Stonehammer Maple Red Ale

Matt Arnold · Post by **Matt Arnold** » Mon May 25, 2009 10:51 am

To anyone fortunate enough to try some, Stonehammer has released a new Maple Red Ale using local maple syrup. This American Style Red features challenger hops and is wet hopped using twenty litres of medium-grade maple syrup. Weighing in at around 5%, it results in a hoppy well-balanced ale super drinkable ale.

Head down to the Winking Judge for tasty pint and look for it on tap at more locations in the next two weeks.

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Mon May 25, 2009 11:09 am

I tried this at C'est What on Friday, and I really liked it. It actually reminded me a fair bit of George’s Double Red from Cask Days - similar recipe?

Matt Arnold · Post by **Matt Arnold** » Mon May 25, 2009 11:28 am

Greg,

George appreciates the compliment. Same sort of crystal malts, with different ratios. He used some traditional hops in the Maple Red, like fuggles, goldings, and magnum plus the super cascade centennial from the US.

King Edward · Post by **King Edward** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:18 pm

After a bit of leverage I managed to get a cask out of Matt! I tapped it tonight and sold a gallon in the first 15 minutes. Great job George, another winner.

Rich

WilliamEstevan · Post by **WilliamEstevan** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:10 am

I drank a good portion of that gallon and was thrilled to have the opportunity! Excellent beer, worth a trip to grab a pint or three.

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:13 am

WilliamEstevan wrote:I drank a good portion of that gallon and was thrilled to have the opportunity! Excellent beer, worth a trip to grab a pint or three.

Looks like I'll have to make the trip out today at some point.

JerCraigs · Post by **JerCraigs** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:34 pm

Is this around in the GTA still? Greg was it the Spring Fest that you had it at Cest What?

GregClow · Post by **GregClow** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:15 pm

JerCraigs wrote:Greg was it the Spring Fest that you had it at Cest What?

Yes.

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:29 pm

No worries for those who haven't had it yet. Just a simple to Ilderton will allow you to sample this fine ale. But make it quick!

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:27 pm

Had this at the King Eddy today!
An excellent choice to have on cask. Get out to your local who carries this, and give it a whirl!

The Bar Towel

Stonehammer Maple Red Ale

Stonehammer Maple Red Ale

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