October 13, 2013

254/902)  Home:  Hockley 100 by Hockley Valley Brewing Company of Ontario:  *1/2;  4.2%;  the tin reads, "Geography is the mother of invention";  brewed using locally sourced and ancient grains;  grainy, malty nose;  grainy with fruity, berry-like notes;

October 12,2013

253/901)  Fionn MacCool's, Brampton:  Halleroder by Schlossbrauerei Au-Hallertau of Germany:  *1/2; a German pilsner;  malty with Euro-hops;

October 11, 2013

252/900)  The 3 Brewers:  Pumpkin Ale by The 3 Brewers of Ontario:  **;  6.8%, 25ibu;  strong, fresh pumpkin nose;  the spices outshine the pumpkin in the tasting, however;

October 10, 2013

251/899)  Home:  Ontario Wet Hop Ale by Nickel Brook of Ontario:  **1/2;  5.3%;  hops are added the day of harvest;  this has a wonderful floral nose;  floral flavours with fresh citrus, especially at the close;  a superlative pale ale;

October 9, 2013

250/898)  Home:  Georgian Bay Beer by Midland Beer Works of Ontario:  *1/2;  marketed as Georgian Bay Dipper;  Midland Beer Works is located in Tiny, Ontario;  that is Georgian Bay Tartan on the tin;  grainy, malty with a touch of fruitiness;

A few tins I picked up lately:

October 7, 2013

I learned yesterday that Molson Stock Ale is on tap at Ethel's Lounge in Waterloo.  I never imagined I would see it on tap again.  I dare not say how long it has been. 

I am starting to wonder if Molson Stock Ale is going the route that Black Label took in the 1980s when it was the favourite among Queen Street West trendies.  It pretty much killed the brand when they moved on. 

Ethel's is an ultra-casual neighbourhood diner/bar and as such the beer list is not too bad.  Someone like me will usually find something of interest.  The menu is heavy on the comfort foods and Tex-Mex.  It's the sort of place you don't mention visiting when you're seeing your doctor if the prescription pad is within reach.  No statins for me.

October 6, 2013

249/897)  Lion Brewery at Heuther's Hotel, Waterloo:  Pumpkin Ale by Lion Brewery of Ontario:  **;    a wonderful blend of pumpkin and spice; it's like drinking a slice of pumpkin pie; 

I love October.