Lupulin powder is the magical fairy dust of hops. It’s a resinous powder chock full of essential oils so it gives a big aromatic punch when it’s used in dry-hopping brews. That’s exactly how Bellwoods employs it here — but they do it twice to amp up the citrus, spicy pine and berry notes in this dank and hazy IPA.
Hazy amber colour with dried orange citrus and nutty, yeasty aromas. Lightly sweet citrus fruit flavour shows spicy and raisiny overtones with gentle nutty bitterness on the finish. An easy-to-like brew with plenty of flavour.
This super herbaceous IPA smells like an herb and tomato garden in the tropics, thanks to the citrus peels, juicy hops and coconut white tea its brewed with. It’s kooky, inventive and bound to be a crowd pleaser.
This brand new brewery has taken over Junction Brewery’s original spot on Cawthra Avenue. Its Helles Island could be your new favourite knock-’em-back lager. It drinks like a legit Old World Helles: fresh and clean with notes of white bread riding on a lightly creamy body finishing with a whisper of bitterness. Great with green salads and nearly anything sandwiched between a fresh baguette.
Dark beers aren’t just for winter, especially when it’s a chocolately, 4.7% easy-sipping stout like this one. Aromas of fresh coffee grounds, plum and Tamari dance on a lightly creamy body before finishing on dark chocolate. Fire up the grill because this savoury stout is perfect for grilled salmon or beef burgers.
This ruby tinged lager is seasoned with fresh raspberries, rosehips and hibiscus flowers. The aroma is dominated by tart berries with a touch of dried floral notes and, on the sip, crackery malt and noble hops with a hint of sweetness. 12 Minutes to Destiny is an easy-drinking, fruity brew with a firm lager backbone. Pair it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for an easy summertime dessert.
This Imperial Black IPA pours deep brown with a huge milkshake-like frothy tan head that laces down the glass with each sip. Bright, resinous fruity aromatics lead to a lightly sweet sip of tropical fruit before a prickly pinesap bitterness that doesn’t pull any punches.