 LilBeerDoctor (633), East Setauket, New York, USA
Jul 17, 2008 Bottle. Pours a clear copper with a small thick light tan head that leaves awesome lacing on the glass. Aroma is very sweet - maple syrup, light fruits and jam - with an oat malt base. Flavor is a bit odd at first with lots of sweet maple sugar. Later oats, toast/roasted malt, sour apple, and buttery toast come out. Weakish palate. This beer really does grow on you. After my first pint I was unsure of what I thought, but after trying it some more I really started to like it. Quite drinkable and pretty tasty too. A unique beer, and of course, it’s organic!
thejoeshow (130), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Jun 9, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours a nice copper color with a beige head that starts off big then fall to a much smaller height but lingers and laces well. The nose is heavy on the maple syrup and molasses. Very appealing with background hints of oats and even a very subtle hop prescence. Tastes exactly like you would think. Sweet and full of maple flavor that comes out in the nose. The mouthfeel is better than expected. Not too syrupy and not too thin. It does finish a little dry but not enough to ruin the beer. If the name of this beer appeals to you, buy it.
badgerben (3160), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
Sep 30, 2008 Autumn Brew Review 2008. Copper color with a large head. Grainy aroma. Very dry grain and dusty taste. The sweet maple just barely squeeks out an appearance on the finish.
jimhilt (1426), Bow, New Hampshire, USA
Apr 18, 2008 Pours a three finger cream head that fades to a thin layer leaving some lace. Nice clear amber color. Medium carbonation and medium bodied. Slight hoppy nose. Flavor is balanced with some malty sweetness but couldn’t taste any maple. $1.50 for a 12oz bottle from Capitol Convenience Concord, NH.
Skyview (2901), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
Oct 3, 2008 From a 12-oz bottle and served during the ABR ’08 in Minneapolis, MN. Pours a clear copper amber brew with an average off-white head that slowly dissipates to a thin white ring. Aroma of caramel and biscuity malt, a touch of honey and very little maple syrup. Taste is a little gritty, medium bodied with flavors of dry caramel malt, some light fruit and a touch of maple syrup. Finish is semi-dry with a toasted caramel malt aftertaste. The maple is very light compared to most others I’ve tried but still and average specialty grain beer.
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