The founding inspiration behind Cellar West was to bring the same storied Farmhouse Ale tradition we fell in love with in Belgium to America. Farmhouse Ale is not any single style of beer. Originating in South Belgium (Wallonia), this family of ales was first brewed on small farms using local ingredients. Made during the winter and enjoyed by farm workers during the warmer months, these beers tended to be modest in strength but quite characterful. Farmhouse Ales are known for their effervescence, nuanced flavors, enticing yeast character, and pleasantly dry finish. Every traditional Farmhouse Ale brewer developed his or her own “house character,” just as we have at Cellar West Artisan Ales. We've long been inspired by our friends at Belgian Farmhouse breweries such as Brasserie Fantôme, Brasserie de Blaugies, & Brasserie Dupont, among others.

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As the years have gone by, we've expanded our offerings with an additional focus on rustic lagers and a small collection of classically styled hoppy & British beers, all of which have been received to much acclaim.