February 2, 2021

53/3403) Home:  Mr. Bluesky by Griffin Claw Brewing Co. Ltd. of Michigan, U.S.A.:  ***; 4.5%, 10 ibu; an American Wheat beer brewed with coriander and grapefruit peel; mildly hazy with a bubbly head; aromas of fresh grapefruit and coriander becomes more present as it warms; grainy with spice, grapefruit towards finish;

The tin reads, "There are cities that get by on their good looks.  Detroit has to work for a living" - Elmore Leonard.  The last time Elmore Leonard was in town all four dailies reported on it with columns aping his style of writing.  It was acutely tedious.

54/3404) Home:  Haze Force Intergalactic (Planetary) Hazy IPA by Griffin Claw Brewing Co. Ltd. of Michigan, U.S.A.:  ****1/2; a 6%, 30 ibu New England IPA; hazy with a frothy head; tropical nose, primarily pineapple; mostly pineapple to the taste as well with citrus zest and mango;

This is the first installment of a Canada Craft subscription I was given by my colleagues on retirement.