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With the help of a volunteer research assistant I sampled some local specialties recently. A nice, smooth, malty brown wheat beer (Matt's Wheat) is a home brew success. Drinks like a session beer but packs a six and a half percent ABV wallop.
Less successful, despite a long track record as a Maine classic: the Burnt Trailer. Equal parts Allen's Coffee Brandy and Moxie, this drink is pure wretched. I was just barely able to choke mine down. And, uncharacteristically, when my research assistant gave up on hers after a mere sip, I was unable to finish her drink. A shame. And we were in Westbrook, which seems like an appropriate locale.
On a more positive note, while the folks at Peak Organic aren't currently working on a large batch Ruckus (the unequivocal hit of the 2009 Maine Brewer's Fest), the do have a new Imperial Red Ale, the King Crimson. It may not be readily available until later in 2010, however.
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King Crimson is on tap at the Great Lost Bear right now...at least it was still available there on Tuesday. I don't know how long it will last.
Terrific news. Thanks. I will check it out today and report back.
Drinking Matt's wheat right now while watching Scal rain threes on the hawks. This is a great combo. Terrific home brew that brings me back to autumn scents and colors. Goes down smooth with an apple blossom finish. Combined with a 6.5% ABV, I give this 5/5 pint glasses!
~Eric
Yes, that's a terrific and appropriate Matt's Wheat review, RoadFox. I didn't do it justice. The only excuse I offer is that I was limited to one bottle which I was required to share with my research assistant. It all begs for a more thorough tasting session.
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