Maine Beer Reviews

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Allagash Odyssey

by Michael Larson | Allagash Brewing Company, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Maine, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers | 2 comments

I’ve saved this treat for just such a special occasion. The last evening of a great weekend ‘up north,’ I was happy to share with family. It poured into a tulip glass wonderfully, a solid beige head formed at about an inch, looking like a liquid bed...

Shipyard Barley Wine Style Ale (Pugsley’s Signature Series)

by Team | English Barley Wine, Maine, Pint Glass, Shipyard Brewing Company, Snifter, United States, Wine Glass | 1 comment

Michael: Pulgsley has been pretty good to me. Between his more than decent porter and a delightful pumpkin ale, Shipyard’s brewmaster has gained a pretty solid reputation in my book. So when I happened upon this bottle in the quaint town of Galena, Illinois, I...

Shipyard Smashed Pumpkin (Pugsley’s Signature Series)

by Tom Smillie | Maine, Mug, Pint Glass, Pumpkin Ale, Shipyard Brewing Company, Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable Beers, United States | 3 comments

The leaves are starting to turn color ever-so-slightly and I received a pumpkin beer in a trade with Lee Williams from Hoptopia last week. Before I started reviewing for PHM, pumpkin beers continually received the worst possible grades in my personal notes. Often...

Allagash Tripel Ale

by Michael Larson | Allagash Brewing Company, Goblet, Maine, Snifter, Tripel, United States | 1 comment

I’m on a journey. One to find the world’s best Tripels and while I thought this was a legitimate stop along the way, it turns out I actually grabbed the wrong one. Oops, guess I’ll just have to drink it anyway. I anticipate this type of beer eagerly. While I’m most...

Sea Dog Blue Paw Wheat Ale

by Team | American Wheat Ale, Fruit Beers, Maine, Mug, Pint Glass, Sea Dog Brewing Company, United States, Weizen Glass | 1 comment

Honestly, go snack on some of mama’s homemade blueberry muffins and you will get a feel for this brew.  For the short time I was surrounded by this beer I felt as if there was fresh blueberries in my presence the entire time.  Found this unique beer in the back...