I must start off by admitting I can’t actually declare this an official fish beer. There is nothing fishing related on the can. But anyone that has ever visited Menemsha Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard will attest that it is perhaps the fishiest port in the Northeast. It’s where Captain Quint docked his boat in the movie Jaws (the greatest fishing movie ever made), and to this day it looks pretty much the same as it did in the movie. 

Offshore Ale Co. is the only working brewery on the Vineyard. Their brew pub in Oak Bluffs is a popular destination for local anglers to cool down after a day of fishing. Until this year, their beers were only available on the Island, but they recently began distributing to liquor stores off-island. 

Their Menemsha Pale Ale is a refreshing brew. It pours a light amber with a hint of haze. With a juicy hop flavor, light tangerine smell, and light carbonation, it makes for a perfect day-time fishing beer. I would drink this beer again. 

Offshore Ale Co.

Menemsha Pale Ale

ABV: 5.0%

Homeport: Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard