Starting now, we at Canadian Craft Tours are going to take on the oh so challenging task of drinking beer on a regular basis. Wait. No. scratch that, we already do that, maybe a little too much. Ok, starting now, we at Canadian Craft Tours are going to start drinking beer on a regular basis and then write stuff and post stuff about that beer on our website immediately after drinking said beer.....this is going to be interesting....
My first beer review by Andrew Wishart aka. the Newbie
The Beer: Parallel 49's Gypsy Tears Ruby Ale
What a name. Gypsy Tears. They even have a gypsy on the bottle with a ruby red tear falling down her face. What presentation! That's something I love about Parallel 49, they make each regular brew with a character to represent it. I think that's what first got me on the beer so many years ago. I'm easily sold and I definitely judge a book by its cover, every time. I chose Gypsy Tears for my first beer review because it was quite literally my first craft beer as a young adult. It just seemed fitting to make it my first craft beer review.
This magnificent brew has a strength of 6% alcohol per volume classifying it a 'strong beer'. And yeah, half way through, I'm feeling it and it feels great!
As soon as you start pouring it into your glass the hoppy aroma hits your nose and you can almost see the gypsy's dancing around their loot from the days plunder. The ruby red colour up to the light, the beautiful frothy white foam on the top, it's a dream within a myth within a riddle... I'm lost already.
As the first drop hits my tongue I'm taken back to the first time I partook in this ruby wonder. Back then I was probably too much of an amateur to really appreciate everything this beer has to offer. Today I feel like I could drink it over and over again and find something new to love about it. The flavour reminds you that your drinking something that was made to bring joy to everyone who partakes in this liquid treasure.
This gypsies tears will keep me yearning for more. I have no doubt, you'll be happy she cast her spell on you too.
That’s a very racist review. Hmm 2016 hopefully you’ve gone back under your rock you racist hack
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The Niagara Region is known for its world-renowned wineries and the diverse range of grape varieties that are grown here. From classic European varieties to newer hybrids, the Niagara Peninsula offers a wide variety of wines to suit every taste. In this blog, we will take a look at some of the most common grape varieties that are grown in Niagara and what makes them special.
Chardonnay: This classic white grape variety is one of the most widely planted in Niagara. Chardonnay grapes are known for producing wines that are crisp and refreshing with flavors of apple, citrus and mineral. The cool climate of the Niagara Region is particularly well-suited to growing Chardonnay, producing wines that are well-balanced with good acidity and a long finish. Fun fact: Chardonnay grapes are also known as the "queen of white grapes", due to its versatility and popularity among wineries all over the world.
Riesling: Another white grape variety that is commonly grown in Niagara is Riesling. Riesling grapes are known for producing wines that are floral and fruity with a characteristic minerality. The Niagara Region's cool climate allows Riesling grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in wines with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. Fun fact: Riesling grapes are known for being very expressive of the terroir where they are grown, meaning that the wine will have a distinct taste depending on the soil and climatic conditions of the region....
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