August 12, 2017

257/2075) Home:  Ruff Draught by Muskoka Brewery of Ontario:  *1/2;  a 5%, 25 ibu Tropical Blonde Ale; a collaboration with Born Ruffians, a Canadian indie band originating from Muskoka;  it was the first place winner at the Sessions Beer Festival;  malty nose;  not much tropical to speak of initially;  a standard blonde ale with an ever so mild hint of tropical citrus at the finish;

258/2076) Home:  Upside IPA by Wellington Brewery of Ontario:  **1/2;  6.8%, 58 ibu;  brewed with the addition of wheat and oats;  an East Coast style IPA using Vermont style ale yeast;  hazy, gold colour;  peaches and grapefruit nose;  peachy and citrusy flavours with tropical notes;