June 23, 2015

132/1406) Home:  The Four Surfers of the Apocalypso by Le Trou du Diable of Quebec:  **1/2;  6.5%;  brewed with wheat and barley;  described as a Tropical Strong Beer;  nose is fresh exotic fruits;  rich and fruity with pine and resin notes;  the label reads "mahalo nui loa na ho'olaule'a me la kaua.  Aloha 'oe", which I believe is Hawaiian for thank you for celebrating with us, farewell to thee.

133/1407) Home:  Orach Slie by Harvieston of Scotland:  **;  6% (mind, the LCBO label attached reads 6.1%);  a  golden ale matured in oak casks used to mature Glenfarclas' Speyside Single Malt Whisky;  translates as golden nectar;  signed by Head Brewer and Master of Wood; bottle # 01267;  brewed with barley and wheat;  nose is strong whisky with notes of malt;  whisky and oak flavours with a sweet English ale finish;