Before beginning the ascent into the Adirondack Mountains,
theCompass Winery Brewery Distiller Locator alerted us to a small brewery off Schroon Lake (northeast of Lake George):
Paradox Brewery. And after visiting I strongly recommend their beers; they were fantastic - starting with the
Paradox Fest Lager. This version of an Oktoberfest is drier than most while still retaining malty flavor and an even keel of hops. I think my favorite Oktoberfest beer ever. Their
Paradox Pumpkin Lager was similar, dry with subtle pumpkin and spices - not a sweet pie bomb. The
Black Fly Porter was a solid porter with toasted chocolate and a rather bigger hoppy finish. And finally their
Beaver Bite IPA is a dry hopped IPA with big citrus aromas and a delicious pale malt profile. Less than two years old, this microbrewery is making some beers to rival more established operations. Nicely done.
