Rivet, one of several beer choices at Franklin Street’s new Tin Man Brewing Co., promises to whet your senses with caramel malts and Willamette hops to produce a more colorful and flavorful version of its English relatives — the bitter clan. Its toffee sweetness and mild bitterness makes Rivet the perfect complement to backyard barbecues and burgers.
We’re eager to try Rivet when Tin Man Brewing Co. opens in October November, along with Circuit (Bohemian pilsner), Alloy (American IPA), and 3 Gear (robust porter). Here’s a rundown on Rivet, Tin Man’s Irish red ale.
Alcohol by volume: 5.1 percent
IBU (bitterness): 22
Yeast: American Ale
Malts: 2-Row, Caramel Malts, Aromatic, Victory
Hops: Nugget, Willamette
Tin Man Brewing Co., 1430 Franklin St. Beer flows in early October during the Fall Festival November. 812-618-3227, www.tinmanbrewing.com, or find them on Facebook.
