Well summer’s certainly at its peak, and if you’re going to beat the heat, there’s no better antidote than nice cold beer. I bounce around between IPAs, Wheat Beers (Hefeweizen) and Pilsners. Ever a lover of local fare, enter Half Pints Brewing with Phil’s Pils. Phil’s a real fellow. A real character, and a friend […]
Set for launch on St. Patrick’s Day, Half Pints Brewing‘s latest creation is called Black Galaxy. Brewmaster Dave Rudge describes it as a Cascadian Dark Ale/American Black Ale or (less appropriately) Black IPA. It’s a similar style to their Black Scrapper, which had people lining up out the door and remains among BeerAdvocate.com‘s Top 50 […]
Each Tuesday, Savour Winnipeg features a new brew that’s either seasonal or the latest libation to hit the shelves. This week, we’re taking a closer look at 3 Monts. From the same brewer that brings us Du Moulin, comes 3 Monts, a lager brewed using top fermenting ale yeasts. Bierre de Garde, or strong beers […]
Each Tuesday, Savour Winnipeg features a new brew that’s either seasonal or the latest libation to hit the shelves. This week, we’re loving Trois Pistoles. Quebec is to Canadian Beer what Belgium is to Europe and Unibroue is infamous for its abbey inspired styles. Dark brown colour, Trois Pistoles pours cloudy with a rich lacy […]
Each Tuesday, Savour Winnipeg features a new brew that’s either seasonal or the latest libation to hit the shelves. This week, we’re taking a closer look at Unibroue’s Maudite. This intensely red amber ale pours cloudy and presents a dramatic beige head. Aromas of malt, orange and spice like corriander and clove welcome the nose […]
Every Tuesday, look here for features on a seasonal beer or the latest libation to hit the shelves. This week, we’re loving Unibroue’s Raftman. On the pour, this malt ale displays a cloudy amber red colours presents a beige head. A delightfully complex blend of smoke, apples, caramel, and whisky malt greet the nose and […]
Maple Cream Ale among select Granville Island Brewing products now available locally. I’m not the only one who did a double take when the MLCC announced they would carry a select few offerings from West Coast darling Granville Island Brewing. For now it’s limited to their English Bay Pale Ale and Kitsilano Maple Cream Ale, […]