Boston Magazine reports that Bissell Brothers is working on a summer session beer called Baby Genius,
“So, we’re using all Australian hops with high alpha acids, which I’d never really used before Baby Genius. The hop bill is Ella, Galaxy, and Summer, which gives the beer a fruity, floral, melon-y profile. Australian hops are familiar enough without being alienating, but different enough to where it’s going to taste much different than other beers on the market.”
Details on a couple of upcoming beer events:
The Boston Globe has published an article about Bissell Brothers.
Available in silver 16-ounce cans, The Substance is an aromatic IPA weighing in at 6.6 percent alcohol by volume. While the brew was intended to be the company’s flagship, cofounder Peter Bissell says he never intended to stick with one commercial release for so long. A batch consisting of 180 cases of the bitter, sticky brew typically sells out in two days.
The new episode of Local Brew TV includes a visit to Little Tap House (starts at 22:45).
Today’s Press Herald includes an article about Aroma Joe’s,
No intercoms. No mistakes. No attitudes.
Those three laws of service at Aroma Joe’s Coffee have helped propel the drive-thru coffee company from its first kiosk in a New Hampshire parking lot in 2000 to its plan to have 250 locations by 2020. The Portland-based chain currently has 19 founder-owned locations and three franchised locations.
a bar review of Sebago Brewing,
You can bet there will be at least one bachelorette or bachelor party a week, especially during the summer, and each weeknight seems to be designated for a particular meet-up group. For instance, the German club meets on Tuesdays, the Spanish club on Wednesdays, and recently, a small group of folks readying for the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada began meeting on Thursday nights. They sit by the fireplace.
and an article on Shipyard turning 20.
Shipyard Brewing Company turned 20 on April 24, but the big party will not be until July 12. The company won’t brew any special beers for the anniversary, I was disappointed to hear, but I understand.
The Press Herald has published a review of Silly’s,
And you’ll never see a more funky array of everything from Mardi Gras beads to retro light fixtures, oddball artwork and even a lamp straight out of “A Christmas Story.” Long live Silly’s!
and a bar review of Elsmere.
Elsmere is not just a BBQ joint, it’s a neighborhood restaurant that’s keen on giving back to the community and sticking around for generations. Owners Adam Powers and Jeremy Rush work the line every night, are eager to be part of the South Portland family of restaurants and take a lot of pride in their product. The bar scene is cozy and pleasingly boisterous. Patrons come to watch the game, drink beer, but most of all, chow down on excellent BBQ. There will likely be a 30-minute wait on weekend nights.
Today’s paper also includes the latest installment of the What Ales You beer column and a food truck guide.
The Press Herald What Ales You column reports that Rising Tide will be releasing the 2014 Maine Island Trail Ale today.
Rising Tide’s Maine Island Trail Ale, a hoppy American pale ale that is only 4.3 percent alcohol by volume and perfect for summer drinking, will be launched Thursday at the Maine Island Trail Association’s Small Boaters’ Film Fest in Portland.
If My Coaster Could Talk reports on 2 new Maine laws that impact the Maine beer industry:
Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp, a 7-city traveling beer festival will be coming to Portland this summer. It’s expected to draw as many as 5,000 thirsty travelers to the city.
As part of the event Allagash will be brewing a one-off collaboration beer called Myron’s Walk which will be sold as part of a special 12-pack.
Beer Camp will be held on August 1 at Thompson’s Point. Tickets are now on sale.
For more information see articles by If My Coaster Could Talk, the Press Herald, and the press release from the Maine Brewer’s Guild.