Late September is a liminal time, in terms of both weather and beer. Days are warm and nights are cool. The pumpkin beers have begun to soften on the vine and Oktoberfest beers are just around the corner. This brief interlude, before summer truly ends, before fall truly begins, calls for an autumn beer. This isn't a true “style” of beer like a stout or a trippel. Autumn beers embrace different flavors, styles and interpretations and reflect the mood and tastes of the brewer as the season approaches. This week, we'll sample a selection of seasonal autumn beers from Maine, and learn what our local brewers think autumn tastes like. Cheers!