Gritty's Vacationland Summer Ale

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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 offsite bottling, they "contract brew" at another local brewery, Shipyard, also located in a neighboring part of Portland (about a half a mile down the road).   Be on the lookout for Gritty's when making the visit down east, they are not available in the lower New York Area, so you will have to make the drive up yourself or call in favors from any friendly locals.

ABV 4.8%

7.5 out of 10 Gritty Black Bears

more info from Gritty's
http://grittys.com/beers/#vacationland-summer-ale


Portland Menu
http://grittys.com/pubs/portland-brew-pub/











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