WINNIPEG, MB – Inspired by accusations by “beer knurds” that they had “sold out” by releasing St. James Pale Ale, a mainstream golden ale that has become the brewery’s top seller, Half Pints Brewing are preparing the jokingly named $ellout $tout for release in the new year.
Set to be put on sale only at the brewery on January 16th, 2010 – a date which is also the 35th birthday of Half Pints owner/brewer David Rudge – $ellout $tout is an imperial stout brewed with jaggery (a type of unrefined cane sugar) that is currently being aged in wooden barrels. It will be available exclusively in 660 ml bottles featuring a label designed by Darren Merinuk, a Winnipeg artist known for designing posters for local concerts.
Categories: Beer Releases · Manitoba · Seasonal Beers
HALIFAX, NS – Propeller Brewing will be releasing the 2010 edition of their winter seasonal Revolution Russian Imperial Stout this coming Friday December 18th.
From the press release:
Propeller brews this unique ale true to its traditional roots; in the 18th century the English sent their brews via the Baltic Sea to the court of the Czars, to reduce the risk of spoilage Russian Imperial Stout was brewed to very high gravities and allowed to ferment on the long voyage. The result? A dark, strong and bracing brew. Propeller’s version weighs in at a whopping eight percent alcohol content, with a deep, rich, black colour. The taste of alcohol is well masked by the intense hop bitterness, extreme roasted malt and dark fruit notes.
Propeller Revolution will be available at the brewery’s retail store, as well as select private liquor stores in Halifax.
Categories: Beer Releases · Nova Scotia · Seasonal Beers
HALIFAX, NS – Garrison Brewing have brought back their Grand Baltic Porter for a second winter, this year adding dates as well as molasses to the recipe to enhance the flavour. Here are the notes provided by Garrison:
Coffee-black in colour. Aroma of molasses, nuts and caramel. A complex blend of dark malts, molasses & dried fruits (dates & prunes) create a rich, malty sweetness dominated by licorice and caramel notes.
Garrison Grand Baltic Porter is 9.0% abv, and is available now in 500 ml bottles at the brewery.
Categories: Beer Releases · Nova Scotia · Seasonal Beers
VANCOUVER, BC – Granville Island Brewery has announced details of an upcoming seasonal release, Granville Island Chocolate Stout:
GIB and Rogers’ Chocolates are pairing up to produce our first Chocolate Stout. This brew is both rich and warming with a blend of malts, hops and fair trade chocolate from Rogers’ Chocolates.
Granville Island Chocolate Stout will be available by February 1st in select LDB locations and in the brewery’s Retail Store.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
VICTORIA, BC – Driftwood Brewery has just release the second annual edition of Old Cellar Dweller Barley Wine:
We boiled this brew for a full five hours to concentrate the wort sugars and produce a powerful ale indeed! Bright, fruity and super hoppy when young, this beer will gracefully age for years. With time the hop flavor and aroma fade, and are replaced with caramel and sherry notes. Enjoy now, and save a few for next year!
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
TORONTO, ON – Mill Street Brewery has three seasonal beers set to hit the taps at their Mill Street Brewpub in the next few weeks:
- Available now: Mill Street Vanilla Porter – “a rich, creamy dark beer flavoured with organic Mexican vanilla”
- Coming December 16th: Mill Street Weizenbock – “7.2% alc wheat-based German-style bock beer”
- Coming in January: Mill Street Betelgeuse – “8.5% alc Belgian Tripel”, returning for a second year
Categories: Beer Releases · Ontario · Seasonal Beers
VICTORIA, BC – Phillips Brewing has released two new seasonal beers for the winter months, Instigator and Deadhead:
To get things started right, you can count on the infamous Instigator. This colossal doppelbock is named for the beloved bottling machine that got the Phillips Brewing Company up and running. The dark lager is ready to take on all who dare challenge this stubborn goat.
After locking horns with the Instigator, it’s time to set sail with the Deadhead Barley Wine. This malty auburn brew weighs in at 10 percent alcohol, is best served at 8 degrees C and will certainly warm your cheeks.
Both beers are available now in selected beer and wine stores in Victoria and area, as well as at the brewery store.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
December 3, 2009 · 1 Comment
GUELPH, ON – F&M Brewery is set to release a second annual edition of it’s winter seasonal, Stonehammer Oatmeal Coffee Stout.
Crafted by brewmaster George Eagleson using fresh roasted coffee beans from Guelph’s Planet Bean, this year’s batch will be larger than last year’s, allowing the brewery to distribute it to more bars and restaurants, and to bottle a small amount for sale through the F&M retail store and certain licensees.
The beer will also be the first in Canada to have the Transfair Canada seal of fair trade authentication because the coffee used in the flavouring of the stout is fair trade certified.
Categories: Beer Releases · Ontario · Seasonal Beers
TORONTO & OTTAWA, ON – Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest officials have announced a partnership agreement with Toronto’s Mill Sreet Brewery that will give Mill Street exclusive pouring rights at the acclaimed music festival for three years, starting with next year’s edition in July, 2010.
As part of the agreement, there will be a temporary Mill Street Pub established on site, which will offer up to eight of the brewery’s beers in a pub-like atmosphere.
In a press release, Bluesfest executive director Mark Monahan stated: “Every now and again a partnership opportunity comes along that you know will add to the overall festival experience. We’re confident that Bluesfest attendees will embrace the opportunity to enjoy the variety of quality products Mill Street will offer on site.”
Categories: Brewery News · Ontario
VANCOUVER, BC – Granville Island Brewing have released this year’s edition of their annual holiday beer, Jolly Abbot:
Monastic in origin, Belgian Abbey beers were first brewed by Trappist monks in the areas around present day Belgium. Deep mahogany in colour this Abbey is a strong, warming and fortifying ale known for its rich malt, spice and fruit flavours with a dry finish.
Jolyy Abbot is available in select LDB stores throughout BC, and in Granville Island’s retail store.
Categories: Beer Releases · British Columbia · Seasonal Beers
