Many factors influence syrup flavors, for this reason, maple producers in Vermont strive to perfect a very high quality maple syrup with an identifiable flavor connected to their individual sugar bushes. Geographically Vermont has incredible diversity of environmental conditions. Tree genetics, the site where the tree is growing, climatic changes from season to season and the range of soil types from the northern part of the state to the southern most sugar bushes, all are factored into this taste of place. The diversity is why Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States and is considered a utopia for the makers of fine syrups.
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November 8th, 2011Pumpkin Beer – Which Options Are Worth Your Time?
November 7th, 2011It’s that time of year again – the leaves are changing colors, there’s a chill in the air and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s also that time of year when American craft brewers start rolling out some of their more interesting seasonal offerings. One seasonal option that you will find on the market through the end of the year is pumpkin beer.
Love it or hate it, there are plenty of different varieties of it out there. If you’re contemplating taking the plunge and enjoying some pumpkin spice ale or stout, it’s a good idea to know your options. Below, you’ll find a list of what I consider 10 of the best beers for the confirmed (or experimental) pumpkin lover. (Cue up the hate mail. Note: I’m not calling this the top ten list and there are many other great pumpkin beers out there.)
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