Had Bobcaygeon Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (2021) last night.
I love these types of beers. This one seemed a bit on the sweet side though if that makes sense. Could this be because it is a few years old now? I don't really know how aging changes these beers.
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S. St. Jeb
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cratez
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On a rare work trip to Toronto:
At WVRST Union Station:
Bellwoods Positively Bangin' IPA (draft)
At C'est What? Brewpub:
C'est What? Al's Cask Ale (cask)
C'est What? Black Katt Stout (nitro)
Left Field West Coast Swing IPA (cask)
At Amsterdam Brewhouse:
Amsterdam Extra Special Bitter (draft)
Amsterdam Raglan Road - Irish-Style Dry Stout (draft)
At WVRST Union Station:
Bellwoods Positively Bangin' IPA (draft)
At C'est What? Brewpub:
C'est What? Al's Cask Ale (cask)
C'est What? Black Katt Stout (nitro)
Left Field West Coast Swing IPA (cask)
At Amsterdam Brewhouse:
Amsterdam Extra Special Bitter (draft)
Amsterdam Raglan Road - Irish-Style Dry Stout (draft)
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S. St. Jeb
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Persian Empire Aria IPA
This is not at all a typical IPA. First, it's 5% alc, so for me, that's a Pale Ale, not an IPA.
This one has a very different flavour too, sort of flowery or perfumy. The can doesn't say what type of hops are used.
This is not at all a typical IPA. First, it's 5% alc, so for me, that's a Pale Ale, not an IPA.
This one has a very different flavour too, sort of flowery or perfumy. The can doesn't say what type of hops are used.
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sofakingdrunk
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- Location: Guelph
Royal City Lite Lager.
It’s really quite good and full flavoured for the low abv. I’d put it up there with my top choices in the Ontario light beer lineup. Stands up nicely to the Bellwoods Ultra and Muskoka Tread Lightly
It’s really quite good and full flavoured for the low abv. I’d put it up there with my top choices in the Ontario light beer lineup. Stands up nicely to the Bellwoods Ultra and Muskoka Tread Lightly
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cratez
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Another work trip to Toronto:
At C'est What?:
Durham Hop Addict (draft)
Clifford Porter (draft)
At Bar Volo:
Volo Zina Bitter (draft)
Gueuzerie Tilquin Clementine Tilquin (5oz sample)
Volo Lino IPA (draft)
The older I get, the more I seek out reliable places where you're basically guaranteed a great experience, especially when I have limited time to spare. C'est What? and Bar Volo fit that bill and they did not disappoint on this trip.
At C'est What?:
Durham Hop Addict (draft)
Clifford Porter (draft)
At Bar Volo:
Volo Zina Bitter (draft)
Gueuzerie Tilquin Clementine Tilquin (5oz sample)
Volo Lino IPA (draft)
The older I get, the more I seek out reliable places where you're basically guaranteed a great experience, especially when I have limited time to spare. C'est What? and Bar Volo fit that bill and they did not disappoint on this trip.
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sofakingdrunk
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- Location: Guelph
Sparrow Sheffield Bitter-Very very good. Caramel forward,perfect carbonation, orange pekoe tea,nice bitterness. In a world where we can’t access the phenomenal Fullers ESB, I’m glad I live close enough to have this beer often.
Sparrow Stranger from Glen Robertson- Collab with Wood Bros. To be honest, and I’m probably in the minority, but I’m not a fan generally of Wood Bros. I’ve had about a dozen of their beers and they’re just not for me for whatever reason. This beer is better than any of the WB beers I’ve had. Juicy tropical and very dank.
Barrel Heart a couple beers I don’t remeber the name of. All were really good-excellent. Plums a poem was great, Blackberry Shine like stars also great. My favourite though has been their farmhouse lager. A perfect blend of dry and crisp with some funk kicking around in there as well.
Wellington Euro Foam Pilsner-A bit torn on this one…I think the beer tasted really nice and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The nitro obviously gave a creamy mouthfeel, but I’m not sure it added anything to this beer. I think I’d prefer a classic preparation.
I’d be interested to see them brew this recipe and can it normally.
Sparrow Stranger from Glen Robertson- Collab with Wood Bros. To be honest, and I’m probably in the minority, but I’m not a fan generally of Wood Bros. I’ve had about a dozen of their beers and they’re just not for me for whatever reason. This beer is better than any of the WB beers I’ve had. Juicy tropical and very dank.
Barrel Heart a couple beers I don’t remeber the name of. All were really good-excellent. Plums a poem was great, Blackberry Shine like stars also great. My favourite though has been their farmhouse lager. A perfect blend of dry and crisp with some funk kicking around in there as well.
Wellington Euro Foam Pilsner-A bit torn on this one…I think the beer tasted really nice and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The nitro obviously gave a creamy mouthfeel, but I’m not sure it added anything to this beer. I think I’d prefer a classic preparation.
I’d be interested to see them brew this recipe and can it normally.