BEER
Chocolate Milk Stout Stout - Milk
4.6% ABV • 26 IBU • This English-style stout was brewed with Lactose (milk sugar) to create a flavor similar to putting cream in coffee. It was also aged with Cocoa Nibs to enhance the chocolate.
1oz 10 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 180 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 740 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 370 CAL $10.00
Dark Bock Bock - Single
6.8% ABV • 24 IBU • 'Dunkel Bock' in German, is a traditional style of dark lager beer. Ours is a deep copper color, and has rich flavor of toasty malt. It has minimal hop character.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 270 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 1,090 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 540 CAL $10.00
Grapefruit Hefeweizen Hefeweizen
4.7% ABV • 10 IBU • Refreshing wheat beer with Grapefruit. An excellent summer beer.
1oz 10 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 190 CAL $6.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 750 CAL $19.00 / 32oz Crowler 380 CAL $12.00
Oktoberfest Märzen
6.7% ABV • 25 IBU • Marzen beer rich in malt character with clean hops balance. Toasted bread or biscuit-like aroma.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 270 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 1,070 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 540 CAL $10.00
Pale Ale Pale Ale - American
5.3% ABV • 35 IBU • Our session strength American Pale Ale is full of hop aroma and flavor with moderate bitterness balanced by sweet caramel malt. Finished with cascade hops.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 210 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 850 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 420 CAL $10.00
Paul & Hers Hefeweizen Hefeweizen
4.8% ABV • 12 IBU • Pale, spicy, fruity and refreshing. This beer pairs light malt sweetness against a specialty German Weizen yeast strain. Spicy clove-like flavors along with subtle banana and tropical fruit flavors.
1oz 10 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 190 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 770 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 380 CAL $10.00
Peanut Butter Cup Stout - American
4.6% ABV • 21 IBU • Brewed as a Milk Stout with hints of chocolate and peanut butter.
1oz 10 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 180 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 740 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 370 CAL $10.00
Prost! German Pilsner Pilsner - German
5.4% ABV • 30 IBU • Clean and light malt flavors marry with a subtle floral character from all noble hops to finish crisp and refreshing.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 220 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 860 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 430 CAL $10.00
Red Ale Red Ale - Irish
5.3% ABV • 22 IBU • A malt focused beer with an initial sweetness and a roasted dry finish. It’s a smooth beer dark-reddish copper color.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 210 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 850 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 420 CAL $10.00
So ILL IPA IPA - American
7.4% ABV • 70 IBU • A righteous So ILL creation brewed with 5 malts, 4 varieties of hops and dry hopped with southern Illinois grown Cascade Hops from Windy Hills Hops. This So ILL IPA...
1oz 20 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 300 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 1,180 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 590 CAL $10.00
Streakin' Johnny Black Cherry Hard Apple Cider Cider - Traditional
6% ABV • A semi-sweet hard apple cider enhanced with delightful black cherries.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 240 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 960 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 480 CAL $10.00
Streakin' Johnny Hard Apple Cider Cider - Traditional
6% ABV • A crisp, refreshing hard cider made with Illinois Jonathan apples, streaked with a hint of oak and inspired by Johnny Appleseed.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 240 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 960 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 480 CAL $10.00
Vienna Lager Lager - Vienna
5% ABV • 26 IBU • A smooth reddish-brown beer with medium body and slight malt sweetness.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 240 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 960 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 480 CAL $10.00
Amber Ale Lager - Amber
5.7% ABV • 30 IBU • American Amber Ale made with Belgium Candy Syrup. Smooth Malty Character.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 230 CAL $5.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 910 CAL $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 460 CAL $10.00
Mango Habanero Hard Apple Cider Cider - Traditional
6% ABV • A semi sweet hard apple cider with Mango and a hint of Habanero.
1oz 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 240 CAL $6.00 / Growler Refill $19.00 / 32oz Crowler 480 CAL $12.00
Munich Dunkel Lager - Munich Dunkel
5.2% ABV • 21 IBU • Super smooth malty beer with a hint of sweetness.
1oz Taste 15 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 210 CAL $5.00 / Growler Refill $16.00 / 32oz Crowler 420 CAL $10.00
Imperial Stout Stout - Russian Imperial
10% ABV • 47 IBU • Smooth rich and malty dark beer. Hints of fig and expresso. Higher alcohol content.
1oz 25 CAL $2.00 / 16oz Draft 400 CAL $8.00 / 64oz Growler Refill 1,600 CAL $25.00 / 32oz Crowler 800 CAL $16.00
WINE
White
Cave Creek (dry) - $7
Vidal Blanc. Lightly oaked. Fresh aromas with crisp flavors of citrus fruits. Compliments poultry, seafood, and other light meals. Bottle $20 / Case $216
Hillside White (semi-dry) - $6.50
Vidal Blanc. Bouquet of citrus and floral aromas with a hint of oak. Comfortable for anyone to drink and enjoy. Compliments poultry, seafood, spicy dishes, and cheese. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40
Traminette (semi-dry) - $6.50
Un-oaked Gewurztraminer hybrid with aromatic notes of peach, pineapple and spicy ginger. Fragrant and refreshing. Great alone or compliments bold flavors of Asian, Latin and Cajun dishes. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40
Canyon Gold (semi-sweet) - $6.50
Vidal Blanc. Floral with flavors of ripe apples, peaches, and pears. Comparable to a German dessert wine. Great with cheeses and light meals. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40
Johnny Apple (sweet) - $6
A celebration of Southern Illinois' best Jonathon apples. Crisp and juicy like biting into a ripe apple. Bottle $16 / Case $172.80
Red
American Chambourcin - $9
Chambourcin grape is a French American hybrid. Balanced with tannin and American Oak. Lighter bodied with a stronger oak aroma and taste. Bottle $24
Chambourcin - $9
The Chambourcin grape is a French American hybrid. It is deep colored and aromatic. Deeply nuanced flavors of blackberry, licorice, and spice with balanced tannin and oak. Bottle $24
Hillside Red (semi-dry) - $9
Blend of Chambourcin and our own estate-grown Southern Illinois Cabernet Sauvignon. Naturally fruity and sweet. Balanced, smooth and easy drinking. Aromatic nose, dark fruit flavors, and a hint of oak. Bottle $24 / Case $259.20
Country Red (semi-sweet) - $6.50
A Foch, Chancellor, and Chambourcin blend. Black cherry aromas with abundant flavors of dark fruits. Savory, sophisticated, and smooth. Perfect with dark chocolate. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40
Ridge Red (sweet) - $6
Bursting with the robust flavor of ripe Concord grapes. Tastes of grape jam. Bottle $18 / Case $172.80
Blush
Kroshenfeler (sweet) - $6.50
Blend of Vidal Blanc and Concord creating a beautiful blush wine. Deliciously sweet with lots of fruit character. Compliments cheese and light meals. Bottle $18 / Case $194.40
Honey Blush - $6
A Von Jakob classic. Blend of honey mead and concord wine, rich, sweet, and delicious. Compliments chocolate. Bottle $17 / Case $183.60
Port
White Oak Port - $10
Vidal Blanc. Estate grown and bottled. Brandy from our on-site distillery added to create a smooth dessert wine. Bottle $29
Red Oak Port (sweet) - $10
Enjoy Chambourcin at its best. A divine after-dinner treat to share with family, friends, or that special someone. Bottle $29 / Case $313.20
About Our Wines
At Von Jakob, we take great pride in our wines. Many of them have received medals in national and international competitions. On average you will find around 20 styles wines available in our Tasting Room for tasting and purchasing. Our wines range from dry complex reds to sweet fruity dessert wines.
We pride ourselves on our extensive and well rounded wine selection. As well, we were the first winery in the state of Illinois to produce a White Oak Port, this wine has won multiple medals at various competitions including California. We are also proud to be the first grower and producer of a Cabernet Sauvignon. Our 2000 Cabernet which was released in the spring of 2003, was a limited edition and a big hit.
On average, depending on the growing season, we produce roughly 100 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon every year and as a result the only place to purchase this wine is at the winery itself.
Our wines are available for purchase on location.
Our Beers are hand crafted and brewed on site.
About Our Beers
We are truly enjoying our newest adventure: brewing. Opened in 2010, our brewery boasts eight styles of handcrafted beers as well as seasonal batches. In addition, we are in the process of bottling a number of our beers that are currently only available for purchase at the brewery and will soon be available throughout Southern Illinois.
We began making hard cider at the beginning of 2012 and released our first batch in the summer of that same year. Paul Jacobs, owner of Von Jakob and maker of the hard cider states, “It has been something we’ve wanted to do for a while. We have the apple orchards, we have the equipment, we already have a Jonathan apple wine; so it just made sense.”
Offering a variety of styles of Illinois beer ranging from our crisp, clean, lightly-hopped German Pilsner to our rich, dark Stout, you are sure to find a beer that delights your palate. Or, if you are having trouble choosing just one, we offer flights so you can taste them all. Prost!
ON LocATION Pricing
4oz. Tasters – $1
16oz. Pints - $4
64oz. Von Jakob Growler plus fill - $22
Growler Refills – $12
Von Jakob beers are currently only available on location and in various retails locations (please call ahead).