The Antiquities logo designates beers brewed with water matching the historic profiles of each style's city of origin. First, reverse osmosis is performed on Columbiana municipal water - stripping it of its chemical and mineral content. The pure H2O is then rebuilt to match the water source that existed natively in the land where the specific style was incepted.  For example, for our Czech Pilsner, water is built to match what you'd historically find in Plzn, Czechia. Our bock features Munich water, our kolsch, Cologne water, etc.   ​

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Antiquities indicates a strict adherence to indigenous ingredients and historical techniques despite how tedious or antiquated. We import the grains and hops from their homelands, and propagate yeast from each style's original brewery. For example, for Pilsner previously mentioned, we pitch H-Strain yeast from Pilsner Urquel (where the style was invented in 1842).  We deploy (entirely unnecessary) decoction mashing when appropriate. We forego modern practices to deliver you the most historically authentic representation possible. They should taste different, (some unknowingly claim "off") - this is an intended result of exploring each beer as it was originally intended. If you seek a pilsner that tastes most like Bud Light, best to simply order a Bud Light. If you wish to explore how a pilsner might have tasted when it was first imagined and separated itself as an innovation, look for the Antiquities logo. 

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The symbol not only denotes these practices, but also a difference in corporate structure. Ownership shares of Antiquities differs from that of Ill Will Brewing and thus operates as a subsidiary.​ 

 

Ill Will Brewing also performs reverse osmosis, but instead of adhering to historic water profiles, builds brewing water specifically to enhance characteristics of your beer, ie hop character, maltiness, mouthfeel, or flavor.  Ill Will creates water to optimize its contributions to the end experience. Antiquities plays by the rules, Ill Will Brewing reinvents them.