These guys have 4 wine barrel beers out today:
- Barley Wine
- Brett Quad
- Imperial Stout
- Malt "N" Peppa (American Brown Ale w pepper)
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Royal City
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darmokandjalad
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- Location: Ridgetown, ON
Just tried one of their soured ales tonight - Lock, Stock In a Sour Barrel (5.3%). It's their stock ale aged for 6 months in Chardonnay wine barrels (from Tawse Winery), and it's pretty darn refreshing and delightful. Well-integrated funky sourness, with subtle buttery oak and vinous grape flavours. At $7/bomber, the price is reasonable by Ontario standards.
Not sure when I'll be heading up to Guelph next, but I'll definitely be making another stop at this place. Their year-round beers are pretty average, and their seasonals are hit/miss, but this brew has encouraged me to keep an eye out for more of their wine barrel-aged stuff. That pepper ale definitely sounds right up my alley.
Not sure when I'll be heading up to Guelph next, but I'll definitely be making another stop at this place. Their year-round beers are pretty average, and their seasonals are hit/miss, but this brew has encouraged me to keep an eye out for more of their wine barrel-aged stuff. That pepper ale definitely sounds right up my alley.
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mahcinesquad
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- Location: Guelph
They have their 2nd year anniversary on this weekend. 25+ beers on tap at the brewery and special releases.
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keirdaghthered
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It's getting late for this, not sure for how much longer it'll be out, but Royal City's Polar Vortex which is out right now is a really nice light vanilla porter
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sofakingdrunk
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- Location: Guelph
There is a “lager-fest” happening at Royal City on Family Day weekend. There’s some big hitters from the Ontario lager scene attending. Godspeed,True History and Sonnen Hill will all be there. Shortfinger and Willibald amoung others.
Each of the past 3-4 years I’ve looked forward to Royal City releasing the “Regal lager” so I’d imagine it’s coming in time for lager fest.
Each of the past 3-4 years I’ve looked forward to Royal City releasing the “Regal lager” so I’d imagine it’s coming in time for lager fest.
Yeah, that sounds like a fun time, I'm hoping to go.
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MatttthewGeorge
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sofakingdrunk
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As expected, the Godspeed/De La Senne collab was the standout. Incredibly clean and crisp with a light Smokey finish. Not surprised at all that the keg was gone before the end of the first night. True History was also really really good along with the Sonnen Hill. Goodlot’s Pilsner really hit the spot as well. A nice event showcasing some nice lagers and a good change of pace these days. Also a fun idea being able to get a 1L stein. IMO maybe some wasted tap space on some home town breweries mediocre beer(fixed gear,Brothers and Sleeman) but I get it, makes sense in the spirit of community.