INTRODUCING AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
From Hopes to Hops
We founded African Hand Craft - ILE BOULAY BEER out of true love for the golden, magical drink. Our award-winning beers are locally produced and our service is simply unmatched. Take a look at our website to learn more and start planning your visit today. Cheers!
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
Bold and Refreshing
MANGO BLONDE
6% ALC VOL, 26 IBU, 9 SRM
This all-time favorite is brewed with fresh Ile Boulay mangos in season. This tasty grain bill includes Heidelberg, Pilsner, Cara Amber and Oats. Hopped up with African Queen and Southern Passion hops from South Africa. The Kveik Voss yeast adds a unique flavor making this beer mild and floral. This is a mature Blonde made for beach day drinking!
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AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
AVAILABLE
BLACK CAESAR AFRICAN ALE
7-8%
THIS BLACK IPA IS NAMED AFTER THE FAMOUS PIRATE "BLACK CAESAR" WHO SAILED WITH BLACKBEARD AND HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL PIRATING CAREER. A MILD BLACK IPA AT 7%, THIS BEER IS DARK AND DELICIOUS!
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
AVAILABLE
BLACK BEARD TROPICAL STOUT
8.4%
THIS STRONG STOUT IS A UNIQUE TROPICAL BREWING STYLE FOR STRONG STOUTS BREWED IN THE TROPICS. THE MALT BILL IS COMPLEX; WITH A BASE OF CARAMEL MALT, AND SMALLER AMOUNTS OF PALE ALE AND CHOCOLAT MALT TO CREATE A DARKNESS THAT YOU WILL NOT SOON FORGET. HOPPED UP WITH MANGUM AND SOUTHERN PASSION HOPS IN MODERATION IN ORDER FOR THE MALT PROFILE TO SHINE THROUGH. THIS BLACK BEARD REQUIRES ADDITIONAL CONDITIONING TIME BEFORE DRINKING.
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
OUR BEER SELECTION
6%
This is one of our signature beers, light yet strong, this African Pale Ale was born for true, adventurous beer lovers. For this brew we focused on the Blonde Ale Heidelberg and Pale Ale malts with Southern Passion and Cashmere hops in generous doses. Fermented with Saison yeast.
6%
A specialty beer based on a request from a connoisseur of blondes. This light African Pale Ale is brewed with 95% Heidelberg malt, and small amounts of Amber malt and oats. The hop schedule provides a 20 IBU profile, which is aromatic and not bitter. Concocted using Southern Passion, Cashemere, Citra and Cascade (the three C's!) for a lovely flavor and aroma. The Kveik Hornidal "Horny" yeast adds a unique and clean profile.
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
OUR BEERS
PINEAPPLE BLONDE ALE
6.7%
A TASTY BLONDE ALE WITH A HINT OF PINEAPPLE FROM THE 7KG FRESH ILE BOULEY PINEAPPLES ADDED DURING FERMENTATION OF THIS STRONG AND LOVELY BEER. THIS BEER PACKS A PUNCH, WITH SOUTHERN PASSION AND CASHMERE HOPS THAT SHINE THROUGH THE PALE ALE MALT PROFILE.
CREAMY BLONDE ALE
6%
THIS BLONDE CREAM ALE IS REMINISCENT OF THE PIRATE ALES THAT ARE DRINKABLE ALL DAY LONG! HOPPED UP WITH SAAZ, TETTANGER AND SOUTHERN PASSION HOPS.
PIRATE PILS
6%
A LIGHT PIRATE PILSNER WITH A FOCUS ON PILSNER MALT AND AN APPROPRIATE DOSE OF MAGNUM, SOUTHERN PASSION AND SAAZ HOPS THAT COMPLEMENT THE PILSNER MALT PROFILE.
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
SAMPLE BEERS
ANNE BONNEY BLONDE PILS
6%
This is one of our signature beers, and makes for a superb choice on special occasions. Light yet strong, this pilsner was born for true, adventurous beer lovers. This is a SMASH beer brewed with a single malt and single hops, for this brew we focused on the the light Pilsner malt with Southern Passion hops in generous doses. Fermented with Kveik yeast.
AFRICAN BLONDE ALE
5.5%
One of our first brews, this African Blonde Ale is has a taste and aroma that will have you coming back for more. Made with Pilsen Malt, Vienna Malt and natural Oats, this beer has a mix of flavors from Magnum, Tettanger and Saaz hops.
PIRATES DAUGHTER METISSE AMBER ALE
5.6%
One of our favorite ales, this fine drink is vibrant, fresh and delicious. Try it on the bar or take a case home with you - you’ll make the next party a huge success. If you’d like to consult one of our experts, get in touch. Brewed wtih standard 2 row malt, Caramel Amber malt, Ile Bouley Honey and flaked outs combined with Centennial, Tettanger and Saaz hops for a light bitternes yest strong aroma.
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
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PIRATES DAUGHTER METISSE AMBER ALE
6%
This is one of our signature beers, with a malt forward strong flavor, this dark ale was brewed for dark beer lovers. This is a malt forward beer brewed with a complex mix of malts including Pale Ale, Caramel, Oats and Chocolat malt. A light load of bitterness and aroma from Magnum, Tettanger and Saaz hops adds just enough hoppyness to keep the malt as the main event. Fermented with Kveik yeast. This beer was bottled on 15 March 2022 and is improving over time.
AFRICAN MANGO BLONDE ALE
6%
This fantastic hoppy Blonde Ale was dosed during fermentation with fresh local mangos for a light fruity flavor in the background!
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
BREW PLANNING
FRUITY BLONDE ALES
TBD
CURRENTLY IN BREW PLAN BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL FRUITS INCLUDING PINEAPPLE, MANGO AND BANANA FOR THAT LIGHT FRUITY AROMA
2022 ANNE BONNEY BLONDE
TBD
CURRENTLY IN BREW PLAN
AFRICAN HAND CRAFT - ILE BOULAY BEER
PIRATES DAUGHTER METISSE SAISON ALE
A WELL REFINED METISSE BREWED IN THE BELGIAN "SAISON" TRADITION. THIS TASTY METISSE BEER HAS A DISTINCT FLAVOR THAT PERFECTLY BALANCES THE PALE ALE AND CARAMEL MALT WITH TRADITIONAL MAGNUM, TETTANG AND SAAZ HOPS. WILD HONEY HARVESTED FROM ILE BOULAY ROUNDS OUT THE FLAVOR PROFILE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL METISSE.
7.7%