The 2-4 Beers of Christmas 2019 Day: 12 ghoST OUT by Muskoka Brewery

Beer # 512 ghoST OUT

Brewery: Muskoka Brewing Company


Type: Independent Microbrewery    Est.:  1996

Location: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

Beer Style: Flavoured White Stout

ABV: 6.5%      IBU: 25

Format: Aluminium Can  Size: 473 ml

Cost: $2.95 CAD     Purchased At: The Brewery

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An interesting beer tonight for the #2-4BeersofChristmas. I think I have only had two other white stouts, but it is an interesting concept. Can you pack all the flavour of a stout into something that looks like a golden ale? Well Muskoka brewery just put this one out so I was curious to see how it did.

Onto our beer...

Pours a liquid honey colour with an off-white head made of small bubbles. The nose took a few minutes to open up. It first started out smelling like a golden ale, however as it warmed a bit the stout aromas started to build. hints of liquorice and caramel The first sip is slightly mind-bending. by looking at it you expect an IPA flavour or a golden ale. However, what you get is a very light dry stout flavour. I get creaminess and a little cheese. There are notes of chocolate and coffee and some sweet oat malts. The body is very light, and there is a slight tang in the back of the throat. Aeration is very malty, with caramel and golden syrup, and there is a little herbaceous bite from the hops.

Impressions: Fail, So-so, Pass, Exceptional 


Cost: 5/6 PASS
Colour: 5/6 PASS
Beer Style: 4/6 PASS
Re-Order:  4/6 PASS
Experience: 4/6 PASS
Christmas Cheer 4/6 PASS


Final Thoughts:

This is a fascinating beer but I need to try more beers in this style. The biggest problem I have with it is the disparate and conflicting signals I get through my senses. I feel like I should be drinking a golden ale, but I'm tasting something that drinks, close to... but not quite, a stout. Worth a try though. Get one if you can find it.


Cheers

CJT

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Beer # 190 Undercover Brother White Stout with Chai

White Stout with Chai
Collaboration

Brother's Brewing Company

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Pelham, Ontario, Canada
Independent

with

Barnstormer  Brewing
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Brewpub/Brewery
Flavoured White Stout 7.3 % ABV 20oz Pint
$6.25 (Canadian) At the Sawdust City Brewery Saloon (Guest Tap)

Twitter: @BrothersBrewery  @BarnstormerBeer 

While down at Sawdust City yesterday I managed to try a few beers on the "Guest Tap," and this was one. I has another beer by Brother's Brewing Citra Pale Az Down a few weeks ago, also on the guest tap at Sawdust. I enjoyed that beer immensely , so I was very happy to see this collaboration show up.

Onto the tasting...

Pours a hazy amber colour with an off white head made up of small bubbles. Chai spices are the forefront on the nose. Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and tea. first sip is chocolaty, spicy, cinnamon and clove. Finish is angelica, with some smoky sumac. Aeration accentuates the tea and spice. with a hint of tasted caramel, and breadiness on the finish.

 Impressions: Fail, So-so, Pass, Exceptional 

Cost: 5/6 PASS
Colour: 5/6 PASS
Beer Style: 5/6 PASS
Re-Order:  4/6 PASS 
Experience:  5/6 PASS


Final Thoughts:

This was my first "White Stout," and I was not exactly sure what to expect. This was a light bodied but full flavoured beer, Seemingly as contradictory as it's name. The spice was well done I got the full impression of chai tea. While I enjoyed the beer it is a very different experience. I may have to try a few more to get a good understanding of them

Cheers


CJT



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