464. Maine Beer Company (Freeport, ME) - Lunch

“Lunch is a special whale that has been spotted off the Maine coast since 1982. She has what looks like a bite taken out of her fin, which adds to her unique character. We dedicate this beer to her determination and persistence. Keep on swimming! Aromas of orange, grapefruit, and lemon with pine and herbal undertones. Tropical notes of guava and papaya with subtle caramel and malt sweetness.”

Would like to have to tried more than one of these, but they were $11 for a half-liter bottle—and even when you’re on vacation and not thinking about money in exactly the same way you think about money when you’re not on vacation, that’s still a bit much to pay for what is essentially a pint of beer. I don’t think there’s as much going on here as whoever wrote the ad copy for the website does, but it’s not bad. It’s crisp and dry, with lots of carbonation, and the flavors don’t linger; and even though it clocks in at 7% ABV, it doesn’t feel big or heavy at all.