Should beer taste like wine? How soon is too soon for pumpkin season? Can a beer taste like gingerbread? Find out about this and more on episode 3 when we taste some of the more interesting beers that Great South Bay Brewery has to offer!
Great South Bay Brewery
25 Drexel Drive Bay Shore, NY 11706
http://greatsouthbaybrewery.com
Started by Rick Sobotka after a childhood of helping his dad brew in his small hometown in upstate New York. A former anesthesiologist who traveled the US touring breweries, worked as a brewmaster’s apprentice at San Diego Brewery and served pints at Breckenridge Brewery.
After returning home he started Great South Bay. Rick sums up this brewery best, “I create beers that I enjoy drinking, and I’m quite particular when it comes to that. If you want quality and creativity in your beer, I know you’ll choose a few of mine.”
Beer #1: Muscat Love
Style: Belgian Tripel
ABV: 11%
IBU: 29
Our Thoughts: “Pale golden color, moderate head with a wine aroma. A lot of similarities to white wine with tannin character. “
Ratings:
- Mark: Tasting
- Kevin: Tasting
- Justin: Pint
Beer #2: Candelabrum Rum Barrel Pumpkin
Style: Rum Barrel Pumpkin
ABV: 8%
IBU: 28
Our Thoughts: “Allspice and nutmeg aroma with a hint of an aged taste from the barrel. Strong Vanilla component with a nice sweetness. Not a cliché pumpkin flavor.”
Ratings:
- Mark: Bomber
- Kevin: Bomber
- Justin: Bomber
Beer #3: Granny Janny’s Gingerbread Cookie Ale
Style: Gingerbread Cookie Ale
ABV: 5%
IBU: 25
Our Thoughts: “Dark amber color. Strong clove smell and taste with ginger tones.”
Ratings:
- Mark: Pint
- Kevin: Pint
- Justin: Tasting