WHAT IS IT? An offshoot of top fermenting American IPA styles, typically using new world hops for big, vibrant aromas by focusing on cold side additions to create biotransformation and extract essential oils. DANGER LEVEL Hazy at night, hazy the […]
That crisp, cold glass of gold
This past summer was a particularly humid one and paired with work ramping up, I quite often had a drink in my hand. Sometimes it would be an iced coffee or the odd hefeweizen (it’s my favourite summer beer), but […]
Three Ontario beers you have to try this winter
Here at The Growler, we love to pair our beer with the seasons. Here are three we think you should try, with handy links to purchase too. Cheers! Black Gold Brewery’s Angry Redhead 22 IBU / 5.3% ABV Angry Redhead […]
Style snapshot: A guide to the sessionable yet contemplative ESB
WHAT IS IT? A top fermented ale just that little bit stronger and darker than a typical pub strength English Bitter, among the stronger offerings from English breweries, but average for American craft beer. DANGER LEVEL Expensive pub session possible […]
Style snapshot: A guide to the zesty, cheerful hefeweizen
WHAT IS IT? A top fermented ale, frequently made with up to 70% malted wheat, renowned for its fruity, spicy nose and lightly tart, quaffable body. It literally translates as “yeast-wheat.” DANGER LEVEL Brunch-adjacent GLASS Weizen STYLE STATS ABV: 4.3-5.6% […]
Virtual Beer Events Guide
OK, so we can’t hang out in person, but that it stopping breweries from hosting virtual beer events. We’ve officially moved to Phase 2 of COVID-19 beer consumption. We’re regularly ordering our favourite beers for home delivery or even adding […]