08/27/2026
A little over a month ago we got to hang with our friend Eric, from Benchtop Brewing. Benchtop is down in Norfolk, VA, but we met Eric at Glizzies and Fizzies a couple of years ago and also got to hang out at GABF last year. We got along so well we decided to brew beer together!
Eric and Justin discussed what they were most excited to drink and decided on a hoppy lager. Beer flavored beer!
We started with a base of Sugarcreek Malt Co. pilsner and pale ale malts, used some German hops for bittering, and then a bit of Mosiac in the whirlpool, before knocking out with Vera as fermentation kicked off. Using traditional and new world hops left this crushable lager with hay and grassy notes, along with a very subtle undertone of tropical fruits. But what you’ll notice most is a distinct, but welcoming, bitterness on the back end.
10°P Vera is a very approachable 4.1%, light, crisp, and full-flavored. It’s available on draft in the taproom and in 4-packs to-go as well!
It’s Thirsty Thursday and we’ll be here to help you quench it. Pop by and try something new tonight. Drink Dayton (and Norfolk) Beer!