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Review: Mega Dank 420 IPA by Double Nickel
Intensely crushable, even at 7% ABV. A dank, hazy IPA for hop fans and neophytes alike. This is, in my opinion, a beer of beers. Absolutely phenomenal.
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Review: Fruit Helmet (Strawberry/Banana) by Bellwoods Brewery
When I heard that a friend was heading to Downtown Toronto to the Bellwoods Brewery, I very quickly and excitedly made a couple of requests after perusing the website for current offerings. I was very quickly intrigued by the Fruit Helmet, with this year’s version...
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Review: 10W30 Dark Ale by Neustadt Springs
The 10W30 is a fine dark ale, malty enough you can chew and is a classic beer, for those just starting explore the style of beer and longtime fans.
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Review: Citra Ass Down by Against the Grain Brewery
Typically, a Double IPA shouldn’t be so malt-heavy, but I could still see myself drinking this in the future, so clearly they have done something right.
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Review: Rattle ’n’ Nemo by Orange Snail Brewers
Easy drinking full-bodied ale, drinkable year-round, pairing well with many pub menu favourites. Next St. Patricks Day, raise this instead of a Guinness.
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Review: Mongo by Port Brewing Company
I would be more than happy to keep this stocked in the fridge as a perfect example of a classic west-coast DIPA. Smooth, incredibly drinkable, even at 8.5% ABV.
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Review: Riverside Pilsner by Saulter St. Brewery
The Riverside Pilsner by Saulter St. Brewery is versatile, pairing well a variety of pub favourites on the food menu and great sipping on the patio.
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Review: Strong Patrick Irish Style Red Ale by Beau’s All Natural Brewing
I've yet to have a bad beer from Ottawa-based Beau's All Natural Brewing Company. Their Full Time IPA, for example, is sublime, while their Lug Tread is a great lagered ale. Their seasonal brews always pique my interest as well, so I was looking forward to trying...
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Review: Get It In Ya Double IPA by Sawdust City Brewing Co and BAOS Podcast
OK, I'm going to preface this review by saying how insanely jealous I am of the BAOS guys getting to collaborate on a brew with one of my favourite Canadian craft brewery's. Can we create a Craft Beer Diairies-infused collab next, Sawdust??? 🙂 There. Said it. Now,...
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