Made in collaboration with Horton Ridge Malt & Grain Company of Hortonville, Nova Scotia, this is a slightly unorthodox Hefeweizen. It is, however, typically hazy in the glass with a soft, persistent creamy head. Aromatic lemon citrus, floral and hoppy herbal scents lead into mild citrusy flavours with lightly yeasty and creamy texture, finishing with a stiff jolt of hoppy bitterness.
Dark brown. Nose of dark chocolate, molasses, toasted malt. Velvety mouthfeel, not completely dry, filling but not thick or rich like most dark beers (Guinness, for example). Not especially bitter, it finishes on roasted nuts.
Dark brown. Quite complex nose of coffee, dried prunes, dark chocolate, herbal tea. Thick on the palate with a bitter chocolate taste. Slightly sweet impression but the tingling acidity provides a nice contrast. Finish is long on notes of vanilla. Satisfying and filling, it will be perfect on a cold night.
This is a mildly aromatic cream ale, medium-bodied with rounded texture and a robust hit of hoppy bitterness on the finish.
This brewery started in the basement of the old Falmouth schoolhouse, hence the name. This golden ale shows aromatic citrus and hoppy aromas with nutty malt overtones. Lightly fruity malt flavours come with nutty and bitter hoppiness on the finish.
This Southern Ontario brewery converted an old cinema in Chatham-Kent into a taproom and brewhouse mid-2017. 8 Track XPA (extra pale ale) drinks like the kid sister of the American-style IPA. Hazy with aromas of canned pineapple, citrus and a hint of fresh spruce, the malt character is muted but leaves a lingering sweetness, allowing the bright fruity and earthy hops to shine. After the swallow there’s a hint of lingering bitterness, but it goes away pretty quickly. A sessionable but juicy and hop-forward ale.
My go-to alcohol-free brew! A pleasant grapefruit aroma coupled with just enough bitterness and bright carbonation quenches my thirst for a hop-forward brew without the buzz. There’s a pleasant Nestea-note on the palate. Bonus: it’s only 10 calories, much lower than other beers in the category. Make sure to drink it ice cold though, the flavour falls a bit flat when it’s warm.