On a Plain Brewing

Microbrewery in Lyman, Maine, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: On a Plain Brewing

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347 Hill Rd, Lyman, ME, 04002, United States
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7.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
32 oz growler filled 2/22/26. Aroma is passionfruit-ish, peach-ish. Flavor follows the nose. Pretty juicy texture. Good malt backing and zero bitterness. Really great strength of flavor for 5.1%.
Tried from Growler at On a Plain Brewing on 28 Feb 2026 at 21:54

7.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Crowler (filled 2/22/26) shared by CLW--thanks, Chris! Deeply hazy, bright yellow, thin head, fair retention, light lacing. Aroma is bright citrus, yeast and cracker malts that have an almost savory quality. Taste is citrus, grape, yeast, strong cracker malts. Smooth, silky texture, soft carbonation, finish as taste. Nice pale ale.
Tried from Crowler on 28 Feb 2026 at 21:53

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750mL growler filled...drum roll.....11/08/25, drunk 2/23/26. Well, due to circumstances beyond my control, I was not able to share this at a tasting with my group, and then I sort of just let it sit in my fridge, not knowing if I should try to hold it for another (I shouldn't have). Anyways, cutting my losses and drinking it now, for better or for worse.
Well it certainly doesn't smell old/oxidized or like the hops have departed significantly. Really lovely mix of soft, succulent malt and gentle breadiness with an almost juicy pear-like hop character. Slight floral notes, a bit of candied orange, slight acidity but no resin or overboiling. Clean, lightly fruity yeast. Very polished stuff.
Very rich and malty, as their beers seem to be. Really cool juicy pear character that you don't really find in IPAs. Fruity yeast and soft, fluffy, succulent malts showing gently toasted bread and honey. Light bitterness; I could see a fresher version allowing for a bit more to balance better, but then, perhaps this has cleaned up and attenuated some, with its age. Rich and satisfying with a lot of flavor. Quite unique.
Tried from Growler at On a Plain Brewing on 23 Feb 2026 at 20:07

8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 8
8 oz draft. Aroma of citrus, pine and mild roast. Flavor has a moderate roasted malt back bone supported by light citrus peel and soft pine. Zero resin. Very well balanced Black IPA.
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 23 Feb 2026 at 00:18

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8 oz draft. Aroma is bold mellow vanilla with roasted grain. Flavor is Blanton bourbon throughout with a soft roasted malt background. Soft , lingering vanilla. Blanton’s cuts the sweetness. Soft booze. DAMN !! Wow.
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 23 Feb 2026 at 00:12

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8 oz draft. Aroma of pineapple and bold passion fruit. Popping with fruit. Flavor follows. Very juicy single hop IPA. Has a super juicy texture.
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 23 Feb 2026 at 00:07

8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 9 Overall 7.5
8 oz draft. Aroma is huge coffee. A little bit earthy mixed with some roast. Flavor follows. Almost a Mexican coffee bean-like. Great body and texture.
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 23 Feb 2026 at 00:02

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8 oz draft. Aroma of wood-like, light malt, yeast. Flavor is malt driven, roast, earthy, tobacco. Good body, mostly dry texture. A solid imperial stout.
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 22 Feb 2026 at 23:57

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8 oz. Draft. Aroma is mild roasted malt and a good amount of coconut. The flavor is bursting with coconut. Roasted malt back bone. Really great amount of roast and coconut for the gravity. 8.1
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 22 Feb 2026 at 23:53

7.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
8 oz dratt. Aroma is mild caramel and banana esters. Flavor is malt driven. Earthy garin, dried leaves, soft banana finish. Dry texture. Easy to drink. Been forever since I had a fresh example of the style.
Tried from Draft at On a Plain Brewing on 22 Feb 2026 at 23:49