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St. John Brewing new brews?
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:01 pm
by RickG
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
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:34 pm
by kirk
I'll let you know in about 2 weeks.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:37 pm
by promoguy
A couple of days ago had their summer ale. Very decent.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:00 pm
by liamsaunt
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:40 pm
by RickG
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
VIPA
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:58 pm
by JohnM
... 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.
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:06 am
by beachluvers
Can't wait to try it! I am a huge IPA fan.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:43 pm
by Bob & Anita
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
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:56 am
by RickG
Ya, the Export is good, but brewed at Shipyard. liamsaunt seems to be the one that tasted a brew made on premises.
Cheers, RickG