October 2, 2022

154/3871) Home:  Il Bacio Della Morte by Third Moon Brewing Co. in collaboration with Volo, both of Ontario:  ****; 6.5% Oatmeal Stout with Baci chocolates, Ladyfingers, cocoa nibs and hazel nuts;  pours as dark as any stout;  nose reminds me of the Second Cup’s hazelnut vanilla coffee blend; rather sweet with vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut; a bit doughy – all of the components make an appearance; sweetness compels this to be a slow sipper; 

What?  No lactose? 

155/3872) Home:  Base On Balls by Furnace Room Brewry of Ontario:  ****; 6.6% American IPA;  old school hoppiness;