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- First Come First Serve
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.
Thursday June 21st, 2018
Hoppy 6.21.18
Aeronaut A Year w/Dr.Nandu: 6.7%
IPA Brimming w/ Centennial & Mosaic hops
Aeronaut Pina Colada IPA: 7.1%
NEIPA with Pineapple puree, coconut and lactose
Foley Bros. Big Bang IPA 5.5%
brewed with Citra and Galaxy then dry hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo and Simcoe. Aromas are a melody of
Grapefruit, passion fruit, papaya, lychee and melon.
Foley Bros. Triple Maiden 10%
A Big giant Triple IPA
Frost Beer Works Lush 8%
DIPA with luxuriant aromatics and succulent favors. The combination of hops from both hemispheres and our ale yeast complement each other to create rich, juicy character
Frost Beer Works Lushicle 8%
A new softer and creamier iteration of "Lush"
Frost Beer Works Really Pale Ale 5.5%
Blonde ale brewed w/ malted wheat make for light
body & bright, complex dry hop aromatics
Frost Beer Works Shush Boy: 6%
With Eureka, Mosaic, Denali, and Lemondrop hops
Make a citrusy, tropical beer; however, he'll leave your
palate with hints of resiny dankness .
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 hops.
Hill Farmstead Mutual Admiration 6.4%
IPA Based on the collaborative effort with Alpine and Hill Farmstead w/Amarillo, Centennial, Citra & Nelson.
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
Lawson’s Typecast: 6.7%
heavily dry hopped Farmhouse ale using ingredients from both CT and VT. We used VT white cedar and CT balsam fir tips in the boil.
Resilience Combover: 6.7%
American IPA loaded with Vic Secret and Galaxy hops.
River Roost Three Piece Suit 9.8%
Hopped with Ekuanot, Citra and Mosaic
Ten Bends Luminous #3 7%
Idaho 7, Centennial and Citra create bright citrus
Zero Gravity Sippie Wallace 8.2%
Double IPA combines Citra, Equinox, Waimea, Centennial, and an Experimental hop Varietal with Golden Promise and 2-row malt.
Not Hoppy
Aeronaut 1st Steps on a Sour Planet 3%
Berliner-weisse with Passion Fruit
Alesmith Vietnamese Speedway Stout 12%
Russian imperial stout with vietnamese coffee
Andech Vollbier Hell 4.8%
Munich Helles w/ mild sweetness marries well w/
the velvety bitterness of the hops. It concludes on a
rounded, harmonious note.
Cider Creek Queen of Tarts 6%
Belgian style cider is fermented
w/Saison Ale yeast & cranberry
Frost Beer Works Whiskey Barrel Aged Maple Ale 9%
brown ale brewed with maple syrup spent eight months
in barrels that previously held Runamok bourbon
barrel-aged maple syrup.
Highwater Campfire Stout Nitro 6.5%
4 lbs per bbl of Graham crackers in the mash, we used
chocolate malt and toasted marshmallow flavor
Highwater Sugaree Maple Pecan Pie 9.8%
Ale brewed with Vermont maple sugar, Bourbon barrel oak chips and pecan
Le Trou du Diable L’Imperatrice 9%
Imperial stout aged in American Bourbon barrels features notes of roasted malt, with undertones of coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla
Schilling Hanse 5%
German style Pilsner. Straw-gold in color, crisp and clean-finishing with assertive noble hop bitterness
Wunderkammer Mosaic Bottle Fly 5.5%
Single hop (Mosaic) pale ale fermented with mixed culture and dry hopped. This dry pale ale has tons of citrus and tart funk going on from the liberal hopping and citrusy brett. refreshing and bright!
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
Pub Steak $18
Sliced sirloin strip steak with 1000 Stone Farm mushrooms, cheddar, and basil aioli 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
Marinated Portobello and Cheddar $13 V
With Cabot sharp cheddar and a black bean & corn salsa on a Euro roll
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
Pub Steak $18
Sliced sirloin strip steak with 1000 Stone Farm mushrooms, cheddar, and basil aioli 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
Marinated Portobello and Cheddar $13 V
With Cabot sharp cheddar and a black bean & corn salsa on a Euro roll
Crispy Panko Buttermilk Fried Chicken $15
Crispy chicken with heirloom tomato, crisp lettuce and a smoky bacon & red onion jam on a Euro roll
- Sandwiches are served with chips and a house-made pickle …or sub in a side salad for $3
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
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Portobello Mushrooms $24 GF
Sliced pork tenderloin with Portobello mushrooms, roasted potatoes and vegetables with a Dijon and sherry cream 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
Pan-Seared Salmon $24 GF
With a cumin and coriander crust, sautéed vegetables, jasmine rice, black bean & corn salsa and a cilantro-lime crema
Thai Shrimp Curry $24 GF
Sautéed shrimp with garden vegetables and a yellow curry and coconut sauce over rice noodles
Garlic- & Herb-Rubbed NY Strip Steak $27 GF
Pan-seared steak with roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables and a roasted garlic/port wine demi-glace
**Eating meat cooked below a certain temperature may cause illness**