Fisherman’s Beer is an American craft beer made on Boston’s North Shore. Grillaz, always trying to get to the source of all things that are good, took a trip to the Cape Ann Brewing Company’s brewery in Gloucester, MA, where they make Fisherman’s. This is a delightful brewery situated right on the water.
We sat at the bar and started off with the Fisherman’s IPA, which is on tap year round. This is an outstanding IPA with excellent balance. It is not too hoppy, and it would be a good choice as a “starter” IPA for those who wish to explore this type of beer. We would have preferred it to be a bit hoppier, but it was nonetheless an enjoyable beverage.
The bartender then steered us to the newly available Ironclad IPA, currently on tap. This beer is hoppier than the regular IPA, which is preferred by us, and slightly sweeter. But the striking feature is its citrus flavor. The combination of the hops and citrus resulted in an interesting taste that we enjoyed. But being a little more traditional, we would be more likely to reach for the regular IPA than the Ironclad.
The large venue provided plenty of room for 140+ breweries to set up their booths and display 640+ beers for a multitude of beer fans. We went with the attitude that we wanted to explore beers we had not tried before, and that is basically what we did for three hours. We did occasionally have a taste of one our standard favorite beers – just to calibrate our taste buds. Here are the beers that we really liked, and we gave them 4 or 5 stars.
Before Grillaz gives you an overview of the Scotches we tasted at the event, let’s have a look at what followed us home: Glenmorangie 18 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This beverage has a rich, complex flavor and – in Grillaz style – is not too peaty. It is pricy, but it is worth it as a occasional treat.
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