December 14, 2017

382/2200) The 3 Brewers, Heartland:  Feats of Strength by The 3 Brewers of Ontario:  *1/2;  6.9%, 45 ibu;  on cask;  Festive Ale with Brandy, coffee beans, orange peel, cocoa nibs, crème de cacao;  fresh coffee most prominent in both nose and flavours;  chocolate notes emerge towards finish;

383/2201) Home:  Dark Signs Winter Dark Ale 2017, brewed and bottled by Het Nest Brouwerij of Belgium for White Pony Microbrewery of Italy:  **1/2;  13.1%;  sugar is added during the brewing process as well as champagne yeast;  sugary, boozy nose;  sweet, boozy and warming;