The next brewery visit in Weaverville was at Leveller Brewing. Their name was derived from a 17th century group of English radical agrarians. The owners admire the spirit of the Levellers and think that beer is at its root a radical agrarian product – a way to preserve the harvest and nourish the common person.
They opened their doors in December 2022. Their emphasis is on farmhouse ales and Czech-style beers. (Notice the Czech-style side pull faucet on the picture of the taps.)
Hoppy quaffed the following brews during his visit:
Tractor Attachment Czech-style Pilsner – Features Riverbend’s Avalon pilsner malt and a triple decoction followed by a generous dose of Kazbek hops. This pils is described as bright, grassy, lemony, and crispy, with a touch of minerality and a firm bitter finish. 5.4% ABV.
Hop Herder Farmhouse IPA – Made with their farmhouse yeast and Brettanomyces blend. Described as the newest and booziest addition to their farmhouse IPA series, and it drinks like it’s a lot smaller than it actually is. Belgian, banana laffy-taffy aromas are followed by big tangerine rind and earthy, under-ripe pineapple notes, plus undertones of edible flowers. 7.4% ABV.
Pictures from the visit follow:
