{"title":"Millpond Brewing","description":"\u003cp\u003eMillpond Brewing is a small brewery from Millstadt, Illinois, that opened in October 2019 in a converted gas station from the 1940s. They focus on local brewing and a rotating range, with lagers, hazy IPAs and whiskey barrel-aged beers as their strongest points. At Hoptimaal you'll find their stouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1940s gas station in Millstadt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillpond Brewing is in Millstadt, Illinois, the home town of founder Bryan. He started out homebrewing and over the years won recognition and awards with his recipes. In the autumn of 2018 two things coincided: he unexpectedly left his marketing career, and a much-loved gas station from the 1940s in his home town became available. With the support of his wife, he decided to turn that setback into an opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe building is a mile from the place where his parents ran a butcher shop for more than 37 years. Together with family and friends he renovated the historic building and kept its character. On 3 October 2019 the brewery opened to the public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the history of the town. Millstadt once had three mills that shared the same millpond. Residents swam and fished there in summer and ice-skated on it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLagers, hazy IPAs and barrel-aged beers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillpond calls itself the hometown brewery of Millstadt. Their philosophy is about giving something back to the community, buying locally and a well-considered, rotating range that shows their own brewing style. As their strongest points they name their lagers, hazy IPAs and whiskey barrel-aged beers. On LinkedIn, too, the barrel-aged program is listed as part of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also simply a place to sit. You can go to the taproom and the beer garden, where dogs are welcome as long as they stay on a leash. There are regularly food trucks, usually on Fridays and Saturdays, and you're allowed to bring your own food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMillpond Brewing at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoptimaal has had two beers from Millpond, both stouts with a strength between 13.5 and 14%. On Untappd, Millpond Hummingbird and Millpond Canela Madera are the highest rated of what we have from them. One of the two comes in a 35 cl package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou drink beers of this calibre more slowly than a hoppy IPA. Don't serve them ice cold, but quite a bit warmer than fridge temperature, in a smaller glass, and give them time to open up. That way the heavier aromas come out better. Feel free to share a bottle with someone, because at 13.5 to 14% a small glass is already enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Millpond Brewing come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillpond Brewing comes from Millstadt, Illinois, in the United States. The brewery opened on 3 October 2019 in a renovated gas station from the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Millpond Brewing make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillpond names its lagers, hazy IPAs and whiskey barrel-aged beers as its strongest points and works with a rotating range. At Hoptimaal you've had stouts of 13.5 to 14% from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the name Millpond Brewing come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillstadt once had three mills that shared the same millpond. That pond was a place to swim, to fish and to ice-skate in winter, and gave the brewery its name.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"millpond-hummingbird","title":"Millpond Hummingbird","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHummingbird turns the classic Jamaican Hummingbird Cake into a 14% ABV Imperial Stout, named after the island's national bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stout was aged in a bourbon barrel from Old Monroe Distilling Co., then conditioned on bananas, pineapple, cinnamon, Madagascar vanilla beans and toasted pecans. Expect tropical fruit, warm spice, vanilla and nuttiness layered over the character of the bourbon barrel. At 14%, this is a beer to sip slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillpond is an American brewery; according to the brewer, the pecans in this beer are estate grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millpond Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49500525691225,"sku":null,"price":53.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-729-Photoroom.png?v=1729082322"},{"product_id":"millpond-canela-madera","title":"Millpond Canela Madera","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMillpond Canela Madera is a robust stout that treats adventurous palates to a full, warming profile. Cinnamon, roasted malt, and subtle wood notes weave with dark chocolate and coffee to create a layered, intense sip. At 13.5% ABV, it delivers body and depth without heaviness, while wooden maturation adds extra complexity. An Untappd score of 4.35 underscores its appeal to fans of powerful, mature stouts. Ideal after dinner or with warm desserts and rich cheeses, the aroma unfolds slowly, revealing cinnamon, cacao, and roasty nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBrouwerij\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMillpond Brewery is a craft operation known for bold, barrel-aged beers that emphasize depth, warmth, and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Millpond Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56600750850393,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-79-Photoroom_3b08e2e8-9c0b-42b7-9c1f-a77d60f071e2.png?v=1762972803"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/millpond-brewing.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}