Courage - for Gord Downie
An amber wheat ale brewed as a tribute to the Canadian singer Gord Downie, made jointly with a second Nova Scotia brewery. Toasted wheat, crystal and chocolate wheat malt give an amber-brown colour and a bready, lightly nutty base with a touch of cocoa. Five hop varieties push it past the usual level for the style: at 27 IBU there is citrus, tangerine and a resinous edge over the malt. Medium bodied, with a dry finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Courage - for Gord Downie
Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.
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