Regular Menu

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Our Famous Mussels

Order as a meal for yourself or to share with friends as an appetizer.

A heaping bowl  of fresh whole  mussels steamed  in our Blonde Ale broth with your choice of seasoning and served with toasted baguette for dipping.    
10.95

ALEHOUSE STYLE: with roma tomatoes, garlic, oregano and butter.

SPICY CURRY STYLE: with curry, coconut milk, lemongrass and a touch of spicy chili sauce.

Goes great with fries!


Weekly Specials

Monday
VEGGIE GUMBO
A hearty stew of Dirty Blonde Ale-braised greens, chick peas and seasonal veggies served over basmati rice.  14.95

Tuesday
NEW YORK STRIP WITH LOBSTER
A chargrilled, center-cut New York strip served with chunks of lobster and a Smuttynose Star Island Single hollandaise.  34.95

Wednesday
BREWHOUSE DUCK
A crispy duck thigh and seared duck breast served with an Old Brown Dog au jus, barley pilaf and bok choy.  24.95

Thursday
KOREAN BBQ BEEF TACOS
Sesame-soy grilled beef in whole wheat tortillas with avocado, daikon and chili paste.  Served with house kimchee and cucumber-rice salad.  14.95

Meatless option with marinated tofu.  13.95

Friday
SAGE-GRILLED LOCAL PORK KABOBS
Grilled, marinated Breezy Hill Farm pork with an orange-rosemary glaze and served with winter squash, broccoli rate and a risotto cake.  18.95 

Saturday
CURRY RICE NOODLES WITH SEARED SCALLOPS
Rice vermicelli stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers and bean sprouts tossed with curry spices and tamari.  23.95

Meatless option with marinated tofu.  13.95

Sunday
STOUT SHEPHERD'S PIE 
Lamb and local carrots simmered with herbs in our Stout and baked with "neaps and
tatties."  15.95

VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE 
Tempeh, forest mushrooms and local carrots simmered in our Stout and baked with "neaps and tat ties."  14.95

Desserts

SEASONAL FRUIT CRISP
Our Chef’s choice  of fresh, seasonal fruit baked with a cinnamon-oat streusel topping served warm.

WARM STOUT CAKE
A rich, chocolate cake made with our Stout served with a vanilla bean sauce.  

PIE OF THE DAY
There’s nothing like a great piece of pie! Ask your server for a description of today’s homemade slice of heaven.

STOUT FLOAT
A scoop of vanilla gelato and chocolate syrup topped with our stout.

all desserts  5.95
a la mode, add 1.95

Side orders

• featured side of the day  2.95
• side salad:  your choice of our Brewery Seasonal Salad or Caesar Salad  4.95
• black beans and rice  2.50
• tortilla chips and salsa  3.75
• french fries  2.95
• potato of the day  2.50     
• vegetable of the day  2.50

Appetizers

BLACK BEAN DIP
Served piping hot with jack cheese, salsa & tortilla chips.  6.95

BEER BATTERED FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
Fresh hand-cut chicken dunked in our beer batter, served in the following
styles:  7.95

• BBQ Style:  Tossed in our smokey bacon BBQ sauce made with our Old Brown Dog Ale.

• Hot Ale Mustard:  Plain tenders with a side of our homemade honey, dijon mustard & Old Brown Dog Ale sauce.

• Buffalo Style:  Tossed in our homemade buffalo sauce seasoned with cayenne pepper, butter & spices, served with the Brewery’s blue cheese dressing.

• Volcano Style:  Tossed in our smokin’ 5-alarm BBQ sauce. For serious heat-seeking, no-turning/no-sending-it back freaks. 

HUMMUS & BABA GANOOSH
A pair of delicious homemade middle-eastern specialties served with dipping breads and fresh vegetables.  7.95

PLOUGHMAN’S PLATE
A sampling of artisanal cured meat and local cheese served with mustard, pickles and a pretzel roll.  6.95

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI
Beer-battered calamari fried and tossed with fresh parsley, chili flakes and asiago cheese, served with homemade marinara and fresh lemon.  7.95

NACHOS
Crispy tortilla chips baked with jalapenos, scallions, black olives, tomatoes, onions and jack cheese, served with our salsa and sour cream.  7.95
with chicken or chili or BBQ pork, add 3.50

FLATBREAD OF THE DAY
Our grilled malt sourdough crust with a daily selection of seasonal, local and organic toppings.   Priced daily



Soups & Salads

BREWERY SEASONAL SALAD
Local farm greens tossed with our lemon-tarragon vinaigrette with red onion, balsamic-grilled pears and pumpkin seeds.  8.95

CLASSIC CAESAR
Chopped romaine lettuce with herb croutons, shredded parmesan and homemade caesar dressing.  8.95

Top either of the above salads with:

Grilled or blackened chicken, add 3.50

Grilled tempeh, add 3.25

CHOWDER OF THE DAY
cup  3.75      bowl  5.50

OUR HOMEMADE CHILI
Ground beef and chorizo sausage, tomatoes, spices, onions, peppers, beans and ale.
cup  3.95      bowl  5.75

SOUP OF THE DAY
cup  3.25      bowl  4.25

SOUP, SALAD & BREAD
Your choice of salad with our soup of the day and homemade pretzel roll.  8.95

CHILI OR CHOWDER, SALAD & BREAD
Your choice of salad with chili or chowder and homemade pretzel roll.  9.95



Burgers & Sandwiches
Served with your choice of our featured side of the day, chips & salsa or fries. 

CHICKEN KEBAB SANDWICH
Naturally raised chicken, herb and IPA marinated, skewered, grilled and served on a warm flatbread with a feta-tahini sauce and Mediterranean relish.  11.50

PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Tender barbeque pork, seasoned, smoked and pulled in-house, served on a bulkie roll.  9.50

CHARGRILLED HALF POUND BURGER
A half-pound of naturally raised Angus beef served on a bulkie roll.  10.50  

With cheddar, swiss, provolone, sautéed mushrooms or sautéed onions, add 1.00 each. With bacon, add 2.00

TEMPEH WRAP
Cider-braised tempeh in a whole wheat wrap with tamari dressing, fresh spinach, mushroom, red onion and carrots.  9.25

FRIED FISH SANDWICH
A fresh Gulf of Maine white fish fillet, beer battered, fried and served on a bulkie roll with your choice of tartar sauce or chipotle mayonnaise.  10.95

HOT PASTRAMI ON RYE
House-cured beef brisket rubbed with molasses and spices, slow-smoked and piled high on marble rye with mustard, swiss cheese and sauerkraut.  13.50

BREWERY VEGGIE BURGER
Our delicious homemade meatless alternative lovingly made with a blend of tofu, toasted oats, roasted fresh vegetables and spices.  8.50  

With cheddar cheese, swiss, provolone, sautéed mushrooms or sautéed onions, add 1.00 each.

SOUTHWESTERN CHORIZO BURGER
A chargrilled housemade pork chorizo patty topped with green chiles, cheddar cheese and crispy ale onions on a bulkie roll.  11.50

GRILLED SALMON BAHN MI
Grilled Atlantic salmon served on a crispy baguette with lettuce, pickled veggies, herbs, chili paste and mayonnaise.  12.95



Entrees

OLD BROWN DOG HANGER STEAK
A chargrilled ten-ounce hanger steak seasoned in our Old Brown Dog marinade with gorgonzola-chive cream sauce.  19.95

FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY
Today’s presentation of our Chef’s choice of the freshest seafood available.    market price

HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN AND GRAVY
A half chicken, marinated in rosemary and garlic then roasted crisp and served with pan gravy.  15.95

SMOKED TOFU WITH RICE NOODLES
Stir-fried noodles seasoned with fresh ginger and cilantro, served with crispy fresh vegetables and our hoisin-marinated smoked tofu.  12.95

FRESH ZITI WITH VERMONT WHITE CHEDDAR
Fresh nutmeg ziti tossed with caramelized onions, forest mushrooms,
and cream.  13.95

FISH & CHIPS
Fresh Gulf of Maine white fish fillets, beer battered and fried, served with french fries and your choice of tartar sauce or chipotle mayonnaise.  17.95


The Portsmouth Brewery • 56 Market Street • Portsmouth NH 03801
603-431-1115

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