Ugly Pug

Ugly Pug is a schwarzbier, or black lager. But the real story is its name - Fritz Rahr saw his mother-in-law’s pug, Oscar, lounging on a chair and he shouted, “What an ugly pug!” Everyone laughed. You’re right, they were brewing a test batch that night. Unlike most dark beers that are often described as “heavy” or “chewy”, Rahr’s Ugly Pug has a surprisingly light body. Reviewers have been vocal about how happy they are to have a dark beer that’s easy to drink on even the hottest Texas summer days. We’ve even heard people refer to Pug as “nirvana in a bottle” because it combines their three favorite flavors, coffee, hints of chocolate, and of course BEER! Tasting Notes: Bitter Chocolate, Coffee Serving Suggestions: Preferred Glass: Dimpled Mug Preferred Serving Temperature: 48º Food Pairings: This beer may have an ugly name, but it pairs beautifully with everything from roast beef, BBQ, and fried chicken to the most decadent chocolate desserts. Cheese Pairings: Muenster Recognition: US Open Beer Championship: Silver Medal (2009) North American Beer Awards: Bronze Medal (2009) United States Beer Tasting Championships: Best of the Southwest/Rockies (2006)