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Grant · 04-25-2006, 08:15 AM

Lots of decent micros throughout the region. I really like the Tuckerman's -- it's an IPA-like ale with a clean finish...found in most local convenience/package stores. For something just outside the region, try any of the Gritty McDuff's brews. Harder to find in the Lakes Region for some reason (it's brewed in Portland...where "Maine's original brewpub" by the same name is located). But they have some beauties like "Black Fly Stout," "Best Bitter" and loads of seasonals. The owner/founder is an old college housemate of mine.

In NH, the big names are Smuttynose and Red Hook -- both of which put out some fine brews. Smuttynose makes "Old Brown Dog" and "Shoals Pale Ale," which are widely available throughout the region. Red Hook's IPA is found everywhere...I get it down here.

It's too bad that they don't make the Lucknow beers anymore -- it was kind of cool to have ales and lagers brewed with that wonderful Castle Springs water.

All this talk about beer is making me thirsty...and it's just 9 AM... How long 'til lunch time?

04-25-2006, 08:15 AM	#5
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,501 Thanks: 377 Thanked 230 Times in 124 Posts	Lots of decent micros throughout the region. I really like the Tuckerman's -- it's an IPA-like ale with a clean finish...found in most local convenience/package stores. For something just outside the region, try any of the Gritty McDuff's brews. Harder to find in the Lakes Region for some reason (it's brewed in Portland...where "Maine's original brewpub" by the same name is located). But they have some beauties like "Black Fly Stout," "Best Bitter" and loads of seasonals. The owner/founder is an old college housemate of mine. In NH, the big names are Smuttynose and Red Hook -- both of which put out some fine brews. Smuttynose makes "Old Brown Dog" and "Shoals Pale Ale," which are widely available throughout the region. Red Hook's IPA is found everywhere...I get it down here. It's too bad that they don't make the Lucknow beers anymore -- it was kind of cool to have ales and lagers brewed with that wonderful Castle Springs water. All this talk about beer is making me thirsty...and it's just 9 AM... How long 'til lunch time? __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."