The Best Beer w/ Great Pub Food
The best local vt beer selection~chef jamie nelson's fine fare
Closed Mondays
Lunch 12-3
Dinner 5-9
Bar 12-12
No Reservations
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.
Tuesday August 14th, 2018
IPA's 8.14.18
Almanac Unfiltered Opinion 6.1%
Unfiltered IPA dry-hopped with Simcoe and Mosaic
Bell’s Two Hearted Ale 7%
100% Centennial hops this IPA is bursting with hop aromas ranging from pine to grapefruit from massive hop additions in both the kettle and the fermenter
Foundation Cosmic Bloom 5.2%
A galactic dose of American and Australian hops combine to create a citrus and berry forward hop profile
Foundation Epiphany 8%
Citrus, tropical fruit and pine blend to provide you with a sublimely juicy hop experience
Hill Farmstead Edward 5.2%
American Pale Ale, unfiltered and dry-hopped with citrus and pine
Hill Farmstead Harlan 6%
Harlan is Edward’s slightly more aggressive alter-ego. Dry-hopped exclusively with Columbus
Hill Farmstead Susan 6%
An IPA brewed with Riwaka, Citra, and Simcoe hops
Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine 8%
This lupulin-ladin India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical fruit character, bright floral aromas and delectable layers of hop flavor
Lawson’s Super Session#8 4.8%
American IPA - light, refreshing low alcohol yet full of Mosaic hop
Resilience Combover: 6.7%
American IPA loaded with Vic Secret and Galaxy hops.
Resilience Pompadour 5.6%
a hazy golden APA that features soft, foamy carbonation and aromas and flavors of spruce, citrus and peach. Features Mosaic, Citra, and Australian Ella hops
Resilience Ponyhawk 8%
This double IPA is loaded with Chinook, Mosaic and Galaxy hops
Ten Bends Northern Heights 8%
this hazy, hoppy and juicy Double IPA was originally part of a series of ales brewed with various hop profiles.
Zero Gravity Madonna IIPA 8%
Generously hopped Vermont Double IPA made with pilsner malt and American wheat. Balanced, bright and highly satisfying. Citra and Motueka
Not IPA's
Aeronaut Debaucherry 4%
Kettle Soured Ale with tart and sweet cherries
Bells Kalamazoo Stout 6%
Blend of aromas and flavors of dark chocolate and fresh roasted coffee with hoppy balance.
Bells Oberon 5.8%
is a wheat ale fermented with Bell’s signature house ale yeast, mixing a spicy hop character with mildly fruity aromas
Bells Pooltime Ale 5%
Belgian inspired ale with Cherry Juice
Brasserie Dunham Ping Pong Wizard 4.9%
nuanced, zesty yeast, and a sturdy malt base, especially—plus pitch-perfect levels of citrus, toast, spice.
Burlington Beer Co. Strawberry Whale Cake 5.6%
Traditional Cream Ale brewed with Strawberries
Burlington Beer Co. Kumquat and Pink Guava 7%
Brewed as a sour ale with Kumquat and Pink Guava
Cider Creek One Melon 6%
Belgian style cider is fermented
w/Saison Ale yeast & watermelon
Exhibit “A” Leitmotif Opus 10 4%
Kettlesour with Strawberries
Highwater Sugaree Maple Pecan Pie 9.8%
Ale brewed with Vermont maple sugar, Bourbon barrel oak chips and pecan
Petrus Apricot Sour 7.2%
a blend of the famous Petrus Aged Pale sour (a 100% Foeder beer that is aged 24 months in Calvados Oak Foeders) and fresh Apricots.
Resilience Geppetto Nitro 6.3%
this milk stout is characterized by flavors of chocolate, soft coffee roast and marshmallow.
Simple Roots Kara’s Kolsch 5%
A light German beer, straw colored with a snappy bite.
Schilling Hanse 5%
Straw-gold in color, crisp and clean-finishing with assertive hop bitterness. Noble hops are present on the palate.
Zero Gravity Strawberry Moon 5.2%
This American Sour Ale is brewed with Peterson’s Pilsner malt and 2,400 pounds of organic strawberries from local Vermont farmers. Light, refreshing and wonderfully sour!
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 hops
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
Dip of the Week $10 V
Chef’s weekly-inspired, rotating series of bean dips with crostini and crudité
Antipasti Platter $14
Assorted smoked meats, cheeses and Mediterranean vegetables with Elmore Mountain crostini
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
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
Caprese Salad $13 V
Heirloom tomatoes, Maplebrook Farm Mozzarella, basil and greens with balsamic vinegar
Sandwiches are served with chips and a house-made pickle …or sub in a side salad for $3
Sandwiches
BBQ Pork $14
Pulled pork with house-made BBQ sauce, cheddar and coleslaw on Elmore Mountain corn focaccia
Heady Dipper $16
Slow-braised (in Heady Topper!) Neill Farm Pot Roast with horseradish aioli on a Euro roll with a side of au jus for dipping
Atlantic Lobster Roll $23
Atlantic lobster lightly dressed with mayo, lemon juice, Old Bay and celery on an Amoroso sub roll
House-Smoked Chicken Caprese $15
Thinly sliced smoked chicken breast with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil aioli on Elmore Mountain focaccia
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
Ahi Tuna $17
Black and white sesame seed crust with heirloom tomato, crisp lettuce, and wasabi aioli on Elmore Mountain focaccia
Atlantic Lobster Roll $23
Atlantic lobster lightly dressed with mayo, lemon juice, Old Bay and celery on an Amoroso sub roll
House-Smoked Chicken Caprese $15
Thinly sliced smoked chicken breast with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil aioli on Elmore Mountain focaccia
Lunch 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
Cold Sesame-Peanut Noodle Bowl — Mild or Spicy $15 V
Lo Mein noodles with julienned vegetables, tamari nuts, and pea shoots dressed with a sesame-peanut sauce
Chicken Razorback $19 GF
Sautéed chicken breast with boar salami, roasted red peppers, cheddar, roasted potatoes and vegetables with a lemon-caper sauce
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
Dinner 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
Cold Sesame-Peanut Noodle Bowl — Mild or Spicy $15 V
Lo Mein noodles with julienned vegetables, tamari nuts, and pea shoots, dressed with a sesame-peanut sauce
Blackback Meatloaf $18
Home-style Neill Farm beef meatloaf with 1000 Stone Farm mushrooms, roasted potatoes, vegetables and bleu cheese dressing
Chicken Razorback $19 GF
Sautéed chicken breast with boar salami, roasted red peppers, cheddar, roasted potatoes and vegetables and lemon-caper sauce
Sesame-Crusted Seared Ahi Plate $25
Black and white sesame seed crust with mixed greens, sautéed vegetables, wasabi aioli and a side of garlic-soy dipping sauce
Thai Shrimp Curry $24 GF
Sautéed shrimp with garden vegetables and a yellow curry and coconut sauce over rice noodles
**Eating meat cooked below a certain temperature may cause illness**