Introducing a new event series at Wayward Lane Brewing, where we team up with local producers to pair our beer with their creations. We had to kick things off with our favorite (and only) pairing from last year—Sleepy Forest Bakeshop in Fort Plain.

If you joined us last time, don’t worry—we’re dialing back the ABV a bit this year, so you won’t need to call Uncle Joe to rescue you from a doughnut-induced barrel-aged stupor. The goal this time is balance.

Just like before, each beer will be thoughtfully paired with a mini doughnut from Sleepy Forest Bakeshop—six doughnuts, six 4oz beers, one delicious experience. Flights are only available as a package for $40, with 60 flights up for grabs. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Full menu below.

Stay tuned for more events in The Perfect Pair Series, happening monthly.

The Pairings:

1. Beer: Merlin In Berlin – 4.0% ABV
   Berliner-Style Weisse w/ Blueberry, Strawberry & Raspberry
   Doughnut: Brambleberry (all the berries) with meringue crisp and raspberry sprinkles

2. Beer: Monarca Dark – 4.8% ABV
   Mexican-Style Dark Lager
   Doughnut: Caraway-spiced French cruller with molasses glaze, rum cake crumb, and lime salt

3. Beer: Shadowtricks – 5.5% ABV
   Smoked Helles-Style Lager
   Doughnut: Delicate rose glaze filled with honey cream

4. Beer: Sugar Weather (Collab w/ West Kill Brewing) – 6.0% ABV
   Maple Blonde Ale
   Doughnut: Maple glaze with doughnut French toast sticks and maple sugar

5. Beer: 10-4 – 10.4% ABV
   Hazy Triple IPA
   Doughnut: Peach and mango glaze with homemade sour peach ring

6. Beer: Suzanne’s Wings – 15.33% ABV
   Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout & Barleywine Blend Conditioned on Coconut + Cinnamon
   Doughnut: Milk chocolate ganache with toasted sweet coconut and cinnamon