Burnt Timber Goes ‘Donkey Kong’

Donkey Kong

“it’s a smooth, drinkable beer.”

Honoring the original 1980’s video arcade game, Donkey Kong, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern recently released Kongo Bongo Island (6.8% ABV), a black ale brewed with Norweigan Farmhouse kveik yeast that features coconut and banana. “It’s a smooth, drinkable beer that reflects our focus on experimentation,” said Owner Eddie Michno. “We like to put a twist on everything we do, and it has to be fun.”

Kongo Bongo Island coincides with the release of Burnt Timber’s new winter menu, which features venison chili, chicken sandwiches and more. “Many of our dishes feature locally-sourced ingredients, and we also have a menu for kids,” said Michno. “This is a community brewpub with a family-friendly atmosphere.”

In looking to the winter, Michno expressed optimism for a busy season. He cited Wolfeboro’s emerging reputation as a year-round tourist destination as an important factor. “Pickering House Inn is winning awards and bringing people from all over the country,” he said. “We have downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, trails for fatbikes groomed by the Wolfeboro Single Track Alliance, and Burnt Timber is steps away from the multi-use Cotton Valley Rail Trail...Wolfeboro is an incredible winter destination.”

About Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern

Located at 96 Lehner Street in Wolfeboro, NH, Burnt Timber Brewing & Tavern is a family-friendly, community-centered brewpub offering craft beer, cider, and a full cocktail menu alongside bold, slow-cooked food. Our kitchen features fermented vegetables and salt-cured meats, smoked in-house over apple wood. We proudly partner with local producers like Katie’s Kitchen, Wotton Farm, Corvus Cairn Farm, and Niman Ranch to serve fresh, seasonal fare that reflects the heart of New Hampshire.

Burnt Timber is more than a restaurant—it’s a gathering space. Whether you're enjoying a casual family meal, relaxing in our outdoor beer garden with live music, or celebrating in our private dining space, you'll find a welcoming environment for all ages (and dogs, too—on the patio!). We host a running club, bike club, and mug club, and we believe in giving back—supporting local causes like Make-A-Wish® New Hampshire and others throughout the year.

From small party catering to spontaneous afternoons around our open-flame outdoor kitchen, Burnt Timber is where great food, craft drinks, and community come together.