Champaign County / JT Walker’s + Crane Alley Crane Machine

When we got together with Aaron Wood, the General Manager of Crane Alley in Urbana, to make a collaboration beer, he wanted to do something a little outside the box. That’s when Cranetucky was born. Kentucky Common is a modern interpretation of an ale style native to pre-prohibition Louisville. Historically the beer was dark in color, creamy, and tart as a result of the introduction of lactobacillus bacteria by sour mashing. Brewed with 20 percent corn and an 80 percent barley grain bill, we used the traditional sour mash style, and added roasted chocolate malt to create a very unique beer. Enjoy! Available only at JT Walker’s Brewery and Crane Alley.