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All of our beer styles are proudly brewed, canned and distributed from right here in our hometown of Amherstburg, Ontario on our 169 year old family farm.
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BLONDE ALE

BACKSHOP BREW

Awarded as Best-in-Class in the Ontario Brewing Awards, this approachable and refreshing blonde ale offers a crisp, clean flavour and easy finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Malty, Crisp, Refreshing

ABV / IBU

4.6% / 18

HOPS

YEAR-ROUND AVAILABILITY

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CALIFORNIA COMMON LAGER

COMMON MUTT

Known as the California Common, this lager is in a class of its own. Balancing a nutty caramel start with a mild citrus finish this Mutt is as laid back as they come. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Nutty, Citrus Aroma, Smooth

ABV / IBU

4.7% / 35

HOPS

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AMERICAN IPA

I ♥ PA

Our IPA has a candied citrus aroma, grapefruit zest and pepper flavour layers, ending with a smooth, sessionable hop finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Hoppy, Smooth, Sessionable

ABV / IBU

6.1% / 55

HOPS

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PALE ALE

CaJen PALE ALE

This refreshing pale ale offers a delightful blend of pineapple with the flavour and slight heat of green chili on the low-hopped finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Fruity, Crisp, Light Spice

ABV / IBU

5.5 / 26

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

Release of Thom's Irish Red Ale!!It's the release of Release of Thom's Irish Red Ale!!

IRISH RED ALE

THOM’S IRISH RED ALE

Rich amber in colour, this smooth and sessionable Irish Red Ale balances a sweet, caramel maltiness with a low hop finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Amber, Caramel, Smooth Hop

ABV / IBU

4.2 / 21

HOPS

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Tin Roof Black IPATin Roof Black IPA

BLACK IPA

TIN ROOF

Dark in colour, this full-bodied black IPA offers smoky hints of sweet molasses and a dry-hopped grapefruit and herbal finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Rich, Smoky, Hoppy

ABV / IBU

6.1 / 65

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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PALE ALE

CANADIAN HAPPY HOUR

Kick off your Happy Hour with this pale ale made with pure Canadian-sourced grains, hops and yeast. It offers hints of nuttiness with a gentle citrus & slightly floral hop finish.

TASTING NOTES

Malty, Sessionable, Moderate Hop

ABV / IBU

4.2% / 31

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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PALE ALE

GALAXIE MILKSHAKE IPA

This delightful Milkshake IPA is infused with real roasted coconut and essence of lime, while Galaxy hops and lactose create a citrusy, smooth mouthfeel. We know you’re going to enjoy this one!

TASTING NOTES

Tropical, Juicy, Very Aromatic

ABV / IBU

5.5% / 50

HOPS

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LOCAL-LIGHT

LIGHT BEER

LOCAL LIGHT

There’s nothing better than this low-calorie light beer to quench the thirst of discerning craft beer lovers! This beer is specifically brewed for carb-counters who want a crisp & refreshing beer. Only 125 calories and 3.4g of carbs!

TASTING NOTES

Refreshing, Crisp, Clean Finish

ABV / IBU

4.0% / 18

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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RYE ALE

RY-ED ALE

Time and focus have created this great craft beer we know you’ll love. Dark amber in colour, this beer offers a toasted malt flavour with a subtle toffee aroma. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Toasty, Rich, Mild Hop

ABV / IBU

4.7% / 26

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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FRUIT BEER

APPLE JACK’D ALE

A smooth ale infused with gently-spiced, fresh-pressed apples and blended with premium apple caramel whiskey from our neighbours at Wolfhead Distillery. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Juicy, Smooth, Refreshing

ABV / IBU

7% / 11

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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HONEY BROWN ALE

BEE•UTIFUL

Locally-sourced honey was infused into this slightly sweet and toasty brown ale. It is lightly hopped to create a very smooth and flavourful finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Smooth, Toasty, Sweet Finish

ABV / IBU

5.6% / 25

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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SWEET STOUT

SHOOTS & SKI STOUT

Rich in colour with complex flavour profiles of roasted coffee and smooth dark chocolate, this medium-bodied, easy-drinking sweet stout pairs well with any occasion. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Coffee, Dark, Velvety

ABV / IBU

4.5% / 39

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

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WHEAT BEER

CHERRY PICKIN’

This slightly sweet and hazy pink wheat beer is refreshing and balanced with locally-sourced sour cherries and a very low hop finish. Enjoy.

TASTING NOTES

Hazy, Refreshing, Low Hop

ABV / IBU

4.9% / 18

HOPS

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

OUR INGREDIENTS

OUR
HOPS

As we introduce our hops during stages of the boiling process, our beer begins to flourish with distinctive aromas, varying bitterness levels and flavours ranging from citrus to floral to piney or spicy. The end product is a smooth, flavourful brew.

OUR
BARLEY

High quality, locally-sourced barley and malted grain allows us to have fresh product ready to be milled on site in preparation for the lautering process (the mashing, recirculating and sparging step of the brew). We also grow our own barley for special recipes.

OUR
YEAST

Yeast is introduced into the wort (grain and hop-infused water) to support the fermentation process and to kick-start the alcohol development. Yeast is an integral part of the brewing process and lends to varying flavours in the final product, as well.

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