Thursday 19th of January 2012 09:49:34 PM

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Spring House Brewery is an unassuming 2-story olive-brown wooden farmhouse in the hilly farming community of Conestoga. This small brewery is not open to the public, but the fresh beers are served up the road at Spring House Tap Room in downtown Lancaster. The Tap Room is the best place to try 7 of their creative beers in a single session. The brewmaster is not afraid to experiment with specialty flavors and spices and the beers are generally full-bodied. "Seven Gates" Pale Ale is their tame and very drinkable flagship beer. Their excellent seasonals include "Beyond the Gates" double IPA, "Diabolical Dr. Wit" (with lavender and coriander), black IPA, fruit-infused ales (mango, guava), and a couple chocolate stouts (peanut butter, kerplunk). Their boldest creations include a 12% abv "Cosmic Monster" Belgian Quad (delicious!) and "Planet Bean Coffee Stout" (rich and robust). For the autumn season, I definitely recommend the new "Braaaaiiins" Pumpkin Ale (nicely spiced).