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Friday Wrap-Up for October 6, 2023 – News from 2 Crows, Shipwright, Tanner, Landwash, Propeller, Annapolis Brewing, and More!!

Posted by acbbdevon on 2023-10-06
Posted in: Friday Wrap-Up. Tagged: 2 Crows Brewing, Annapolis Brewing Company, Dildo Brewing, Garrison Brewing, Great Roads Brewing, Landwash Brewery, Propeller Brewing, Serpent Brewing, Shipwright Brewing, Tanner & Co Brewing, TrailWay Brewing, Tusket Falls Brewing, Unfiltered Brewing, Upstreet Craft Brewing. Leave a Comment

Happy Friday y’all! We hope everyone has been enjoying the nicer weather this week, and that Hurricane Philippe decides to take even more of a westerly track this weekend! With Monday being Thanksgiving, keep in mind the provincial stores will be mostly closed, and check with your local private stores and breweries to ensure they’re open before heading there. On with the beer news!

We’ll start off this week with 2 Crows in Halifax as this is one of those weeks when they’re looking to cramp our typing fingers with news. Up first is a small-batch collaboration brew with local band Electric Spoonful, the self-proclaimed, “beer drinking, greasy ol’ rock band,” who are celebrating the release of their new EP Still 2 Poor, on Saturday with a party at the brewery. Starting with a North East IPA base, plenty of mangos and oranges were added to bump up the fruit levels in this hazy and super juicy beer. Stop by the brewery on Saturday night to try it and check the band out. This is the second such collab with a band for an album release party in as many weeks at 2 Crows (last week was Peach & Matcha Lager with Crossed Wires); if you’re a local music fan, definitely keep your eye on social media for evidence of more in the works.

Next up is the return of a 2C classic, a beer that has been missed by many for the last year or so, Letná. A Bohemian Pilsner in style, it started with a base of 100% local floor malt from Island Malt House treated to a low oxygen lager mash while also being dosed with a huge amount of Saaz hops. Double-decocted (because Stillwell Brewing’s CPR can’t be the only nutbar in the 902), plenty more Saaz was added in the boil and the whirlpool before it was fermented extra slowly at very cool temperatures with Escarpment Labs’ Czech Lager strain. Naturally carbonated via spunding, it was lagered longer than anybody wanted to have to wait. But it’s out now in tall cans, as well as being on tap at the brewery off the Lukr side-pour faucets.

Lastly, it hasn’t exactly been a well-guarded secret, but 2 Crows will be opening their second location in the coming months, which they’re calling 2 Crows West, near the corner of Oxford and Cork Streets in the West End of Halifax. As such, they’re looking to hire a General Manager to run the place. If you’ve got some hospitality management experience and an interest in beer, you might want to check out the official posting on their Careers page. Meanwhile the rest of us will quietly anticipate what is slated to be a lovely place for a pint in a lovely neighborhood.

Rolling down to the South Shore, Shipwright Brewing has a new beer in their series of Hazy IPAs. Haar and Fret is a fresh release named after the Scottish (Haar) and English (Fret) terms for a cold sea fog. In the recipe for this one, we find a malt bill with pale, Golden Promise, wheat, and honey malts along with flaked oats. The hop bill for featured generous additions in the boil of Bru-1, Citra, Topaz and Galaxy, and the same hops were also used in a dry-hop for some extra aroma and punch on the nose. Bringing it all home was the Vermont Ale strain from Escarpment Labs. If you put all of that together, you get a hazy smooth number, with stone fruit and citrus aromas and flavors coming in in at 6.5% and available at the brewery for pints and to-go crowlers. 

Staying along Highway 103, Tanner & Co Brewing is known for their resurrections of historical and unique beer styles from across the globe, and this week they bring us Kuitbier, an old world beer based on a recipe from two centuries ago in the Netherlands. Traditionally, this is a three grain beer that is malty, amber, and reminiscent of cloudy wheat beers and Tanner stays true with a grist of oats, barley and wheat and maintains the tradition of no fruits or other additions allowed in this 19th century classic style. The result is cloudy, fruity, and crisp, with a distinct aroma. This is 5.3% and 28 IBU and is available at the taproom for pints and to-go.

If we could write about Oktoberfest beers every week, I think we happily would, as long as we get to drink them!

Our friends in Mount Pearl (just Southwest of St. John’s), Landwash Brewery, are releasing Herbst, their festbier, that brings a drinkable, malty, bready pilsner. Herbst is the German word for Autumn, and this is a perfect name for this Munich malt and German noble hop combination. Coming together in a 5% package, this beer is canned, on tap and available now from the brewery and across the Avalon peninsula. It will also be featured at the city’s Oktoberfest happening this weekend with many other craft breweries being featured! 

Though they may be few in this region, those who know the Polish style known as grätzer, also known as Piwo Grodziskie or “Polish Champagne” have reason to celebrate this week. Propeller Brewing in Halifax has released Spark, their take on this centuries-old style, which is generally known for a low ABV, high carbonation, moderate bitterness, and a characteristic smoky flavor. Brewed with the traditional oak-smoked wheat malt, Propeller’s version aims to be, as the best examples are, surprisingly refreshing, at 3.6% ABV and with the distinctive smoky punch being accompanied by spice and floral hop notes. Whether you generally like smoked beers or not we highly recommend giving this one a go, especially paired with food like kielbasa and kapusta kiszona (Polish sausage and sauerkraut), gołąbki (cabbage rolls), or pierogies. It’s available now at your usual sources for Propeller beer.

We’ve got a new beer out of Annapolis Brewing, as they bring the people Cannonball, a Double IPA packed with Columbus, Nugget and Amarillo hops. At 8.3% and 60 IBU, it has a smooth bitterness beneatha bouquet of piney, citrus and some tropical notes. The pilsner malt base keeps it light, balanced, and smooth and it is available today on tap and in cans from the taproom. And be sure to stop into their taproom in downtown Annapolis Royal, as they celebrate their sixth anniversary this weekend! Live Music from 7 – 10 PM both Friday and Saturday, beer tastings, food, and much more! Check out more details here, and congratulations to the Annapolis Brewing team!!

The newly named and rebranded Great Roads Brewing in Lower Sackville have brought back their Vienna Lager, for a bit of a change of pace from their primarily ale-driven brewery. A delicious style, this is a perfect beer for the season. Under the new name of Cobequid Copper Lager, this is a crisp and clean lager with a slight malty sweet flavour and lovely nose. It’s 5.5% and available for pints and growlers right now. This will be canned soon! Hit up your favourite Sackville (Nova Scotia) brewery to try it out.

Back to Newfoundland, where Dildo Brewing has a new beer for your enjoyment this week, a big ‘ol double IPA they’re calling, well, Double IPA. Weighing in at a hefty 8.2% ABV, this one demands some caution as you work your way from the firm opening bitterness, to the classic citrus and floral combo of Cascade and Centennial, and then through to the modern vibrant fruitiness of Citra and Mosaic. It sounds to us like a slow savouring will reward the drinker with plenty of complexity. Head to the taproom to be amongst the first to try this one, as it won’t be packaged into cans right away!

If you’ve been out to one of Garrison Brewing’s spots, either at the Halifax Seaport or on Quinpool Road, you may have heard tell of folks ordering a blend of two of their most OG offerings, Nut Brown and Razzberry Wheat. Although a mixed pint will always remain an option, the brewing team have now taken on the challenge of making it more convenient, including being available for home consumption. With a fruity raspberry nose balanced against notes of nuts and chocolate, PB&J is a limited release at 4.7% ABV and it’s on draught at all Garrison locations as well as packaged in cans to go.

Representing New Brunswick in our pages this week are stalwarts Trailway Brewing, who have one of their favorite seasonals available this week. As always, this is a sour beer, refreshingly tart, with an out-of-this-world blue colour and the flavor of blue raspberry candy. Some folks might find it scary, but we think most will find this 6% ABV beer refreshing and tasty. We’re not big fans of the name (and if you don’t know it shouldn’t take much more than a quick web search to find out why), but if you ask for the “blue one” you’ll probably find what you need at all Trailway locations and ANBL stores in the coming weeks.

A pair of beery events are in the offing, one tonight and one this coming Wednesday.

Once upon a time, Upstreet hosted a party in their taproom every week, whose name coincided with the name of their fun and fabulous one-off Neon Friday releases. Well, the wait is over, as the party is returning this week, and running all through the fall and winter. Drink specials on pints of Commons, Rhuby Social, and Do Gooder, their Rewind Seltzers, and other mixed drinks too. DJs spinning tunes from 9 PM until close, with free cover! And what better time than that to release their latest Neon Friday, 4.01: NEIPA. This New England IPA is their juiciest yet, absolutely filled to the brim with stone fruit notes of peach and mango, and even some funny fruity pebble aromatics! At 6.5% and 25 IBU, there’s just a little bit of bitterness, with a maximum amount of soft, pillowy, texture. You can grab pints and cans at Upstreet’s two locations, and order it for delivery or shipping on their website!

Next Wednesday, October 11th, the Tusket Falls Beer Project on Gottingen Street in Halifax will be hosting a Beer Dinner. With a five course menu set by chefs Keith and Matt, with a beer paired with each course, this will surely be an evening to remember. We’ll let you read the details on the variety of dishes available here, but will tease you with two new beers that are being released that evening to coincide with the dinner. The first is My Friend, a Coffee Porter, which will see a full release on draught and in package next week as well. And those attending will get a sneak preview of Copyright Infringement, Tusket’s latest NEIPA, their first IPA to feature Nectaron hops. That beer will get a full release the following week. To avoid disappointment, call (902-434-2984) or email ryan@tusketfallsbrewing.com today to secure your spot at this special event!

And a couple of final mentions before we leave you to your (hopefully long) weekend!

Halifax’s favorite source for hops and (allegedly) Bad Attitude™, Unfiltered Brewing, has a returning engagement this week, in the form of Here it Comes. A DIPA in the grand NASH tradition, it once again features Chinook hops from Québec’s Duke25 Hops, grab this citrus monster from the brewery starting today!

Unfortunately, we must end this week’s post with some sad news. Serpent Brewing, which opened  in October 2020, has announced their closing. In a post on Facebook, owner Glen O’Keefe outlines some of the reasons behind the closure, which includes the difficulty with expanding their offerings at the NSLC, despite great sales numbers. No word yet on the next project for O’Keefe, or the space in the heart of the Spryfield business district, but we wish all involved well. It’s been said before, but be sure to support your favourite local brewery, restaurant, better beer bar, or other businessperson, as some are holding on by threads at this time…

Friday Wrap-Up for July 14, 2023 – News from North, Bishops, Rackhouse, Serpent, Tatamagouche, Unfiltered, Big Spruce, Propeller, Stillwell and more!

Posted by acbbaaron on 2023-07-14
Posted in: Friday Wrap-Up. Tagged: 2 Crows Brewing, Big Spruce Brewing, Bishop's Cellar, Mauzy Cidery, North Brewing, Port Rexton Brewing Co., Propeller Brewing, Quidi Vidi Brewery, Rackhouse Brewing Co, Serpent Brewing, Stillwell Beer Bar, Tanner & Co Brewing, Tatamagouche Brewing, The Stillwell Freehouse, TrailWay Brewing, Unfiltered Brewing, Willibald Farm Brewery. 1 comment

The heart of summer continues across the region, with time at the beach, lake, or local brewery patio being maximized while the weather cooperates. However you’re able to enjoy, we hope you do it with a local beer! Lots of new beers and a few events to tell you about this week, let’s get right to it!

If you’ve been following along at home, Bishop’s Cellar has been celebrating their 20th anniversary and now we’ve got their final beer collaboration to round out the trio. The first two were Cellar Slammer (with Tatamagouche) and Cellarbier (with Propeller) and this new release, Cellarbration is a dry-hopped Saison with a common thread from the previous releases. This collaboration with North Brewing, takes the primary dry-hop from each of the previous collars (Hallertau Blanc and Saphir) to dry-hop in equal parts complementing the aroma of the Saison. The grain bill features Pilsner malt from PEI and classic French Saison yeast grown in Guelph by Escarpment Labs. This one is 6% and is available today from Bishops, North, their online shops in cans. 

Newcomer Rackhouse Brewing Company has released their first lager to the Saint John River Valley area. Aptly named Lager #1, this 4.8% lager features 75% locally-grown and -malted Pilsner malt, and is also hopped with locally-grown Saaz for a bit of bite, complementing a citrus undertone. Future plans include barrel-aging a similar recipe, but it’s always great to compare before and after a barrel treatment. As with many of Rackhouse’s offerings, they can be found at their host Big Axe Brewery, as well as nearby Moonshine Creek and Picaroons Roundhouse.

Serpent Brewing in Spryfield has a trio of new beers out this week. Drama Llama is a 7.6% Double IPA, with notes of citrus, berry, and pine, thanks to the Citra and Simcoe used throughout. Think “New World” DIPA, as this is not super-bitter, and features a sweeter character. Cans are available out the door, as well as a small supply to enjoy on draught while checking out their new menu. Out yesterday at Serpent is Mango Mónica, a 6.2% Saison with mango, named in celebration of a dedicated partner to the brewery and family. Starting from a Saison base, hopped with Citra, and with mango added, it shows DNA from both sides of the family. Big on flavour, but not sweet, it does show some tropical and light esters and phenols from both the hops and fruit addition. Cans and draught of both are available now. And finally is today’s Father O’Keefe, a 9.0% Belgian Tripel with cherry. Showing its higher ABV with a touch of warming alcohol, it finished dry, and the cherries help to enhance the overall experience.

Up the North Shore, Tatamagouche Brewing continues to roll out new releases in its Intertidal IPA series, but is also sneaking in re-releases of previously popular editions. In that vein, returning today is Intertidal Sabro Session IPA, featuring a lower ABV of 3.5%. Per the name, this one uses Sabro hops, leading to its signature coconut notes, along with peach and other tropical fruit. It also uses the Hydra yeast strain from Escarpment Labs, known for leaving plenty of body in a small beer and creating the juicy character that has taken the IPA world by storm. Fresh off the canning line, check out the brewery and Tata’s online store to get your hands on some now. 

On the other end of the IPA spectrum, Unfiltered is releasing a new DIPA today, featuring the Bergamot hop. This 7.5% ABV single-hop DIPA shows notes of tropical fruit, pine, lemongrass and citrus, with a touch of dankness. The hops were grown and sourced from Quebec’s Duke 25 Hops.  In other Unfiltered news, you might want to circle Saturday, July 29 on your calendar, when the brewery will be celebrating its 8th anniversary with special releases, deals on pints, and the eminent Greg Nash on the grill outside their pub, Charm School. Keep an eye on their socials for more details and how to purchase advanced tickets for food. 

Out in Cape Breton, it has finally stopped raining and Big Spruce has two new releases ready for what is shaping up to be a stellar weekend. First up is A-Game a 4% session IPA. This one was developed in collaboration with the fine folks at A for Adventure, just in time for the party they’ll be hosting at next week’s Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso. Cans are available in Nyanza this weekend, with the official launch happening next week at the festival.  Also out this weekend is the returning Luft Schloss, a 5.5% ABV Helles Lager. The German-style lager features a trio of noble hops with Hallertau Perle, Hallertau Traditional, and Hallertau Callista. Look for floral and herbal notes from the hops, and a dry finish on the palette. Cans of Luft Schloss are available now at the brewery and through Big Spruce’s online store. 

Jumping over to Newfoundland, Quidi Vidi Brewery has a new release in its longstanding Sofa Sour series. Blackberry Rosemary Sofa Sour pours a vibrant purple colour with a pink creamy head. Expect notes of berries and rosemary to be balanced by a subtle tartness and a slightly sweet finish. Cans of this 5% ABV sour are available now at the Hop Shop in the Gut, with a drop of cans on its way to the NLC and corner stores. 

Last week, we distinctly remember saying “I could really go for a[n] Allagash White right now,” and look at what the local craft beer lords have delivered: Propeller White! Propeller’s White is a Belgian-style witbier brewed with wheat malt, oranges, and coriander and is smooth, refreshing and just what you’d expect in a full flavoured and smooth wit. At 4.8% and 30 IBU, this year’s release features wider distribution to our New Brunswick friends, as it should be in select ANBL locations over the coming weeks. This will also be at the private stores in Halifax, all of the Prop shops, select NSLCs, and online for Canada-wide shipping. 

Newfoundland’s Mauzy Cider has another new release this week, the latest from their 2022 season. Playing once again in the piquette space, Take Me Away saw orchard and feral pomace rehydrated and undergoing a week-long maceration process. After primary fermentation, a dosing of honey from Baccalieu Trail allowed it to naturally carbonate in the clear stubby bottles. At just 4%, this one is light and easy drinking, plenty of delicate notes of fresh apples and a touch of funk. Available at the usual Mauzy haunts, including Toslow, Banished (online and in-store), and better retailers on the Avalon. 

A couple of fun events coming up in NL and NS:

Big birthday and anniversary happiness to our Newfoundland friends as next weekend (July 22nd and 23rd) Port Rexton Brewing will be celebrating their 7th anniversary. They’re going to feature a special rotating tap that changes 7 times to feature 7 new beers for their anniversary. We’re highlighting this now to get it into your calendars and they will have more news on their special fruited IPA anniversary release in the coming days.  Check out the full lineup here and if you’re in the area, it is a must-visit event!

On the same weekend, but in Halifax, we’ve got a returning collaboration as the fine folks at Stillwell will be hosting Willibald again, a Farm Distillery and Brewery out of Ayr, Ontario (near Cambridge, just outside Kitchener-Waterloo). This is a two day event (A Weekend with Willibald!) with the first day being a full takeover at the Freehouse with Korean Fried Chicken. The second day will be hosted by the Beergarden on Spring Garden Road and willl feature seltzers with BBQ food pairings. The first day will feature 10 taps of beer, seltzer and cocktails and Stillwell HQ will also feature cans to drink and takeaway. Check the Instagram post here for the full details and drinks!

Another one for July 22 and staying in Halifax again, as 2 Crows Brewing and Studio East are teaming up with a food pop up in the 2 Crows taproom. A Beer and Bao event, Studio East will be bringing the sweet, purple milk buns and 2 Crows will be bringing the beer, with a special on-tap only brew for the event. This small batch sour will feature Ube (purple yam), ginger and sea salt, so you can double up your ube pleasure. This starts at noon on Saturday, July 22 and runs until the food is sold out!

Are you looking to begin or change up your craft brewing career? Want to help keep New Brunswick shelves stocked and taps flowing with the good stuff? If so, then TrailWay Brewing in Fredericton has a job opening just for you! They are hiring a Sales Manager to serve the province of New Brunswick, with ANBL locations,  licensees, and everywhere in between being the intended audience. Sales experience is a big plus, and check out this post for more information and how to apply.

Friday Wrap-Up for June 30th, 2023 – News from Little North, Propeller, Tatamagouche, Upstreet, Tire Shack, Annapolis Cider, Trailway, and More!!

Posted by acbbaaron on 2023-06-30
Posted in: Friday Wrap-Up. Tagged: 2 Crows Brewing, Annapolis Brewing Company, Annapolis Cider Company, Baccalieu Trail Brewing, Banished Brewing, Breton Brewing, Half Cut Brewing, Landwash Brewery, Little North Brewhouse, Microbrasserie Ateepic, Off Track Brewing, Propeller Brewing, Rough Waters Brewing, Serpent Brewing, Tatamagouche Brewing, Tire Shack Brewing, TrailWay Brewing, Unfiltered Brewing, Upstreet Craft Brewing. Leave a Comment

Happy Friday, and what we hope is the start of a long weekend for you all! For whatever reason you may be celebrating, or not, we’ve got plenty of new beers, and locations to enjoy them, for you this week. Remember to enjoy responsibly and look out for each other!

We’re happy to share news of another new brewery opening its doors in rural Newfoundland, this time in Baie Verte. Little North Brewhouse has been in development for many years, and unfortunately was delayed in part due to ACOA funding for breweries drying up in 2019, when there was thought to be too many breweries in Newfoundland. Ha! There have been five breweries open since then, and Little North makes brewery #22! Thankfully, the folks behind Little North have persevered, and while their taproom plans in Baie Verte are on hold for the time being, their first beer has hit the shelves of Central NLCs today. Short Straw is a 6.7% ABV New England IPA, bursting with notes of citrus and mango, in a hazy body. Look for it at the NLCs in Corner Brook, Grand-Falls Windsor, and Gander, and will be on the shelves at 410 Grocery in Baie Verte any minute now! We’ll have plenty more with the crew behind Little North in the coming weeks.

From one opening to another, the long-anticipated Bedford location of Propeller Brewing is opening tomorrow, July 1st! Located at 1225 Bedford Highway (at the base of Fourth Street), this purpose-built building is their first to sport a drive-thru window! While the taproom (with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a kitchen) is set to open in another few weeks, the Prop Shop is open for retail and drive-thru 12 PM – 12 AM Saturday, 12 – 10 PM Sunday, and retail 12 – 10 PM & drive-thru 4 – 10 PM Monday. (BTW, all of the PropShops are open from noon until 8 or later all weekend long, so you don’t have to worry about running out of great local beer to fuel your long weekend celebrations) And if Bedford is your home base, or you don’t mind commuting, they are hiring for the retail and kitchen now, email noah@drinkpropeller.ca today to apply/learn more! Of course, we’ll keep you in the loop when the taproom and kitchen are set to open.

There’s lots happening on the North Shore this week with a few new beers from Tatamagouche Brewing. A few weeks ago we told you about their Twin Shores Collaboration Pale Ale with Propeller, but what we didn’t tell you is that they’ve also been letting some Brettanomyces work away on another pale ale, which is out now. Kudos Brett Pale Ale features the New Zealand hop Nectaron, with the fermentation and hop additions ledding to notes of grapefruit and stone fruit. Cans of the 4.6% ABV pale ale are available now through both breweries. In other Tata news, keep an eye out for a barrel aged version of their Irish Stout, Hierlihy. This version was aged for 10 months in third-use cognac barrels that saw the introduction of a Brett Lambicus strain during their prior use. The aging process has allowed the beer’s malt character to come through the forefront, which combined with the subtle brett character, is giving some fruity and vinous notes. This one won’t be packaged, so keep an eye out for kegs and casks at the brewery and better beer bars in the province. 

Across the Northumberland, Upstreet is releasing the 8th version of their annual De Novo series, which coincides with their anniversary. De Novo 8 is a big one, a 10% Triple IPA coming in at 40 IBUs. Starting with a grain bill of 2-row, flaked and crystal wheat, flaked oats, and Golden Naked Oats, it then saw big additions of Trident, Sabro, Samba and NHZ-107 hops. Expect a creamy and luscious drinking experience, with notes of stone fruit, pineapple, citrus and lightly toasted marshmallow. Canning is happening today (Friday) and as of publication time, they’re on track to release cans at the taproom and the downtown Craft Beer Corner later today. Happy 8 years to Upstreet from your friends at ACBB!

Is there anything that screams Atlantic Canada summer more than a lobster boil and beer? Well, maybe high gas prices, but we digress. In their tribute to New Brunswick summers, Moncton’s Tire Shack Brewery has released Lobster Boil Gose. 50 kg of lobsters were added to the boil on brewday, to go along with malt and hops that were all grown within the province. The resulting salty and sour wheat beer is available now in cans and on tap at the brewery. 

For something different, let’s head to Wolfville where Annapolis Cider is releasing Imperial Gimlet, the latest in their Something Different series. The inspiration for this one comes from one of the cidery’s favourite cocktails, the French Gimlet, a stiff cocktail featuring gin, elderflower liquor and lime juice. The cider featuring two fermentations, additions of lime juice, hops and elderflower, leading to a floral aroma, notes of berry and a bit of acidity. It also packs a punch at 9.1%, but decidedly less punch than an actual gimlet. And because the folks at Annapolis Cider are mighty swell people, $0.50 from each purchase will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross fund supporting Nova Scotia’s recovery from the recent wildfires. 

Back in New Brunswick, Trailway is releasing the latest in its Land Series, with Marsh Land Tripel. Per the style, this is a bigger beer, coming in at 9% ABV. Expect some biscuity malt notes, with aromatics of apricot and banana from the Belgian yeast, and a grassy bitterness from the hops. Cans are out now at the Fredericton and Saint John taprooms. 

2 Crows Brewing has 2 Beers Releasing today, in decidedly distinct styles. Brewed during this month’s CBAC, the Crows invited folks from Calgary’s The Establishment to play around in the brewery. Fashionable People is a fuzzy and hazy IPA, brewed with flaked oats and wheat on top of the base of pilsner malt, along with some chit malt too. The hopping began in the mash with Cascade, and continued in the boil with Columbus, before post-boil hopping with the quartet of classic and new hops Idaho 7, Centennial, Solero, and HBC 1019. Fermenting with Verdant yeast also assisted in keeping the beer hazy and juicy. Mango, citrus, passion fruit will dance on your tongue, and you could even grab a couple to enjoy at Ashtray Rock! Watch out, this was a small batch, so act quickly to avoid disappointment.

Also from 2 Crows is the latest in their Jamboree sour series: Watermelon + Kiwi. Sticking to a base of pilsner and wheat malts, along with help from flaked wheat and flaked oats, JW+K was soured with Lactobacillus plantarum before fermentation with Escarpment Labs’ Ebbegarden Kveik yeast. After that was complete, tons (well, kilos) of kiwi and watermelon purees were added to the beer during conditioning, and it was allowed to finish carbonating naturally. You can find Jamboree: Watermelon + Kiwi on tap and in cans at the brewery now, with cans hitting the shelves of the provincial liquor corporation later in July.

Sydney’s Breton Brewing is celebrating eight years of beer with a new seasonal release, Mango IPA. A hazy beer packed with plenty of Citra and Amarillo hops for a big citrus punch, it also features (duh) mango to kick the juiciness up a big notch. Coming in at 6.5% ABV, you’ll find it pouring in the taproom for pints and fills as well as in cans to go (and do remember, they ship province-wide). If you’re in the area, definitely consider stopping by tomorrow for a combination Canada Day and Breton Birthday celebration with live music, deals on Island Time Lager, and Scots Dogs on site with food.

In Bay Roberts, NL, Baccalieu Trail Brewing also has a fruited beer out this week, one they put together with Rough Waters Brewing way across the island in Deer Lake. PLURNT is listed as a “late-hopped imperial pineapple sour” which certainly has some connotations. Though not an IPA, this one saw some late additions of El Dorado, which are known for providing a tropical punch, plus some other hop varieties they’re electing to keep under wraps for now, but which provide flavors and aromas that marry well with the pineapple purée that the beer was conditioned on for four days before packaging. On the bigger side for a sour, hence the “imperial” category, it landed at 6.8% ABV. Look for this one already on tap in the Baccalieu Trail taproom for pints and fills, and the cans will hit the shelves tomorrow at BT’s regular retailers just in time for your Canada Day celebrations. As for the name, don’t ask us, we have no idea either!

Continuing their Make/shift series of collaborations with local businesses, this week Landwash Brewery has released Verafin Session IPA. Taking cues and inspiration from the group from Verafin who came into the brewery earlier this month, this 4.5% ABV hoppy little thing features Cascade in the mash and early fermentation, with two New Zealand hops, Motueka and Rakau, after that. Cans and draught are available at the brewery in Mount Pearl now, with cans at their regular retailers shortly too!

Microbrasserie Ateepic, located at the Edmundston Golf Course, has a new beer on tap today, promising to be a refreshing drink for after (or before/instead of) your round of golf. Coup Sûr is a 4.5% Gose, that salty and sour style from Germany that has migrated to North America in the last decade. Ateepic’s take on it features both cucumber and lime, to enhance the refreshment and satisfying character. Find it on tap at the brewery this weekend!

We’ve got one brewery doing some hiring this week:

Up in Fredericton, NB, Half Cut Brewing is hiring for a couple of available slots, one in the brewery, the other in the taproom. On the production side, they’re looking for a Production Assistant to help with all aspects of the brewing process, from brewing, to packaging, to general labour, to cleaning (especially the cleaning, we expect). And in the taproom, they’re looking for a FT or PT bartender. Both positions are for ages 19+. To apply, you can lob a resume at info@halfcut.ca or drop by the brewery during business hours for a chat.

Lastly, a few quick hits before you get on with your Canada Day weekend!

Annapolis Brewing has brought back their Duck Slayer Czech Amber Lager this week. Giving you a bit of a maltier option for the summer while still being crisp and refreshing, it features classic Saaz hops for a bit of balancing spiciness. Super crushable at 4.7% and 27 IBU, it’s available now at the brewery.

Bedford’s Off Track Brewing set out to make perfect summer brew and landed on Basinview Lager, a 4.2% ABV American Lager. Pale yellow, crisp, and ultra crushable, it’ll pair well with post-softball aches and pains.

Halifax’s Unfiltered has their classic summer sour, Sour Motherfucker back today for those folks who aren’t into hops. Not a little beer by any means, it’s 6.5% with plenty of fruity and refreshing tart cherry character and, as a bonus for those whose dietary needs warrant it, this year’s version is also gluten reduced!

A sneaky surprise release from Serpent Brewing on the weekend is still around, but definitely won’t last til Monday. Summer Fling is a 6.6% ABV Saison, to which they have added citron, ginger, and honey, for a citrus and lightly spicy saison fit for some summer days and nights. As there is only a single keg available, we suggest heading your way there today, and while you’re at it, sample their new food menu too!

Banished Brewing in Paradise has brought back their Makes Sense Hazy IPA this week, absolutely chock-full of hops, giving a OJ vibes thanks to the Citra, Nelson, and Solero added throughout the process. Look for it on tap and in cans at the brewery, hitting local retail shelves in the next few days.