When I heard this was originally a lager (that is almost imperceptibly different from a Pilsner), I really started to wonder what the difference was between the two styles. I don’t know if I could really tell – only that this seemed to have a slightly warmer, heavier mouthfeel to it, but even that was barely noticable.
If you’re trying to swear off Lagers, I’ve got just the beer for you. Again, the difference between lagers and ales are the temperatures at which they’re fermented and the type of yeasts they use. Cold, bottom-fermenting yeast – Lager. Warmer, top-fermenting yeast – Ale. This site says An ale typically has a nutty and somewhat bitter taste, while a lager will be mild, fruity, and crisp. I don’t know if that’s always the case. I’ve had mild and fruity ales… I guess I can’t remember when I’ve had a mild, fruity, and crisp ale, though – touché.
For all the places I’ve skied in Maine, I’ve never skied at Saddleback. I was always a Sunday River guy. A lot of my friends had places at Sugarloaf, but I’ve only been up there three times (a fact that my good friends Leslie and Jeremy might be annoyed at). I think there are a few nano-breweries up around that area, and if there aren’t, there should be.
One area that it’s hard to segue into in these posts is Sebago’s four brew pubs. Kai came from a brewery in Colorado and worked for a number of years at a chain restaurant to learn the ropes of the business before opening his brew pubs. Kai treated my dad and I to dinner when we were shooting the B-Roll there and I had the potato nachos. I think they make an appearance in the video there, and if you make an appearance to one of the retail locations, this one is a no-brainer. I would probably pair the Frye’s Leap IPA with them, but that episode is tomorrow!
Just The Facts
Appearance: Bright, clear light gold
Smell: Sweet biscuity malt, light tartness
Taste: Malty with a crisp, clean hoppy finish
Mouthfeel: Light bodied, medium-high carbonation
Drinkability: Sessionable
If you like this, you might like:
Pilsner, Lagers, Blonde Ales
Where to find them online
