January 14, 2024

21/4248) Home:  Little Thrills by Grain & Grit of Ontario:  ***; 4.8% German Pils; four ingredients; clear, soapy head; nose is bready; mildest hint of Saaz like hope bite, bready, grainy, malty; a solid pilsner;

22/4249)  Home:  M31 Sirrah by Wellington Brewery of Ontario:  ****;   10.9%, 60 ibu Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla, chillies; wheat and  oats; nose is primarily sweet bourbon and especially vanilla; tastes of sweet cocoa, vanilla, muted cinnamon with chillies, especially in the finish and after taste; masterfully done; 

From the M31 Gift Pack, which was called UVB-76 at one time but things Russian are out of fashion these days.  This beer reminds me of Mikhail but it is listed separately at the same sources that point out that M31 Andromeda was formerly UVB-76 Roman.  M31 is another name for the Andromeda Galaxy.