AYINGER CELEBRATOR DOPPELBOCK
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Why Doppelbock, meaning double bock, is the strongest version of the malty beverage traditionally brewed to carry Bavarian monks through Lent. Take a moment to imagine the scene around the monastery as usually stoic fasting brothers throw back stein after stein of ultra-boozy beer. I digress, but this is delicious stuff. A sweet and creamy malt head’s dream.
Price 330 ml/$3.70
Availability LCBO 254656, seasonal/limited quantities
TRAPPISTES ROCHEFORT 10
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Why Don’t be fooled by the smooth operations of this famous Trappist quad. Considered one of the world’s best, it’s a sneaky little booze bomb at 11.3% ABV. Dark fruits, chocolate and baking spices throw their weight around. Share and savour this one a little is enough.
Price 330 ml/$4.35
Availability LCBO 374363
BURDOCK BELGIAN FARMHOUSE STOUT
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Why Brewed with saison yeast and brett, Burdock’s farmhouse stout drinks like winter while reminding you that spring isn’t so very far away.
Price 500 ml/$6
Availability At the bottle shop (1184 Bloor West, at Pauline, 416-546-4033, burdockto.com).