(Originally published in Maine Today Magazine on September 18, 2014.) Things change quickly in the modern world. The computer you're reading this post on will be obsolete in a mind-numbingly short amount of time. Your cell phone? You might as well exchange it for a new one the day you bring it home. But not … Continue reading Maine Beers to Drink This Fall
Geary’s Brewing Company
The Industrial Way Neighborhood is the Fertile Crescent of Maine Brewing
(Originally Published in Maine Today Magazine on July 24, 2014.) Everything great has an intoxicating birth story. The Universe has the Big Bang. Life on Earth has the primordial soup. Civilization has the Fertile Crescent. The Beatles have Hamburg. And Apple has a garage in Los Altos, California. As the Maine beer renaissance roars on … Continue reading The Industrial Way Neighborhood is the Fertile Crescent of Maine Brewing
IXNAY: D.L. Geary’s Gluten Free Triumph
"I'm old school," D.L. Geary says from behind his desk. His crystal blue eyes make him look boyish, despite the white hair, ruddy complexion, and outdated office decor. I've been invited to his brewery to try IXNAY, a gluten free beer that by all accounts actually tastes like beer. But before we can get to … Continue reading IXNAY: D.L. Geary’s Gluten Free Triumph
Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine Dark Beers and Strong Ales
Round One action for the Maine Madness Beer Tournament was something to watch. There were some brews that blew away the competition, while other races stayed neck and neck right to the final vote. (Click to see updated bracket.) The closest race was between two titans: Maine Beer Company's Mean Old Tom Stout and Allagash … Continue reading Results and Analysis of Round One: Maine Dark Beers and Strong Ales
