This beer is the result of a joint effort by Gigantic Brewing Company from Portland, Oregon and Beau’s Brewing from near Ottawa, Ontario. Beau’s have created a kind of indie beer label called B-Side whichContinue reading
Durlacher Hof Hefeweissbier Dunkel (5.3%)
When poured the beer is medium brown and a little cloudy with a foamy head. The aroma is pretty good and promises a full bodied beer. The flavour is lighter than expected with hints ofContinue reading
Andaman Gold Special (6.5%)
Stronger than standard lager from Myanmar which is standard pale yellow with minimal head. Nothing special really just an inoffensive lager with slightly more alcohol than usual. The finish could be smoother but in 40°CContinue reading
Lost River Baltic Porter (7.6%)
Strong porter from Bellwoods Brewery in Toronto. I like how this porter pours with a bubbly almost tan head which stays for most of the glass. It’s got a good balanced flavour and is surprisinglyContinue reading
Black Oak Pale Ale (5%)
Amber coloured ale with soft carbonation. The body has a light to medium flavour followed quickly with crisp hops. It has some of the bite of a North American IPA but is easier drinking andContinue reading
Cause & Effect (4.7%)
Blonde beer from Nickel Brook Brewing based in Better Bitters Brewing, Burlington, Ontario. Previous Nickel Brook beers I’ve tried were going for the stronger flavour but trying a bit too hard resulting in a harshContinue reading
Eephus Oatmeal Brown Ale (5.5%)
Great ale with which is surprisingly bitter for an oatmeal ale. The initial bitterness is followed by a roasted nuttiness and then a clean finish. Very easy drinking beer, perfect with a curry or roastedContinue reading
Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival
The Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival is held outside the Steam Whistle Brewery at the old railway roundhouse in the centre of Toronto. The event is held once in the summer and again in the winterContinue reading
Abbot Ale (5%)
Light amber ale with a nice rich and slightly fruity flavour. By Greene King in Bury St Edmunds.