Time of Harvest

I don't know when fall technically starts, but for me it begins as soon as the calendar turns September. That's when the air starts to feel a little brisk, the tykes go back to school, and football starts anew.
It's also when many fine seasonal fall brews start being released, several of which we will be discussing over the coming weeks. Also, we will begin seeing the ubiquitous pumpkin ales out and about. Some folks have differing opinions on pumpkin ales, but I tend to enjoy them.
But there'll be time for that later. Let's start by recommending a fine fall brew from a fine brewery in a fine fall location.
Most beer folk know the Captain Lawrence Brewery in Pleastanville, a Westchester County suburb of New York City. What you may not know is that Westchester is a wonderful place for a Saturday fall afternoon travel. Stop by the bucolic river towns, walk in quaint downtowns, and stop by the Captian Lawrence Brewery for a craft brew to pair with a brisk fall day.
The Smoke from the Oak, aged in a bourbon barrel, is always one of the finest smoke porters around. For a more traditional offering, why not try the Captain's smoked Porter, which is offered all year round by tastes best in colder climes. The brewery uses imported German smoked malt among its many ingredients, and it all adds up to a full, complex, wonderful tasting beer. Bring a growler or two with you when you go.