Pale Fire Brewing Co.

There's no stopping Pale Fire from hopping! We went for a whirl with pretty Cascade hops From local Split Rail Farm. Kept it smooth with a malt bass line of 100% Maris Otter. Floral notes of fresh hops will rock you Pinheads into SMaSH beer heaven. 1,2,3,4! Let's go!

Pure insolence led us to take liberties with this IPA. First, Arrant Thief extracts its rounded mouth-feel from the flaked oats in the grain bill. Then, this Citra-hopped concoction tickles the tongue with aromatic orange and juicy lemon. Heard of the Bard? Arrant's already on his lips.

Barrel aged in Jos A. Magnus & Co barrel

Galaxy & Simcoe hops bob and weave on the nose setting the stage for Centennial, Amarillo, and Chinook to deliver a hop haymaker. This mauler weighs in at 11% and 103 IBUs. Glass jaws best skip this bout.

Deadly Rhythm, by its very name, creates a graceful balance between Pacific Northwest hops and a blend of American and English malts. Floral and fruity hop aromas provide the introduction to the lightly toasted malt backbone of this beer. This American pale ale finishes dry with a smooth but lingering bitterness.

We’ve programmed Electric Sheep to build on a Pilsner malt foundation, which cultivates a caramel aroma and a smooth, nutty flavor. German Noble hops provide just a dream of herbal sharpness at the finish. No need to flee this Belgian amber—it’s the perfect pint for any replicant or beer-lover.

Foxy Roxy is a collaboration between Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and two of Harrisonburg's breweries, Pale Fire Brewing Company and Brothers Craft Brewing. This year's collaboration brew is a hybrid of an American Wheat and Red IPA. American two row barley, malted red wheat and pilsner malt are used to balance citrusy Citra and Amarillo hops. A touch of dark Carafa malt gives the beer a beautiful coppery hue.

Inspired by that magic moment between day and evening, this classic American wheat ale features a hint of caramel sweetness up front, followed by notes of pine and lemongrass. Complementing the beer's nutty character, the Amarillo hops ease into a dry finish with a mild lingering bitterness. Come revel in the glow of the Golden Hour!

Human Fly is a-buzz buzz buzz with the 4-Cs hops that started it all. Enough crystal malt to bring the West Coast sun to your glass, and a juicy, bitter orange flavor just begging for a summer fling.

The World is Yours! Simcoe, Merkur, Bravo

Savor a pint of Loop & Lil, a Belgian Tripel seeded with the flavors of orange peel and coriander. Saaz and Northern Brewer hops unite with a varied malt bill that includes Pilsner and aromatic malts. The result is a fine-tuned balance of spicy citrus and earthy herbal flavors. If you needed a reason to try this flight of Pale Fire fancy, our Belgian beauty gives you many.

Lucille is an oatmeal stout brewed with heaps of oat flakes for a full-bodied, silky-smooth mouthfeel and rich malty flavor. English Maris Otter is blended with dark crystal, chocolate and roasted malts, showing off notes of roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and toasted bread.

An Imperial version of our obsessed upon Lucille Oatmeal Stout. Lucille Two steals attention from our first Lucille with Notes of semisweet chocolate, and chocolate covered cherries that follow initial roasty notes. A touch of the dizzies will leave you hearing beautiful music but you’ll be stable as a table the next morning.

Major Tom may be an American IPA, but Australian-grown Galaxy hops shape its stellar character at every turn, from bittering to dry-hopping. Notes of bright grapefruit, orange peel, and passion fruit shine through from lift-off to splash-down thanks to a clean and crisp American malt bill.

You’ll want more Momo once you’ve had a taste. After fermenting with Belgian yeast and conditioning on fair-trade cacao nibs, this Belgian Chocolate Stout is infused with hints of dark fruit and the essence of chocolate. Combined with the oat and nut flavors of its diverse malt backbone—including Dark Roasted Crystal and chocolate malts—Momo chases away the grey with a balanced finish. Take your time to savor this stout and listen to the tale it tells.

The less we say about it the better. Dry like white wine, traces of fruit; Head in the sky, deep golden hue. Take a sip. Sings into your mouth.

There's no use for bittering hops, they died for the Hazy age.

Inviting the ghosts of the evening, Night Echo drifts from layers of spicy, caramel rye and roasted malts into the increasing complexities of Amarillo and Mosaic hops. Dreams drift into wakefulness, blurring perception.

Razor's Edge, a rye pale ale, is an exercise in balance. Two-row barley supports a vivid rye character, while Columbus hops finish clean, thanks to piney Centennial and Warrior bittering hops. Experience the exquisite symmetry of the Razor's Edge.

Red Molly's rich character starts with a foundation of authentic Irish Ale malt. Cherry notes and a slight residual sweetness come from Crystal and Munich malts, with a touch of chocolate wheat. A clean bitterness, courtesy of mild British hops, balances the malt complexity and results in a flavorful and refreshing pint.

American two row barley and malted rye provide the canvas for pungent Amarillo, Simcoe and Cascade hops to mingle with our house Saison yeast. Notes of grapefruit, peach, and bubblegum dance out of the glass and mellow into a refreshingly tart, dry finish.

Saving Grace is based on the Belgian “patersbier” which Trappist monks used to brew for sustenance that would allow them to continue to work during the day. This low-alcohol farmhouse beer is brewed with Pilsner malt, Czech Saaz hops and our house Saison yeast to provide a satisfying end to a long day of hard work.

Here's to you ol' Skinny Dennis, Familiar as a friend. Yellow-gold and gently hopped, We'll play on 'til the end

Smokin' Scottish is a legacy beer from Calhoun’s (Cally's), a brewpub that was formerly located in downtown Harrisonburg. This Scottish ale features a complex blend of English Maris Otter, roasted and caramel malts for a rich malt backbone. German Perle hops add a clean bitterness to balance the toasted caramel flavors from the malt.

Say a word for velvet n’ brown Cocoa and berries on the nose A clean bitterness with pine Touch of cedar brings it home With every sip we fall in love…

Our Double IPA is intensely hopped with six hop varieties that offer a cornucopia of aromas ranging from passion fruit, peach, and pineapple to grapefruit and lemon zest. We use English Maris Otter to balance the intense hop aromas producing a malt-balanced East Coast version of a Double IPA.

A murder of silhouettes watch a young brewer digging a hole with a spoon. Arrant, our beloved IPA, has been dry hopped with 50% Simcoe and 50% Citra hops. Danker and denser, with a tropical nose. That damn fine blunder is going to start a rumble.