We The North

So did anyone catch the Toronto Raptors game Saturday night? If you didn’t, you missed out!

Now normally during the week I can’t really watch the series because I’m asleep before the game even starts, but Game 6 was a treat because I was able to watch the whole game.

We decided to head to our friend’s Chris and Kelly’s for a little BBQ and some local Ontario beers to celebrate the Raptors!

Premium Pilsner – Big Rig Brewery – Ottawa

This beer is light and refreshing.  Some consider it as a German-style pilsner.  It contains a malty sweetness.  This style is lighter in colour and body.  The beer is 5.2% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).

Our average rating: 3 out of 5

Patent Pending – Bell City Brewing Co. – Brantford

This is an Irish Red Ale with a 5.2% ABV.  It’s got a medium hop taste with an amber colour to it.  There are some notes of caramel and toffee taste to it.

Our average rating: 4 out of 5

Belgian Style Stout – Spearhead Brewing Company – Kingston

This is another German-style pilsner with a 5.2% ABV.   It’s considered a smooth black ale. Brewed with a special kind of sugar with curacao orange peel and coriander.

Our average rating: 3.75 out of 5

Starboard New England – Lake of Bays Brewing Company – Baysville

Starboard is a New England style IPA with a 5.4% abv.  This beer is a little breezy and a little bold.  It has strong citrus flavours with a hint of strawberry. 

Our average rating:  4 out of 5

Long Pond Lager – Bayside Brewing Co. – Erieau

This is a Canadian lager that is 5% ABV.  This is Bayside Brewing Co.’s flagship beer.   This beer has a light crisp finish with caramel, toffee and citrus flavour.

Our average rating: 3.75 out of 5

Impeachmint -Ernest Cider – Newmarket

Impeachmint is a cider that is 5.7% ABV.  This cider uses 7 varieties of Ontario apples and lightly sweetened with local honey.  It’s a medium gold colour with flavours of apple, honey and flowers.

Our average rating: 2.75 out of 5

No Name – Loblaws (President’s Choice) – Brampton

Yes, that’s right, Loblaw’s came out with a No Name Beer if you haven’t heard already.  This lager is 5% ABV.  It delivers a crisp finish and makes it easy taste.

Our average rate: 3 out of 5

Now for those that missed the game, you definitely missed out. To give you a quick rundown, the Raptors were down for most of the game. They came back in the 4th quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100 to 94.

Check out the Game 6 highlights courtesy of House of Highlights

On to the finals!! Let’s go Raptors! Cheers!!