Juiced Up

Beau’s Juiced Up is a hazy pale ale that doubles down on delivering big, New England style juicy hop aroma and flavour, at a laid-back 4.5% ABV.  It’s soft on the palate, and really refreshing with a bright finish. It hits all the right notes of citrus, tropical and fruity, with a hint of those dank, sticky hop resins.

https://beaus.ca

New England style pale ales (NEPAs) are relatively new in the North American craft beer landscape. They are purposely hazy with a defined juicy hop character. They focus on the expression of bold hop flavour and aroma, while limiting hop bitterness. Juiced Up is a lower-ABV and certified organic version of this style.

This NEPA pours hazy gold, with a thick white foam. The aroma offers citrus juice impressions. The flavour is equally fruity: a mix of citrus, tropical and stone fruit impressions, with a pleasing hint of dank resin. The mouthfeel is soft, and the finish is bright and refreshing.

Food Pairings

Blackened ahi tuna with pickled ginger, BBQ ribs, Shropshire blue cheese, pecan pie.

K&P Ale

We added this to the lineup just prior to the birth of the blog. We probably sell more Calabogie than anyone and this Amber has been flying of the shelf as well. Imposed on British shell production workers during WW1 a Session referred to one of two allowable drinking periods during the work day. Workers would drink these lower ABV beers during the restricted four hour Sessions without becoming legless and return to work.  We don’t recommend you do this.  However, this well balanced full bodied malt forward easy drinking amber ale, is perfect for brewing great company.

https://calabogiebrewing.com/

Survival Mixer Pack

New arrival today. Did you know no water means no beer? That’s why Muskoka Brewery created this Survival Mixer Pack that helps restore 1m2 of Canadian Water with every pack sold. This 6 pack includes 3 different easy-drinking Muskoka Brewery beers including our all-malt Craft Lager, refreshing Detour and something new, this year. Discover our latest release Tread Lightly, a light lager that leaves an impression without having to worry about calories.

Tread Lightly 4.0% alc./vol.
Craft Lager 4.8% alc./vol.
Detour 4.3% alc./vol.

https://muskokabrewery.com/

Mango 🥭 Tangerine 🍊 Sour

This is the new Mango 🥭 Tangerine 🍊 Sour from Collective Arts. The newest sibling in their Sour Series is a massive flavour-combo explosion that will get you in the mood for warmer weather. Tropical Alphonso mango and bright, juicy tangerine is a perfect combination of sweet and sour that will help pull you out of the winter doldrums and brighten your day!⁠

Collective Arts Brewing is a grassroots craft brewery that aims to fuse the creativity of craft beer with the inspired talents of emerging artists and musicians. Collective Arts Brewing was founded on two beliefs: The first that creativity fuels creativity. And the second, that creativity yields delicious pints. They feature limited-edition works of art on their beer cans and labels, and they work to make sure the liquid on the inside is as diverse and creative as the artists they profile.

Collective Arts brewery is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This is where they brew everything from their  flagship IPA Ransack the Universe to their  World Beer Cup-winning Stranger than Fiction porter. In their taproom they pour up to 10 different beers at one time, samples and flights, they host brewery tours and live entertainment weekly. Stop by to see their beer bottle gallery showcasing every artist they’ve  worked with over the past 6 years.

https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/

Wheat 🌾 Ale with Earl Grey

New on the shelf last week from Collective Arts this is their Wheat 🌾 Ale with Earl Grey. Belgian Wits are traditionally brewed with orange peel and coriander, so to add a flavourful and modern twist on a classic they enlisted the help of their pals at Genuine Tea. They replaced the orange peel with another classic – Earl Grey. Made with the oil of Bergamot Orange citrus, the tea gives this beer a unique flavour while honouring a classic beer style.

https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/

Highlander is back on the shelf!

This Old-World pale ale was HIghlander’s first beer, and remains one of their most-enjoyed brews. A classic pale ale taste with undertones of caramel, nuts and anise. Highlander Scottish Ale is made in the style of older Scottish brews. Its Edinburgh Ale yeast strain was imported from the United Kingdom. Four different varieties of malts and hops are used to create this UK-style beer with crystal clear Canadian water.

Don’t be afraid of the dark.

Smoked Porter is HIghlander’s dark secret. This high-quality porter blends notes of dark-roast coffee, chocolate and peat for a smooth, delicious taste and finish.

The complexity of their English smoked porter style beer comes from the careful selection of its dark malts. The smooth texture and long finish – without the usual bitter aftertaste of a dark – make this a symphony of coffee, caramel and chocolate flavours that isn’t rich or overpowering. The creamy, tan head right out of the bottle is reminiscent of a properly poured draft beer.

https://highlanderbrewco.com/

Highlander Brewery’s story begins in 2009 with the brewery’s first beer, a traditional Scottish Ale, which remains one of their best-loved beers. Their beer is brewed from pure local free-flowing waters, with barley cracked onsite to ensure freshness. Their careful attention to quality in our small-batch brewing process, paired with expert selection of the finest ingredients gives all of their beers a distinctive taste and smooth finish.

Highlander beer is a mix of the old and new. Some ingredients, such as hops and selected malts, are imported from Germany, United Kingdom, and the USA to give their beer a distinctive, Old-World flavour. Other ingredients are sourced locally in Ontario, both hand-harvested and purchased from farmers. Their careful selection of ingredients and careful attention to water quality make their beers shine.

Low Tide

Ease into relaxation with Low Tide. At 0 IBUs, this beer delivers a distinct hop taste without the bitterness. The citrus aroma complements notes of strawberry and blueberry. Refreshing and drinkable, this flavourful beer is the perfect alternative to a traditional IPA. Sit back, unwind, and enjoy the calm.

https://lakeofbaysbrewing.ca/

All the fresh citrus flavours of an IPA but toned down. Low Tide has a distinct hops profile without any bitterness. Body consists of vibrant lemon and blood orange rounded out with notes of mint and pine. A great stepping stone into the IPA category and a super sessionable alternative for IPA lovers.

Malts: 2-Row Pale

Hops: Idaho 7

Dry Hop: Belma, Sabro