Windward Belgian Wheat
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Why A bulk barn of banana, bubblegum, citrus and spice (camomile, grains of paradise and orange peel), Stone City’s Belgian-style wheat beer is levelled with hits of hops. Easy sipping for fine weather.
Price 600 ml/$7.50
Availability On tap at Bar Hop (391 King West, 647-352-7476, barhopbar.com), or take a road trip to the Stone City tap room and bottle shop in Kingston (275 Princess, 613-542-4222, stonecityales.com).
Collective Arts State of Mind Session IPA
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Why Hop addicts will dig this session IPA from Collective Arts. Currently alongside Nickel Brook in Burlington, Ontario’s advocate of art and beer plans to open its own facility in Hamilton later this month. This one’s light in body, full in flavour and ideal for backyard BBQs.
Availability In Toronto bars, hitting the LCBO and Beer Store soon.
Cuvée des Jacobins
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Why This Flemish red ale is an un-blended old lambic that rests in French oak barrels for a minimum of 18 months. The result is fruity, funky and super-sour – kind of like you’ve been pucker-punched by a sassy Sour Key (if candies were addictive and aggressive).
Price 330 ml/$3.50
Availability LCBO 318758
