Ian and Ross decide to partake of their new favourite style, the Black IPA, in the offerings of the “Remarkable Dark” from Off Track Brewing and the “Blackboard Black IPA” from Schoolhouse Brewery.
Ian and Ross discuss how ESB always sounds like the ‘e’ is for ‘english’, but that’s not the case. We like an english-style ESB nonetheless. We compare the “Ian and Ross discuss how ESB always sounds like the ‘e’ is for ‘english’, but that’s not the case. We like an english-style ESB nonetheless. We compare “The Crossroads” ESB from Smokehouse Nano Brewery to the “Royal” ESB from Lazy Bear Brewing Co.
After taking a week off, Ross invites James and Jon back and they bring some fares from a non-NSLC in Clayton Park: “Westside Wine & Spirits”. They try some choices James made in the “Werewolf” Porter from Burnside Brewing, the “Onyx” Stout from Propeller, and the “Caber Crusher” stout from Lunn’s Mill.
Ian and Ross try to decide if wheat beers should taste a certain way, or it really is just a fermentation process. We compare the “Wheat Hound” from Brightwood Brewing Co with Garrison’s “East Coast Music Ale” wheat ale.
Ian and Ross sit down and chat with Les, brewmaster of Roof Hound, about the history of Roof Hound, and three beers in particular: The Festbier lager, the Big Stink IPA, and the Big Brown Ale.
This week, Ross talks to Candace and Rob, who not only head up the Wolfville Crokinole Club, but also claim to have the most comprehensive collection of NS Craft Brewery Growlers, so the challenge is out there. Tonight we also compare hazy IPAs, the ‘Next Phaze’ from Tusket Falls and ‘Sea Glass’ IPA from Burnside Brewing Co.
Ian and Ross are joined by Ananda in this special post-St Paddy’s Day celebration of european-style lagers which we endeavour to drop some green dye into for that authentic north american tradition. It doesn’t affect the flavour as we compare the “Wiener Logger” from Nine Locks Brewing Co to the “Mutiny!” lager from Route 19 Brewing Co.
Ahead of St Patrick’s Day, Ian and Ross drink two Irish Red Ales, the Jeezus Murphy from Saltbox Brewing Co, and the Cole Harbour Red from North Brewing.
Ian and Ross try to get through a full 4-pack of imperial stouts, the Mambo series, from 2 Crows Brewing. Numbered 1 through 4, they use flavours of marshmallow, graham cracker, coffee, cacao, and maple syrup.
Ross goes solo and tries to get rid of some strange flavours in the closet that he has the only can of. Garrison’s Brut IPA anniversary (which is out of stores) and the Brux IPA from Tanner & Co (also not available) and finally get an idea of what “Brut” even is.
