Tristan and Donovan are two friends from humble beginnings in London, Ontario. Off and on roommates and general guys who like beer, the following article follows them through a journey into the sometimes overcrowded world of craft beer where they will try to find the best that Ontario has to offer. For this issue we wanted to review three Waterloo-made craft beers, but we were only able to find two at the LCBO so we went with the three craft beers with the coolest logos.
First up this time is Harbinger, an American Pale Ale from the Descendants Beer and Beverage Company in Kitchener, Ontario. The logo is a simple red and white with the harbinger figure on the front. On the first taste test this beer closely resembles an IPA, and has a nice, hoppy taste. It is also quite smooth. A pleasant aftertaste and general tastiness make this a pretty good everyday beer. While not a showstopper, we give the Harbinger four out of five – would drink again.
Next up is Eureka Cream Ale from Bell City Brewing Company in Brantford, Ontario. Chosen for its old-timey logo featuring a bearded man flying using a steam-powered helicopter harness, it’s a very different beer from Harbinger: sweeter and maltier. A smooth, flavourful beer that is easy to drink, it is a solid cream ale that a wide audience would find enjoyable. We also give Eureka a four out five; it is well worth checking out.
Finally, we drank Lone Pine IPA, from Sawdust City Brewing Company in Gravenhurst, Ontario. It sure is an IPA. Heavy on the hops and light on subtlety, it does the job if IPAs are your thing, but does not really distinguish itself. We find this beer fine but not particularly interesting; it gets a two and a half out of five. We strongly recommend the Harbinger and the Eureka, but not the Lone Pine.
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