It was amazing- we had a blast, and I fell in love with the area! So imagine my excitement when SFS and I saw this at Whole Foods over the weekend!
Saranac Beer! That's right, these babies were brewed in the Adirondacks! They're made from the water in Lake Placid and the hops are grown in the area as well! The brewery has also been family owned since 1888... can you believe it? Also, I love the multi-pack... this way you can try six different kinds, to really figure out which one is your favorite!
First, the Pale Ale. As the company website says: A beer that would make the English jealous! This true English Pale Ale is rich and fruity, yet finishes crisp. You'll love the copper amber color and medium body.Beer Style: Pale Ale
Malt Selections: Crystal English Pale Ale
Hop Selections: Cascade, East Kent Golden
Color: Amber
Mouthfeel / Body: Medium
Food Companions: Lamb, beef, stews, cheeses
Next, the India Pale Ale. A hop lover's delight. In the India Pale Ale tradition this brew is very hoppy in both aroma and flavor from the generous amounts of cascade hops used in brewing. Look for a medium to full body and golden straw color. Beer Style: American I.P.A.
Malt Selections: North American two-row
Hop Selections: Cascade
Color: Golden straw color
Mouthfeel / Body: Medium
Food Companions: Seafood, pizza, mexican
How about the Adirondack Lager? Our classic German lager has a perfect balance of caramel malt sweetness. Look for a rich, amber color and medium body.Beer Style: German Amber Lager
Malt Selections: Two-row & Caramel
Hop Selections: Cascade, Mt Hood, German Hallertauer
Color: Golden/Amber
Mouthfeel / Body: Medium
Food Companions: Red Pasta, Sandwiches, BBQ Chicken, Tex-Mex
Or maybe the Brown Ale is more your style. This Brown Ale is brewed with American malt and hops, and traditional ale yeast. Look for a sweet, chocolaty taste, with balanced bitterness resulting in a full flavored but smoothly drinkable beer.Beer Style: American Brown Ale
Malt Selections: American Two-Row Pale, Victory, Chocolate
Hop Selections: Cascade, Columbus
Color: Medium Amber
Mouthfeel / Body: Medium
Food Companions: Pizza and Spicy Foods
Or how about the Black and Tan? A beer lover's dream! This classic Irish stout and amber lager blend is malty, yet pleasantly bitter with many complex flavor notes. Look for a deep brown-black color and full-body.Beer Style: Stout, amber lager blend
Malt Selections: Chocolate, caramel, black roasted barley
Hop Selections: Willamette
Color: Dark Brown / Black
Mouthfeel / Body: Heavy
Food Companions: Steaks, hearty stews, soups, oysters/clams
Check out the yummy Black Ale: A Bavarian black beer with distinctive carmel malt sweetness and rich creamy trademark head. Flavorful, yet smooth; it is very drinkable!Beer Style: Bavarian black beer
Malt Selections: Two-row & caramel malt
Hop Selections: Mt hood, hallertauer
Color: Dark Brown / Black
Mouthfeel / Body: Medium
Food Companions: Ole' Mexican foods, grilled chicken dishes
But I couldn't just take pictures all night, so I popped open a couple bottles, and SFS, his roommate and I enjoyed a cold one.
SFS went with the Black Forest- it was so dark!
While I tried the Black and Tan!
We all thought the beers were yummy, and it was fun tryihg something new! Thanks for checking out the Saranac beers with me. If you ever see these in the grocery store, I recommend trying a bottle... they're fun, and I love the labels! I hope you're having a great day- thanks for stopping by!!
