It’s summer—everything’s green, the woods are buzzing with life and everyone’s out enjoying the sun. Summer’s the season for paddling, swimming, mosquitoes, and, of course, crisp session beer.
Located on the edge of one of the largest wilderness areas in the lower 48 states, the Boathouse Brew Pub is an awesome place to check out before any trip into the northwoods. With their low ABV’s and smooth, approachable flavors, ESB’s tend to make good summer beers. I went with the Alimony Ale and was far from disappointed.
Smooth, crisp and refreshing, the Alimony Ale is an easy drinking beer with enough flavor to keep things interesting. The malt body is balanced well by a subtle layer of bitterness, with definite notes of caramel accompanying a clean finish. Boathouse’s ESB is complex yet drinkable—exactly what a good ESB should be.
While summer rages on and the warm air keeps us out and about in this beautiful place, there’s no better way to end a day than with a crisp, cool pint of something local. Cheers to summer!