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
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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
Old Crafty Hen (6.5%)
Good dark red Ale, the flavour is pretty much a standard red Ale with a stronger aftertaste because of the higher percentage. Brewed in England by Greene King, Morland Brewery.
Whitechapel Porter (5.2%)
Even though it’s called a porter I would struggle to describe it as such due to it’s lightness. It’s very dark ruby in colour with a light body, a hint of chocolate and a touch of spiciness. Brewed in Kent, England byContinue reading
Hitachino White Ale (5.5%)
This is Belgian style wheat beer similar to Hoegaarden but with a hint of coriander and a more refined, smooth flavour. I was expecting something much lighter but was pleasantly surprised by the smoothness and theContinue reading
Huyghe Belgium Wheat Beer (Tesco) (4.9%)
Unfiltered wheat beer from the Huyghe Brewery sold under the Tesco Finest brand. It’s quite cloudy even for a wheat beer as it’s unfiltered and looks good in a glass unless you’re put off byContinue reading
Hop Ottin’ IPA (7%)
Another Anderson Valley beer from California. The label says the nose sings of grapefruit, pine needles, citron, roses and bergamot. The flavour is supposed to be rich in citrusy resin flavours typical of Pacific Northwest hopsContinue reading
Boont ESB (Extra Special Beer) (6.8%)
According to the label it’s not for the light beer drinker and is best served a 45-52°F (7-11°C). The beer is a copper colour with minimal head. It’s got a bit of a bitter biteContinue reading