I've been thinking a lot lately about what my favorite brews are. This may not mean they are the highest rated for me (maybe they should be), but that they are the brews I will faithfully keep returning to when I am not trying a myriad of other new brews along the way. So far I've decided on these five beers in no particular order:
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery: Ubu Ale - I've been coming back to this one for a while, it has always intrigued me as a unique beer that while it fits into the category of American Strong Ale, it has many Stout/Porter characteristics too and even before I knew anything about style I was reaching for Ubu Ale.
Ithaca Beer Co.: Embrr Rye Porter - Discovered this one this year and have loved it since the first drop, complex, dark and rich it is a beautiful and delicious porter.
Ithaca Beer Co.: Daydreamer - I do not know if I ever had a Kolsch style beer prior to Daydreamer this year that I thought much of, let alone one so delicious. Daydreamer is fruity and light without being thin or tasteless, it is refreshing and begs for more, even at a higher than traditional 7%.
Rohrbach's Brewing Co.: Vanilla Porter - probably my first favorite beer and that hasn't changed, the perfect amount of vanilla.
Atlantic Brewing Co.: Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale - this is the perfect blueberry ale with the most Maine blueberry flavor of any beer while not overpowering the essence of the malt. I will always purchase this when I'm near enough to Maine to find some.
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