Gritty's was Maine's first brewpub. Say the name Gritty's in Maine and people know that you are talking about beer. This is a beer many patrons of Gritty's brewpubs know well. Its sort of odd to be drinking it from a bottle to be honest. It pours a clear, darker goldon color with a frothy head. The head on this is not as big or as creamy as it is when poured on draught. Nonetheless it is a decent size with medium bubble holes.
Smell at first is buttered toast followed by some yeast, hay and sugar (what a combo). I am going to wager and guess and say that their is some Ringwood action going on here. I could be wrong though. The bottle does say its brewed and bottled at the Freeport location. If you've not been there yet, pay a visit. Its a nice reprieve from all that outlet shopping madness.
Taste is smooth. A little buttery but crisp and a bit drying. Its sort of creamy but still easy drinking. This is reminiscent, to me, of British style pale ales. Not an overly present hoppiness, but still enough to stand out from a bitter. All in all, its a very easy drinking session ale.
"This is the kind of beer that really started the whole Maine brewing revolution." - Ed Stebbins (Gritty's Brewmaster)
BEER FACTS
Name: Original Pub Style (Maine's Classic Pale Ale)
Style: Pale Ale
Brewery: Gritty McDuff's Brewpub
Location: Freeport, Maine, USA
Container: 22 oz. bottle
Malts: ?
Hops: Willamette & Cascade
ABV: 4.5%
IBUs: 20
Brewed in Maine
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