Entries categorized as ‘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
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
EDMONTON, AB – Sherbrooke Liquor, one of Canada’s best beer shops, has released the latest in a series of limited edition house brand beers, KGB Russian Imperial Stout, which has been brewed for them by Alley Kat Brewing.
In a post on his blog On Tap, Mark Suits of the Edmonton Journal quotes Jim Pettinger of Sherbrooke, who describes it as follows:
KGB (650ml $6.99) is our second anniversary beer (We just celebrated our sixth anniversary though). We decided to sponsor the winning home brewer each year at the Aurora Brewing Challenge. The winner gets to pick a recipe which we then have Alley Kat brew commercially. Last year was Heatseeker Coconut Curry Porter. This year, Bruce Sample chose KGB. Named also for his buddies Glen and Kevin, with whom he brewed in the past.
It’s also noted that this is the first Alley Kat beer to be offered in 650 ml “bomber” bottles, but future seasonals and one-offs may come in bombers should this one be successful.
Categories: Alberta · Beer Releases · Seasonal Beers
WINNIPEG, MB – Half Pints Brewing will be holding this year’s edition of their annual Burlywine Day open house on Saturday, December 5th, 2009.
As the name suggests, the day marks the release of their annual winter seasonal, Half Pints Burlywine, and the 2009 vintage will be available for sale and sampling at the brewery. In addition, a limited number of bottles of the 2008 vintage will be available, along with the equally limited Bourbon Burlywine, which is the 2008 version aged on Bourbon soaked French oak chips.
Half Pints is also encouraging all attendees to “bring a tin for the bin” in support of Winnipeg Harvest food bank, and there will be tours and giveaways throughout the day.
Following the launch, Burlywine 2009 will be available at select liquor stores and bars in Manitoba, as well as a few out-of-province locations.
Categories: Beer Releases · Events · 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.
