The Lion and the Mouse is inspired by the Belgian Abbey Dubbel brewed using a less traditional approach, like all of our beers it is driven by the raw materials and where they come from.  This beer combines two core ingredients that come from two families: one in the Napa Valley, California Lewelling Vineyards-Spring Water andthe other Madras, Oregon Mecca Malt-Full Pint Estate grown malt.  These two farming families have relations dating back to the Oregon Trail.  We paired these up with a very light dose of Gargoyle Hops from Clear lake and after fermentation aged in a neutral French Oak wine barrel.  This beer is warm and inviting with a bold nose of spicy nose with hints of dried fruit, caramel-toffee tones followed by rich textured yet dry finish.