Month: December 2015

Day 10 of Taste-Mas 2015: Flying Monkeys Acadian Groove 750 ml

Acadian Groove emerges from the changing tempo of Spring in rural Ontario. The sweet, sappy change from bitter Winter brings such incredible joy to us thawing Ontarians, it demands a beer in celebration. Brewed with Ontario maple syrup from our friends up the road at Breedon’s Maple Farm in Alliston, Acadian Groove honours two solid Canadian icons: Maple Syrup and…

Day 9 of Taste-Mas 2015: Nickel Brook Old Kentucky Bastard Imperial Stout 750 ml

We kicked it up a notch with our Bolshevik Bastard Imperial Stout,aging it in Kentucky Bourbon barrels. The rich chocolate, coffee and dark fruit flavours from our Imperial Stout are married together with the vanilla, oak and warming alcohol from bourbon barrels. Together as one,the result is an incredible blend of aroma and taste. Drink it today, or cellar it…

Day 3 of Taste-Mas 2015: Beau’s Farm Table: 80 Shilling 600 ml

Farm Table Series are sessionable beers inspired by tradition and brewed true to a classic style. 80 Shilling is dry, toasty Scottish-style ale. This malt-focused sessionable ale is a deep-copper-colour, with mild-to-moderate caramel flavour and balanced hop presence. Originating in the 1800s, Scottish ales were classified on a “shilling” scale based on their alcohol strength, typically ranging from 60 shilling…