Got to a awesome little brewery. Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake NY.
Excellent, excellent brewery. The blonde ale was 'meh'. Blonde ales are always 'meh'.
But the Red Ale, smoked German malts. Fantastically balanced, some beers hit the smoky flavor perfectly. Some paw at it like a clumsy teenager, using too much or too little. This was a well thought out, well constructed beer. Fantastic beer. I was blown away, immediately conjured images of a cozy fire and nice leather chair. Just like comfort in a glass.
IPA was suitably hopped, nothing new but well made.
The Irish Stout was fantastic. Sessionable, delicious.
The imperial pumpkin came in at a healthy 9.7% abv. Nicely spiced, smooth as anything.