Welcome back to another of Freedom Rolling's Brew Reviews! Today we will be heading up and down the White Mountains of New Hampshire to see what this area has to offer. As with this and all the other brew reviews, please ensure that these, or any brews, are enjoyed in accordance with local laws wherever you may be.
Off we head first to the tourist city of Conway, New Hampshire and the Tuckerman Brewing Company for their Headwall Alt Brown Ale. After many different offerings reviewed that have excited the taste buds whether by hops or malts, this particular brew seems bland in comparison. The brown color makes this at least somewhat appealing to the eye, with a slight hint of caramel to the scent. The fact that this is a neutral beer makes it acceptable to have with almost any sort of pairing, but we look forward to finding something else in the category that's a little more exciting.
On our way down the White Mountains, we make a stop in Ossipee, New Hampshire and the Hobbs Brewing Company for their Black Sheep German-style pilsener. However, there certainly isn't much that we can say that would make this seem odd, as this seems like the light, refreshing malted brew that many of us have come to enjoy. The light golden color will remind you of the sunshine outside as you enjoy this, but be ready for a hint of hops in an aftertaste that may catch you by surprise. Although we haven't had too many pilseners in this series, this brew seems a bit average, and perhaps something more exciting will come from elsewhere.
Once again back up to the Mount Washington Valley at the tourist area of North Conway, New Hampshire, this time at the Moat Mountain Brewing Company for their Kearsarge Kölsch ale. Don't let the golden color of this particular brew fool you, though, as this one isn't going to have much of a scent or taste to it. It will remind you of the average macro-brew that you find at the grocery store. Some may have adjusted their taste buds to enjoy this sort of a thing, but there are better beers out there in this country to try.
Your Internal Compass may take you to a very lovely area of New England, but if you're looking for a good brew, you may have to dig a little deeper.
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