What’s up Mayflower!

It is time to dedicate a little time to Mayflower Brewing from Plymouth, MA.  My motivation for doing so has been driven, largely, by their newest seasonal offering – Spring Hop Ale.  Mayflower has been tops on my list for a while now, anyway.  I am a big fan of the great breweries that we have here, in Massachusetts, and love local flavor.  There are a lot of beers that come out that are extraordinarily exciting for people.  Founder’s Kentucky Bourbon Stout is a prime example.  I get excited about great beer releases also, but find that the rush wears off pretty quickly.   What I am most excited about, generally, is a beer company that I can rely on every day.  That consistency coupled with some really strong seasonal releases and a surprise here and there makes for a brewery worth bragging about.  (Their Imperial Stout was indeed a pleasant surprise!)

Mayflower’s Spring Hop Ale is a fantastic beer.  A copper color with a delightful aroma and a smooth finish, this beer was destined to please beer lovers.  Something really crazy is that it is a spring beer that is available in the spring! Most breweries celebrated the first day of spring (March 20^th) by releasing their summer beer that same week.  They are worse than clothing companies.

If you have yet to try Mayflower’s beers wait no more.  As a beer enthusiast you will be doing yourself a disservice by missing out on what these guys have to offer.  This post was inspired a few weeks ago by a pleasant session with the touted Spring Hop Ale.  I see that this past weekend brought recognition from the Boston Globe to Mayflower.  It is great to see the little guy getting some good press.  I am sure that my ground breaking rhetoric will call the masses to try out this great brewery but perhaps the Globe is more effectual.  I wish good luck on Mayflower and look forward to my next beer.  Keep an eye out for Mayflower tastings at Colonial Spirits.  What’s better than great beer? Free great beer!