296) Caffe Volo in Toronto: Night Marzen by Beau's All Natural Brewing of Ontario: **; their Fall seasonal: an Oktoberfest lager; a bit yeasty with a touch of fruit; there should be an umlaut over the "a" in Marzen;
297) Caffe Volo: Conductor's Pale Ale by Junction Craft Brewing of Ontario: **; on cask; brewed with five malts and five hops which makes for some complexity; I thought I detected a hint of sweetness (almost chocolate) to the nose; mild, complex, earthiness slightly off-set by soft dried fruit notes;
Junction Craft brewing is a new brewery, named for the Toronto neighbourhood in which they are situated. The Junction was "dry" from 1904 to 2000. Their website cites beeradvocate.com re. style which suggests that Samuel Adams' Boston (Stock) Ale is of a similar style. This can only be a Good Thing. Boston/Stock Ale is something I haven't seen in Canada for a decade and a half but it was a favourite when I could get it. It might be worth getting a passport for.
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