~ TRUE GRIT ~ RAINHARD BREWING CO.

True Grit is a saison/Farmhouse Ale. Sampled on draught, the beer poured a clear deep golden hue, with just a tiny bit of head, which left nice lacing. The nose contained fruit, yeasts, a little citrus and herbs. The front was a little sweet and contained cereal, yeast, a touch of citrus and a hint of fruitiness. The finish had a distinct hop bitterness (Amarillo Hops were used). The carbonation was moderate and the beer had a medium body. A refreshing easy drinking saison. A solid simple beer.

6.5% from Toronto, Ontario 35 IBU

NOSBEERATU ~ RAINHARD BREWING

Nosbeeratu is the newest beer offered by new start up Rainhard Brewing.  Their beers have been consistently great thus far.   The beer is seasonally brewed and is a Black IPA in the west coast style.  It is only available in growlers and on tap thus far.  The beer pours a very dark brown, almost black.  The nose has a beautiful roasted malt aroma with a little hint of smoke.   Great dark maltiness on the pallet too, with a medium bodied creamy mouth feel and balanced hop bitterness.  The hops (quite a complex array of hops – both wet and dry) give it a citrusy-pine taste and a dry finish.  Very drinkable!

Malt: 2-row, pale ale, carafa III, Munich, carawheat, rye
Hops: Galaxy & Centennial
Dry Hop: Galaxy, Citra, Centennial

6% from York (Toronto) Ontario     IBU 66