Maritime Beer Report - September 27, 2013.

Hello and welcome to the September 27th edition on the Maritime Beer Report.

Barnone Brewing's limited release IPA is now available at the brewery at 4248 Route  225, Rose Valley, PEI. 

Gahan Pumpkin Ale has been released by the PEI Brewing Company on PEI and will be in New Brunswick next week you luck bums!

Big Axe Brewery, Bistro and B&B in Nackawic NB has posted pictures of their new brewing gear. The are hoping to have the beer following next month, I'll keep you posted.

As mentioned last week Big Tide Brewing Co. in Saint John NB has their Indian Beach Harvest Ale, the first of this season's fresh hopped offerings, available. It is brewed with Hallertau, Cascade and Nugget hops from Dunham's Run Winery. Tomorrow they will be brewing Pumpkin Ale - with pumpkins grown on the Kingston Peninsula and more fresh hops. Sounds awesome.

Celtic Knot Brewing noted that the Dark Passage Oatmeal Stout is getting rave reviews at The Tide & Boar in Moncton. It will be arriving at Marky's in the near future.

Grimross Brewing said their Rye IPA is conditioning on hops and will be ready in about a week and a half.

Picaroons is celebrating Organic Week. Celebrate all things ORGANIC and fill up on some certified organic DOORYARD SUMMER WHEAT ALE, and certified organic DARK & STORMY NIGHT. Both on tap right now at the BREWTIQUE in Downtown Fredericton! They also said that their Upstream Ale is almost gone.... get it while it's here. Help support the Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation! Harvest Ale is on shelves now

Big Spruce Brewing annouced another beer this week. The Bitter Get'er India, a black IPA. An extreme beer for extreme hop heads and beer fans  at 124 IBU and 6.6% ABV. It is available this weekend at Big Spruce and at the CBFM. 

I asked Bridge Brewing how much of the Many Hands Wet Hopped Imperial Pale Ale is left and they think this might be the last weekend for the Many Hands. So don't delay your purchase. They will always be releasing their new staple next week which will be a saison similar to their Summer Ale.

Boxing Rock Brewing Co. announced the Vicar's Cross Double IPA is back. It will be availbale at the brewery and Farmers Markets as well you should be able to find some at Premier, Bishop's, Harvest and Cristall this weekend.

Garrison Brewing has launched its 3 Fields Harvest Ale. "This smooth, seasonal ale is brewed with 100% maritime malt & Nova Scotia Hops. It is available now at the brewery. On Saturday, they'll be tapping a firkin at 11:00 AM. They also  re-launched FIRKIN NIGHTS at HMCS King's Wardroom! They tapped two casks - Harvest Wheat & Peanut Butter Nut Brown! I can say I am jealous.

Sea Level Brewing released its HOPFAZUPFA wet-hopped IPA on tap at Port Pub. No word yet on if any will make it to Halifax.

Uncle Leo's Brewery revealed they have a Smoked Porter in the fermenter. They brewed last Sunday and they said it "Smelled like a campfire in here!". Look for it to be available around the week end of Oct. 5th.

Pub Magazine - Atlantic Canadian Edition is holding a contest. Tell them in a minimum of 200 words and two or three photos about your favourite Atlantic Canadian pub, restaurant, beer, brewery, craft brewery, bartender, server, manager, owner, cook, chef, dishwasher or fellow customer. Send submissions to info@thepubmagazine.com You could win 2 balcony tickets to see The Irish Rovers - Band at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre on October 19th you will also receive a pint and pilsner glass from Nova Scotia Crystal in their fantastic Titanic pattern. Entries close Tuesday October 15th at 7PM. Winner announced Wednesday October 16th at 9pm. Offer open to residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI only, 19 years of age and older. No cash value. Cheers!

Finally ConnectionsHFX's Craft Beer and Local Food Celebration early bird ticket are gone, the Early bird tickets are now available until Oct.31. Two rooms have been announced. Room 1 THE SWEET ROOM will have chocolate porter beer cakes from Scanway Catering, Cake & Pastry Shop Halifax and beer-infused ice cream from Dee Dee's Ice Cream. Room 2 THE ORCHARD ROOM will be a showcase of NS cider and NS pork, and our friends at the The Stubborn Goat Gastropub will be entertaining our palette in this room full of culinary delights. Get your tickets, it is not to be missed.

Thanks for joining me this week. Please send any feedback or comments to toddthebeerdude@gmail.com. Until next week, enjoy responsible

Beer Review - Garrison Harvest Wheat Unfiltered Ale

I stopped by the brewery and tried a glass of their seasonal on tap there. 

It is straw colored, cloudy and the head quickly dissipates. It has a light grassy/citrusy aroma. It was light-bodied and a medium carbonation in the mouth and a very slight tartness in the aftertaste. This is a light, clean and easy drinking beer. 

The beer uses 40% wheat malt, pilgrim hops with a 23 IBU and 4.7% ABV. It is also vegan friendly.

Drink up and enjoy.

Maritime Beer Report September 20, 2013

Hello and welcome to the September 20th edition of the Maritime Beer Report

Another harvest beer has popped up. Bigtide Brewing Co. ‏in Saint John has a new Indian Beach Harvest Ale made with local fresh hops!

Picaroons announced this week the launch of its Harvest Ale(s) will be Thursday Sept. 26th from 4PM-7PM,  at the Alcool NB Liquor Train Station, on York Street in Downtown Fredericton. Go have a FREE taste of this 100% fresh locally hopped Pale Ale, and learn about your hops, your farmer, and your beer.

Shiretown Brewery "Runnin Down the Road" is coming soon with Wild Charlo Hops! Also Shiretown's Blonde du Quai Beer available in all Moncton & Dieppe NB Liquor stores and in Fredericton at York St. & Prospect. 

Pump House Brewery ‏posted a picture of Glenn is transferring his Russian rye ale, into Glenora casks for conditioning. 

Barnone Brewing IPA will be avialable next week in the brewery.But to those going to Kegs Corks and Oysters in Summerside Saturday they will be there for its first tapping.

Big Spruce Brewing announces a new tap at Ceilidh's Pub in Dartmouth. This week they were alse dry hopping some Kitchen Party with some hops grown for us by the folks at Southan Farms in NB.

Garrison Brewing Harvest Wheat is here! Now pouring at the brewery this is an unfiltered wheat beer with a German spin is the perfect kick-off to Halifax Oktoberfest! Don't forget tomorrow is Oktoberfest tomorrow, they are tapping a keg of 3 FIELDS HARVEST!

Hell Bay Brewing announced fall/winter hours this week Tues. - Sat.: 12pm -5pm and closed on Sunday and Monday

Propeller Brewing now has Nocturne Dark Lager available in 500ml bottles at our retail stores in Halifax & Dartmouth. Growlers were ready this afternoon.
   NOCTURNE: ART AT NIGHT is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax between 6 p.m.-midnight. The 2013 event will take place on Saturday October 19th. The completely free, sixth annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax. Nocturne, designed and planned by volunteers, is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Halifax in a whole new light. 
   The beer is a Munich Style Dark Lager inspired by Nocturne: Art at Night. The brew features deep mahogany hues with a clean lager nose. The flavours are rich and malty, accompanied by traditional German Noble hops gently asserting themselves while balancing the malt profile. The long aging period or "Lagering" and low bitterness make this brew very smooth and drinkable. Proceeds from each beer sold will be donated to Nocturne Halifax! 
   Propeller also tweeted that it had its first brew in at the Dartmouth brewery yesterday and guess what, it is an IPA

Sea Level Brewing HOPFAZUPFA I.P.A. its next seasonal creation is on its way.

That is all for this week, please enjoy resposible and we'll see you next week