Not satisfied to simply follow convention, Ramblin Road tapped into their farming roots and created Canada’s first Potato styled beer, and their biggest seller, a DPA (Dakota Pearl Ale). Since then they have added a PureBred Red Lager, Unleashed (4-hopped) IPA, and their own unique "chocolate stout” Picard’s style. It is evident John came at this Brewery from an agricultural perspective as all the ingredients are grown on-site where possible, including the potatoes used in their unique “potato beer wash” and the four citrus hops that go into their IPA. For those of you with a sweet tooth, the chocolate stout has a nice combination of cocoa nibs, chocolate malts, and a touch of vanilla, it’s no doubt a throwback to his confectionery background.
The hop yard has grown from 6 different varieties to a whopping 12, and from 2.6 acres to 4. The best time to visit it is in the mid summer to fall, as that is when hops are climbing up to a foot a day on the lines - it really is a site to see.
The Brewery also provides some learning opportunities for those who venture out for a visit alongside a brewery tour they run a tour of their massive “Extreme Kettle Chips” machine where they make
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