Our hosts travel to northern NY and check libations from Adirondack Brewery. They discuss beer karma, naked bears and we get an update on Justin’s basement brewery.

Adirondack Brewery

33 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
http://www.adkbrewery.com/

Founded by John Carr, Adirondack Brewery grew out of John’s desire to drink beer like the ones he had while traveling Europe. After mastering the art of brewing as a homebrewing John opened the ADK brewpub which is now distributed in 11 counties across NYS.

Beer #1: Bobcat Blonde Lager

Style: Pilsner
ABV: 4%
IBU: 15
Flavor Text: Inspired by the crisp, clean Pilsners of the Old World, Bobcat was designed as a light-bodied lager with a subtle bitterness and an uncanny ability to pair with a wide variety of food. Golden and refreshing, Bobcat utilizes noble german hop varieties to create an easy-going and highly drinkable Pilsner

Ratings:

• Mark: Bomber
• Kevin: Bomber
• Justin: Pint

Beer #2: Bear Naked Ale

Style: American Amber
ABV: 5.2%
IBU: 30
Flavor Text: A medium-bodied Amber Ale with a brilliant copper color. Top-fermenting ale yeast and a high proportion of imported Munich Malt create a clean, crisp beer with a toasty and slightly fruity backbone.

Ratings:

• Mark: Growler
• Kevin: Pint
• Justin: Bomber

Beer #3: Dirty

Style: American Pale Ale
ABV: 5.3%
IBU: 40
Flavor Text: Dirty is our classic take on the American Pale Ale. Brewing this beer with American ale yeast keeps it light and refreshing. An enormous Cascade and Centennial dry hop lends a strong grapefruit aroma and citrus flavor.

Ratings:

• Mark: Pint
• Kevin: Tasting
• Justin: Pint