August 1, 2023

159/4120) Home:  Red Ale by Torched Brewery of Ontario:  ***1/2; 5.4%; with added wheat;  pours deep red; nose is grassy maltiness with notes of caramel; malty caramel flavours;

Torched was formerly known as Brewster’s Mill Brewing Company.  The original mill was torched in the early 1800s, hence the (new) name.

160/4121) Home:  1832 Irish Stout by Torched Brewing of Ontario:  ***1/2; 4.4%; Irish Dry Stout; dark with a thin, wispy head; nose of sweet chocolate and roasted malt; roasty with mild chocolate notes; moderately thin mouthfeel for the style;