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ale, beer, hops, ipa, pale ale, Wai-iti hops - February 12, 2024

Cheers from The Shire! Brewing with Wai-iti Hops

New Zealand has given us plenty of awesome things over the years. You can argue one of the best are the Lord of the Rings movies (maybe that's just my opinion) but if we're talking cool NZ stuff (and you like beer) - you have to put Wai-iti hops near the top of the list. Known for its distinctive aroma and flavor profile, newcomer to The Shop Wai-iti hops add a touch of New Zealand magic to your brew. In this article, we'll delve into the world of homebrewing with Wai-iti hops, exploring its characteristics, the brewing process, and some...

Straight Outta Elgin - Fresh Hop West Coast IPA

Fresh from our Elgin, New Brunswick hop yard comes our latest creation available in a limited volume, on tap only at Picaroon's General Store for a limited time. For this brew we chose to brew a West Coast style IPA using ONLY fresh hops.

A Partridge in a Beer Box

Like bringing a banana in a boat on a fishing trip, or opening an umbrella indoors one of the most superstitious beer styles seems to be Irish Red.

Tomorrow is Canadian Homebrewing Day 2021!

Each year The Canadian Association of Homebrewers promotes Canadian Homebrewing Day. This year we are happy to help spread the word and share our love of this hobby. Tomorrow, Derek and I will be doing an old school kitchen brew with some Kölsch yeast from Escarpment Labs & checking in on a brand new homebrewing club in Saint John - The Witchcraft Beer Society. You can follow along with our day on our social media accounts. We also might be making a very special announcement... If you are a homebrewer, or are thinking of diving in you should checkout the Association's...

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beer, collaboration, Homeboy, lager - April 9, 2021

Say Hello, to Homeboy!

On April 9th, 2021, our collaboration beer with Picaroons General Store in Saint John will be released. We had a great time brewing with brewer Kevin Dooley a number of weeks back, and it is extremely exciting to finally get to share it with you all.