Chinook, Simcoe and Citra provide the hops in this hazy, unfiltered IPA. Opening with green herbal and pine scents with fruity malt aromas and concentrated dried fruit, malt and pronounced hoppy bitterness carry through a very long finish.
When head brewer Luc Bim Lafontaine left Dieu du Ciel! he negotiated to take a few of his beloved beer names with him. Ochame (roughly translating to mischievousness) was one of them. And now, at his new Toronto brewpub, his retooled recipe is a fan favourite. The subtle nose has layers of herbs — sage, mint and green tea leaves. On the tongue, it’s a wash of biscuit and wildflower honey with a medium herbal bitterness hitting mid-palate and building to the finish. The aftertaste is where you really notice the green tea, which Lafontaine harvests himself annually from his “adopted” tea plantation in Japan. Despite its 6.9% ABV, this refreshing brew drinks more like a pale ale than an IPA. It’s different from any IPA you’ve ever had and it’s a refreshing and innovative counterpoint to the hop bombs pouring out of breweries right now.
Pale yellow with light but abundant foam. Fresh hops, citrus scents fill the glass. Very light with good bitterness and refreshing acidity. Tasted blind, it's like drinking carbonated grapefruit juice.
Shows a light floral scent with aromas of nutty malt and a whiff of yeast, evolving to citrus and rich malt flavours with a touch of hoppy bitterness on the finish.
This medium amber ale opens with fruity and malty aromas, leading into agreeably balanced mild fruitiness and malt character with a lick of caramel and a hint of smoky dryness.
Red ales are a microbrew staple in the Atlantic provinces and this Annapolis Valley example is one of the region's finest. Made with six different malts, the nose boasts aromas of whole grain toast, quinoa, red liquorice and whispers of blueberry jam. The sip starts out with sweet grain but the toasted character dries things out with a soft bitterness balancing out the finish. Made for pairing with food, this red ale would be a standout with Chinese takeout and pulled or roasted pork.
Hazy golden yellow. Light nose of hops, spices, honey. Fresh flavour and taste with medium body turning lighter in the finish with a bitter, acidic note.