Maritime Beer Report - January 8, 2016
Welcome to the first report of 2016.
PEI Brewing Black Banks - a new one for us last year - is returning towards the end of this month/start of February and will also be available in New Brunswick! Keep an eye on their social for when that's on the shelves.
Barrel-aged Stout - they've been working on this one for the past couple of months and can't wait to release this as a premium bottle to y'all in the next couple of months. Stay tuned on our website for some behind the scenes info on how it went down and what to expect from this one.
Upstreet Craft Brewing building on their tremendous success in PEI will be bringing their craft beer into the Nova Scotia market this month. Nothing Upstreet does is subdued so they will start the launch with four days of events starting Thursday, January 14th to Sunday, January 17th starting with a launch party at Stubborn Goat on the 14th. The brewery also have tap takeovers planned at Stillwell Beer Bar and Good Robot Brewing, as well as several tasting sessions scheduled at Bishops Cellar where its bottles will be available for sale.
Their beers includes flagships like their Rhuby Social strawberry rhubarb wheat beer, Commons traditional Czech style pilsner, White Noize white IPA, and Do-Gooder American Pale Ale as well as a rotating selection of seasonal beers.
Mitch Cobb, the company’s Co-founder and CEO, says “We are excited about launching into Nova Scotia. We recognize that Nova Scotia. has one of the strongest craft beer cultures in Atlantic Canada and hope that our beer is well received. We believe we have something new to offer NS craft beer fans.”
Railcar Brewing will have a couple of their beers hitting the shelves at ANBL stores next week. Look for Artisan Brown 5.5% ABV and Café Buzz Porter 5.5% ABV in select stores.
Big Spruce Brewing brewed its Left Breton Organic Conspiracy DIPA again . Originally brewed with Crannóg Ales of Sorrento, BC, this was their first year of having enough of our own hops to do it with 100% hops grown in Cape Breton.
Big Spruce sent a large shipment of kegs to New Brunswick, Forty kegs of Cereal Killer, Kitchen Party Pale Ale, Tim's Dirty American IPA and Regatta Red Ale are on its way to The Tide and Boar, The King St Ale House, Peppers Pub and Bourbon Quarter
Garrison Brewing has brought NiT-WiT Belgian Wheat out on tap at the Brewery before it hits the liquor stores. Warm hazy golden colour. Complex fruit(orange and tropical fruits) and spicy aroma. Medium body with pleasant sweetness, a zesty-lemony fruitiness and herbal-spice finish. A refreshing, elegant and crisp Belgian-inspired wheat ale.
Propeller Brewing Company says on Friday, January 29th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM they will be bringing back Prop'r Cask Night featuring a cask conditioned Coffee Porter. They have also partnered with local chef Ray Bear of Studio East. Prop’r Cask Nights are casual and intimate events that allows brewers to get creative and celebrate traditional brewing methods.
Spindrift Brewing are putting their pilot system to work brewing fun one-offs that will be available in very limited quantities at brewery storefront only.First up is La Niña, a sour mashed golden wheat lager fermented by their house strain. The sour mash creates a light, refreshing acidity and a late dry-hopping with Mandarina Bavaria lends floral and grassy notes to the bouquet.
Their first seasonal lager is coming online just in time for the Craft Beer & Local Food Celebration next week. It's a Schwarzbier they're calling The Abyss. This round is going to be draft only so it will be available in growlers at the brewery in Burnside, and at select bars and restaurants.
Tatamagouche Brewing is planning a great January for us. They announced Deception Bay IPA is back and is now a full time beer as well as Dreadnot IBA and the new Deadeye DIPA that will be released next week.
Unfiltered Brewing is releasing its latest creation today at the brewery and Charm School tap room. They say it is All Falc'd Up's big brother, Really Falc'd Up DIPA. It is 9.0% ABV and 100+ IBUs with even bigger blast of tropical-fruit laden hoppy goodness.
Thanks for checking the Maritime Beer News again this week. Watch for even more news during the week.
Maritime Beer Report - October 18, 2013
Hello and welcome to the October 18th edition of the Maritime Beer Report.
Big Tide Brewing said this week that the Pumpkin Ale is gone for now but a new batch has already been brewed so not to worry.
Celtic Knot now has all four of its beers in rotation at both The Laundromat and The Tide & Boar. Speaking of the Tide and Boar they are having a dinner that will feature reserve beers from, The Brooklyn Brewery, Goose Island Brewery, Belgium, and Celtic Knot. All of the beers have been paired with a special menu created by our Chef Michel Savoie. Cost of the beer dinner is $100 per person (this includes Tax and Gratuity). and is limited to only 16 people. Call the Tide and Boar.
Grimross Brewing was having a hard time keeping up with demand this week with its new Belgian Rye IPA. The newest addition to the family is avalable now the The Brewtique on 422 Queen St. It is described as having sweet hop aroma Robust Rye with its spice forward flavour and maltiness.
Something I would love to see in HRM, Picaroons announced there will be a Tap Takeover next Friday, October 25th in Wilser's Room at The Capital Complex, as part of PRE-POP! 12 TAPS - all PICAROONS. Starts at 5PM. Also anyone wishing to get into the New Brunswick home brewer challenge you only have until the end of the month to register.
Shiretown Brewing now has Five Rivers Golden Ale, Black Currant Wheat and of course their Blonde du Quai all available at the brewery!
The Gahan House posted on their page this week that a new seasonal brew using locally grown hops is coming! Come check it out in 2 weeks and no hints
Authentic Seacoast Brewing Company Rare Bird Craft Beer and Big Spruce Brewing are at the Celtic Colours International Festival this week. Got to love the local support.
Cooperative Imperial IPA is being produced by Big Spruce Brewing and Crannóg Ales at the Big Spruce Brewery in Cape Breton. Brian MacIsaac and Rebecca Kneen are visiting from Crannóg Ales in Sorrento, BC. They came armed with hops from their certified organic hop yard to contribute to a collaboration Imperial IPA that we will brew exclusively with hops from Canada's only two certified organic on-farm breweries. Look for it soon Nova Scotia.
Bridge Brewing has new hours starting this week! Open till 9pm Friday and Saturday. Open Sunday 12-6pm. Interesting that Bridge is going in the opposite direction from other brewtiques who are reducing hours.
Boxing Rock Brewing Co. after being open for a few months is finally having GRAND OPENING and they want you to be apart of the celebrations! It will be next Saturday, October 26, 2013 between 12-6 at 78 Ohio Road in Shelburne, NS. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 12:15pm with tours at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30. There will also be tastings as well as pumpkin decorating and face painting, apple cider and lemonade for kids! To make reservations for tours please call 494-9233 ext. 3 Tuesday-Saturday from 12-6 and they are recommended, as tour space is limited
Garrison Brewing has kicked off the 2014 Home Brew-Off with submissions for due late February. This year's style is Weizen (15 A in the 2008 BJCP Style Guidelines ). Garrison says to remember that Weizen should be aromatic, highly-carbonated & hazy! Bottle conditioning is key...
Hart and Thistle Brewer's Blog reports their new beer is Dank & Stormy Double IPA. Juicy, malty, fruity, hoppy, dank, candied deliciousness. It comes in at 8.2% ABV and 83 IBUs.
Meander River Farm will be at the Harvest Craft Fair at Horton High School this Saturday, tomorrow, from 9-4. Be sure to come check out their lavender, hops and home products.
I got to go to the Stubborn Goat this week to sample some food and beer. I was in good company there and had a great night talking the dare I say ber elite from HRM. The folks were there from Stillwell, Propeller, Halifax Club, Garrison, Ladies Beer League, Premier and avoiding chores. After nearly one million dollars the space on Grafton Street is awesome. The beer menu is varied and extensive. This is going to be a great place to grab a bite and a pint or several. It opened tonight at 6 PM and I am sure it will be a success.
Speaking of the Stubborn Goat, this is where the Ladies Beer League cask event is being help on November 17th. Check out the LBL facebook page for all the details, I hope we see more of these.
That is all for this week so until next time enjoy responsibly.
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