With this series, we plan to combine our creativity and expertise to produce a unique experience for any lover of beer.
Our brew team, Jan Field and Brandon Bertram, are paired with one of our staff members to concoct a one-of-a-kind test batch of beer.
Each week, our taproom will host a new, small batch beer for your tasting experience.
Pick up a free beer passport (from the taproom, while supplies last) and collect stamps for all the beers you’ve tried.
Passports will be submitted for the chance to win prizes – including brewing your own batch of beer at Half Pints Brewing!
Kicking off the Staff Series is Jan’s blackberry stout.
Aromas of berries and citrus with notes of dark coffee and roasty malts.
The flavours are sweet berries and citrus layered on top of a strong dark roast coffee that give way to a finish of citrus, herbs and pronounced bitterness.
Kerry’s idea for a delectable porter have come to fruition.
Her home-brewing skills have come to light with this porter, a glowing example of creativity.
Notes of chocolate and nuttiness come through, ending with a pleasant sweetness. If you’re reminded of a certain toffee-hazelnut-chocolate-snack, then you’ve discovered her inspiration.
Can the intersection of “savory” and “beer” exist? Will it taste good? These are some of the questions that Tim is asking in his test batch.
Strong aromas of thyme, citrus zest, black pepper corns, clove and chamomile
Flavours are of a sweet malt and bread crust with a well integrated savory character of thyme, black pepper and citrus and a moderate bitterness derived from hops and spices.
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Brandon has some big ideas.
He can create delicious beer recipies from many or just a few ingredients.
What better way to explore the flavours of the Sabro hop, than by brewing a single-hop IPA? Recently developed by hop producers, the Sabro is a citrus and fruit flavours. Hints of stone fruit, coconut and tangerine aromas are possible.
Kevin is a friendly guy. You may have seen him driving our big red delivery truck or behind the counter in the taproom. This year he’s refined his Strang Brew from last year.
It has a light bready malt character with a dark bread crust undertone, paired with a hop aroma of cut grass and melon.
A soft expression of caramel flavour and notes of toasted bread with the hops presenting as lemon and orangey type citrus. The finish is a light and pleasant lingering bitterness.
Zach comes out of the gate swinging this year. He’s got a real tasty beer lined up.
The malt character presents as a rich caramel with notes of toasted dark bread and toasted nuttiness. The hop aroma is herbal and piney with a citrus undertone.
Malt flavour of nuts, caramel, toasted bread crust and light roast coffee meld with a mild hop notes of grapefruit, pine and a enticing herbaceous bitterness.
Josh is an invaluable member of the Half Pints team. He helps to get beer into bottles and kegs and is a real team player. This beer is an idea he’s been kicking around for a while.
It has the smell of dark chocolate and strong black coffee with note of sweet milk play well with a mild toffee aroma.
Reminiscent flavours of dark, rich espresso with a light milky sweetness and small side of very dark chocolate mingle with brown sugar, lightly roasted nuts and a subtle earthy undertone.
This weeks beer was lovingly crafted by our dude, Warren.
He helps out in the tap-room, with packaging and is one half of our sales team. Reef Break, a summery ISA with ginger and peach, is meant for relaxation and refreshment. Try one while you can.
This weeks beer was made by Chris, our Taproom Manager.
Chris is no stranger to brewing, he has made homemade beer for years; has worked in the Liquor Mart and is a certified Ciccerone!
He made a monster of a beer, Chris put together a Russian Imperial Stout with bananas, spices, vanilla, lactose sugar and secret sauce!
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Eli is our sales guy and is responsible for all the Half Pints taps at your favorite watering hole.
Eli is a busy guy but still finds time for music. Whether composing, recording or listening, Eli finds inspiration in many places.
Named after one of his favourite Neil Young songs, Eli is really excited to share a Black IPA with you as a welcome back to the series.
Ryan is our fix it guy, he is the person that keep the brewery in working order. He also made sure that beer was delivered during the “Great Quarantine of 2020” (or whatever it will be called).
Ryan has some quality brewing skills and some clear motivation to make some delicious beer. Forest Fire a Rye IPA made with smoked Simcoe hops.
With a smoker at the ready, Ryan has instilled a distinct aroma and flavour to this beer without falling into too smoky of a territory.
Eli is our sales guy and is responsible for all the Half Pints taps at your favorite watering hole.
Eli is a busy guy but still finds time for music. Whether composing, recording or listening, Eli finds inspiration in many places.
Named after one of his favourite Neil Young songs, Eli is really excited to share a Black IPA with you as a welcome back to the series.
