With the weather feeling more and more like Autumn these days, I wanted to pick up a beer that reflected those feelings this week. Now granted, technically this Maple Oat Ale from the good folks at Peak Organic is a Spring time release, but it just seems like it should be a Fall offering with it’s packaging and subtle hints of maple.
The beer pours out to a very small head that quickly fades. It’s a golden-copper color that looks beautiful in a tall glass. It must be mentioned that technically the weizen glass pictured isn’t the proper choice for this style, but it’s the only beer glassware I own so it had to do. Nonetheless, the beer still looked flavorful and it did not disappoint. The beer goes down smooth thanks to the addition of oats. The maple taste isn’t overtly noticeable, but it is there and is a welcome quality.
The best part about this beer, and Peak in general, is that they use organic ingredients. They went a step further and brought in oats from Maine company GrandyOats, as well as fresh maple syrup straight from the mountains of Vermont. These local ingredients contribute to a beer that is not only refreshing, but also gratifying. I would strongly recommend grabbing this beer if you find it on the shelves. I had to seek it out at RSVP on Forest Ave. Drop by and pick up a pint or two. Overall, it gets an A-