December 16, 2023

252/4213) Bar Volo, Toronto:  Double Geordie Mortis by Third Moon Brewing Co. in collaboration with Great Lakes Brewery, both of Ontario:  ***1/2; 8%; Double IPA; hopped with Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe; off-putting “vegetal” notes, initially, which dispel; tropical and citrusy nose and flavours;

253/4214) Bar Volo:  Truce '23 by Tooth & Nail of Ontario:  ****1/2; 9.5% Holiday Ale with figs, raisins, star anise; spiced nose, dark fruit; rich, dark fruit, spice; remarkable;

Post Sugar Daddies' annual Vince Guaraldi Tribute at the Pilot.  I have been trying to see this for years and until now something has prevented it every year.  The Pilot didn't have anything on tap I felt like drinking so I made do with club soda.