Garrison

Garrison Brewing is a micro brewery in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is located right where the cruise ships are docked. My wife, Chantel, and I visited the brewery in September of 2009. If I remember correctly, you could get a two ounce sample of any beer they made for a dollar. I regret not trying Jalapeño Ale; it just sounded a bit too "out there" for my tastes at the time.

This brewery also sells and re-fills growlers. A growler is a large bottle that holds the equivalent of six bottles of beer but has a lower price. It's recommended that once the growler is opened the beer should be consumed within three days. Unfortunately, growlers are not yet available in Manitoba. I hope that changes one day soon.

Below are two brief reviews of Garrison beers that are available to purchase at the MLCC:

Martello Stout:

There's a jet black colour to this stout. It has a pronounced liquorice scent. The taste is smooth and crisp, and the flavour is fairly standard but lacks a lot of complexity.

Imperial IPA:

Perhaps unsurprisingly this beer has a cloudy orange colour ('unfiltered' is clearly displayed on the beer label). The nose is citrusy, piney, and hoppy. Lovers of hops, rejoice! This beer clocks in at a robust 7% ABV but for those used to IPAs, the booziness is not excessive.