We’re trying a bit of a different format with today’s post: with 3 of your 4 faithful authors on much-needed vacation this week, we’re going to keep the news short and snappy to be sure we don’t leave you out of the loop. Tell us what you think of this format: not enough details? Appreciate the snappy reads? Wish we’d ALL taken the week off? And if you’re vacationing in Atlantic Canada this time of year too, be sure to check out our Good Beer Map (or a direct link to open it in Google Maps). See that your local spot is missing, let us know!
It’s Port Rexton Pride Weekend, which always means a whole lotta fun going down at Port Rexton Brewing Co. They’ve just released their Queer and Saazy, a Dry-Hopped Kolsch, which just so happens to be gluten-free! Brewed with the fine folks of Queer Beer NL, QandS is available on tap and in cans at the brewery now, with $1 of every pint sold going back to PR Pride. There’s plenty of fun going on around town all weekend, including the flag raising today at 4PM, softball tournament, and there may even be a ticket or two available for Sunday’s Drag’d Around the Bay Drag Brunch. Keep those eyes open for the latest of the series, Continuum w/ Motueka, the 5.9% IPA with Motueka, as well as Southern Cross and Ekuanot. This one is also on tap for growler fills at their shop in town on Torbay Road.
Those elusive rapscallions at Delta Force Brewing have another drop this week, including the brand new Operation Tipsy – Spruce Tip IPA. Spruce tips from around the farmshed were added to enhance the citrus and other hop-derived notes, without turning the beer too “woody”. Grab a bottle or two on its own, or part of the Farmshed Summer Sunset 6 Pack, which is on sale now. In it you’ll get Operation Tipsy, Atlantic Time Farmshed Bitter, Pacific Time Brett Bitter, Operation Jug Saison, Operation Sommar Dry Stout, and Anderlecht Farmshed Ale. As always, the only way to order for contactless delivery is via email, and you can check out their How to Buy page for options in and around HRM, and even more beer choices!
Branching out this week is Good Robot, who have released Jetpack, a Rosé cider made using apple juice from Noggins Farm, and saw the addition of rose hips and hibiscus for a lovely hue and enhanced floral and rustic notes. Available on tap and in cans at their spot on Robie Street, as well as for super-quick delivery in HRM. They’ll be holding QUEER PROM in their space Saturday (rain date is Sunday), 6 PM – 1 AM, a fun opportunity to dress up (or down) with plenty of fun loving pals.
Two new beers on the taps (and available to go in cans) at Cornwall, PEI’s Village Green: The latest version of their Weird Clouds series of IPAs, with version 5 featuring Amarillo, Simcoe, and Mosaic, 6.9% ABV with plenty of citrus on the nose with a great complementing bitterness. It joins the brand new Witbier w/Citra, which pretty much gives everything away in the name! A bit of toasted coriander and dried bitter orange peel in the whirlpool of this wheat-heavy beer, which was fermented to encourage the iconic clove notes, before being dry-hopped with Citra before packaging.
Tatamagouche Brewing is continuing their Intertidal series with Intertidal Idaho Gem, the exploration focussing on single hop beers. This 6.4% IPA uses the new-school Idaho Gem and is available at their shop on Main Street Tatamagouche right now, and hitting the virtual shelves of their webstore (for local delivery or Canada-wide shipping) very soon.
Brasseurs du Petit-Sault has a new Gose-inspired beer on tap and in cans this week, in their Epic Series of beers. Starting from the wheat/barley base, clementine and ginger were added after the fact to round out a lovely beer. As they say, “Effervescent, dry, sour, salty and fruity.” Pop by their spot on rue de l’Eglise in downtown Edmundston this weekend!
Antigonish’s Candid Brewing has a fresh batch of their Oasis, a 4.5% Pale Ale that’s part of their Side Door series. Available on tap, and now in cans, pop by their spot every day from noon (except closed Mondays) to grab something to stay or go. And keep your schedule open for their Grand Opening/Oktoberfest, October 1 & 2.
Last news this week is a big one for those who like beer, but want to cut back on the alcohol. Upstreet’s Libra beers are coming the Sobeys stores across Atlantic Canada, making it even easier for you to be able to grab a four-pack while on the go. Both the original Libra Pale Ale and Hazy IPA are hitting the shelves in your area real soon! And look for their Gravedigger Pumpkin Ale to return very soon, signalling the slowing down of summer…
A couple of brewery jobs before we sign off for the week…
Sydney’s Breton Brewing is hiring a full time Delivery Driver / Packaging Assistant, who they’re asking to split their time between organizing and deliveries within CBRM, Cape Breton, and Halifax, as well as helping out on the canning line, cleaning and filling kegs, and generally helping out in and around the brewery. Find out more on their Careers Page, and then email Roman your info!
Tatamagouche is hiring for a full-time/year-round position in their cellar (ie, everything *after* brew day), for the right gal or guy who wants to help keep the great beer flowing. Great wages and benefits, including beer and merch. No brewery experience is necessary, though having a driver’s license is required. Check out this post and then drop off or email Jon your resume!