It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and your date is begging you for an after-dinner dessert. Here at ManaFirkin, we liquified dessert into a beer adding cherries and organic cacao nibs. Can’t say it’ll get you lucky, but you’ll be lucky enough to get some before it runs out.

Strike Hard! Strike Fast! No Mercy! Sensei John Kreese would be proud of this strong flavored Pale Ale. The strike water is hopped out to enhance the expected bitterness of the Galena Hops which are balance out with the addition of crystal malts. The result is a smooth, yet powerful, black belt moment you will enjoy. Sweep the leg, Johnny!

A light pale gold Pilsner extremely easy to drink yet has a hidden complex malt character with a clean aftertaste. If you really stop and listen to your senses, you’ll notice that the Czech Budejovice Yeast lends a nice soft subtle lime zest on the palate.

Scotland, the land of legends and mystery. So along is the Scottish ale… a malt forward ale that compliments a harsh winter with a rugged landscape. “Going Kiltless” (8.5%) ups the ante with a generous addition of malt smoked over cherry wood. Sip this and you may hear whispers of old Gaelic songs of myths and pagan gods.

You’ve got to hear this story…This beer showcases Denfoff Specialty Malt from Two Track Malting company which lends a nutty, roasted whole grain smell with a taste of toast and light chocolate finish. When we selected the log in which our bar tops were made, we unwittingly bought the name of our future Brown Ale. These logs came with a few hitchhikers that seem to like skin…and we hope our beer.

When you like it hot and sweet. Made as a special request for a good Firkin Friend, our Cobra Kai PA is infused with fresh jalapenos and strawberries just prior to pouring. Ask you beer tender the story behind the name!

Who doesn’t love a sexy blonde? This golden ale dominates the palate. Expect many frequent trysts with endless pairings of provocative fruit infusions. Meet her on East Bay Avenue.

If you’re not drinking an IPA you’re drinking water!

This is a dark, rich, full bodied ale with a malty aroma and hints of caramel goodness. Rich enough to get you through a cold winters night and refreshing enough to keep you sliding that glass forward for another one.

Ugg boots on and enjoy! Originally, this style beer was brewed in the French speaking area of Belgium. Here in Manahawkin it’s time to cozy up to fire pits. This ale has a solid balance of spice and fruit with a hint of sour undertone. Added to this fall delight is chocolate malt and cracked black peppercorn which adds and unexpected taste and amber shade to this century old favorite.

The blonde is a light and very approachable brew. We however had to push the envelope and brought the IBU’s to the upper limit of what’s to be expected of this style, coming in at 24 IBU’s. The blonde is easy, yet slightly bitter attitude and tastes like a flower. Cascade hops is at the helm with an abundance of dry hopped Azacca. Come meet this Easy Bay Blonde on East Bay Avenue.

Don’t step up freely because this beer demands some respect! It showcases complexity and artisan freestyle at its finest. The large bill of abbey malt and abundant hop charges will entrance the brave souls who indulge. The yeast, derived from one of the six remaining Trappist breweries in the world, will storm your senses. Start with a visual, flirt with the banana aroma, and then go for a sip…but be careful, you were warned ABV 9%

We popped our cherry on this one! One of the first beers that the Firkin Crew made together, our version of a Porter takes a modern twist with the addition of cherries after fermentation. The result is a mouth-watering, taste bud poppin’ explosion of tart and sweet followed by the smooth and dark traditional Porter flavor profile.

This delicious beer is top-fermented and brewed with a large proportion of wheat, low hop bitterness and a mildly sweet flavor. Next, chamomile flowers, known for centuries to aid in well-being and promote serenity are cold steeped into the fermented beer for up to three days. Sit on a pint or two, think positive thoughts and contribute to goodness in the world. Namaste, friends.

Rumor has it that this brewery is haunted. We’ve seen stuff, heard stuff, and even captured suspicious activity on camera. Hopefully this Ouija Wheat will lead us closer to resolve. German hefeweizen with a heavy load of red wheat and flaked wheat.

Porter and spice and everything nice… Not only is it tasty, but cinnamon has been lauded for having medicinal properties and can be used as treatment for everything from arthritis to headaches. In our traditional porter, the late addition of cassia cinnamon makes this beer Cinnfully delicious! What could be better than relaxing with an amazing beer? Sometimes being bad can be good.

Sandals off and enjoy! Originally, this style beer was brewed in the French speaking area of Belgium to refresh seasonal farm workers during summer months. Here in Manahawkin, we need to quench our thirst after a day on the bay or beach. This ale has a solid balance of spice and fruit with a hint of sour undertone. Added to this summer delight is chocolate malt that brings a little extra sweetness and unusual deep amber shade to this special French influenced brew.

Like, wow- how co could we forget this one! An updated description is coming soon.

A nod to the history of Manahawkin…A traditional dark style of beer originally developed in London in the 18th century, or Porter has a smooth finish and dark notes without any hop aftertaste. Named in honor of the Native American Indians who once resided here, we’d like to think that the Lenni Lenape tribe would have approved.

You’ve asked and we have answered. We finally made a sour. Steeped with 20 lbs of fresh kumquat, and using American Ale Yeast blend and lactobacillus brevis, this sour is light, crisp, and has a nice bite of sourness to it.

Let’s get Stoopid! This beer begins with base and light malts in the mash. Then to this is added the dark, roasted and crystal malts at sparging. The result is an ultra smooth, rich and roasty, sweet stout that has a full head and is stoopidly delicious.

When you like it hotter and sweeter. Made as a special request for a good Firkin Friend, our Cobra Kai PA is infused with fresh jalapenos and strawberries just prior to pouring. Ask you beer tender the story behind the name!

A perfect beer for spring time. A crazy mix of wheat varieties including flaked wheat, dark wheat malt, spelt, chocolate spelt, chocolate wheat, caramel wheat, and all Hallertau hops makes this a slam dunk of a beer.

Aged in Lairds Applejack Brandy oak BARrels, this BEKgian-influenced dary and silky stout will have you flexing your beer muscles. This complex beer is not for the weak. Limited release. We understand if you don’t want to share. 8.5 ABV

Despite the fact that a cream ale is a misnomer and does not contain any dairy or cream, does not take away the fact that this beer just kicks ass. Half ale, half lager yeast, Simpson’s golden promise malt and crystal hops…. however the real magic is in the fermentation temperature regimen. 

Otherwise known as Steam beer, is a style of lager fermented in ale like higher temperatures. We used the expected line up of 2 row malt, northern brewers hops, and San Francisco lager yeast, however we took a detour with some chinook hops, rye addition and pale chocolate malt for color.