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1 | MILLING
FIGMTNBREW SB BREWERY FAQ
How big is Fig’s Santa Barbara Brewery?
Santa Barbara has a 7-Barrel Brewhouse that allows us to produce approximately
1,000 barrels of beer a year.
Where does all of Fig’s packaged beer come from?
All of our bottled and canned beers are produced in our Buellton brewery and
packaged by our cellar team. They also package our kegged beer for taprooms
and retailers. Any time you buy beer from a retailer it comes directly from our
main production brewery in Buellton.
Is all of the beer served here made here?
We mainly produce specialty beers in our Santa Barbara brewery, along with
select core beers, and occasionally have specialty beers on tap from one of
our other breweries. Our year round beers come from our main production
brewery in Buellton.
We mill to crack the grain in half so that
water can penetrate the endosperm.
2 | MASHING
3 | RECIRCULATION
After mashing, the “wort” is run out
of the bottom of the mash through
a screen and collected in an
intermediate vessel called a “grant”
and recirculated until it runs clear
and glassy.
Milled grain is mixed with hot
water at a specific temperature to
form the “mash”and activates the
malt’s natural enzymes that break
starches down into smaller,
digestible sugars.
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4 | LAUTERING & SPARGING
The wort is strained out of the mash
(”lautered”) into the kettle. A hot water
spray (”sparge”) on the grain rinses out a
maximum amount of extract.
6 | COOLING
The settled wort is then cooled
to fermentation temperature.
5 | BOILING &
WHIRLPOOLING
The wort is brought to a boil and hops
are added at varying times for
bittering, flavor and aroma. The wort
is pumped into a circle for clarity.
7 | FERMENTATION
Yeast is added to the fermenter where it
converts the malt sugars into alcohol
and carbon dioxide.
8 | CONDITIONING
9 | FILTRATION
Some of our brews are coarsely
filtered to remove yeast from
solution and produce a bright,
brilliantly clear beer.
The beer is aged or conditioned
for a long period of time to
smooth out the edges and
develop its complexity.
10 | CARBONATION
Carbon dioxide is gently bubbled through the
bright beer and absorbed into solution,
slowly carbonating the beer.
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MEET
OUR
BREWER
Kevin Ashford was found inside of a National Bohemian case on the streets
of Baltimore Maryland as a child and began his love affair with beer at the
earliest of ages. While attending James Madison University in Virginia
earning his BA in International Affairs, he discovered craft beer while
bartending. Kevin was granted a gift of a new beer at the end of each shift
which accelerated his love for beer. After graduating, the economy at the
time had taken a dive and opportunities were slim. He reverted back to his
abilities as a bartender to tide him over until he was given his chance.
A good friend offered him a position brewing beer at Heavy Seas (one of
the largest breweries in Maryland). With the glimmer of stainless steel in
his eye, he knew his fate was sealed. After brewing award-winning beers in
Baltimore for over three years, Kevin was ready for a scene change.
The West was calling, and he came ready. He has been brewing for Figueroa
Mountain since 2012 and has been an integral part of the expansion and
creative direction of Fig. He is passionate about bringing people together
and believes that is exactly what beer was designed to do.
137 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara
CA 93101
Monday – Sunday
11AM - 11PM
(805) 694-2252
www.FigMtnBrew.com/SantaBarbara
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TASTING
FLIGHT OF
4 BEERS
ALL YEAR
ROUND
BEERS
AWARD-WINNING
BEERS
CASK ALE 101
WHAT IS CASK ALE?
barrel like container made of stainless steel or wood). Some
form of sugar is added to kick-start a secondary fermentation
which in turn carbonates the beer. Cask beer is softer in
texture than standard draft beers, and is typically served at a
warmer temperature. Sometimes a clarifying agent is added to
SAMPLERS
PARADISE ROAD PILSNER
FMB “101” KOLSCH
|
ABV 4.8
Kölsch Style Ale
IBU 20
Bohemian Pilsner
ABV 5.5
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IBU 20
India Pale Ale
ABV 6.5
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ingredients to the cask such as spices, fruits, hops and herbs.
LIZARD’S MOUTH IIPA
HOPPY POPPY IPA
IBU 65
Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV 9
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IBU 75
MEET
KEVIN ASHFORD
California means sand, surf and sun on the
“101”, and the Central Coast is no exception.
Here the mountains meet the sea so we brewed
this Kölsch-style beer as the best of both worlds. This crisp, clean ale has notes of fresh cut grass,
light to medium body. Paradise Road runs from Highway 154 into the
Los Padres National Forest and inspired this
Bohemian style lager with its refreshing streams
and waterfalls. This golden pilsner derives its
character from the delicate balance of European
lager yeast and German Noble hops. HOPS Northern Brewerand a Blend of
Traditional German Noble Hops
MALTS Weyermann Pilsner, Munich, Crystal Malts
HOPS Traditional German Noble Hops
such as Hallertau
MALTS Weyermann Pilsner, Wheat, Crystal,
and Dextrin Malts
Inspired by the poppies growing on Figueroa
Mountain, this West Coast IPA features
Cascade, Columbus and Centennial hops along
with a sprinkling of poppy seeds. Bursting with
enjoy this beer as you dream of green meadows
Inspired by the rock formation that sits on the
crest of the Santa Ynez Mountains, Lizard’s
Mouth Imperial IPA is surprisingly smooth with
a tropical bite. Notes of mango, papaya, and
pineapple reward your palate after a long day.
Enjoy this beer with a beautiful sunset and your
favorite friend.
HOPS Cascade, Columbus, Centennial
HOPS Simcoe, Citra, Centennial
MALTS Pale Two Row, Crystal, Wheat and Cara malts
MALTS Pale Two Row, Crystal, Wheat, Cara
BE E R
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COCKTAI
HURRICANE DECK DOUBLE IPA
Double India Pale Ale
ABV 8
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IBU 82
Hurricane Deck is one of the most challenging
hikes in the Los Padres National Forest but the
ridgeline. This double IPA blends four hops —
Columbus, Centennial, Chinook and Cascade
— to recreate the ruggedness and intensity
of the Trail. HOPS Chinook, Cascade, Columbus, Centennial
MALTS Pale Two Row, Munich, Crystal
A S K YO U R S E
ABOUT
DANISH RED LAGER
Vienna-Style Lager
ABV 5.5
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Kevin Ashford is the Head Brewer
of Fig’s Santa Barbara Brewery
For more information on Cask Ale sign up for our monthly
newsletter on www.FigMtnBrew.com for our Ask Kevin section.
DAVY BROWN ALE
IBU 23
Inspired by the Danish village of Solvang in the
Santa Ynez Valley and the red lagers of
Denmark, this quality brew is crafted with a
blend of European caramel malts balanced with
North American and German hops, creating a
beautiful amber hue.
HOPS Northern Brewer and a Blend
Traditional German Noble Hops
MALTS Weyermann Pilsner, Munich, Crystal Malts
American Brown Ale
ABV 6
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IBU 40
This rustic, mocha-colored ale was inspired by a
recluse pioneer named Davy Brown who settled
behind the northeast side of Figueroa Mountain
on the west end of Sunset Valley in the late
1800s. Brewed with caramel and chocolate
malts with Northern Brewer and Cascade hops,
this brown ale has West Coast hop characteris -
HOPPEDMOSA
$8.00
Davy Brown Ale
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$8.00
R V ER
SPECIALTY BEERS & FLOATS
Add a scoop of ice cream to any beer to satisfy your
sweet tooth. Ask your server for pairing suggestions.
ALES
Hoppy Poppy IPA
HOPS Blend of American Bittering with Cascade
OUR
ALES vs. LAGERS
FMB 101 Kölsch Style Ale
MALTS Pale Two Row, Crystal, Cara malts
SEASONAL COC
KTAILS.
CASK PROGRAM DIRECTOR
G
LOUNGIN
LIZARD
$8.00
Ales are brewed with top-fermenting
yeast which allows for rapid
fermentation at warmer temperatures.
LAGERS
Danish Red Lager
Paradise Road Pilsner
Magpie Porter
Lagers are brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast
which ferments more slowly and at colder temperatures.