Thirsty Thursday: Peak Organic’s The Maple Collection
Do you love maple syrup? Of course you do. Perhaps you don’t love it as much as Vince Vaughn does in Wedding Crashers, but there’s not a lot to dislike about the sweet tree sap.
But what about maple beer?
Personally I’ve heard of and written about stranger things such as that abomination of a brew from Rogue called the Voodoo Doughnut Maple Bacon Ale.
So, upon finding Peak Organic’s “The Maple Collaboration” Ale, I had no fear of picking up a bottle for research purposes to provide you with the necessary information about whether or not to spend your hard earned pennies on this alternative brew.
Made with organic oats from Maine and organic maple syrup from Vermont, The Maple Collaboration is more or less a situational beer. Need a little pick me up in the morning with those flapjacks or waffles? Then this is the beer. How about a beer to balance a spicy brat or a tasty sud to handle that random maple syrup craving that everyone one has once a year. Yup, this is the beer for you.
Overall, The Maple Collaboration isn’t really a home run hitter, but rather a perfectly drinkable/non-flashy concoction that satisfies particular fixes or the occasional desire just to enjoy something different.
Here’s my complete review:
Peak Organic Brewing Company’s The Maple Collection (6.2% alc)
The beer pours with a light maple amber color, edging towards the blissfulness of a tequila sunrise. Pleasant scents of sweet ale and candied orange peel engulf the nose along with a subtle amount of maple and caramel. Light and low in carbonation, the palate is somewhat muted in comparison to the nose with only hints of maple malts and hops that linger on the finish. Drinkable, but lacking the complexity that many might demand.
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Thanks for the Thursday afternoon humor, Jed! I’m not so sure how I’d feel about drinking maple flavor/scented beer…but I think I could cook with it.
It’s different for sure, but good when the mood strike you. And you’re welcome.
From a bartender’s perspective, that Crown Maple was a hit at first but I think it may have already worn out its welcome.
I poured customers three doubles the other night and the bar suddenly smelled like Vermont.
hmmm. Haven’t gone down the Crown Maple route yet, as I prefer my whiskey and scotch on the rocks. Though I’m thinking that I need to step up to the plate…for research purposes.
Jed, it must be maple week, I just posted about maple balsamic on bacon. Of course, eating the bacon with the beer might be maple overkill all at once.
It might, but then again it might be heaven for some.
Well, I heard of weirder combos that’s for sure. I think I’ll leave this one for the pumpkin beer lovers, sounds like something they would enjoy.
Haha. It’s a gimmicky world.
Well, I would give this a try, Jed, but I can’t say that I’m feeling positive about it. Just because something can be done doesn’t necessarily mean it should be done.
Quite true my friend. But I’m sure there is a specific market for this beer.
Well, it sounds interesting…I love maple syrup!
I am always just so impressed with your descriptors for beer.. it makes me think more when I taste a new one. I love maple syrup (Canadian, eh) and loved that movie! I will see if this beer is offered in these parts since I love flavored beers:)
Very kind of you Barbara and I’m glad you enjoy them. Hope you’re able to find a bottle or two.
good oh darling, daisy and i will have a wee sip for breakfast at the morning milking, she is partial to a good brew, and you know maple syrup is good for you.. c
Too funny.
That is such a funny movie and isn’t Isla Fisher (Aussie!) just brilliant in it. I don’t think we can get this brew in Oz so this is another thing I’ll have to try on my next American adventure!
You’re to-do list when you arrive here is starting to get long.
Why are so many “organic beers” so boring? There…I said it. I’ve been stewing about this for a long time.
Are you trying to say that hippies are boring?