Long Trail Ale

Brewed by Long Trail Brewery
Style: Altbier
Bridgewater Corners, Vermont USA

Serve in Kölsch/Altbier

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I liked this brew alot. Good fruity aroma that wasn’t too strong or offensive and the darker color was nice. The balance between the malts and hops was the best part. Malts are upfront and hops finish the taste, but both are noticeable throughout. Yummy.

8/19/01 Solid amber/golden type ale; nose promises more than the beer delivers, and the pronounced bite at the end seems a bit much for the style. Not a lot to say about this one; a bit sweeter and maltier on the flavor, hoppier on the end.

4/25/02 Boy did I overrate this one. Barely drinkable, awful metallic taste at the end, thin and watery; I could’ve had a bad bottle this time, but based on my general impression of this brewery, I’m not eager to try it again, at least not bottled.

On tap: Nice fruity hop aroma, really good malty aftertaste. Cuts through spicy food nicely.

This is a classical north east brew with a great, well-balanced taste and full body. I found the nose weaker than the amount of flavor that came through. The carmel color is inviting. Goes well with pub-grub. Fortunately this stuff is very common in New England. Love its simplicity.

This had a nice color, and overall, a well balanced flavor, perhaps favoring the malt a bit. Above average, and a good beer to enjoy with dinner.

reminds me of my college days...tasty yet not too bold...

Simple. Good.

Although this is Long Trail’s flagship beer, I believe it is their weaker offerings. It is fairly light and the aroma reminds me of an international lager. Fortunately the flavor is slightly more interesting than the first impression.