Selkirk Abbey

Selkirk is unique in that it’s the only Belgian brewery in Idaho, plus it’s one of the top-rated breweries. On the production side, they have a 15-barrel direct fire brewhouse (in which they make the wort), nine 15-barrel fermenters, and two 15-barrel brite tanks (which are for carbonation). With the help of Laughing Dog’s Fred Colby, owner Jeff Whitman opened the taproom in 2012. It’s adorned with tapestries, antique light fixtures from a Pennsylvania church, and photos of beer-producing Belgian monasteries. Belgian beers take longer to ferment in order for the malt and yeast to create complex flavors. Selkirk’s process is slow and careful, with extra attention to the Belgian yeast and fermentation. It shows, as they only have 11 beers listed on their site; however, the brews explode with fruity, spicy, and sometimes sour flavors. Try the Infidel Belgian IPA for an incredible high burst of sweet fruit and citrus rind evenly matched by spiciness and Belgian yeast esters.

Selkirk Abbey Brewing Company, 6180 E Seltice Way, Post Falls, ID, USA, +1 208 292 4901