点评:When my friend said we’d be traveling near Portland, Maine, I had one request: to see the home of my favorite domestic beer, Allagash White.
At the brewery, one can “take flight” and try four small pours of their fine offerings, which we both did and truly enjoyed.
My flight included my favorite Allagash White (always delivers), a blueberry wine (not too memorable), their blueberry ale (wonderful!) and a sweet stout with vanilla bean notes (an excellent recommendation by the bartender).
The charming and affable hostess recommended we try the offerings from the food truck - Bite of Maine - and the sandwiches we ordered were divine! My friend had the grilled chicken and I had the caprese - with big slices of tomato and cheese - both on a fresh focaccia roll and paired with tasty potato chips.
*Every employee - at the bar, food truck and merch shop - was super friendly and cheerful. The vibe was positive-plus. I’m elated to learn that my most beloved beer is made at what’s now one of my favorite breweries! Thank you, Team Allagash!
Also, a tip of the cap to a program they have where anyone who needs someone to “look out for them” can ask any employee wearing a leaf pun. I wish all bars and breweries were that thoughtful and considerate of their patrons!
翻译:朋友说我们要去缅因州波特兰附近旅行时,我提了一个要求:去看看我最喜欢的国产啤酒——阿拉加什白啤酒(Allagash White)的故乡。
在啤酒厂,你可以“尽情畅饮”,品尝四小杯他们出品的精品啤酒,我们俩都试喝了,而且非常享受。
我的“畅饮”包括我最喜欢的阿拉加什白啤酒(总是送来)、一款蓝莓酒(印象不太深刻)、蓝莓艾尔啤酒(非常棒!)以及一款带有香草豆香气的甜世涛(调酒师的强力推荐)。
热情友好的女主人推荐我们尝尝餐车“缅因之味”(Bite of Maine)的特色菜,我们点的三明治简直太美味了!我朋友点了烤鸡,我点了卡普雷塞三明治——里面有大片的番茄和奶酪——两份三明治都夹在新鲜的佛卡夏面包卷里,还配了美味的薯片。
*酒吧、餐车和周边商店的每一位员工都非常友好热情。氛围非常积极向上。得知我最爱的啤酒竟然产自如今我最喜欢的啤酒厂之一,我真是太高兴了!谢谢你们,Allagash 团队!
另外,我要向他们推出的一项计划致敬:任何需要有人“照顾”的人都可以向任何一位戴着树叶标志的员工寻求帮助。真希望所有的酒吧和啤酒厂都能如此体贴周到地对待顾客!