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7 Fall Beers from New England Breweries That You Need to Try

You will Fall for these beers If you live for the autumn months and love everything that comes with it, these 7 Fall Beers from New England breweries  that you…

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You will Fall for these beers

If you live for the autumn months and love everything that comes with it, these 7 Fall Beers from New England breweries  that you need to try. Especially if you're a fan of our local brewery scene. These are all from our area, and represent the cream of the crop according to beer experts and enthusiasts. There's never been a better time to be a beer drinker.

These are not all Pumpkin Heads

Pumpkin beers popularity is so vast that now just about every brewer small and large produce some sort of pumpkin beer. It all started with Portland, Maine's Shipyard Brewing nearly 25 years ago. It was the first of it's kind in the New England area and was an immediate hit with beer lovers everywhere. The logo of a Pumpkin Headed rider on his steed certainly helped sales. It didn't take long for fans of the beer to add their twist to it. Add cinnamon and sugar to the rim of the glass and you have a beer that tastes like pumpkin pie. No wonder it's become a fall tradition.

The tastes of Autumn in a bottle or a can

Brewers are always trying to come up with new concoctions and tastes that reflect the season. In the Summer, you can enjoy all kinds of beers that evoke the feeling of all things sun and fun. There's lemon essence beers, watermelon , peach, lime, blueberry, raspberry and blood orange. When September rolls around our tastes turn to everything that give your those Fall vibes.

From foliage to flannel

These are the 7 best Fall Beers from New England breweries and they will bring alive the feelings of cool and crisp days that you can breakout the flannel and the sweaters. If you are looking for beers that will go perfect with the season, these will fill the bill!

Harpoon Brewery – Flannel Friday -

American hops combine with subtle notes of caramel and roast in this
seasonal Amber Ale. Teetering somewhere between a Brown Ale and a
Red IPA but balanced and easy-drinking, Flannel Friday is our tribute to
fall in New England. The sun is bright but the air is crisp—its time to
layer up and crack a beer 5.7% ABV

Notch Brewing – Festbier -

Bavarian-Style Fest Lager. The Beer Style Served In The Oktoberfest
Tents In Munich 5.5% ABV

Jack’s Abby Craft Lager – Fest Of Both Worlds -

This fest lager taps the technical, historical and perfected brewing
prowess of Weihenstephan and blends it with our boundary pushing
techniques. Old world meets the new in every sip. Prost! 5.8% ABV

Allagash – Foliage Report -

Brewed for all you leaf peepers, we have this malty and crisp Belgian-
style dubbel ale bursting with notes of toffee, caramel, and classic
Belgian fruitiness. 7.0% ABV

Trillium – Oktoberfest Marzen -

Malt forward complexity, medium-bodied mouthfeel, and a delightful
toasty sweetness, this is a lager built for enjoying on a beautiful
Autumn afternoon. 5.5% ABV

Night Shift Brewing Co. – Pumpkin Piescraper -

Pumpkin Pie inspired beer with vanilla, spices, maple syrup and lactose.
It sips with notes of toasted marshmallow, fall spices, and maple syrup
7% ABV

Mayflower Brewing Co. – Pursuit of Sappiness Maple Brown Ale

This beer comes out of the can as a chocolate brown elixir with a
mocha tinted creamy head. As you pour it into your glass of choice you
are met with aromas of caramel, toffee, brown sugar, chocolate, maple
syrup and molasses. 7% ABV