We brewed this Fall- centric strong ale in collaboration with our friends at Dewey Beer Co. and Fifer Orchards. Taking inspiration from a classic American dessert, the maple apple crisp, we created a reduction of Fifer Orchards apple cider to concentrate the flavors and create caramelized notes. To add some pie crust flavors, we baked a portion of the mash until it was golden brown and toasty then added it back to the brew. Finally, to bring all the dessert-goodness, we added classic warm spices and sweet Madagascar vanilla beans. The result is a big & bold copper ale just bursting with fresh-from-the-oven Fall goodness.