Hairy Cow Beer
Our beer is handcrafted with love in Byron, IL.Why Hairy Cow?
The partners settled on the name Hairy Cow in honor of the Scottish Highland cattle Todd raised on his property just outside Byron, Illinois. These adorable creatures formed the inspiration for the brewery and several of the beer names.
For example, Denmar is the herd bull, and a perfect choice for the name of the seasonal Oktoberfest brew. The bangs which cover the Highland’s eyes, and give the cattle their iconic look, are called a dossan, hence the name Dossan Amber. We also offer a Highland Hairy IPA, an American Hairy IPA, and most recently a double chocolate milk stout named Dos Dookies. We’ll let you figure out that name for yourself.
Using locally produced ingredients whenever possible and in season, Hairy Cow Brewing Company also prides itself by donating our spent brewer’s grain to local farms, where it is used as cow feed, as well as a local artisan bakery.
What's On Tap at Hairy Cow BRewing Company?
Hairy Cow Beers
Raspberry Turtar
Punkin’Ed
Jon’s secret recipe seasonal ale. Made with lots of real pumpkin.
Dos Dookies
Nitro Double Chocolate Milk Stout. A rich, light-bodied milk stout served on nitro
Kyloe Coconut Porter
Delicate toasted coconut, fine vanilla, and just the right amount of chocolate result in a beer you won’t soon forget.
Dossan Amber
This American Amber Ale is a malt-forward beer with caramel malty flavor and an assertive hop bitterness.
American Hairy
An American IPA brewed with American base malt and Centennial hops, creating a wonderful hop/malt balance.
Highland Hairy
This Belgian IPA features flavors created through a special Belgian yeast and double dry-hopping, resulting in a memorable fruit and spice experience.
Turtle Tree
A flavorful American “lawnmower” beer – light, crisp, and refreshing.
