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The brewery was founded in 1990 by two women, one of them, Barbara Groom, the brewer. ” Mac & Jack’s has grown into a significant regional presence with a tiny range and selling only draft beer. Its African Amber accounts for 90 percent of sales and is the best-selling draft beer in Seattle. Each keg that leaves the brewery contains a mesh bag packed with hops. Founder Bob Smith built his brewery in 1989 using recycled materials, and has since received many awards for its waste-reduction programs.
Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, already well known among wine drinkers, Ithaca Beer Company has boosted the region’s beer profile since brewing began in 1998. The brewery has led efforts to re-establish New York state as a US center of hop growing. 2% ABV A session ale by American standards; rich in caramel, soft on the palate, with signature hop character throughout. 4% ABV Lightly bready with tropical fruit on the nose. Pleasing hop flavors meld with a biscuity palate. 8% ABV Rich, dark-chocolate aroma with supporting coffee notes.
9% ABV About 3-percent oaked beer. Bright and citrussy aromas, with layers of fruit and malt on the palate. com Close to bankruptcy in 2000, Fish Brewing has redoubled its efforts in recent years on the core range of Fish Tale Organic beers (a portion of the profits from beers in this line goes for protecting aquatic habitats). It has since grown into a regional force, and also now produces German-inspired beer under the Leavenworth label. Brooklyn Brewery has developed a wide range of beers, many of which are inspired by traditional Belgian, German, and British styles.