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Ragged Old Flag Finally Joins the Party – The Brew Kettle Lager Series

Admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:43:43 +0000

Ragged Old Flag Finally Joins the Party

Better lager than never, right?

Ragged Old Flag was supposed to arrive in July for America’s 250th anniversary celebration. But like road construction, delayed flights and that one friend who says they’re “five minutes away,” it took a little longer than expected.

Ragged Old Flag officially releases at The Brew Kettle pubs on Friday, August 14. This Classic American Pilsner is the latest release in our Lager Discovery Series and was brewed in commemoration of our country’s 250th anniversary.

Inspired by the full-bodied beers produced by local breweries before Prohibition, Ragged Old Flag is brewed with six-row malt and Ohio corn, then finished with Cluster and Saaz hops. The result is a crisp, flavorful pilsner brimming with classic American character.

The name pays homage to Johnny Cash’s recording of “Ragged Old Flag”—a fitting tribute for a beer inspired by American brewing history.

Yes, Ragged Old Flag may be a little late to the party. Fortunately, it brought beer.

Ragged Old Flag Classic American Pilsner
5.25% ABV

Available at The Brew Kettle pubs beginning Friday, August 14.

Miyagi Arrives May 22nd: The Brew Kettle’s Lager Series Continues with a Crisp Japanese Rice Lager

Admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:49:51 +0000

Miyagi Lands May 22nd at The Brew Kettle

The Brew Kettle’s Lager Series rolls into its second chapter on May 22nd, and this one arrives with balance, precision, and enough calm confidence to catch a fly with chopsticks.

Following the successful debut of Vipera Italian Pilsner, our crisp, aromatic first entry into this new lager-focused lineup, we’re heading in a completely different direction with Miyagi, a beautifully clean Japanese Rice Lager built for drinkability.

At 4.6% ABV and 21 IBU, Miyagi isn’t here to sweep the leg. It’s here to quietly outclass your expectations.

Brewed with a delicate blend of jasmine and white rice, Miyagi pours with a light, silky body and an elegant floral lift that immediately sets it apart. Noble German hops, Hallertauer Mittelfrüh and Spalter Select, bring subtle herbal spice and balance, keeping the finish dry, crisp, and endlessly crushable.

This is the kind of beer that doesn’t yell for attention. It doesn’t need to.

Where Vipera brought bold European lager swagger with dry-hopped Italian flair, Miyagi embraces restraint and precision. Different styles. Same obsession with quality. That’s what the Lager Series is all about: proving The Brew Kettle can throw just as many clean, world-class punches with lagers as we do with hop bombs.

And yes… before you ask…

No, drinking Miyagi will not instantly improve your crane kick.

But after two? You may start offering unsolicited life advice involving sanding decks, painting fences, or telling your friends that balance is everything.

Wax on. Wax off. Sip responsibly.

Whether you’re a longtime lager loyalist or an IPA drinker ready for a summer reset, Miyagi is exactly the kind of beer built for patio weather, post-work pints, and “just one more” decisions that somehow become three.

Miyagi hits all Brew Kettle pubs May 22nd as the second release in The Brew Kettle Lager Series.
Like all good masters, it won’t stick around forever.

Vipera Italian Pilsner Release | The Brew Kettle Lager Series

Admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:13:18 +0000

Vipera Italian Pilsner Slithers Into The Brew Kettle Lager Series – March 20, 2026

On March 20, 2026, The Brew Kettle unveils the next release in our NEW Lager Series: Vipera, a beautifully balanced Italian Pilsner that celebrates one of the most exciting modern lager styles in craft beer.

We are excited to unveil our new lager series, starting with Vipera. Head brewers Jack and Lou want to show the craft beer world they are not just great at making IPAs, but make incredible lagers, too. Stop by to taste this exclusive release before it hits retail shelves in select, very select stores!

Some beers roar. Some beers whisper. And some glide in smooth, elegant, and deadly refreshing.

Crisp. Aromatic. Refined. This is lager with a little venom in its personality.

The Story Behind Italian Pilsner

The Italian Pilsner is a relatively young style in the long history of brewing. It was first crafted in 1996 by Agostino Arioli at Birrificio Italiano in the Lombardy region of northern Italy near Milan.

Arioli took the classic German pilsner foundation and added something new: dry hopping with noble European hops.

The result was a revelation.

Italian Pilsners maintain the clean, crisp drinkability of a traditional pilsner, but introduce a more expressive hop aroma that delivers herbal, floral, and slightly spicy notes without crossing into IPA territory.

Think of it as a pilsner wearing an Italian suit.
Tailored. Sophisticated. Effortlessly stylish.

Why “Vipera”?

The name Vipera comes from an ancient symbol rooted in Italian heraldry.

The biscione, often referred to as the vipera, is a mythical serpent depicted with a child in its mouth. It appears in historical coats of arms throughout northern Italy and represents power, transformation, and legend.

For our lager series, the name felt perfect.

A beer that looks calm and golden in the glass…
but delivers a surprising bite of hop aroma.

Elegant. Mysterious. Memorable.

Just like the serpent itself.

Meet Vipera: The Brew Kettle Italian Pilsner

Keeping true to Italian brewing tradition while adding our own craft touch, Vipera is brewed with a carefully selected trio of classic European hops:

Perle
Spalter Select
Saphir

These noble varieties create a layered hop profile that feels both refined and refreshing.

After fermentation, the beer is dry hopped to perfection, elevating the aroma while preserving the crisp backbone that makes pilsners so drinkable.

The result is a beer that pours brilliant gold and finishes clean enough to pull you right back in for another sip.

What to Expect in the Glass

Aroma
Floral, herbal, and lightly spicy notes from noble European hops.

Flavor
Balanced hop character layered over a smooth, clean malt base.

Finish
Bright, crisp, and refreshingly dry.

Drinkability
Dangerously easy.

This is the kind of beer that makes you look down halfway through the glass and realize it’s already gone.

Part of The Brew Kettle Lager Series

Vipera joins our growing Lager Series, where we explore traditional and modern lager styles with the same care and craftsmanship that built The Brew Kettle.

Lagers take patience.
Cold fermentation. Time. Precision.

But when done right, they deliver something magical: pure drinkability.

Vipera is proof.

Release Date

March 20, 2026

Available on draft and in cans at all Brew Kettle pubs while it lasts.

Like many great lagers, this one won’t linger long.

So come raise a glass, enjoy the aroma of noble hops, and experience the elegant bite of Vipera Italian Pilsner.

The serpent has arrived.