New Brew Thursday: 'Thank You (2020)' from Maine Beery Company

 

As many of you know, a few months ago I went to Maine and visited a few breweries and brough back a bunch of beer. Unfortunately, this is my last beer from that trip. While a trip back is likely in the cards for next year, I can think of no better send off than a beer that thanks me for the trip.

With a name that at this point of the year can only be read sarcastically, with an eye roll, ‘Thank You (2020)’ is an annual release from Maine Beer Company with a new twist each year. Brewed as a Thank You for customers, nonprofit partners, employees, wholesalers, retailers, and so on, this beer is a love letter from one of my favorite breweries that highlights everything they do right.

Get it? It’s their… moving on.

Pouring a slightly hazy golden yellow in the glass with a white head this standard American IPA is nothing but standard. There are subtle notes of pine and mango that remind you of freshly cut grass. The taste is classic Maine Beer Company. A light mouthfeel with a bright, crisp hop and slight lingering bitterness that builds ever-so-slightly with each sip. Clocking in at a respectable 6.2% ABV which gives the beer just the perfect amount of booziness, this is the perfect way to say thanks.

In short. Maine Beer Company, You’re Welcome.