The Pemaquid Point lighthouse in Bristol, Maine is featured on the label of Sheepscot's Pemaquid Ale. Another great tribute to the state's coastline by a Maine brewer. This is also the lighthouse that adorns the Maine state quarter. From the label, "Pemaquid Ale is brewed with a blend of six American and Belgian malts. It is hopped with Kent Goldings hops to balance the malty flavor."
Pours very dark, darker than I was expecting. Although I try not to have any preconceived notions with beer anymore. The head is off-white in color and except for the ring around the glass, it goes away quickly.
My first impression of the smell is that of pancake syrup. Its a very sweet smell. But it does have a boat load of malts so this isn't surprising. All l really smell is malt...rich, sweet malt.
Taste is...malty! This is a very full bodied Scottish ale. Most of that body is all six of those malts! Its a very smooth drinking brew. . I guess that explains all that malt! Nonetheless, its a very drinkable beer.
Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company actually sells most of their beers in growlers here in Maine and the Pemaquid Ale is their flagship brew. They also brew a Damariscatta Double Brown that I had at the Maine Brewers' Festival a couple years ago that was best in show in my opinion.
BEER FACTS
Name: Pemaquid Ale
Style: Scottish Ale
Brewery: Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company
Location: Whitefield, Maine, USA
Container: 22 oz. bottle
Malts: American & Belgain
Hops: Kent Goldings
ABV: ?
IBUs: ?
Brewed in Maine
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