635. Gatlinburg Brewing Company (Gatlinburg, TN) - Don’t Feed the Bears

No description other than “American Brown Ale” on their website, and the version I brought four of back in cans is the plain, non-variant version. The one I tried in the taproom—over a month ago—was a peanut butter and jelly variant that I recall being very fine. (And of course I didn’t write down any notes on it.) There is nothing particular to remark about this beer, though it is a fine example of the style—dark and rich, but also smooth and crisp. The 6.7% ABV gives it a little bit of extra heft, and just thinking about it takes me back to our delightful trip to the Smokies last month—so I would probably love it even if it weren’t very good; but it is.

634. Haymarket Beer Co. (Bridgman, MI) - Relief Peacher

They can’t seem to make up their minds about what this beer is, so I’m going to shoot from the hip here. (The label on the can says “India Pale Ale with peaches,” and the website says “American IPA w/ White Peaches.”) Sweet stone fruit up front, and a nice bitter finish.

633. Moontown Brewing Company (Whitestown, IN) - Chain O’ Lakes

“This is our 17th Pints for Parks beer! Chain O’ Lakes is near the Fort Wayne area and loaded with plenty of trails, history, and of course lake activities. Brewed with Pilsner and white wheat. Simcoe and CGX Comet bring citrus, pine, lemongrass, and serious dankness. Crisp, dry, and boldy bitter.”

Yes, and that pine is very evident up front. I would like to say that I can taste the lemongrass, but alas, I cannot. Gets almost biscuity or malty as it warms.