Ross and Ian revisit one or two stouts, and also a new one to us. Mostly by accident. We drink the “Cherry Brandy” Chocolate Stout from Roof Hound, the “Headline” Milk Stout from North Brewing, and the “Forgive Me Father” coffee stout from Church Brewing Co.
Charting the craft beers made in NS
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Apr 9 – Stouts we’ve had before
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Apr 2 – James helps me with some uncategorizable ones.
/RSS FeedIan is away so Ross is joined by James to try some one-offs that defy comparison. From Garrison Brewing, the PB&J Ale. And from North Brewing, the “Let the Good Times Roll” Golden Stout.
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March 26 – Extra Long conversation with craftbeergirl (aka Barbara)
/RSS FeedWe were introduced to Barb (craftbeergirl) and a conversation was inevitable, so Barb spends some time with us to talk us through her current three favourite beers. The ‘Exile on North Street’ IPA from unfiltered brewing, the ‘Purple Grain’ IPA from Lunn’s Mill, and the ‘Clock Work’ imperial stout from Boxing Rock Brewing Co.
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March 19 – Turning Pilsners Green
/RSS FeedIn our 4th St Patrick’s Day special, we choose some light-coloured beers to dye green and embrace the irish heritage neither of us have. We drink “Willie’s Wicked Pilsner” from Hill Hop Tops’ Brewhouse, “Tastes Like Home” Pilsner from Horton Ridge Malt House, “SAL” Italian Pilsner from 2 Crows Brewing Co, and “Lunn’s Millsner” from Lunn’s Mill.
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March 12 – A Conversation with Mike and Matt, hosts of The Afternoon Pint
/RSS FeedIan and Ross have the pleasure of getting to chat with Mike Tobin and Matt Conrad, hosts of ‘The Afternoon Pint’ podcast. Unfortunately, Ross remains terrible at both organization and sound balancing, so this one is TOUGH to listen to, but worth the words from everyone else. Apologies, and we try to do better. Regardless, the gents drink the Smashing Blonde Ale from Great Roads Brewing, the “Cereal Killer” Oatmeal Stout from Big Spruce Brewing, and the “Malternate Reality” NEIPA from North Brewing.
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March 5 – Drinking IPAs solo
/RSS FeedIan is away, so Ross decides to get a lineup of Hazy IPAs to try. The “Foolishly Hoptimistic” from Roof Hound, the “What in Tarnation” from 2 Crows Brewing, and the “Dishoom Dishoom” Hazy IPA from North Brewing.
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Feb 26 – ‘Good Robot’ conversation with Josh Counsil
/RSS FeedIan and Ross are very fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Josh Counsil, co-founder and co-owner of Good Robot Brewing, and get to talk about origins and the future and craft beer in this province. All while drinking the “Ultra” light lager, the “Diablo” Mexican Lager, and the “Tropical Storm” DIPA.
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Feb 19 – Anticipatory IPAs
/RSS FeedIan and Ross are THIRSTY for IPAs now, it seems. We were really looking forward to these ones, and try the “Slabtown” IPA from Propeller, the “Intertidal” Mosaic IPA from Tatamagouche Brewing so, and the “Surfer Scoter” IPA from Rare Bird Craft Beer.
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Feb 12 – Century Club II – inebriated boogalo
/RSS FeedAfter 200 weeks, Ross and Ian are ready for the second attempt at a Century Club evening. We are joined by Keir, and the three of us attempt 100 shots of NS craft beer in 100 minutes. Ross drinks Jake’s Lager from Nine Locks, Ian drinks Toller Gold from Burnside Brewing, and Keir is having Toller Light.
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Feb 5 – It’s still a session if I’m alone, right?
/RSS FeedIan is still busy with his play, but Ross has found some Session IPAs to drink, and even though he invited others to join the session, ’tis a session of one. Trying the “Glory Days” from Candid Brewing Co, the “Session IPA” from Lazy Bear Brewing, and the “New Ross S.M.A.S.H.” from Hill Top Hops’ Brewhouse.
