January 15, 2026

15/4761) Home:  Maple Strong and Free by Caledon Hills Brewing Co. of Ontario:  **1/2; 5%, 20 ibu brown ale; with locally sourced maple syrup; brown, translucent, thin head; malty, sweet maple nose; the maple makes this too sweet for my liking;

16/4762) Home:  Pirate Smile by Fairweather Brewing of Ontario:  ***; 6.4% West Coast Inspired IPA; clear, straw colour; floral nose with lime zest; tastes floral with notes of lime zest and a hint of tropical fruit at the finish; not quite working for me but it seemed to improve on warming;