I stopped in at Brazen Hall Kitchen and Brewery in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Their Jarpur Amber Ale was $5 for a pint so that determined my beer selection. I wasn’t disappointed. Smooth, malty goodness and warming on a very cold night. I would have liked to have eaten dinner here but had been tipped off to another location for dinner so I held off. If I ever make it back to Winnipeg I’ll try dinner here.
I stopped in at PEG Beer Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and the only beer they brew themselves that was on tap was their gose, which I tried. I found it to be enjoyable and drinkable. Easy to drink.
I stopped in at Little Brown Jug in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and enjoyed their 1919 Belgian Pale Ale. If the quality of this beer is any indication of other beers to come then I’ll be back. This is well worth the stop even for one beer. And, the bartender was a delight to talk with as well.
I stopped in at Barn Hammer Brewing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to try their beer. I enjoyed the Sweet Baby Josh’s Maple Cream Ale and I even more enjoyed the Black Sparrow ESB. Great malty and sweet beers. Delicious!
I stopped in at One Great City Brewing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for dinner and a beer. I enjoyed their French dip sandwich and their bitter – The Queen’s Best Bitter. The sandwich along with the kale salad was delicious. The bitter paired well with it. It was malty and delicious.
I stopped in at Half Pints Brewing Company in Winnipeg, Manitoba and enjoyed a nice chat with the bartender about the beer scene in Winnipeg. I tried the St. James Pale Ale which is a really tasty beer and well worth the stop. This is a great place to stop for great beers.
I stopped in at Torque Brewing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I had a great conversation with Chris at the bar regarding the beer and brewery scene in Winnipeg. He had a number of great recommendations for me to check out while in town. While at Torque I just had to try the Burnin Love Cinnamon Red Ale. It was a great beer for Valentine’s Day. A solid red ale with enough cinnamon to make it interesting. Chris also gave me a few red hots to drop in the beer or enjoy separately. Nice touch. Torque Brewing is a great brewery and well worth a stop when in Manitoba.
I stopped in at Calusa Brewing in Sarasota, Florida to sample their beer. They had a great number of IPAs, making it difficult to pick just one. However, after looking at the options I selected Mosaic Shake Double IPA with blueberries, vanilla and lactose. I was NOT disappointed. This is a strong beer with great hop bitterness which is tempered slightly with the blueberries. My friend tried several other of the beers, some of which I tasted. Great beers and a great place to stop.
I stopped in at Sarasota Brewing Company in Sarasota, Florida for dinner and a beer. I enjoyed the fish and chips very much. Their flight of beers was tasty with my favorite being the Honeymeade Ale. Bitter and sweet with hops and honey.
I stopped in at Big Top Brewing Company in Sarasota, Florida. The beers I tasted were delicious. I especially enjoyed the Peach Milkshake IPA. Think a fruity peachy flavor on top of a nicely hopped IPA. Delicious to drink and easy to enjoy.
Great outdoor patio with natural gas fire pits to warm up a cool evening.
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