Ian and Ross get to sample the 3 additional brews now in cans from Brig & Barq Brewing, amounting in a fleet of IPAs that we get to sift through and compare. The Session IPA, the IPA, and the Big IPA.
Ian and Ross get to chat with Erin Norman, co-owner of Lazy Bear Brewing, and try three of their best sellers. The “Gut View” Amber ale, the “Lazy” Lager, and the “Louis” Witbier.
Ian and Ross get the chance to talk to Chris Stewart, head brewer of Paddy’s Brewery in Wolfville, about what it’s like to brew at the longest-standing brewery in the province. We try the TBA IPA, the Cream Ale, and the new Japanese Lager.
Ross is on his own this week, having scared everyone off with the prospect of trying Moosehead and Keith’s brews. “Small Batch”, they say, so let’s see how they compare with our favourites. Trying Moosehead’s “Helles” Bock & “East Coast” IPA, as well as Alexander Keith’s “Citrus Blonde” and “Hazy IPA”.
Ian and Ross get the opportunity to speak with James Marshall, the one-man operation behind Party Time Brewing in Mount Uniake, and enjoy the Pilsner, the “Party at Mexi’s”‘” Amber Ale, the “Mod XXX” Best Bitter, and the “Wrap Party” Double IPA.
Ian and Ross try to tell the difference between a Dark Lager and a Schwarzbier and come to the conclusion… spelling. Comparing the Dartmouth Dark Lager from North Brewing and the Labour of Love Schwarzbier from Horton Ridge Malt House.
With a complete breakdown in plans, Ross arrives late, but Ian joins him on the deck for non barely celebrational beers despite planning for just that. Together they drink the “Unnamed Light One” from Sea Level Brewing and the “Rye’s Up” Pale Ale from Horton Ridge Malt House.
Ross gets the opportunity to talk to our sister-show in New Brunswick about NB beers, NS beers, and try some ourselves, including the “Melting Mountains” Triple IPA and “The Pilsner” from Tide & Boar Brewing, as well as “The Grind” Coffee Stout from Graystone Brewing.
Ian and Ross decide to have some middle-of-summer dark beers and find the two strongest stouts with jet black can art in order to really stick it to hot weather. We compare the ‘Moonlight Ride’ from Tusket Falls and the ‘Flat Black Jesus’ from Unfiltered Brewing.
