DC Brau - For Others

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

A single hop Citra IPA. Very enjoyable.

Guest appearance by Leah. 

Anchor - Our Special Ale 2012

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

After somehow missing the 2011 version last year, I picked myself up a 6 pack of the 2012 while at Trader Joe's.

A strong whiff of ginger. Fine enough. 

Maine Beer Co. - Peeper Ale

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I've had this a few times in Maine on my various travels. It's a lemony pale ale. No real malt backbone although it describes itself as having a "pleasant malt body."

It would be a much better beer if they bottled (or canned) it in six packs and charged $10 for it instead of $6-7 for the 20 oz. Also, it would be better if I was drinking this in the middle of the summer.

Nice & pleasant, no reason to go out of your way for it though. Bonus points for their super simplistic labels.

Maine Beer Co. - Mean Old Tom

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

For a beer that boasts "aged on vanilla beans" there is hardly a hint of vanilla. The finish is overly harsh and bitter with an almost ashy taste. Very disappointing after the other solid beers from these guys.

I would not recommend this, or if you do happen upon a bottle, sit on it for a year or so to mellow out the bitterness. 

Widmer Bros - Shaddock IPA

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Pretty acceptable. Could be a little more carbonated and slightly more bitter in the middle. The aftertaste really does taste like grapefruit. That is all.