St. John Brewing new brews?

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:01 pm

Hey thirsty people, has anyone tried any of the beers that the guys are brewing at the tap room?

I know they're still having most of their beer brewed at Shipyard in Main. But, I'm interested in how they are doing with their little 200L system.

Cheers, RickG

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:34 pm

I'll let you know in about 2 weeks.

promoguy · Post by **promoguy** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:37 pm

A couple of days ago had their summer ale. Very decent.

liamsaunt · Post by **liamsaunt** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:00 pm

When we were there we sampled their IPA that they are brewing on site. The first time it was from their first keg, and to be honest, I was a little disappointed. It was lacking the hoppy bitterness I associate with IPAs. We went back later in the trip and tried again--this time it was from the second keg they tapped, and it was much better! They explained it probably tasted better since it had more time to age.

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:40 pm

liamsaunt wrote:When we were there we sampled their IPA that they are brewing on site. The first time it was from their first keg, and to be honest, I was a little disappointed. It was lacking the hoppy bitterness I associate with IPAs. We went back later in the trip and tried again--this time it was from the second keg they tapped, and it was much better! They explained it probably tasted better since it had more time to age.

Cool, I don't imagine they'll have a lot of aging time. Hmmm, I wonder how they are cleaning their kegs?

Cheers, RickG

JohnM · Post by **JohnM** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:58 pm

... for sale here on the NJ shore. Picked up 2 cases.

Even though its brewed in Maine, lots of friends love it, especially w/ the hint of mango.

beachluvers · Post by **beachluvers** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:06 am

Can't wait to try it! I am a huge IPA fan.

Bob & Anita · Post by **Bob & Anita** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:43 pm

We were there around June 28th and they did not have any IPA on tap, which I was disappointed since I like a good IPA. I had a couple of Export Ales, which were quite nice with good body, flavor and nice hoppyness. Anita, our oldest son and Colette (6-PAQ Suba) each had Summer Ales, which they all seem to enjoy. They had a 3rd one on tap but don't remember what it was. They have cool yellow Summer Ale t-shirts, which I bought.

Cheers, Bob

RickG · Post by **RickG** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:56 am

Ya, the Export is good, but brewed at Shipyard. liamsaunt seems to be the one that tasted a brew made on premises.

Cheers, RickG

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