Casco Bay recently was bought out by Shipyard and their beers are now brewed and bottled at the Shipyard facility in Portland. I'm not sure how much has changed in the recipes and whether or not its just the marketing thats left but I guess we'll find out. I can say that the Casco Bay Red Ale that was on cask over at Peaks Island was fantastic.
Pours a deep golden color with about a finger and a half of head on top. A fine looking pour. The Casco Bay Summer is clean and clear in appearance with some nice bubbles bouncing around.
Smells sweet and sugary with a faint hint of citrus from the hops perhaps. A bit of apple cider comes out as well. Not a lot of strong smells with this one.
Taste is fruit esters, juicy and quite thirst quenching. There is a nice hop finish that balances this one out nicely. No major complaints from this light blonde beer. All around its a mighty tasty summer ale.
BEER FACTS
Name: Casco Bay Summer Ale
Style: Blonde Ale
Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Container: 12 oz. bottle
Malts: ?
Hops: ?
ABV: ?
IBUs: ?
Brewed in Maine
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