Classics in their own right, our Summer Ale, Leaf-Peeping Ale and Coffee Stout are brewed to fit the ever-changing Maine weather.
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BAR HARBOR SUMMER ALE
Brewed Since: 2005
Yeast: House Ale
Hops: Saaz, East Kent Golding
Malts: Pale, Wheat, Black
ABV: 4.3%
Well, what can you say about summer along the Maine coast besides that it's too short? It seems as though the snow melts and few weeks later it's time to rake the leaves. Our Summer Ale is a hybrid of English ale and German lager. We use German style hops but brew it as a mild English ale. The result is an easy beer which still retains enough flavor to complement a summer BBQ, or lobster bake, and stow neatly in the hold of your sailboat.
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LEAF-PEEPING ALE
Brewed Since: 2009
Yeast: House Ale
Hops: Saaz, Hallertau
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Wheat, Caramunich
ABV: 5.0%
Leaf-Peeping Red Ale is an English style red ale brewed with German noble hops to create a smooth session beer with a mild sweetness on the finish. In addition to Pale and Caramunich malts, we use 10% crystal malt to achieve a ruby red color that is reminiscent of Maine fall foliage.
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ELLENS COFFEE STOUT
Brewed Since: 2013
Yeast: House Ale
Hops: Centennial, East Kent Golding
Malts: Pale, Crystal, Black, Chocolate, Roasted
ABV: 5.4%
This limited edition stout is brewed using fresh roasted coffee from our local roaster, Crooked Porch Coffee of Bar Harbor, Maine, and milk sugar in addition to barley malts. Adding a touch of natural Madagascar vanilla yields a touch of gentle sweetness and creaminess to the brew.