September 20, 2013

234/882)  Blue Bay Café, Toronto:  Upper Canada Dark Ale by Sleemans of Ontario:  **;  it's been a long time since I've had one of these (and since I've been here);  rich  malty nose;  roasty malty flavours'

235/883)  Home:  Vintage Ale 2012 by Fuller's of England:  **1/2;  8.5%;  each vintage is different, in particular hop with regard to the variety of hops;  rich, dried fruit nose;  a bit spicy,a  touch of sweetness, fruitiness;  I am saving a second bottle for aging;

Upper Canada Brewing was one of the first small independent microbreweries in Ontario.  They had quite a story featuring an IPO and eventually they were absorbed by Sleeman.  A number of the big players ended up at Steam Whistle.

The Blue Bay Café is a Mauritian restaurant.  Given the history of the island the cuisine is influenced by India, China France and others.  We used to go a long time ago and it is nice to know they are still around.  Judging by their hours the owners have other things going on during the work week.