March 26, 2014

Another interesting piece, courtesy <www.canadianabeernews.com>.  The annual craft beer tasting, hosted by the Speaker of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, has taken place. Some three hundred and fifty Members of Provincial Parliament, staff and guests voted on their favourite beers from among eighty seven tasted and not only do the winners get bragging rights, they will be on the menu in the dining room at Queen's Park.

The winners are:

The Speaker’s Choice: Mill Street Original Organic Lager

Golden Lagers, Pilsners, & Light Beer: Steam Whistle Pilsner

Amber Lagers, Ales & Honey Beer: Old Credit Amber Ale

Wheat Beer or Specialty: Cameron’s Rye Pale Ale

Refreshing Ales: Highlander Lion Grass

Malty Dark Lager or Ale: Lake of Bays Spark House Red Ale

Bold Flavoured Ale, Stout or Porter: Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA

Another mention of Steam Whistle:  that ought to get the trolls typing.