Feb 21 – Back to basics: Reds
Ian and Ross return after Ross’ wife births a child to try a couple of Red ales. Serpent Brewing’s ‘Belgian’ Style Red, and Hill Top Hops Brewing’s Red Tail Red Ale.
Feb 7 – Dark Beers and a remote introduction
Ian, Ross, and Zenon (and Rebecca and Hannah) try some Porters from Annapolis Brewing Co and Schoolhouse Brewery, except Zenon is in Alberta and had to drink some European ones, instead.
Jan 31 – Half Century Century Club
Ian, Keir, and Ross attempt to drink 50 ounces of beer in 50 minutes. We all chose Spindrift’s Toller Gold, even though we didn’t have to.
Jan 24 – “Spicy Belgians” – with Ian and Ross
Some difficult to categorize beers show up so we try to find ways to describe them. Nine Locks offers the ‘Sober Monk’, a Belgian Single, and Serpent Brewing delivers ‘Jurassic Jesus’, a spiced golden ale.
Jan 17 – “The plural of ‘Kolsch’” – with Ian and Ross
We compare two locally crafted german-style Kolsches.
Jan 11 – “Oatmeal Stouts” – with Ian and Ross
Ian and Ross compare Spindrift Brewing’s Nitro Oatmeal Stout with Breton Brewing’s Storm Chaser Oatmeal Stout.
Jan 3 – “Blondes” – with Jeremy and Ross
Ross is joined by special guest Jeremy to drink some Blonde Ales from Smokehouse Nano Brewery and Nine Locks. Ross then rants about “dirty blondes”.
Dec 27 – “White Stouts” – with Ian and Ross
Recorded Dec 27, Ian and Ross try “white stouts” for the first time, and discuss the style which isn’t a style. Propeller’s Flat White VS Boxing Rock’s Inverse.
Dec 20 – “Jolly Reds” – with Ian, Rebecca, and Ross
Recorded Dec 20, Ian, Rebecca, and Ross discuss some Red Ales under the guise of it being a thematically holiday colour. Rare Bird’s Arm Twister and Off Track’s Bullseye Red.
Dec 13 – “Holiday” Stouts – with Ian and Ross
Ian and Ross try 2 stouts and a porter from Breton Brewing, Propeller Brewing, and Ol’ Biddy’s Brewing Co.