Category: Food Talk

Tis’s the season for Pumpkin flavoured drinks. People are either obsessed or sick of pumpkin ale’s. I love it, and I rounded up a few of my favourite pumpkin beers. It really depends on your taste preferences, some like it maltier, some hoppier, so I have devised a rating to help you pick out your favourite from my list. Continue reading “Pumkin Beer Challenge: Russell, Howe Sound, Elysian, Phillips and Steamworks” →

Amarillo ale I-5, a collaboration between Central City and Elysian. Nice tropical and citrus fruit flavours backed by a solid malt base. This ale is only 5% and 35 IBU’S this is a great summer brew.

The bite that ESB’s have are not for everyone but it’s a personal favorite when I can find one that’s well balanced.

Although not out of the world, this interstellar ESB is well balanced. Slightly sweet on the nose, you get a nice caramel and fruity hop up front that’s quickly followed with a syrup like sweetness. This rounds out the bitterness almost a tad too much in my opinion. The finish is nice and smooth though so this will still make for a nice summer brew.

The Sky Pilot northwest pale ale has recently been released from Howe Sound Brewery. It’s an ode to the new sea to sky gondola in Squamish. A light and refreshing pale ale with some surprising hops to it. This gives it a dry finish but nonetheless a classic northwest pale ale that hits the spot for those looking for a slightly bigger hop profile.