Gritty's Vacationland Summer Ale
Gritty's is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The original brewpub in Portland was the first established brewery and pub since prohibition in the state, starting a great trend in the northern "Vacationland" wonder of Maine. Situated near the historic old port district in Portland, this location is now in the heart of Main culinary and brewing culture. They now have 3 brewpub locations in Maine, Auburn, Freeport and the original Portland location, and ship their product all over New England. The Summer Ale, which shares the same name of the State of Maine's tourism slogan, is available April-August. Vacationland is a great well balanced summer pale ale from a mixture of pale and wheat malt with special Cascade leaf hops for the finish. Gritty's is known for a more traditional technique for their ales, reminiscent of British pub styles. The hop profile for this one is rounded out with Saaz and regular Cascade hops. For all the offsit...