Blackbird Brewery 3608 Rogers Branch Rd Suite 101

Brewed for the C10 Tailgate Party at Phillips Farms in support of The Invictus Project. We made a hybrid west coast meets east coast Pale Ale, forming a nice frothy body with Chit and Dextrin malts and a quick hot step mash. Then we hopped it with experimental NZ Manilita and Citra and fermented it at ale temperatures with lager yeast resulting in a slightly opaque beer with a juicy, orange flavor and a dank and snappy finish. 5.3% ABV

It’s always a special day when we get to push our custom brewhouse’s capabilities and this was one of those days. We gelatinized and boiled purple corn and then step mashed it with pilsner and vienna malt to convert it into sugar. It was then finished with a decoction to pull as much flavor as possible. Fermented cold and naturally carbonated and clarified during a long maturation in horizontal tanks. The result is an incredibly smooth lager with subtle corn flavors and a pink/orange hue. 4.6%

When I was eighteen, nineteen, when I really started to drink beer, I definitely wanted to become a brewer. It was almost impossible because it was— The dream was so big that I didn't see any chance because I was living in a little town, was studying. And when I finally broke away from school and became a brewer, I thought, "Well, now, I may have a little bit of a chance." Because all I really wanted to do is beer and not only drink beer but compose beer. I wanted to do a menu with the sounds of the ‘80s, the sounds of the ‘90s, of the ‘00s, and then have a sound of the future. And I didn't have any idea what to do but I knew I needed some malt. So, we put some local Epiphany malt in the mash tun, lagered it and dry hopped it with US Saaz. I knew that it could be a sound of the future but I didn't realize how much the impact would be. My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio. 5.0% ABV

So, what are you doing back at Blackbird? Well, I sat back and thought about the things we used to do, the beer I drank with you, the cheers, and many brews. I’m so in love, Girl You Know Wit’s True. We are channeling Milli Vanilli, but this beer is a classic, crushable Belgian Witbier with wheat, coriander, and orange peel. Order a pint and know my love is for you. 4.5% ABV

You’ll want to take some cans of Gnar Gnar to whatever gnarly plans you’ve got this summer. This easy-going clear and dry modern IPA is brewed with NZ Waimea, Citra and Vic Secret terpenes. Drink the Gnar! 7.0% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

As exciting as a jungle cat in the bathroom, this tropical flavored sour has a subtle acidity that simply mimics the fruit. This lightly wheated ale gets loads of mango and pineapple puree with a little extra tropical pop from mango and yuzu terpenes. Tigers love mango. 5.5% ABV

Pilsner but with a small twist. Brewed to be light, crisp, dry and snappy. German malt and Saphir hops start off the recipe but then at the end of the boil we added New Zealand Pacifica hops which lends a soft citrusy freshness and noble hop character that keeps the whole thing still feeling classic. 4.7% ABV

We love the tale of this man, Simple Jack. We do not have any luxury here, and Simple Jack is the only movie we possess. Simple Jack belong to us now! Brewed with Maris Otter and a blend of 10 roasted malts. For the warmer months we kept the color on the low end with medium-low body and subtle roast. Everybody knows you never go full roast in the summer. 5.7% ABV

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…but it all works out. It doesn’t matter much to me. Sour ale brewed with strawberry, lime, and pineapple. 5.3% ABV

In these unprecedented times, we have to find a new normal. We can’t just keep trying the same great recipes and expect greater results. After trying NC grown Black Seashore Rye grown in a couple other beers we decided its uniquely creamy frothy character would be perfect in a lower gravity Hazy. So here you have it, an unprecedented recipe for your enjoyment. Hopped with Krush and NZ Manilita. 5.8% ABV

Hazy IPA featuring Vista hops, one of the new public variety hop from Yakima valley. A public variety is a non-patented, open-access hop bred by universities, or in this case, a USDA breeding program which any grower can now use. More varieties like this can help keep costs down for brewers and helps the hop growing industry at the same time. Vista brings a nice freshness and a little lemon citrus, improving drinkability in everything we’ve used it in! 7.8% ABV

Located in the town of Aghione, on the Costa Serena, the Vetriccie estate bought by the Barcelo family in 1966 expresses all the attributes of a premium Corsican wine. On the nose, the wine is harmonious, fresh and fruity. Bold on the palate, long lasting and well balanced with a rich finish.

Located in the town of Aghione, on the Costa Serena, the Vetriccie estate bought by the Barcelo family in 1966 expresses all the attributes of a premium Corsican wine. On the nose, the wine is harmonious, fresh and fruity. Bold on the palate, long lasting and well balanced with a rich finish.

Italian white made with 100% Gavi. Super soft and light with notes of apricot and stone fruits.

Italian red wine

Italian red, 100% refosco grapes, sweet

When I was eighteen, nineteen, when I really started to drink beer, I definitely wanted to become a brewer. It was almost impossible because it was— The dream was so big that I didn't see any chance because I was living in a little town, was studying. And when I finally broke away from school and became a brewer, I thought, "Well, now, I may have a little bit of a chance." Because all I really wanted to do is beer and not only drink beer but compose beer. I wanted to do a menu with the sounds of the ‘80s, the sounds of the ‘90s, of the ‘00s, and then have a sound of the future. And I didn't have any idea what to do but I knew I needed some malt. So, we put some local Epiphany malt in the mash tun, lagered it and dry hopped it with US Saaz. I knew that it could be a sound of the future but I didn't realize how much the impact would be. My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio. 5.0% ABV

So, what are you doing back at Blackbird? Well, I sat back and thought about the things we used to do, the beer I drank with you, the cheers, and many brews. I’m so in love, Girl You Know Wit’s True. We are channeling Milli Vanilli, but this beer is a classic, crushable Belgian Witbier with wheat, coriander, and orange peel. Order a pint and know my love is for you. 4.5% ABV

You’ll want to take some cans of Gnar Gnar to whatever gnarly plans you’ve got this summer. This easy-going clear and dry modern IPA is brewed with NZ Waimea, Citra and Vic Secret terpenes. Drink the Gnar! 7.0% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

The classic light and crisp German ale, drinks like a lager but with unique stone fruit, salt cracker and chalky aromas you only find in Kolsch. A special selection of malts and hops we don’t share with our other beers, a special yeast strain, tricky alkaline, and 3 week cold conditioning to settle into its personality makes this a one of a kind beer style we can’t get enough of. 4.5% ABV

Saison Du Héritage was brewed out of love for authentic Belgian Saisons. We did our best to pay our respects to the tradition and methods of brewing this style of beer. Utilizing local rustic malts such as spelt and red wheat from Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham, along with doing a traditional step mash. This beer consists of a blend of 2 saison strains from Belgium and is full luscious fruity esters. This beer is also naturally carbonated to heighten the drinking experience and flavor. A votre santé mon amies!

We love the tale of this man, Simple Jack. We do not have any luxury here, and Simple Jack is the only movie we possess. Simple Jack belong to us now! Brewed with Maris Otter and a blend of 10 roasted malts. For the warmer months we kept the color on the low end with medium-low body and subtle roast. Everybody knows you never go full roast in the summer. 5.7% ABV

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…but it all works out. It doesn’t matter much to me. Sour ale brewed with strawberry, lime, and pineapple. 5.3% ABV

As exciting as a jungle cat in the bathroom, this tropical flavored sour has a subtle acidity that simply mimics the fruit. This lightly wheated ale gets loads of mango and pineapple puree with a little extra tropical pop from mango and yuzu terpenes. Tigers love mango. 5.5% ABV

Named after the river that is home to Düsseldorf, Germany, where the Altbier was born. Brewed with large portions of Munich malt, a touch of crystal malt, noble German hops, and fermented cool with neutral ale yeast. This malty libation is a smooth, balanced, no frills amber beer! 5.5% ABV

In these unprecedented times, we have to find a new normal. We can’t just keep trying the same great recipes and expect greater results. After trying NC grown Black Seashore Rye grown in a couple other beers we decided its uniquely creamy frothy character would be perfect in a lower gravity Hazy. So here you have it, an unprecedented recipe for your enjoyment. Hopped with Krush and NZ Manilita. 5.8% ABV

Hazy IPA featuring Vista hops, one of the new public variety hop from Yakima valley. A public variety is a non-patented, open-access hop bred by universities, or in this case, a USDA breeding program which any grower can now use. More varieties like this can help keep costs down for brewers and helps the hop growing industry at the same time. Vista brings a nice freshness and a little lemon citrus, improving drinkability in everything we’ve used it in! 7.8% ABV

When I was eighteen, nineteen, when I really started to drink beer, I definitely wanted to become a brewer. It was almost impossible because it was— The dream was so big that I didn't see any chance because I was living in a little town, was studying. And when I finally broke away from school and became a brewer, I thought, "Well, now, I may have a little bit of a chance." Because all I really wanted to do is beer and not only drink beer but compose beer. I wanted to do a menu with the sounds of the ‘80s, the sounds of the ‘90s, of the ‘00s, and then have a sound of the future. And I didn't have any idea what to do but I knew I needed some malt. So, we put some local Epiphany malt in the mash tun, lagered it and dry hopped it with US Saaz. I knew that it could be a sound of the future but I didn't realize how much the impact would be. My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio. 5.0% ABV

You’ll want to take some cans of Gnar Gnar to whatever gnarly plans you’ve got this summer. This easy-going clear and dry modern IPA is brewed with NZ Waimea, Citra and Vic Secret terpenes. Drink the Gnar! 7.0% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

Even thrill seekers like Bodhi need a beer break once in a while. This one uses Citra and Ahhhroma hops for a bright lemony grapefruit citrus vibe with a supportive dank and resinous undertone from Mosaic. You could jump out of a perfectly good airplane, but it would be a lot easier enjoying a well executed West Coast IPA like this one. Utah, get me two! 6.8% ABV

Saison Du héritage was brewed out of love for authentic Belgian Saisons. We did our best to pay our respects to the tradition and methods of brewing this style of beer. Utilizing local rustic malts such as spelt and red wheat from Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham, along with doing a traditional step mash. This beer consists of a blend of 2 saison strains from Belgium and is full luscious fruity esters. This beer is also naturally carbonated to heighten the drinking experience and flavor. A votre santé mon amies!

We love the tale of this man, Simple Jack. We do not have any luxury here, and Simple Jack is the only movie we possess. Simple Jack belong to us now! Brewed with Maris Otter and a blend of 10 roasted malts. For the warmer months we kept the color on the low end with medium-low body and subtle roast. Everybody knows you never go full roast in the summer. 5.7% ABV

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see…but it all works out. It doesn’t matter much to me. Sour ale brewed with strawberry, lime, and pineapple. 5.3% ABV

As exciting as a jungle cat in the bathroom, this tropical flavored sour has a subtle acidity that simply mimics the fruit. This lightly wheated ale gets loads of mango and pineapple puree with a little extra tropical pop from mango and yuzu terpenes. Tigers love mango. 5.5% ABV

Named after the river that is home to Düsseldorf, Germany, where the Altbier was born. Brewed with large portions of Munich malt, a touch of crystal malt, noble German hops, and fermented cool with neutral ale yeast. This malty libation is a smooth, balanced, no frills amber beer! 5.5% ABV

In these unprecedented times, we have to find a new normal. We can’t just keep trying the same great recipes and expect greater results. After trying NC grown Black Seashore Rye grown in a couple other beers we decided its uniquely creamy frothy character would be perfect in a lower gravity Hazy. So here you have it, an unprecedented recipe for your enjoyment. Hopped with Krush and NZ Manilita. 5.8% ABV

Hazy IPA featuring Vista hops, one of the new public variety hop from Yakima valley. A public variety is a non-patented, open-access hop bred by universities, or in this case, a USDA breeding program which any grower can now use. More varieties like this can help keep costs down for brewers and helps the hop growing industry at the same time. Vista brings a nice freshness and a little lemon citrus, improving drinkability in everything we’ve used it in! 7.8% ABV

Modern, West Coast IPAs are one of our favorite styles. We went tried and true with the "holy trinity" hops of Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Fermented bone dry with balanced bitterness to produce clean, clear hop juice. If you had any doubts before, we are sure they're gone. Blackbird is your home away from home and where I belong. 7% ABV

Comes in two colors, grey and lighter green

Brush bird image on front, large Blackbird logo on back

Available in purple and dark grey

Available in peach, grey and teal as shown in the photo

Available in grey and blue

Available in a few colors as well as both horizontal and round patches

White Richardson trucker hat with leather brush bird patch

Traditional German 20 oz Hefeweizen glass

Serve your favorite lagers in this 16 oz dimpled mug

Classic German half liter mug

Beautiful glass with custom gold logo, *handwash only*

We get asked about Amber Ales a lot. Brewers get so excited about IPAs that we sometimes forget the needs of the many outweigh the few. Although it’s not as exciting as boldly going where no man has gone before, we knew that resistance is futile. Our malt rack is stacked with high quality ingredients so we laid it all out and came up with a recipe. The outcome is a smooth, complex and highly drinkable ale that makes living long and prosper even more enjoyable. 5.6% ABV

A rice lager worthy of legend. Tales of the battles between Habu and Mongoose while enjoying this timeless libation are just where the lore begins. Traditionally brewed using our mash mixer to gelatinize short grain sushi rice. Over half the alcohol in this beer comes from rice and the rest is from pilsner malt. It’s hopped with floral Lorien hops and lagered for several weeks until naturally clarified. This is a deliciously light and delicate beer. 4.7% ABV

Hopped with El Dorado, Elani, Moteuka and CTZ. ONLY $8.00 while supplies last! 7.0% ABV

Inside every snail shell is a tiny disco ball. Disco isn’t dead, instead, it just got small. Watch your step, they're only one inch tall atop their platform shoes. They've got the smoothest groovy moves up in their buggy bodies. This downright funkadelic bunch have come to start the p-p-party. Our snail sized hazy is citrusy and bright from El Dorado hops and Maui Nelson Hop Kief. 5.4% ABV

Classic German style wheat beer. 50% of this beer is made from wheat grown at Perry Family Farm in Rolesville, four miles from the brewery, and malted at Epiphany Craft Malt in Durham. Brewed the hard way, this went through five mash steps including two decoctions to get every bit of character these malts have to offer. Naturally carbonated and unfiltered. 4.8% ABV

So, what are you doing back at Blackbird? Well, I sat back and thought about the things we used to do, the beer I drank with you, the cheers, and many brews. I’m so in love, Girl You Know Wit’s True. We are channeling Milli Vanilli, but this beer is a classic, crushable Belgian Witbier with wheat, coriander, and orange peel. Order a pint and know my love is for you. 4.5% ABV

We wanted to throw as many quality ingredients and processes as possible into a lower ABV lager. Traditionally floor malted Bohemian barley malt was triple decoction mashed for five hours, a complicated old world brewing process where a portion of mash is separated, boiled and returned to the main mash to hit 5 enzymatic temperature zones. It’s then hopped with huge additions of mild and spicy Saaz, fermented cold and slow and transferred to a horizontal tank for nearly 2 months for rustic nuance and natural carbonation. 4.0% ABV

These days you can wake up in the morning, check on the news and mash in a pale ale at the brewery from your phone before you even get out of bed. Might as well do a long step mash and brew it like a traditional pilsner, it’s not like you have to be there. The world is a little different now, everything’s computer and there’s panels everywhere! Hopped mostly with cascade with a little citra and NZ hop kief too. 5.5% ABV

Technicolor - West Coast IPA - $8.00 14 oz, $4.00 5 oz We found some crazy smelling Cashmere hops so we had to brew with them. There was a myriad of aromas we got off them, so we paired them with a few other hops. Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Chinook. The result is a bright lemon citrus IPA with a little dank and firm bitterness to cleanse the palate. IPA now in Technicolor! 7.0% ABV