Holiday Hours
We’re still open! Aside for some well deserved days off for our hard working staff, we are still cooking, serving, and filling bottle shop orders. Keep on smeyesing and the world will smeyes back at you.
Leah’s Beer School: Lesson 37
What is an English IPA? In North America, the term IPA has become synonymous with American IPAs and for many people it conjures images of juicy, hazy, New England brews. So, what is an English IPA? As opposed to the more neutral malt base used in American-style IPAs, English IPAs have more biscuit, toffee-like or caramel malt flavours and English yeast adds a fruity character in flavour and aroma. Although English IPAs are still dominated by hops, the hops tend to be more aromatic and lower in alpha acids, or less bitter, than American hops showcasing earthy, spicy, peppery and …
Not Tapped Out, Yet
The pandemic put a hold on so many of life’s little (and big) pleasures – like draught beer. As things slowly return to a more normal state, we are steadily increasing your choices. In addition to a couple of dozen brews in cans we are offering draught: Al’s Cask Ale, Blak Katt, Mocha Porter, Nut Brown Ale, Dream Pop, Pumpkin Ale, Vienna Lager, Figo Pilsner, Greenwood NEIPA, Danky IPA, Haberdasher Hefeweizen, Daywalker, Telekinesis, Mountain Lager, Distortion Black Raspberries, and Uncharted IPA. More are being added weekly, so come down and enjoy some normal.
Leah’s Beer School: Lesson 36
What is A Golden Ale? As beer fads come and go over time, beer styles and classification evolve in line with emerging trends. With that in mind, are there any fundamental differences between a traditional Belgian golden strong ale, blonde ale and golden ale? Let’s start with the easy part… A Belgian golden strong ale is actually its own distinct style showcasing its yeast characteristics. It’s a spicy, peppery, fruity beer with a dry finish, light bitterness and an ABV ranging from 7-11%. The colour and body resemble a golden or blonde ale, but that’s where the similarity ends. The …
All Good Things
It’s been a summer of fun in our curb lane patio and beer garden, but all things have their time and place. It’s now time to come down the stairs and enjoy the warmth of our cellar. Cozy up to the fireplace? Dinner followed by a friendly game of billiards? Maybe sidle up to the bar? As things slowly return to a more normal state, it’s time to enjoy life’s little pleasures, inside – but outside of the four walls that we have all become too familiar with over the past 19 months. Starting November 3 will will be extending …
Patio Lanterns
The Beer Garden now features the cozy warm glow of over-the-table radiant heaters matching the warm smiles of our guests. We’ll be open throughout the month so that you can enjoy autumn and ales in the great outdoors.
Leah’s Beer School: Lesson 35
What is Table Beer? Table beer is difficult to define as it’s an elusive term that does not align with a specific beer style, rather it represents a concept – an everyday, low-alcohol by volume (ABV) beer that’s both accessible and communal. While table beer does not adhere to any strict guidelines, they are generally malt forward, with subtle hops and colour ranging anywhere on the spectrum from gold to black. Modern table beers tend to lean toward a saison style of beer and are typically between 1.5%-3% ABV. Tafelbier & Bière de Table Low-ABV beer had been around for …
Sir Mix A Lot
We now have a mixed 8-pack of C’est What Durham brews available to-go from our bottle shop for only $26.25. It features tallboys of Al’s Cask Ale, Hemp Haze, Ginger Wheat, ESB, and Hop Addict, Mocha Porter, Blak Katt Stout, and Red Dragon.
Introductions
Just in case you haven’t met yet, this is Leah. She is our head beer weenie and a key member of our serving team. While she would never judge your choices, she is a judge at the World Beer Awards as well as a freelance writer. Leah writes a monthly feature for the C’est What e-news “Leah’s Beer School”. Although she does enjoy a good beer, Leah’s guilty pleasure is trashy TV dramas. If you haven’t already, you can sign up for beer school here – it’s free.
Back ‘n Black
After a pandemic enforced holiday, our favourite dark brew is coming back. Mocha Porter is the love child of Toronto’s first Coffee Porter and Steve’s Dreaded Chocolate Ale. A creamy, smooth, mellow roasted symphony of complementary flavours. Featuring fair trade, organic Haitian single origin cocoa nibs and our special blend of coffee roasted by Everyday Gourmet at the St. Lawrence Market. It will be on tap and also available in cask-in-a-can* in mid-September. Joining it at that time in the takeaway options from our bottle shop and the brewery store will be Red Dragon Irish-style red ale and Blak Katt stout. …
