They have four main beers; Brother’s House Ale, Crosscut Canadian Ale, 8 Man English Pale Ale, and Red Fox Summer Ale, which owes its crisp color to an infusion of beets - I could stare at this beer for days! They also rock out a Hefeweizen and peppermint stout as seasonals.
Dan wasn’t lying about the beers, they are delicious and the low ABV in most of his beers make them truly sessionable! That day I enjoyed a Red Fox Summer Ale, it is my favourite of the McKinnon Brother’s brews. The aroma is very earthy, and slightly sweet with some nice subtle citrus hop notes. On the sip you get a slight earthy sweetness from the beets which oddly compliments the beer with a medium bitterness. This was followed by my first taste of their Brother’s House Ale. It weighs in at a light 4.0% ABV and has been dry-hopped with El Dorado hops, so it greets you with a beautiful tropical aroma before it even touches your lips.
While visiting the farm you can try some of their samples or buys a few growlers, cans, or kegs to take home with you. They even have some MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. merchandise for sale, including t-shirts emblazoned with the awesome artwork found on each beer. They are such a welcoming crew here at MacKinnon Brothers they encourage you to give them a call to book a guided tour and tasting so you can get the full experience and explore their farm while enjoying a taste of their artisan beer.
They also host an annual Beer & Music Festival on their farm that shouldn’t be missed. They have craft beer, tours, food trucks, games, and live music scattered around the farm - it’s an amazing day to enjoy with friends and family alike. All the details and how to get tickets can be found at www.backtothefarmweb.wordpress.com
MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co. embodies the very essence of craft beer, the pursuit of truly independent brewing. Growing everything possible on-site is sustainable, environmentally friendly, and proves that ‘beer terroir’ is possible for even the smallest brewers! So why not take the trip? It’s more than worth it!
Website: http://www.mackinnonbrewing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacKinnon-Brothers-Brewing-Company-1417739525146446/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacKinnonBrew
STORE HOURS:
Wednesday - Sunday 11am-5pm
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