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by hopdevil
Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:53 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Beer in Halifax?
Replies: 14
Views: 8462

Garrison IPA / John Shippey's IPA

According to bartender at The Split Crow, the John Shippey's Left Coast IPA is brewed by Garrison, with a small tweak in the recipe.
Only the John Shippey's was on tap at the Split Crow.
Great brew!
by hopdevil
Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Beer in Halifax?
Replies: 14
Views: 8462

recent visit

Just back from my first visit to Halifax. My favourite pubs were Maxwell's Plum and The Split Crow. Great variety at Maxwells's including all Garrison, Propeller, and Pump House brews. Beer cheap during the day only and some good food specials. Split Crow has house brews John Shippey's, brewed by Ga...
by hopdevil
Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:26 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Deuchars IPA
Replies: 13
Views: 7180

Deuchars IPA

Available at the LCBO as part of the Autumn Ales release.
500 ml can, 4.4 %, Caledonian Brewery
I've had this beer before and enjoyed it as one of the better British Pale Ales.
Seems it has changed this time around, for the better
It can certainly rival some of our locals.