September 9, 2017

307/2125) Home:  Tripel by New Limburg Brewing Company of Ontario:  *1/2;  9%;  pours opaque, golden; soft, fluffy, persistent head; spicy, yeasty nose;  spicy and yeasty with a hint of sugar and fruit at the finish;  odd, bitter after taste

That is Saint Barbara on label.  She is the  patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, architects, mathematicians and miners.

308/2126) Home:  Session IPA by Innis and Gunn of Scotland:  **;   4.6%;  brewed with a "4 hop infusion":  Super Styrian, Cascade, Magnum and Admiral;  Innis and Gunn are not noted for their IPAs but this is another strong one;  nose of tannin with floral notes;  Asian tea, floral, resin flavours;  dry aftertaste;