Maine in known as one of the more environmentally conscious states in the union. One of our New York friends somewhat derisively refers to this as “granola country.” With that in mind, it’s not surprise that Portland is the home of a line of organic beers by Peak Brewing. Well, sort of. As of yet, they do not actually have a brewery and instead contract-brew at Shipyard. Oh, and the owner is from Massachusetts, not Maine. But those are just details, right? 
Peak currently offers four different beers—a Nut Brown Ale, a Pale Ale, an Amber Ale, and a Maple Oat Ale. They describe their Amber Ale as:
[a] lively ale that starts sweet and has a subtle toasted character.
- We use an abundance of organic Crystal Malt to give this ale a bright, “ruby” flavor up front.
- The use of organic Munich Malt imparts a toasty finish.
I grabbed a six pack of this several weeks ago. This is the last of my really overdue reviews, and my notes are pretty brief, but my overall impression was that this was a good session beer, but nothing mind-blowing. It pours a golden color (not quite amber, but nothing like a pilsner either) with a thin off-white head. The head settled quickly and left just a bit of lace. The scent was earthy, grassy, and a hint of smokiness. The taste was of earthy hops, toasted grains, and caramel malt. This was well balanced and had a slick mouthfeel. A good session beer, but not my favorite style.
My Rating:
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