About
For us, good living means exploring – the opposite of “comfortable.” It’s not just about craft, but about questing, questioning, transforming “What If” into “Here’s How,” by way of an experiment so crazy, it just might work.
Exploration is the line from local beer maker to World-Class Brewer. It’s a pioneer impulse, and it sets the authentic, rural heartbeat of Southern Tier. It’s how we got here. And by the time others catch up, it’ll be why we’re already somewhere else.
From our wildly innovative founder, Phin DeMink, who’s still a daily inspiration, to the new generation of brewers, thinkers, and drinkers who share our pursuit of what’s next, we keep honing the creative edge of brewing discovery.
So this is an open invitation, to anyone who gives a damn about the difference between a well-crafted beer and a stunningly satisfying encounter with the new. Join us on the road less traveled.
Exploration is the line from local beer maker to World-Class Brewer. It’s a pioneer impulse, and it sets the authentic, rural heartbeat of Southern Tier. It’s how we got here. And by the time others catch up, it’ll be why we’re already somewhere else.
From our wildly innovative founder, Phin DeMink, who’s still a daily inspiration, to the new generation of brewers, thinkers, and drinkers who share our pursuit of what’s next, we keep honing the creative edge of brewing discovery.
So this is an open invitation, to anyone who gives a damn about the difference between a well-crafted beer and a stunningly satisfying encounter with the new. Join us on the road less traveled.
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
12 ounce can. Orange gold pour. Large, puffy beige head. Sweet citrus aroma has candy-like notes. Flavor is bittersweet citrus and a hint of pine. Some pithy notes. Clean and crisp. Moderate astringency in middle. More pine and stone fruit on backend. Dry, bittersweet finish.
Tried
from Can
from
Wegmans - Princeton
on 15 Oct 2025
at 01:53
8.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
Taster at Tap It, in Indian Land, SC. It pours a pitch black color with virtually no head. Strong maple aroma. Very sweet maple flavor. I would call this a maple ale. I don't taste any pumpkin. but it's super sweet and super maple-flavored. Medium body. Light carbonation. Light bitterness. Slightly boozy in the finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Oct 2025
at 23:48
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Dark brown with a large foamy tan head that lingers. Bitter, roasty and malty with rough floral hops. Long finish. Medium body.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Oct 2025
at 19:31
6.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Hazy copper with a large foamy head that left great lacing. Sweet, tangy and tart with cherry soda. Medium finish and body.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Oct 2025
at 19:19
Slightly hazy gold with a medium sized white head. Dryish and chalky with tart lemon and strawberry. Long finish. Medium body.
Tried
from Draft
on 12 Oct 2025
at 01:59
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
12 ounce bottle. Black color topped by a creamy beige head. Aromas of maple, vanilla, cinnamon and roasted malt. Flavor is roasted malt, Maple, vanilla and cinnamon. Medium bodied. Some bitterness on backend. Lacking in depth and complexity.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Hamilton Super Buy-Rite
on 10 Oct 2025
at 04:07
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
8584 17
Clear, Slight Cold Haze Cloudiness, Amber Color, Small Bubbly White Head, Dissipates Quickly, Runny Ring Of Lacing, Nothing Sticks. Sweet Cherry Syrup Aroma. Sweet, Cherry Syrup in Taste and Aftertaste. Warming Alcohol Heat. Smooth and Easy Going for ABV. Might Not Be For Everyone, But Pretty Good For What It Is... Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Clear, Slight Cold Haze Cloudiness, Amber Color, Small Bubbly White Head, Dissipates Quickly, Runny Ring Of Lacing, Nothing Sticks. Sweet Cherry Syrup Aroma. Sweet, Cherry Syrup in Taste and Aftertaste. Warming Alcohol Heat. Smooth and Easy Going for ABV. Might Not Be For Everyone, But Pretty Good For What It Is... Enjoyed It. Recommended...
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Oct 2025
at 05:12
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
It's tasty! Can to glass...smells like a cider and a beer decided to mate. The offspring smell of cinnamon vanilla and the cidery apple essence.
Tried
from Can
on 03 Oct 2025
at 23:56
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
12 oz can that was delivered by Half Time. I have my snifter from ABGB in Austin ready to go. Tab is pulled, I tilt the can. The view is a clear dark gold, tons of carbonation and a moderate off-white foam. I smell apricots, grain and a light hoppiness. The drink, well, it’s okay, not earth shaking. Throwback and that is good. Still with the apricots, bread, a small touch of hard candy, malt and a noticeable hops bitterness. There is a substantial mouthfeel sensation, somewhat full. One can do better or worse in the style than what I have here.
Tried
from Can
on 02 Oct 2025
at 00:32
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
A dense off-white head over an iridescent mahogany/red body. Big, fresh taste elements leading with apricots, toffee, citrus hops, malt, honey and dark berries. Sweet, but the additional elements round it out nicely. Very slick and slightly cloying. A lovely rich BW nonetheless.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:12