The Best Beer w/ Great Pub Food

The best local vt beer selection~chef jamie nelson's fine fare

Closed Mondays

Lunch 12-3

Light Fare 3-5

Dinner 5-9

Bar 12-12

No Reservations

(During busy times we try to accommodate Large Groups and Children. Please plan accordingly. Thanks.)

At The Blackback we are all about the beer. It is the reason we are here. We proudly cater to the many beer fans from all over the world. Waterbury VT is the Epicenter of beer in the Northeast and arguably one of the finest in the nation. We also recognize the important role beer has played in this towns recent history. From beer comes life and vitality which celebrates our localvore farm to plate business model.

Cheers.

Friday February 22nd, 2019

IPA          2.22.19

Boneyard RPM Ipa  6.6%

Their flagship w/ pineapple &citrus in West Coast style

Foam Brewers Think I’m in Love  8%

Tastes of Fresh Orange and Papaya

Foam Brewers The Nameless  7%

tasting notes: papaya, orange peel, pine

Four Quarters Double Comet  8%

DIPA made with Comet Hops

Frost Beer Works Research Series Slushicle  8%

Milkshake Double IPA receiving exclusively Southern Hemisphere dry hops with a dose of lactose.

Hill Farmstead Edward  5.2%

Am. Pale Ale, unfiltered & dry-hopped w? citrus & pine

Hill Farmstead Harlan  6.2%

Harlan is Edward's slightly more aggressive alter-ego. Dry-hopped exclusively with Columbus hops.

Hill Farmstead Nelson 6.2% Nelson Single Hop IPA. India pale ale brewed exclusively with Nelson hops personally selected by Shaun during the 2018 harvest.

Maine Beer Co. Lunch   7%

Tropical fruit,citrus fruit,subtle malt sweetness.Made w/

Amarillo, Centennial and Simcoe

River Roost Glimpse  8%

a juice bomb w/melon, mango, pineapple, grapes and orange pulp. 8% $7

River Roost Mas Verde  6.7%

Citra and Chinook hopped IPA w/beautiful grapefruit

River Roost Northern Dusky  7.2%

IPA w/ Rye. Hopped w/ Galaxy, Vic Secret, Kohatu, Wai-iti and Motueka

Ten Bends Cream Puff War DIPA  8%

Milkshake style Double IPA brewed with lactose, oats and honey malt with Peach.

Ten Bends Rotary Chaos IPA  5.8%

soft light bodied IPA brewed with Amarillo and Galaxy hops creating a hazy and delicious ale with a pleasing hop finish.     

Zero Gravity Nelson Pale Ale  5.5%

Hop-forward Pale Ale featuring a distinctive blend of Motueka and Nelson Sauvin. A true showcase of New Zealand Hops.

Cans

Alchemist Heady Topper  8%

An American Double IPA, packed with over 120 IBUs

Alchemist Focal Banger  7%

Crisp, clean malt character w/ copious Citra & Mosaic

Fat Orange Cat Severe Tire Damage 8%

Juicy and hoppy LIMITED

Fat Orange Cat Sweet Jane w/ Strawberry 7.3%

Sweet and creamy with vanilla and orange zest. (contains lactose). LIMITED

Not IPA

Aeronaut Sour Sauvin Hoppy Sour  5.2%

Tart, NZ hopped Blonde Ale, wild microbes provide a fresh, tart bite complemented by Sauvignon Blanc.

Alvinne "Cuvée Freddy (Sofie Edition)" 8% Belgian Blonde Sour Ale tart & funky Nose is classic Flanders w/ tastes of ripe cherries, lemon, & almonds..

Boneyard Femur  11%

Award winning British Barleywine style beer

Cold Hollow Cider Barn Dance 6.9%

McIntosh Cider infused with cider syrup.

Foam City Lights w/ Black Currants & Lactose  5%

Wild Ale w/Black currant and a touch of lactose

Foley Brothers Longbeard  6%

Smooth and tasty Oatmeal Stout

Four Quarters Morning Star  9%

Imperial breakfast stout brewed with Maple Syrup, cold brew coffee and lactose.

Foundation Bedrock Porter  6.7%

Roasted flavors of coffee and chocolate are tempered by subtle hints of caramels

Hill Farmstead Earl  7.2%

this Stout is crafted from American malted barley, Flaked Oats, English roasted malts, American hops, Organic Guatemalan Coffee, our ale yeast, and water from our well.

Hill Farmstead Florence  5.2%

Belgian inspired Wheat ale is crafted from American malted barley, Organic Vermont wheat, European and American hops, our distinctive farmhouse yeast and water from our well. It is unfiltered and naturally carbonated

Hopfenstark 7 Sisters La Pleide  9.5%

Abbey type beer, dry and malty with spicy flavor and sauvignon grapes.

Resilience Geppetto Nitro 6.3%

Coffee, marshmallow, milk chocolate. With the creaminess of nitro

River Roost Unfallen  11.2%

an Imperial Stout at 11.2% brewed with Ancho Chilies, Chocolate Habaneros, Tahitian Vanilla Beans, Cocoa, and Ceylon Cinnamon!

Rothaus Pils 5.1%

The best aromas of Tettnang and the Hallertau, native malt of summer barley and pure spring water from the Hochschwarzwald give every Rothaus Pils Tannenzäpfle its unique spicy and fresh taste

Sunriver Cocao Cow 7%

classic milk stout but with the addition of roasted Ghana cocoa nibs. Milk sugar and caramel malt build the rich, full flavor.

Starters

Soup of the Day                                     Cup/Bowl                            $4/6                     

Vegetable Chili                                       Cup/Bowl                            $5/7        V    GF             

Chili topped with cheddar cheese and a side of tortilla chips

Neill Farm Beef Chili                              Cup/Bowl                            $7/9               GF

As above, with Neill Farm ground beef

Artichoke and Parmesan Dip $11 V

With garden vegetables, toasted pita and Elmore Mountain baguette crostini

Baked Brie $11 V

Served warm with sliced apples, toasted walnuts, crostini and topped with cherry jam

Pub Nachos $13        GF

A house specialty: corn tortillas topped with smoky bacon, bleu & cheddar cheeses, scallions and house-made maple-chipotle glaze—it can be made without bleu or bacon, if you so choose

Mushroom & Manchego Toast $12 V

Elmore Mountain focaccia toast topped with sautéed mushrooms, Manchego and truffle oil

Garlic and Soy Blistered Shishito Peppers $10 V

Flash-seared with a sesame-miso dipping sauce

Spicy Sauteed Calamari $11

Pan-seared calamari with sundried tomatoes, spicy pepperoncini broth and Elmore Mountain

focaccia bread                            … add noodles for $3

Panko-Crusted Crab Cakes $12

Two pan-seared, house-made crab cakes with a handful of greens and basil aioli

Salads

House Salad $8 V    GF

Mesclun with garden vegetables and a choice of Balsamic, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, or Oil & Vinegar dressings

Classic Caesar $10 V

Romaine hearts tossed with our house-made Caesar dressing & parmesan cheese with Elmore Mountain focaccia crostini

Warm Beet and Chevre $12 V    GF

With roasted beets, crumbled chevre cheese, walnuts and our house greens

Sandwiches  are served with chips and a house-made pickle          …or sub in a side salad for $3

Classic Grilled Cheese                                                                                                                           $9              V

A perfectly grilled cheese on Elmore Mountain focaccia

BBQ Pork                                                                                                       $14

Pulled pork with house-made BBQ sauce, cheddar and coleslaw on Elmore Mountain corn focaccia

Meatloaf $15

Traditional, home-style Neill Farm ground beef meatloaf with lettuce, tomato and onion with bleu cheese dressing on a Euro roll

Heady Dipper $16

Slow-braised (in Heady Topper!) Neill Farm Pot Roast on a Euro roll with horseradish aioli and a side of au jus for dipping

Pub Steak $18

Sliced sirloin strip steak with sautéed onion & peppers, cheddar and basil aioli on an Amoroso sub roll

Chicken, Bacon and Cheddar Gyro $14

With sweet habanero pepper jelly, onion and apples wrapped in a pita

Marinated Portobello and Cheddar $13 V

With Cabot sharp cheddar and a roasted corn salsa on a Euro roll

Entrees

Mac and Cheese - Plain $11 V

With bacon and sweet corn $14

With sweet corn and scallion $12 V

With BBQ pork and bleu cheese $15

Garden Pasta $17 V

Gemelli pasta with sautéed vegetables, garlic, and parmesan, dressed with extra-virgin olive oil and a balsamic drizzle

Spicy Dragon Noodle Bowl $17 V

Lo Mein noodles with sautéed vegetables and a spicy & sweet Sriracha and soy sauce—yes: it’s spicy! You *will* breathe fire

Coq au Vin $21

Chicken thighs braised in a rich, red wine demi-glace served over Cipollini onions, mushrooms, potatoes and vegetables

Sesame Seed Encrusted Ahi $25

Black and white sesame seed crust with mixed greens, sautéed vegetables, wasabi aioli and a side of garlic-soy dipping sauce

Heady Beef & Barley Bowl $20

Our Heady Topper-braised pot roast served in jus over barley & vegetables, topped with horseradish aioli