
Ian and Ross have the tallest can yet, from Breton Brewing, containing the “Happy Place” DIPA, and also drink the “HI-FI” Double IPA from North Brewing (perhaps for the second time).
Ian and Ross have the tallest can yet, from Breton Brewing, containing the “Happy Place” DIPA, and also drink the “HI-FI” Double IPA from North Brewing (perhaps for the second time).
Ross and Ian revisit one or two stouts, and also a new one to us. Mostly by accident. We drink the “Cherry Brandy” Chocolate Stout from Roof Hound, the “Headline” Milk Stout from North Brewing, and the “Forgive Me Father” coffee stout from Church Brewing Co.
Ian is away so Ross is joined by James to try some one-offs that defy comparison. From Garrison Brewing, the PB&J Ale. And from North Brewing, the “Let the Good Times Roll” Golden Stout.
We were introduced to Barb (craftbeergirl) and a conversation was inevitable, so Barb spends some time with us to talk us through her current three favourite beers. The ‘Exile on North Street’ IPA from unfiltered brewing, the ‘Purple Grain’ IPA from Lunn’s Mill, and the ‘Clock Work’ imperial stout from Boxing Rock Brewing Co.
In our 4th St Patrick’s Day special, we choose some light-coloured beers to dye green and embrace the irish heritage neither of us have. We drink “Willie’s Wicked Pilsner” from Hill Hop Tops’ Brewhouse, “Tastes Like Home” Pilsner from Horton Ridge Malt House, “SAL” Italian Pilsner from 2 Crows Brewing Co, and “Lunn’s Millsner” from Lunn’s Mill.
Ian and Ross have the pleasure of getting to chat with Mike Tobin and Matt Conrad, hosts of ‘The Afternoon Pint’ podcast. Unfortunately, Ross remains terrible at both organization and sound balancing, so this one is TOUGH to listen to, but worth the words from everyone else. Apologies, and we try to do better. Regardless, the gents drink the Smashing Blonde Ale from Great Roads Brewing, the “Cereal Killer” Oatmeal Stout from Big Spruce Brewing, and the “Malternate Reality” NEIPA from North Brewing.
Ian is away, so Ross decides to get a lineup of Hazy IPAs to try. The “Foolishly Hoptimistic” from Roof Hound, the “What in Tarnation” from 2 Crows Brewing, and the “Dishoom Dishoom” Hazy IPA from North Brewing.
Ian and Ross are very fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Josh Counsil, co-founder and co-owner of Good Robot Brewing, and get to talk about origins and the future and craft beer in this province. All while drinking the “Ultra” light lager, the “Diablo” Mexican Lager, and the “Tropical Storm” DIPA.
Ian and Ross are THIRSTY for IPAs now, it seems. We were really looking forward to these ones, and try the “Slabtown” IPA from Propeller, the “Intertidal” Mosaic IPA from Tatamagouche Brewing so, and the “Surfer Scoter” IPA from Rare Bird Craft Beer.
After 200 weeks, Ross and Ian are ready for the second attempt at a Century Club evening. We are joined by Keir, and the three of us attempt 100 shots of NS craft beer in 100 minutes. Ross drinks Jake’s Lager from Nine Locks, Ian drinks Toller Gold from Burnside Brewing, and Keir is having Toller Light.