Friday, February 21, 2014

Maritime Beer Report - February 21, 2014

Hello and welcome to the February 21, 2014 edition of the Maritime Beer Report

Picaroons Traditional Ales released details on one of their seasonals, Maple Cream Ale, a brown cream ale made with New Brunswick maple syrup. There is going to be a launch event on Saturday March 1st at the York Street Train Station ANBL from 11AM to 3 PM.
Staying with Picaroons they are involved in a Tap Takeover at Stillwell Beer Bar in Halifax on March 15 from noon until 5 PM. They will have 12 taps and 3 casks and 10 dollars gets you a ticket and a glass to keep. Advance tickets available at Stillwell.

Garrison Brewing Co. has released their award-winning Black IPA seasonal. It is available in Halifax private stores and the brewery. The beer comes in at 6.2% ABV.

Hart & Thistle Gastropub & Brewery release bad news of Wednesday that after five years they were closing immediately. They thank all their supporter and cited a variety of factors for their demise, They will be missed.

North Brewing started brewing on their new equipment this week allowing for a 1200 litre brew day instead of 300. This should really help in keeping their regular offerings available more consistently.

Sea Level Brewing revealed that their latest seasonal El Rojo Diablo Double IPA will be out next week. It will be available at the brewery and usual private stores. The evil brew comes in at at 7.666% ABV 

Thanks everyone for entering my drawing for VIP tickets for Fredericton Craft Beer Fest. Watch for the winner tomorrow on twitter and facebook. I would like to thank them again for their kind support.

Thanks for joining me again this time and until next time, enjoy responsibly