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Black Ipa

Release The Hounds Black IPA — Big Rig Brewery

March 20, 2015

With the explosion of craft breweries here in Ontario, it can be hard to keep up. Indeed, especially with my Toronto-centric view, breweries like Big Rig often float under my radar until somebody thrusts them into my …

Rebecca — Amsterdam Brewing Co.

February 14, 2014

Well, despite assertions from major beer-writers in Toronto (I'm looking at you, Ben), this is the perfect beer for Valentines Day. Even if it doesn't hit shelves till tomorrow It's at the retail stores now! Get it on …

Hop Head Black IPA - Tree Brewing Co.

June 13, 2012

And BC beer week just keeps on going. Back to a Tree product (not the last), their highly regarded Hop Head Black IPA. This stuff sold like crazy in Kelowna where it's made, and was talked about all over BarTowel.com …

Escondidian Imperial Black IPA - Stone Brewing Co.

September 14, 2011

Okay, if you're not familiar with Stone Brewing Co. of California, I will assume you're from Ontario, and give you some grace for our common geographical lacking. If everyone else will give me a moment to chat to my …

Black IPA - Church-Key Brewing

October 7, 2010 · 4 comments

If you've been following along with this blog for a while, you'll know that I'm a big fan of Church-Key Brewing. While they're small, and have a fairly limited distribution, I so get to stop in the brewery outside of …