About
Founded in 2012, Cloud 9 Brewery is a nanopub concept featuring locally sourced and organic components in both the brewery and restaurant.
With an emphasis on creative brewing, Cloud 9 is situated in a unique place in the market. Instead of having the exact same line-up from month to month, the beers on-tap at Cloud 9 change as soon as the last drop from the previous batch has been poured. With so many taps, and only 6 year-round beers, the variety is truly amazing.
Cloud 9 also features a unique feedback process by which we judge what beer-drinkers actually think. We collate and analyze the input and use that to shape the direction of the next batch. In this way the community is involved in the brewing process from concept to the final foamy pint.
A commitment to quality, service and genuine interest in our community make Cloud 9 Brewery the place for beer aficionados, foodies, and everyone who enjoys fresh and unique culinary creations.
With an emphasis on creative brewing, Cloud 9 is situated in a unique place in the market. Instead of having the exact same line-up from month to month, the beers on-tap at Cloud 9 change as soon as the last drop from the previous batch has been poured. With so many taps, and only 6 year-round beers, the variety is truly amazing.
Cloud 9 also features a unique feedback process by which we judge what beer-drinkers actually think. We collate and analyze the input and use that to shape the direction of the next batch. In this way the community is involved in the brewing process from concept to the final foamy pint.
A commitment to quality, service and genuine interest in our community make Cloud 9 Brewery the place for beer aficionados, foodies, and everyone who enjoys fresh and unique culinary creations.
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at the Boise NP hazy golden with a short fine sandy head and thin sheeting lacing. Light pale malt aromas. A rather sharp husky grassy flavor. Stance bitterness at the end. Not sure about this one
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Mar 2015
at 21:19
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap at the Boise NP Hazy redish Amber with a fine long tan head. Very even sheets of lacing. Modest light toasted malt flavors. Wheat toast with honey come to mind. Not much else. Pleasant but not very exciting.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Mar 2015
at 20:52
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at the boose NB Black with a full and dense tan head. Faint pale tasty aroma lots of roast and a touch of ash in the dark flavors. Some last night campfire and a touch of bitter chocolate. Very light and fairly dry light bodied Nice roasty beer with out the big heavy stout body.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Mar 2015
at 20:32
7/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
On tap at the Boise NB hazy orange light tan with a quick beige head. Standard pale malt aroma and a nice fruity tropical hop bites. Similar flavors, soft sweet fruity hoppiness. Tasty if a tad sweet. IBU s are modest for the style .
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Mar 2015
at 20:19
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On tap. Pours out black topped with tan head. Nose is roast malts chocolate coffee some sweetness. Taste is as the nose with a nice mellow roast some sweetness and a little brine. Not sure I would call this a imperial stout.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Mar 2015
at 18:16
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Another apparent 50/50 mix of two distinct styles, Irish ale and altbier. Aspects of both apparent , but not blending, seeming too conflict with each other. Tastes and aromas from each, but overall not working.
Tried
on 18 Mar 2015
at 23:06
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
What would you get if you mixed half a schwarzbier with half a sweet stout? This. Body leans towards a lager, bot any roastiness from the dark grains is tempered by the sweetness of the other half. Not sure what was trying to be accomplished, but it didn’t work too well.
Tried
on 18 Mar 2015
at 23:02
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Nice connection with the German name, as this is more of the Old World rye style, dark, sour and bready. Liquid pumpernickel, so to speak. Lots of savory caraway, etc.
Tried
on 27 Feb 2015
at 18:14
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Fairly substantial for a wit, medium weight body, fast dissipating head. Wheat bread characteristics with some mild citric, acidity from the lemons. Citric tang lingers, some dryness. Pretty lazy carbonation for a wit also. Not bad, but different.
Tried
on 27 Feb 2015
at 17:51
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
Most "beerish" mead I’ve had. Initial taste is a spicy wit, with more of the herbs and spices kicking in a bit later. Light honey taste, some lemon in the aroma as well. Hazy golden body with soft, creamy white head. Spicy finish. Wonderfully done.
Tried
on 27 Feb 2015
at 17:07