If you were to think of the prototypical Maine brewery, you'd probably imagine something like Andrew's in Lincolnville. The owner and brewer, Andrew Hazen, are one in the same, the brewing equipment was designed by Andrew and its in a very quiet area along the Maine coastline. I heard recently that Andrew's has acquired a grain silo that should help cut some costs.
Summer Golden Ale pours a very light golden color, more apt to be called straw colored I guess. Carbonation level looks pretty good and the thin white head is quite long lasting. Looks like a pretty clean light drinking beer.
Smell is sweet, malty and slightly like bread dough. A few more whiffs and their is some rather astringent and bitter aromas that come through as well.
First taste is pretty light malt and not much in the way of sweetness. The follow through is slightly bitter and sour and their is some definite dryness as well. This is a pretty light tasting beer thats pretty crisp and has some qualities that remind me of a continental lager.
BEER FACTS
Name: Summer Golden Ale
Style: Blonde Ale
Brewery: Andrew's Brewing Company
Location: Lincolnville, Maine, USA
Container: 12 oz. bottle
Malts: ?
Hops: ?
ABV: ?
IBUs: ?
Brewed in Maine
2 comments:
I had dinner on Saturday evening at Peter Ott's in Camden. I enjoyed to glasses of Andrew's - the ale was refreshing, not too sweet and not too bitter. It was very enjoyable. Would defnitely recommend to anyone who enjoys ales or amber beers. Would have love to take home a case or two.
I used to live in Maine, and Andrew's ale was difficult to find, but when I was mid-coast and further north, I always stocked up. This continues to be one of the best beers I've ever had, (and I consider myself a micro-brew expert.) It is the cream of the crop from the Maine microbrews.
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