CREEMORE SPRINGS ~ KÖLSCH

Sampled from a tin this beer poured a clear golden yellow with a moderate foamy white head. The head did’t last very long but did leave some scant lacing. A moderate level of carbonation was noticeable. The nose was comprised of crackery cereals, mild earthiness, dry grass and light floral hops. The flavour follows the nose, with lots of grains and a mild bitterness, and grassy and floral flavours. The finish is dry, lightly bitter and crisp. The body is medium light and the carbonation is lively. Overall a simple, clean and well balanced session beer.

4.7% from Creemore, Ontario

~MAD & NOISY HOP & WEIZEN ~ CREEMORE SPRINGS

“Mad and Noisy” seems to be an offshoot of Creemore Springs Brewing.  Creemore Springs was purchased by macro brewery Molson-Coors a number of years ago.  Someone has excellent lawyers, because from what I can tell Molson’s has taken a really hands off approach, letting Creemore Springs do there thing. (A hundred years behind their time) - there was no mention of Molson’s on the tin at all.

Both a German Weizen beer and American Pale Ale inspired the beer.   The mashups is supposed to blend the grapefruit flavours of the IPA with the bubble-gum and banana of a Weizen.

The beer was sampled out a tin.  It poured a hazy unfiltered pale yellow colour with a lasting white head.   The aroma contains citrus, bread dough, mild spice and banana.  Flavour begins with a little banana and bread, followed by citrus (especially lemon) and a very subtle spice (cloves?).  The beer finishes with a little hoppy bitterness.   An enjoyable light wheat beer, great for summer.

 

4.7%  Creemore, Ontario    17 IBU