Ontario Craft Brewery (OCB) Tasting Notes

Who is the OCB?

We're the Ontario Craft Brewers, 25 brewers dedicated to making great tasting beer, right here in

Ontario. The reason we got together is to promote our fresh, natural, quality beer and agree on a commitment to excellence that everyone has to live up to.

We chose "Ontario Craft Brewers" as our name, because it speaks to the tradition of care and craftsmanship that we insist upon when brewing our beer. It's taste that we're obsessed with, and taste that distinguishes us from other beers, so naturally our slogan is "Taste. The difference."

Why not ask for one of our beers next time you're in a pub or restaurant? Or pick up a few bottles

at the LCBO or The Beer Store and taste the difference for yourself? We think you'll like it. Also, feel free to visit our website: www.ontariocraftbrewers.com.

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company

We are a small, family-run brewery in the Lower Ottawa Valley. We brew interesting and tasty beer using the highest quality ingredients like certified organic malts and local spring water. We have names, not titles. We brew using equal parts art & science. And we always have time for our friends. www.beaus.ca

Beau’s Lug Tread Lagered Ale

Brewed with certified organic malts, hops and local spring water, Lug Tread is top fermented like an ale and then cold aged like a lager. This provides some light ale notes complemented with a lager-

like crispness. Lug Tread displays interwoven malt and hop flavours, subtle fruit flavours and a crisp, lingering finish. Lug Tread is certified organic by Pro-Cert.

Festivale AltbierBased on a rare German style of ale, known as Alt (German for old, referring to how long this style

has been in existence). It originates from the northern half of the Rhineland and is something of a cousin beer to our Lug Tread. Festivale is an amber ale, with fairly assertive hoppiness. Munich

malts give festivale its colour and its rich caramel sweetness. Like all our beer, Festivale is brewed with local springwater, certified organic malts and certified organic hops. Oh yeah!

Black Oak Brewing Company

Established in 1999, Black Oak makes great tasting, slow brewed, all malt, authentic hand crafted beer that's true to style. Both our delicious Pale Ale and Nut Brown Ale are gold medal winners in the national Great Canadian Brewing Awards. All our beers focus on Quality, Character and

Consistency. Black Oak Brewery is located in Etobicoke, Ontario. www.blackoakbeer.com

Black Oak Nut Brown AleMahogany in colour with a dense white head, the rich smooth flavour is pleasantly dry with a roasty

nuttiness and occasional hints of dark chocolate. Just enough hops in the background to balance the sweet maltiness and enhance the medium body, making it highly quaffable.

Black Oak Pale AleThis thirst quenching golden amber coloured pale ale is refreshing and enjoyable while awakening

your taste buds with a nice hoppy burst. The pleasant bitterness is well balanced with an exquisite malty backbone. The enticing hoppy aroma lends to slight notes of citrus. This medium bodied ale is mildly carbonated, with a fluffy white head that leaves behind intricate brewers lacing on the glass.

Muskoka Cottage Brewery

Established in 1996, Muskoka Cottage Brewery is located in the heart of Cottage Country - Bracebridge, Ontario. We are located right downtown in a century old Granary building. All of our fine award winning beers are all natural and we use no preservatives. www.muskokabrewery.com

Muskoka Cream AleOur signature beer, Muskoka Cream Ale is crisp and refreshingly hopped with a wonderful malt

balance.

Muskoka Light PilsnerWhen beer drinkers asked us about a pilsner that was light, we had the perfect beer in mind! Our

Pilsner is a crisp, clean, refreshing and flavourful Euro-style beer, which is lighter in alcohol; a breakthrough in craft brewing!

Muskoka Summer Weissbier Seasonally brewed, Muskoka Summer Weiss is crafted with visions of summer in mind. Unfiltered

and naturally hazy by design, the balance of wheat, barley and subtle hopping make this an intriguingly aromatic, flavourful and sessionable summer wheat beer. Cheers to you Summer!

Muskoka Mad Tom IPAInspired by late night stories around the fire, Muskoka Mad Tom will instantly grab your attention. Dry-hopped with Chinook and Centennial hops, this IPA has a vibrant aroma, depth of flavour, and

crisp citrusy undertow like no other. So brace yourself, and crack one open for old Mad Tom. This is an awakening in craft beer that gets more enticing with every sip.

Flying Monkey Craft Brewery

The Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery is locally run by a few beer-lovin’ friends and a family of unwavering Beer Disciples. Our philosophy? Keep the microbrewery revolution going –there’s always room for more fresh, local, and better beer in the “brewscape” of Ontario. Every last one of us craves interesting real beer, so we brew our unique ales to taste, not necessarily to style. We struggle always to express our off-centered ideas and really craft the kind of stuff we want to drink ourselves. So bottoms up –and Release the Flying Monkeys! Flying Monkey Craft Brewery is located in Barrie, Ontario. www.flyingmonkeybeer.com

Confederation Amber Ale

Confederation Amber Ale is a balanced ale with quiet dignity, but it’s made unique by our brewhouse mandate: dry-hop everything. With hop bombast, the perfect amber patina, and a

toasty malt sweetness, this is a beautiful beer for all seasons. A little dark roast tweaks all that sweet crystal malt, and Styrian Goldings hops add some citrusy evergreen notes. It’s as close to

classy as some of will ever get.

Hoptical Illusion Almost Pale Ale

This is the beer that reminded us why we started a microbrewery. First off, we love hops. Secondly, brewing should be to taste, not necessarily to style. And, thirdly, did we mention that we love

hops? So that explains it: Hoptical Illusion is an Almost pale ale. At 27 IBUs versus 25 and way up for English Pale Ales, we’re hoppier than most beers, but not quite a true pale ale. An American pale?

Almost . . . but it’s Canadian. Some of the strange personality of this beer comes from the grapefruit-y Amarillo hop that supports a quirky malty blended of amber kiln and specialty roast.

Dry-hop that potion in the fermenters with some Cascade, and the aroma is positively dizzying. Sometimes copper, in other lights more red, often described as brown. Sometimes you think you’re

ready for a pale ale, but then it takes a quick u-turn at the end when those beautiful grape-fruity hops surface. And then “poof!” –you lose your grip on it again. Prest-o, change-o, Hoptical Illusion is

aptly named.

Antigravity Light AleYeah, yeah - we know: Light and Craft Brewed in the same sentence? Well, Antigravity Light Ale

(4.0% ABV) is our answer to the call for a natural, craft-brewed Light Ale that actually still has

flavour. Using real, natural, certified organic ingredients for the freshest, most naked flavour, we've purposefully brewed Antigravity as a light ale which accounts for its body and complexity not

usually found in beers at the lighter end of the spectrum. That and the fact we dry-hop the heck out of it. Antigravity is lighter, but still flavourful; effervescent and playful, but not too hoppy or

aggressive. It is what it is, and, for what it is, it's damn good!

Netherworld Cascadian Dark AleNetherworld Cascadian Dark Ale (6.0%) hails from the chaotic flipside of the brewhouse where

hybrid is the norm and everything is done after hours, outside the lines, and off the books. Brewing to taste, not style, we summoned Netherworld from a chorus of voices crying for a dark roasty

thing with lots of west coast hops. Eerily, from some brewing astral plane, this “Cascadian Dark Ale”

appeared in our tanks. Mostly black with ruby hints of colour, Netherworld pours with a cafe au lait froth releasing a strange aura of green leafy hops in the miasma of dark aromas wafting from its

foam. Roasted coffee and cocoa flavours front this darkly coloured but medium bodied brew, but then come the fresh, green, Cascade hop flavours of juniper, herbs, and light citrus undertones.

With some soft fruit towards the finish and a slight hint of applewood, Netherworld will definitely

have you embracing the darkness.

Great Lakes Brewery

Founded in 1987, Great Lakes Brewery is Toronto's oldest craft brewery. We produce the finest ales

and lagers made with all natural, premium ingredients. Our award winning beers are handcrafted in small batches using an historic open-fire copper kettle. www.greatlakesbeer.com

Devils Pale Ale 666Brewed with 6 select malts and 4 premium hops. Devil's Pale Ale has a rich mahogany colour,

reminiscent of early English pale ales. The wonderful hoppy aroma is revealed even before your

first sip, followed by a hearty malty body, and culminating with a pronounced bitterness. Prepare yourself for a devilishly good time…

Orange Peel Ale

Handcrafted with five specialty malts and five varieties of hops, along with a touch of honey, we added heaps of fresh oranges and peels into the boil to produce a refreshingly flavourful and fruity taste experience. The subtle orange aroma and taste is balanced by a slightly bitter aftertaste from the orange peels and hops. Pouring a beautiful bronze-orange colour, Orange Peel Ale is available

only in the spring and summer.

Red Leaf Smooth Red LagerHints of caramel, nuts and toasted malt result in a fully flavoured yet deceptively smooth lager. A well balanced body makes it a perfect year-round beer. Red Leaf is an ideal match with burgers,

stews, sandwiches and similar selections. Gold Medal winner at the 2007 Canadian Brewing Awards.

Golden Horseshoe Premium LagerOur extended aging process results in an incredibly smooth and refreshing taste with little

bitterness or aftertaste. Great for the warm weather or for those desiring a light bodied beer, this premium blonde lager is 5% alcohol by volume. Thirst-quenching and flavourful, it's a perfect

companion to lighter fare, such as fish or salads, or spicy dishes like wings or sausages.

Crazy Canuck Pale AleWe've gone coastal!! Our version of a west coast pale ale, this copper coloured beer boasts an

unmistakable hoppy aroma and lingering bitterness, complemented by a soft bready malt flavour.

Green Tea AleHandcrafted with specialty malts and hops, we added carefully selected Organic Gunpowder Green Tea and fresh Ontario grown ginseng directly into the brew. Like green leaves sprouting, this beer boasts a refreshing and slightly herbal flavour that pairs well with lobster, pad thai, spring rolls or

sesame chicken.

Mill Street Brewery

At Mill Street Brewery, we brew with the finest ingredients in small batches, yielding lagers and ales of exceptional quality and taste…and that’s no easy feat! Our dedication to our craft and passion for

pushing the envelope has earned us some serious accolades since we officially opened in December 2002. Mill Street Brewery is located in Toronto, Ontario. www.millstreetbrewery.com

Mill Street Belgian-Style Wit BeerAn unfiltered wheat beer, flavoured with real orange peel and coriander; perfect for a hot summer

day. With notes of citrus, banana, coriander, and cloves.

Mill Street Lemon Tea BeerA Franco-Belgian style made with wheat malt and flavoured with black tea added during the aging

(so that we get the full-flavour of the tea aromatics but without the tannic bitterness) and finished

with lemon juice to give it a fresh citric tang (served with a lemon wedge...).

Mill Street Original Organic Lager

Light, golden colour, light floral hop aroma, pleasant malty/biscuit taste with a well-balanced finish. Very clean, with no aftertaste.

Mill Street Stock Ale

A light dusting of hops in the nose, light malt flavour in perfect balance with hop bitterness.

Mill Street Tankhouse Ale

Aroma shows rich fruity hoppiness (cherry, plum), plus woody notes, and lightly smokey crystal malts.

Nickel Brook Brewery

A family-owned microbrewery, with 30 years of brewing history, committed to producing an

outstanding local product with European character. Nickel Brook is located in Burlington, Ontario. www.nickelbrook.com

Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsner

This one of a kind beer is brewed as a light Pilsner style, combined with natural green apple juice and essence. Refreshingly smooth with a clean crisp finish, which compliments or combines for

cooking with any poultry, pork or seafood dish. Brewed at 4% alc/vol. this is the perfect beer alternative for those looking to try something new.

Nickel Brook Premium Organic Lager

Brewed using only 100% certified organic European Hops and Barley's puts this Lager in a class all it's own. Polished copper in colour with a subtle medium body and spicy aroma. Naturally

carbonated and aged a minimum of 4 weeks gives a rich mellow finish (5.alc/vol.)

Nickel Brook Gluten Free

Subtle malt flavours are derived from gluten free ingredients. Well balanced and finishing with good hop character. (5.8% alc)

Grand River Brewing

Scenic craft brewery located in historic downtown Galt (Cambridge) with a regular selection of great tasting, traditional style beers under 5% abv. A year around selection of seasonal and specialty beers with varying strengths are also available. www.grandriverbrewing.com

Galt Knife Old StylePreprohibition Style Lager - More colour, flavour, body and mouth feel, also definitely hoppier than

conventional lagers. At 4.4% ABV, a very drinkable yet distinctive lager.

Wellington Brewery

Wellington Brewery in Guelph has brewed its fine ales and lagers since 1985. The brewery's architecture imitates that of a traditional 'oast house,' a building once built especially for drying and packing hops, a key ingredient in Wellington's select recipes. The brewery, named after the first Duke of Wellington, uses natural ingredients and patient brewing methods to produce ales of timeless distinction, not unlike the Duke himself. Wellington Brewery is proud to be celebrating 25

years of craft brewing in 2010. Please visit our website to find out all the exciting things we will be doing this year to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! www.wellingtonbrewery.ca

Wellington Silver Wheat AleWellington Brewery’s new Silver Wheat is a crisp, thirst quenching ale with malted wheat and

German noble hops.

Wellington Special Pale AleWith a balance of malt and hops patterned after classic English Pale Ales, this refreshing and

creamy smooth ale is notably full of flavour. A perfect pairing with hot, spicy foods, this is a great beer to be enjoyed all year long.

Wellington County Dark AleA dark traditional ale with a rich bouquet, matured slowly to deliver exceptional smoothness and

balance. A nice fruity nose and paired well with roast beef, venison and lamb. (5% alc/vol)

Wellington Trailhead LagerTrailhead is a Vienna-style lager which is characterized by a careful balance of malt sweetness and

clean, crisp hop bitterness.

Cameron’s Brewery Company

Located in Oakville Ontario, Cameron’s Brewing Company is a creative and crafty group dedicated to brewing exceptional beers. By adhering to traditional brewing practices, using all-natural ingredients, and most importantly, demonstrating a passion for our craft, you can think of us as ‘beer artisans’. Cameron’s. Brewed by a connoisseur…not an accountant.

Cameron’s Cream AleHailed at its launch in 1997 by Toronto Life as the Best New beer of the year, this elegant gold ale is crisp and refreshing. Brewed with Canadian six-row barley and specialty hops from the UK you will taste understated hop notes carefully balanced by a fruity backbone. Silver medalist at the 2010 US

Open Beer Championships.

Cameron’s Auburn AleDeliciously complex, this west coast style ale uses “tons” of citrus aromatic American hops. Watch for a generous hop nose, smooth maltiness followed by a deep dry smooth hoppy finish. Auburn

Ale has consistently medaled at the Canadian and Ontario Brewing Award and was Silver medalist at the 2010 US Open Beer Championships.

F&M Brewery

Founded in 1997, F&M is a rennaissance brewer of premium ales and lagers. Brewed under the brand name Stonehammer, after our flagship pilsner lager we offer three main brands, two seasonal beers, and contract brew the Maclean's Pale Ale.

StoneHammer Dark AleA dark, mild, malty ale with a chocolate front and perfectly balanced finish. The English pale ale

malt, and traditional Fuggles hops create a bold yet smooth flavor that leaves you wanting more.

StoneHammer Pilsner LagerA classic Pilsner, brewed using 100% German Pilsner Malt, and Noble Saaz hops. A crisp, clean

refreshing full-bodied taste, with a distinctive dry finish.

Old Credit Brewing

At Old Credit Brewing our goal is to craft a quality Amber Ale & Pale Pilsner and Holiday Honey We brew small batches with no additives or preservatives to ensure quality freshness and taste. We use quality malts imported hops and specially selected yeast. Water is charcoal filtered to ensure purity. Direct firing in a copper kettle, fully matured at 8 Weeks at 3.5 degrees below zero produces our Ice

Aged Beer.

Old Credit Amber AleRed amber colour - Aromatic bouquet, fruity, nutty - Medium body with distinctive roasted malt

character - Thick creamy, fine textured head - Fleeting aftertaste - 5% alcohol content

Old Credit Pale PilsnerPale Colour - Medium body with smooth taste - Thick creamy, fine textured head - Fleeting

aftertaste - 5% alcohol content - Available in 680 ml. bottles. - Kegs are available in 58.6 liters, 50 lt.30 lt and 19 liters

Amsterdam Brewing Company

The Amsterdam Brewing Company is an independently owned and operated craft brewery located in the heart of Toronto at 21 Bathurst St. A pioneer of the craft beer revolution in 1986 the

Amsterdam was the first of its kind in Toronto to offer patrons hand crafted lagers and ales that were brewed ‘in-house’. Today they brew over ten different brands including our flagship lager –

Natural Blonde, the award winning Big Wheel Deluxe Amber, and multiple year-round and seasonal brews. The Amsterdam Brewing Company uses only traditional brewing methods and their beers

are made with four, all natural, ingredients – malt, hops, yeast, and water. All beers are GMO-free, without preservatives, and never heat pasteurized

Big Wheel Deluxe AmberPale Colour - Medium body with smooth taste - Thick creamy, fine textured head - Fleeting

aftertaste - 5% alcohol content - Available in 680 ml. bottles. - Kegs are available in 58.6 liters, 50 lt.30 lt and 19 liters