Brothers Dustin and Brayden Jones operate this cult brewery tucked away in Toronto’s hip Lansdowne neighbourhood. Pouring a mix of Brett-fermented sours with fruit additions and solid IPAs on an ever-changing draught list, it’s a destination worth checking out. Don’t miss this pale ale, bursting with mango and pineapple notes from amarillo and citra hops with a slightly sweet, lightly tart grainy finish.
Brewed by 2 brothers in their brewhouse on the family farm outside of Kingston, this English pale ale is an exercise in elegance. Digestive biscuit and graham-cracker-like malts mingle with lilac florals on a medium-light body which balances the malt sweetness with a medium bitterness to dry out the finish. It is hefty enough to match hearty winter dishes like roasted pork, chili and beef stew.
Brewed in a former winery among the green fields of Caledon Hills, this Vienna Lager is a stunning example of the style. Bavarian brewmaster Stefan Riedelsheimer is a traditionalist, and this lager showcases the rich, bready Vienna malts — notes of toast, honey and graham cracker mark the nose of this deep golden, brilliantly clear lager. The sip balances a rich biscuit profile with elegant and crisp floral hops, finishing slightly sweet and toasty. A year-round everyday sipper.
A new permanent IPA has been added to the Beau’s lineup (aka Canada’s biggest independent organic brewery). It pours a hazy golden hue with a pillowy foam topper. Citrus and caramel notes intermingle in the aroma, with big pine and grapefruit notes on the palate. Full Time IPA is seasoned with a mix of organic hops from New Zealand and America, giving it those big tropical-fruit and evergreen-forest flavours and aromas.
This oatmeal stout has a coffee kick thanks to cold-steeping coffee beans in the brew from nearby Muskoka Roastery. Its deep black appearance contrasts nicely with the fluffy, cappuccino-colour foam. On the nose, roasted coffee and dark chocolate follow through to the palate, with a velvety body and high carbonation. Try it with your favourite chocolate bar (like the caramel and cookie crunch Twix); the milk chocolate tones down the roasted edge while highlighting dark chocolate notes.
Shows reddish brown colour, with a persistent head and mild nutty and fruity aromas. Moderately roasted and fruity sweet malty flavours yield to mild bitter bite on the finish.
Typical hazy blonde with aromatic banana, lightly sour yeasty aromas and a whiff of spice. Smooth, creamy and pleasantly refreshing, with mild malty and lightly bitter flavours in the mouth.