Baxter Brewing's Amber Road vs. their Tarnation

Discussion in 'New England' started by illpass78, Jun 1, 2014.

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  1. illpass78

    illpass78 Pooh-Bah (1,651) Aug 16, 2012 Maine
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    One of my favorite shopkeepers (the place in the Public Market in Portland) tells me Baxter's Tarnation is basically taking the place of Amber Road, which she described as discontinued (though you'll still be able to snag a loose can here or there for a bit).

    Which do folks prefer? Amber Road might be my favorite Baxter offering, but I can see Tarnation appealing to more people. Sorry to see Amber Road go, because I love a good red ale, but Tarnation is a terrific steam beer - I dig it as much as Anchor.
     
    #1 illpass78, Jun 1, 2014
  2. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I prefer tarnation.
     
    #2 Rekrule, Jun 1, 2014
  3. stearns16

    stearns16 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2010 Connecticut

    I prefer other breweries ... Baxter, not good!
     
    #3 stearns16, Jun 1, 2014
  4. illpass78

    illpass78 Pooh-Bah (1,651) Aug 16, 2012 Maine
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    I dig that Baxter trades mostly in cans and drafts. Can't bring bottles to the pool in my neighborhood. Not my top Maine brewery but I'd say not a slouch either.
     
    #4 illpass78, Jun 2, 2014
  5. Jonny41

    Jonny41 Zealot (731) Dec 9, 2012 Maine

    Liked amber better.
     
    #5 Jonny41, Jun 4, 2014
  6. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    The Tarnation was the best Baxter brew I've tried (I missed their hefe). Seemed like a somewhat lighter-bodied Anchor Steam.
     
    #6 bleakies, Jun 4, 2014
  7. mclaughlindw4

    mclaughlindw4 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2009 Maine

    I found them both to be underwhelming.
     
    #7 mclaughlindw4, Jun 5, 2014
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