October 2, 2021

277/3627) Home:  Conjuration 7 by Third Moon Brewing Co. of Ontario:  ***1/2; 6.5%; the grain bill is barley only, no oats - by comparison #6 employed 50% oats; to be specific, the grain bill consists of flaked barley and Carapils (a modified pale malt, the name derives from CARAmel and PILSner); hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Strata - these are the same hops used in Conjuration 6; also the same water and yeast that were used in Conjuration #6 is used here; it's still cloudy though the mouthfeel is not as thick as usual; tangerine to the nose and tangerine flavours; uncommonly malty with notes of caramel, a mild bitterness and a hint of alcohol;

278/3628) Home:  Super Soft Birthday Party by Goose Island Brewhouse of Ontario:  ***1/2; a 5.6%, 25 ibu pale ale brewed with malted barley, wheat, oats and lactose; to be more specific, while the can calls this a hazy pale ale, the website refers to it as a Pale Ale - Milkshake; hopped with a special blend of cryohops; cloudy appearance; sweet, fruity nose; tastes fruity and sweet;