menschmaschine
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Even though I live in Bumcrack, DE, now I'm a 10 minute drive from 2 craft breweries! A new brewery is up and running in Georgetown called 16 Mile Brewing Company. They only have one beer out right now called Amber Sun Ale and I tried this a few weeks ago.
I believe it's currently only available locally. It comes in a 22 oz. (650 ml) aluminum bottle for ~$5.99 and it is on draft at a few places as well. Their website describes it accurately:
Overall this is a very good beer and a nice alternative to the other local (/international) craft brewery. I emailed the website and the owners responded by personally inviting me to the 15 bbl brewery! I'm anxious to stop by as soon as I get my life back in order (broken foot/auto accident and upcoming newborn 1st child) I'll stop by and check it out.
I believe it's currently only available locally. It comes in a 22 oz. (650 ml) aluminum bottle for ~$5.99 and it is on draft at a few places as well. Their website describes it accurately:
... although I didn't find the roastiness to be very noticeable. It is 5.5% ABV with an SRM around 9 (give or take). It has a relatively low carbonation level and the head retention was low. But this is a tasty ale reminiscent of British ales. It had a significant caramel sweetness balanced by just the right amount of bitterness. Hop flavor and aroma were there (I won't guess at the types), but balanced as well. If I were to take a stab at some of the grain bill, I'd say Marris Otter with some medium crystals (40/60/80?), but I could be off on that. If they use any roasted barley or malts (for the "roasty flavor"), it is minimal since the color and flavor don't readily exhibit it.A traditional amber ale with an initial roasty flavor followed by a sweeter finish with just the right bitterness.
Overall this is a very good beer and a nice alternative to the other local (/international) craft brewery. I emailed the website and the owners responded by personally inviting me to the 15 bbl brewery! I'm anxious to stop by as soon as I get my life back in order (broken foot/auto accident and upcoming newborn 1st child) I'll stop by and check it out.