261) In our living room at the Albert at Bay Suite Hotel in Ottawa: Loyalist Lager - Oaked by Barley Days Brewery of Ontario; *1/2; very smooth; oaking adds layers of complexity; I enjoyed this more than most lagers;
262) Pub Italia, Ottawa: 1855 by Kichesippi Beer Company of Ontario: **1/2; a very rich, very subtle dark ale;
We bought three 650ml bottles at the brewery in Picton on our way in to town. All three are oaked which I found intriguing. Like many Ontario craft breweries, it is a very small outfit but it was nice to drop in and sample a couple of beers.
I have to visit Pub Italia whenever I am in Ottawa. First off, the interior is beautiful - it's like a cathedral. If there was a pub in the Vatican it would look a lot like Pub Italia. The menu is pretty large but it can be summarized as your standard pub fare with an extra helping of Italian dishes. I always enjoy my meals there and the mussels were a hit with those who ordered them. It is described as an Irish-Italian pub but I didn't see quite so much Irish influence. They have a terrific beer list that pulls no punches. I recommend you go on line at http://www.pubitalia.ca/beer.html and seek out their comments on Crest Super Lager and Faxe.
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