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December 06, 2023

Sketch of the Brewery

Common Roots Brewing Company makes every effort to ensure that our website menus are up-to-date and correct. However, the prices and items listed are not guaranteed, and are subject to change without notice.

PRE-ORDER TAKEOUT

mixed 4-packs to go

Hoppy Mix Pack: Assortment of four hoppy beers for $18

case deals

15% off any mixed case (6 4-packs)

$24 TWELVE PACK:

Good Fortune IPA (12 12oz cans)

$45 CASE DEAL:

Liquid Leisure Light Lager ( 24 12oz cans)

$48 CASE DEALS:

Common Roots Lager ( 24 12oz cans)

Low Wave IPA (24 12oz cans)

Good Fortune IPA (24 12oz cans)

hoppy cans to go

Low Wave

Citrus-laden low-calorie IPA brewed with grapefruit and Citra hops.
IPA
4%

Citra Session

Each beer in the session series features just one hop varietal. This Citra-hopped IPA is light-bodied with big citrus profile.
IPA
5%

Gondola Session

Hop-forward and refreshing IPA with notes of guava and orange peel, accompanied by accents of resin.
IPA
5.2%

Good Fortune

Modern-style IPA brewed with Galaxy, El Dorado and Amarillo® hops for a tropical aroma and citrusy finish.
IPA
6.5%

Illuminated Voyage

New England style IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Talus hops for notes of ruby red grapefruit and limoncello.
IPA
6.5%

Mountain Expression

IPA brewed with flaked oats, wheat, and Southern Hemisphere hops for notes of citrus, white wine and gooseberry.
IPA
6.5%

Light Years Ahead

West Coast Style IPA brewed with Nelson, Citra and Mosaic hops.
IPA
6.8%

Party Shirt Fridays ~ Peach Creamsicle

IPA brewed with peaches, lactose and marshmallow.
IPA
6.9%

Affinity Bound

Double IPA with Citra, Galaxy and Mosaic hops for notes of candied pineapple, mango & kiwi.
DIPA
8%

Fading Fragments

DIPA with Rakau, Vic Secret, Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops. Notes of pineapple and white wine spritzer.
DIPA
8%

Double Pillow

Citra and El Dorado hops impart notes of candied orange zest and tropical fruit in this luscious DIPA.
DIPA
8%

sour cans to go

Tasteful Deception ~ Raspberry

Kettle Sour conditioned on raspberries.
SOUR
5.8%

Tasteful Deception ~ Mixed Berry

Kettle Sour conditioned on strawberries, raspberries & boysenberries.
SOUR
5.8%

Beermosa

Mimosa inspired Kettle Sour brewed with wine grapes, oranges and champagne yeast.
SOUR
6.2%

sour bottles to go

Branched #2

A heavily wheated farmhouse ale, passed through our coolship and aged for 18 months in our French oak foedre.
WILD ALE
5.5%

Bushel & Barrel ~ Sumac Currant

Mixed culture Wild Ale conditioned on locally foraged Staghorn sumac and black currant.
WILD ALE
6%

crushable cans to go

Unclearly Common ~ Wild Berry Sangria

Craft Hard Seltzer made with real fruit. Naturally gluten free.
HARD SELTZER
5%

Liquid Leisure

At only 99 calories per serving, this Light Lager is the ultimate adventure-ready refreshment.
LIGHT LAGER
4%

Lager in Residence 003

Rice Lager brewed with locally foraged Staghorn Sumac. Collaboration with our friends from Unified Beerworks.
RICE LAGER
4.2%

Spinner

Belgian-style Witbier brewed with coriander and Curacao orange peel.
WITBIER
4.5%

Common Roots Lager

German-style Helles Lager. Crisp, refreshing and made for drinking more than one…
HELLES
5.2%

Fritzi

German-style Märzen beer brewed in honor of Elfriede "Fritzi" Weber, matriarch of the Weber family. Prost!
MÄRZEN
5.9%

bold/roasty cans to go

Chasing Night

Schwarzbier with notes of toffee, chocolate and dark fruit. Crisp and clean with a thirst quenching finish.
DARK LAGER
5.5%

Shadow Figures

American Porter brewed with specialty roasted malts for notes of chocolate, coffee, and caramel.
PORTER
5.5%

C.H. Evans Kick Ass Brown

An Albany classic, now proudly brewed by Common Roots! Smooth and malt-forward with a clean finish.
BROWN ALE
5.9%

Coffee Cup

Double Stout infused with Common Roots Coffee Company’s house roasted blend. Notes of chocolate & caramel.
STOUT
9%

N/A cans to go

Hop Hydration

Sparkling water with Citra hops, lemon, and lime. No alcohol, carbs, sugar, or calories.
SELTZER
$10 / 6pack
4pack of Good Fortune IPA 16oz cans
6pack of Common Roots Lager 12oz cans
Bottle of Wild Ale
4pack of Snowy Night Stout 16oz cans
4pack of Citra Session IPA 16oz cans

hoppy beer

Low Wave

Citrus-laden low-calorie IPA brewed with grapefruit and Citra hops.
IPA
4%

Rising Hope

West Coast style Pale Ale brewed with orange blossom water. Proceeds support the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
PALE ALE
5%

Shreddie

IPA brewed with Rakau and HBC-586 hops for notes of clementine, passionfruit, and mango.
IPA
5%

Citra Session

Single-hop session IPA featuring Citra hops.
IPA
5%

Gondola Session

Hop-forward and refreshing IPA with notes of guava and orange peel, accompanied by accents of resin.
IPA
5.2%

Good Fortune

Our flagship IPA, brewed with Galaxy, El Dorado and Amarillo® hops for a tropical aroma and citrusy finish.
IPA
6.5%

Strictly Social

West Coast style IPA brewed in collaboration with our friends at Wayward Lane Brewing.
WEST COAST IPA
6.5%

Illuminated Voyage

New England style IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, and Talus hops for notes of ruby red grapefruit and limoncello.
IPA
6.5%

Mountain Expression

IPA brewed with flaked oats, wheat, and Southern Hemisphere hops for notes of citrus, white wine and gooseberry.
IPA
6.5%

Light Years Ahead

West Coast Style IPA brewed with Nelson, Citra and Mosaic hops.
IPA
6.8%

Party Shirt Fridays ~ Peach Creamsicle

IPA brewed with with peaches, lactose and marshmallow.
IPA
6.9%

Affinity Bound

Double IPA with Citra, Galaxy and Mosaic hops for notes of candied pineapple, mango & kiwi.
DIPA
8%

Rising from the Ashes

DIPA brewed to support the Common Roots Foundation and its mission to promote community wellness.
DIPA
8%

Fading Fragments

DIPA with Rakau, Vic Secret, Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops. Notes of pineapple and white wine spritzer.
DIPA
8%

Double Pillow

Citra and El Dorado hops impart notes of candied orange zest and tropical fruit in this luscious DIPA.
DIPA
8%

sour beer

Tropic

Tart and refreshing Sour Ale conditioned on raspberries & lime and hopped with Citra.
SOUR
4.2%

Tasteful Deception ~ Raspberry

Kettle Sour conditioned on raspberries.
SOUR
5.8%

Tasteful Deception ~ Mixed Berry

Kettle Sour conditioned on strawberries, raspberries & boysenberries.
SOUR
5.8%

Beermosa

Mimosa inspired Kettle Sour brewed with wine grapes, oranges and champagne yeast.
SOUR
6.2%

crushable beer

Liquid Leisure

At only 99 calories per serving, this Light Lager is the ultimate adventure-ready refreshment.
LIGHT LAGER
4.2%

Lager in Residence 003

Rice Lager brewed with locally foraged Staghorn Sumac. Collaboration with our friends from Unified Beerworks.
RICE LAGER
4.2%

Spinner

Belgian-style Witbier brewed with coriander and Curacao orange peel.
WITBIER
4.5%

Common Roots Lager

German-style Helles Lager. Crisp, refreshing and made for drinking more than one…
HELLES
5.2%

Fritzi

German-style Märzen beer brewed in honor of Elfriede "Fritzi" Weber, matriarch of the Weber family. Prost!
MÄRZEN
5.9%

bold/roasty beer

Chasing Night

Schwarzbier brewed with Pilsen and select roasted malts. Notes of toffee, chocolate and dark fruit. Crisp and clean with a thirst quenching finish.
DARK LAGER
5.5%

Shadow Figures

American Porter brewed with specialty roasted malts for notes of chocolate, coffee, and caramel.
PORTER
5.5%

C.H. Evans Kick Ass Brown Ale

An Albany classic, now proudly brewed by Common Roots! Smooth and malt-forward with a clean finish.
BROWN
5.6%

Snowy Night

Deliciously decadent Double Stout brewed with natural vanilla beans and lactose.
MILK STOUT
8%

Latte Cup

Coffee Milk Stout infused with lactose and coffee from Kru Coffee Roasters for notes of ice cream and espresso.
MILK STOUT
7%

Coffee Cup

Double Stout infused with coffee from Common Roots Coffee Company's house roasted blend for notes of chocolate & caramel.
STOUT
9%

Double Cup

Imperial Stout infused with coffee from Kru Coffee Roasters. Rich flavors of tiramisu, chocolate mousse and cacao.
STOUT
14%

non-beer

Unclearly Common ~ Wild Berry Sangria

Craft Hard Seltzer brewed with real fruit. Naturally gluten free.
5%

Nine Pin Hard Cider

Craft cider made using 100% NY state apples. Naturally gluten free.
6.7%

House White Wine

Rotating white wine selection featuring a NY state winery.
Varies

House Red Wine

Rotating red wine selection featuring a NY state winery.
Varies

Kombucha

Rotating kombucha selection featuring NY state makers.
<.5%

Kru Coffee Cold Brew

Unsweetened black cold brew with a bold yet smooth flavor.
0%

Hop Hydration Sparkling Water

Sparkling water with Citra hops, lemon, and lime. No alcohol, sugar, carbs or calories.
0%

Fountain Drinks

Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry Lemon-Lime, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Unsweetened Iced Tea.
0%
Glass of dark beer
Glass of pink sour beer
Glass of hazy beer
Mug of light beer
Glass of seltzer next to fruit

snackables

Crispy Bites

Hand-breaded fried chicken. Choose from house-made buffalo or ginger scallion toss. Choose from honey lemon ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
$11

Brussels Bowl

Brussels Sprouts, red bell peppers, crispy fried onions, house-made orange sauce, sesame seeds.
$15

Cheese & Charcuterie

Speck, Hot Soppressata, Aged Gouda, Argyle Cheese Farmer 3 year aged cheddar, hot honey, house-made whole grain mustard, charred bread, seasonal accoutrements.
$23

Bavarian-Style Pretzel

Fresh baked pretzel knot, house-made spicy mustard. Add pub cheese for +$2.
$7

Chips & Dips

House-made potato chips. Choose from kimchi aioli, honey lemon ranch, or bleu cheese dressing.
$7

Fresh-Cut Fries

Hand-cut French fries with ketchup. Add kimchi aioli +$1
$8

Poutine

Hand-cut fries, house-made vegetarian gravy, scallions, Argyle Cheese Farmer cheese curd. Add bacon +$3.
$12
Crispy Bites
Bowl of brussels sprouts
Cheeses, meats and pretzel crisps on a tray.
Pretzel
Poutine

salads

Make any salad a wrap for $1. Wraps come with chips; sub fries, salad or German-inspired potato salad for $3.

Simple Salad

House greens, pickled red onions, pickled carrots, house-made croutons, lemon vinaigrette. Add grilled or fried chicken +$5.
$11

Autumn Harvest Salad

House greens, roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, red onion, tikka masala vinaigrette.
$14

Buffalo Chicken Salad

House greens, buffalo-tossed fried chicken, pickled carrots, pickled red onions, bleu cheese crumbles, lemon vinaigrette.
$16
Simple Salad
Mixed green salad in a white bowl with Autumn toppings
Buffalo Chicken Salad

handhelds

Handhelds are served with house-made chips. Sub fries, salad or German-inspired potato salad for $3.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fried (or grilled) chicken thigh, house slaw, house pickles, brioche bun. Choose Southern style (classic) or Nashville Hot (spicy).
$17

Nashville Blues Burger

Nashville Hot seasoned pork-beef patty, bacon, American cheese, bleu cheese crumbles, pickles, house-made honey lemon ranch, brioche bun.
$17

Not-So-Common Burger

Smash-style pork-beef patty with american cheese, kimchi aioli cripsy fried onions and house pickles on a brioche bun. Customize it with our rotating selection of delicious add ons!
$13

Black Bean Burger (vegetarian)

House-made black bean patty, arugula, pickled red onion, smoked gouda, chipotle aioli. Customize it with our rotating selection of delicious add ons!
$13

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich

Breaded fried pork cutlet, dijonnaise, arugula, pickled red onion brioche bun.
$17
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Black bean burger with french fries
Burger

open hearth pizza

Substitute gluten-free cauliflower crust on any pizza for $2.

The O.G.

Fire-roasted red sauce, house cheese blend. Add pepperoni cups +$2.
$13

Localvore

Fire-roasted red sauce, house cheese blend, local bacon, Italian sausage.
$17

Supreme

Fire-roasted red sauce, house cheese blend, pepperoni cups, Italian sausage, charred onions, green peppers.
$17

Chicken Parm

Fire-roasted red sauce, house cheese blend, fried chicken bites, roasted garlic, shaved Parmesan, fresh basil.
$17

3B's Knees

House cheese blend, garlic emulsion, hot honey, local bacon, brussels sprouts, bleu cheese crumbles.
$17

Buffalo Chicken

House cheese blend, buffalo-tossed fried chicken, roasted garlic, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions, house-made buffalo sauce drizzle.
$17

Autumn Harvest Pizza

House cheese blend, garlic emulsion, red onion, delicata squash, granny smith apple, pepitas, tikka masala vinaigrette drizzle.
$17

Build Your Own Pizza

Choose your base (red or white) and choose up to three toppings from our rotating selection.
$17
OG Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Chicken Parm Pizza
Pizza with Autumn toppings
Localvore Pizza