Rising Tide - Hesperus

Another beer picked up at Rising Tide. The folks working at the brewery have been really nice both times we've stopped by. I'd definitely recommend stopping by for a tasting. 

I had this on draft while we were at the brewery and liked it enough to pick up two bottles. I think I left one up in Maine. We'll see how it does with some age on it. 

Decent carbonation. Isn't too thin or thick for the style. Lots of brown sugar and vanilla from the barrel aging, some raisin. A little harsh finish.

Allagash - Old HLT

Stored in the cellar at the in-laws in Maine. Purchased sometime in 2012 and has a Nov 2011 bottled date. 

There is barely any cherry taste left. Mildly tart and finishes with barely any aftertaste. Carbonation is still good.  Should have drank them all last year. I have one bottle left and may leave it to see what happens for another year. 

Rising Tide - Zephyr

Purchased at the brewery. 

Fruity. Mildly bitter. The aroma is a strange mix of alcohol and the centennial and calypso hops. Decent brew. 

Traveling for Work Really Puts a Dent in What Passes for Blogging

The blog is dead (mostly, for now). I'll get around to posting the 20 or so drafted posts at some point. The only super high point out of those is the Stone Dayman IPA (coffee IPA; get it if you see it).

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Maine Beer Co - Lunch IPA

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I think I enjoyed Mo better. Its a nice IPA, definitely not worth the price. More on the citrus, grapefruit flavor & bitterness side than fruity. It's not a bad beer, but it's not a "world class" IPA, no matter what those review sites may tell you.