. Exactly what you will get “over there”







BLACK DOUGLAS ALE: A full bodied dark ale that is arich and malty in flavor. It gets its name from one of Scotland’s ,most tenacious knights.







MacANDREWS STOCK ALE: A very strong nose of a malt and a thick texture. Somewhat smoky in flavor. A good sipping beer!







Mc EWANS INDIA PALE ALE: Lighter than there scotch ale, this brew still has a malty character but it carries a more prominent hop aroma and finish.







McEWANS SCOTCH ALE: A classic in the scotch ale category. Sweet and malty with just a touch of dryness.







MERLIN’S ALE: A traditionally mild scottish ale that is very easy drinking. Named for the wizard who was a legend in the area







TENNENT’S LAGER: A light, golden lager that s quite refreshing. A Scottish tradition since 1885.







TRAQUAIR HOUSE ALE: Fermenting in uncoated wooden vats imparts a touch of oaky flavor to this unique ale. Brewed in the oldest house-brewery in Scotland.







SWITZERLAND







SAMICHLAUS: the worlds strongest lager! Great for sipping after dinner. Vintage dated.







TURKEY







EFES LAGER: Brewed in Turkey by Swiss Lowenbrau. Very well balanced and complex beer.







NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS







CLAUSTHALER (Germany)







KALIBER (Ireland)







O’DOULS (U.S.A.)







MOLSON EXCEL (Canada)






WHATS UR PREFERENCE

DOMESTIC BREWS (USA)







BUD LIGHT: Brilliant pale gold, pleasant malt aroma, slight



malt and hop finish.







BUDWEISER: Well balanced with a crisply hopped finish.







COORS: A Mild lager noted for its purity, Brewed in Golden, Co.







COORS LIGHT: Very pale yellow-gold, light malt aroma.







GENESEE BEER: Mellow balanced with a dry aftertaste.







GENESEE LIGHT: Light body with a pleasant dry finish.







MICHELOB: Gold, good body, hop finish. Our German friend Erhard Frieb drinks this while visiting!







MICHELOB LIGHT: Similar to the original with only 136 calories.







MILLER: A good American lager. The champagne of beers.







MILLER GENUINE DRAFT: Medium body with a slightly drier finish.







MILLER LITE: For those watching their weight. Only 96 calories.







PENNSYLVANIA BREWS







APPALACHIAN JOLLY SCOT ALE: (Harrisburg) slightly sweet but well balanced, this brew is a real treat. Break out your kilt and try one!












































DRINK, DRINK, DRINK!!!