THE FLAVOUR
The local cup The craft drink craze is still at fever pitch — Bluenose beverages for any budget BY BROOKLYN CONNOLLY
Recommendations from Bishop Cellar’s director of consumer experience Kathryn Harding.
TATA KETCH BERLINER WEISSE (355 ml)
BRETON BLACK ANGUS IPA (6-pack)
COMPANY: TATAMAGOUCHE BREWING $3.50
COMPANY: BRETON BREWING CO. $16.00
This locally brewed, 3.1-per-cent ale is a fresh taste of summer. Harding says that Tatamagouche brewing has core products that are offered year-round, and a seasonal rotation of other hops.
If you’re looking for a hoppy punch, Breton Brewing Co. might just be the brand for you. Its Breton Black Angus IPA recently came out in a 473 ml 6-pack, whereas before it was only offered in tall boys. Harding, who loves the beer, says that the smaller servings make its 6.2 per cent alcohol more approachable.
CRAZY ANGUS DIPA (473 ml) COMPANY: BRETON BREWING CO. $5.00 For the serious IPA lovers, here’s your upgrade on the previous beer, packing a lot of hoppy bitterness in its 473-ml can. At seven per cent alcohol, you may want to pair this with a hearty meal or share with a friend. (Or share with an enemy, and make them into your friend.)
BLUFF CIDER (355 ml)
Flavour
COMPANY: BLUFF CIDER $5.00
Pine resin, grapefruit, subtle caramel, and orange peel that lead into a smooth/bitter finish.
This up-and-coming cidery is new to Nova Scotia’s shelves. Distilled in Avonport, Nova Scotia, its cider is made out of champagne yeast which gives the drink a crisp, fresh taste. You can find it for purchase at Bishop’s Cellar.
Pairing
UPSTREET LIBRA NON-ALC PALE ALE (4-pack) BREWERY: UPSTREET BREWERY $11.50
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You used to have to go to P.E.I. to get Upstreet, but a few years back it opened a brewery/BBQ joint in Burnside, where it brews this alcohol-free options. Historically, “near beer” has had a (largely justified) reputation for flavourlessness, but Harding promises this one brings the classic taste.
Big tropical hops and brisk carbonation cut nicely through rich and fatty foods — try with fish and chips.
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