Geary's Summer Ale
Review Date 7/15/2000
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The D.L. Geary brewing company was Maine's first
microbrewery. In fact, it was Maine's first brewery period. Geary's opened
back in 1984 with their flagship beer, Geary's Pale Ale, to a warm reception
in the beer-savvy Maine city of Portland. Owner-brewer David Geary had
studied in Ringwood, England and visited many other breweries in Great
Britain in his quest to learn how to make authentic English Pale Ale. He set
up shop with a Peter Austin brewing system which employs the Ringwood yeast
strain, famous for producing rich, buttery English-style ales.
Geary's Summer Brew is their fifth offering, following in the footsteps of Geary's Pale Ale, Hampshire Ale, London Porter, and American Ale. This summer seasonal is in it's second year and sports a new painting by a New England artist each year, each with a nautical theme. The beer is available in six packs, twelve packs , and cases. In Portland you can purchase it directly from the brewery in season.
The beer itself is light golden in color and forms a spritzy head that fades as quickly as it forms. The nose is light malty and delicate, the palate crisp amd biscuity with a hint of toastiness, a little butteriness, and distinctive Ringwood mushroomy character. The hop finish is light but spicy, a bitter grassy German or Czech hoppiness. Perhaps Saaz or Hallertaus?
This a great hot weather brew and would go well with just about any summer fare, I enjoyed it this evening with barbecued ribs, baked beans, and coleslaw.
Geary's Summer Brew is their fifth offering, following in the footsteps of Geary's Pale Ale, Hampshire Ale, London Porter, and American Ale. This summer seasonal is in it's second year and sports a new painting by a New England artist each year, each with a nautical theme. The beer is available in six packs, twelve packs , and cases. In Portland you can purchase it directly from the brewery in season.
The beer itself is light golden in color and forms a spritzy head that fades as quickly as it forms. The nose is light malty and delicate, the palate crisp amd biscuity with a hint of toastiness, a little butteriness, and distinctive Ringwood mushroomy character. The hop finish is light but spicy, a bitter grassy German or Czech hoppiness. Perhaps Saaz or Hallertaus?
This a great hot weather brew and would go well with just about any summer fare, I enjoyed it this evening with barbecued ribs, baked beans, and coleslaw.
And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.
*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.
(B)=Bottled
(D)=Draft
(G)=Growler
