January 16, 2026

17/4763) Home:  Piranha by Stadshaven Brouwerij of the Netherlands:  ***; 8.0%, 20 ibu Tripel;  brewed with sugar, kumquat, mango, chili pepper, pilsner malt and German hops; pours hazy; both fruits are present in the aromas as well as the chili pepper; flavours of kumquat and mango, the heat kicks in at the finish;

“a beer with bite”

18/4764) Home:  Fudgy Brownie Sundae by Whitewater Brewing Co. of Ontario:  ***1/2; 6%, 30 ibu Nitro Stout; brewed with lactose, cocoa and vanilla extract; deep dark brown with a tan head; nose of fresh baked brownies; tastes of vanilla, cocoa – doesn’t quite live up to the nose; a bit thin;