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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Brineries of the Black Hills

Yesterday I took a group on the fourth annual Black Hills Brinery Tour--a great opportunity for many to experience different beer and wine options in the area with someone else doing all the driving...the bus driver!  Over the years, it has been so interesting to see the wine and beer industry grow in front of our very eyes.  (Read my blog about our second annual trip here.) The trip leaves many in awe at the wonderful changes happening in our little ol' Black Hills.  This year, Mother Nature was on our side; the weather was beautiful for wine sipping, beer drinking, and patio sitting. 

Since there is not enough time in one day to visit all the establishments in our ever-growing wine and beer trade, here is a list of possible stops for those who would like to create their own "brinery" day.  Cheers!
 
 
Number and Variety of Beers
Growlers Filled
Swag
Food
Tastings
 
 
 
 
 
 
Up to seven original beers on tap; many seasonal recipes rotating
Yes, any and all
Shirts, sweatshirts, and growlers
Menu of unique, pub-style food: sandwiches, burgers, appetizers
Build your own flight of 5 oz. tasters of any beers on tap; price depending on beer
Sick ‘N Twisted:  Hill City, SD
Up to fourteen original brews on tap; additional seasonal choices
Yes, any and all; will even trade for ones to add to their collection
Shirts, hats, pants, accessories, growlers, etc.
Soup, sandwiches, soft pretzels
Single 4 oz. taste $1.25; five 4 oz. tastes $6.25
Miner Brewing:  Hill City, SD
Up to ten original brews on tap; up to thirty beer recipes throughout the year
Yes, any and all
Shirts, hats, growlers, growlettes, etc.
Chips and munchies; Prairie Berry Winery bistro restaurant next door
Six 4 oz. tasters for $8.00; single 4 oz. taste $1.50
Nine original brews on tap at any time out of thirty different brew recipes
Yes, any and all
Shirts, hats, growlers, etc. 
Full-service restaurant available
Small tastings given free before purchase of pint
Hay Camp Brewing:

Rapid City, SD
Five original brews on tap out of twelve different brew recipes
Yes, any and all
T-shirts and growlers
No food service; can bring in own food; nearby sandwich shop
Up to five 4 oz. tasters for a fee
Dakota Shivers:  Lead, SD
Two or three on tap out of eight different recipes; number will increase with growth
Not at this time; yes in the future when production capabilities increase
T-shirts; growlers in future
Pub snacks and munchies
Up to five tasters for $5.00
The Knuckle Saloon:

Sturgis, SD
Seven original brews on tap; still expanding total number of recipes
Yes, any and all
T-shirts, growlers, etc.
Pizza, pasta, wings, salads, sandwiches, appetizers
Four 5 oz. tasters for $7.00; additional tastes $1.00
Eight original brews on tap out of twenty-four total recipes
Yes, any and all
T-shirt, growlers, hats, etc.
Pizza
Four 4 oz. tasters for $4.50

Our brinery group two years ago on the second annual tour at Crow Peak Brewing.

An another trip to Bitter Esters in Custer.
 
This year's group at Sick and Twisted/Naked Winery in Hill City.

 
Number and Variety of Wines
Wine Club
Swag
Food
Tastings
Naked Winery:  Custer, SD
Grape wines from Oregon; up to 48 different styles of reds, whites, and roses from dry to sweet
Yes, five wine club options from two to twelve bottles, all red or pick own
Shirts, pants, hats, signs, etc.
“Fish and chips”—crackers and chocolate munchies
Six wines for $5.00; free for wine club members
Naked Winery:  Hill City, SD
Grape wines from Oregon; up to 48 different styles of reds, whites, and roses from dry to sweet; fruit wines
Yes, five wine club options from two to twelve bottles, all red or pick own
Shirts, pants, hats, signs, wine accessories, etc.
Soup, sandwiches, soft pretzels, “Fish and chips”—crackers and chocolate munchies
Six wines for $5.00; free for wine club members
Grape and fruit wines, some from eastern South Dakota grapes; up to 19 different styles of reds, whites, and roses from dry to sweet
Information not available
Information not available
South Dakota cheese and bread for purchase
Up to four wines for free
Grape wines and fruit wines; numerous different styles of reds, whites, and roses from dry to sweet
Yes, Legacy or Cru wine clubs with the choice of dry or sweet wines
T-shirts, hats, wine accessories, glasses, home furnishings, books, food products, etc.
Full bistro restaurant with soups, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and desserts.
Up to five wines for free
Grape wines from South Dakota and west coast grapes; up to 13 different styles of reds, whites, and roses from dry to sweet
Yes, two, four, six, and twelve bottle options with discounts on wine and merchandise
Shirts, hats, growlers, etc. 
Full service restaurant two doors down at Firehouse Brewing
Taste as many wines as desired for $1.00 per 1 oz. pour
Dakota's Best Wine and Gifts-- Schade Vineyards in Deadwood, SD and Twisted Pine in Hill City, SD
Dry and sweet styles of red and white grape wines from South Dakota hybrid grapes; sweet and dry fruit wines from South Dakota grown fruit
No wine club options available
Wine accessories and many South Dakota made products
South Dakota cheese plate with complimentary glass; other South Dakota food items for purchase and consumption on premise
One complimentary taste; up to five tastes for $3.00
 
Grape wines from estate grown South Dakota and west coast grapes; up to 9 different styles of reds, whites, and desserts from dry to sweet; sparkling wines produced in the traditional style
Yes, wine club members can choose red or white and dry or sweet options
T-shirts and wine accessories
Meat and cheese tray options; flat bread pizzas; cater special events
Up to five wines for $5.00; free for wine club members

Past tour participants enjoying lunch and wine at Prairie Berry Winery.

This year's crew getting the personal treatment at Firehouse Wine Cellars.

The new beautiful Belle Joli facility in Sturgis.

Enjoy the unique wineries and breweries popping up all across the Black Hills.  It is a beautiful area producing some quality beers and wines.  Create your own tour soon...or catch our bus again next spring!