Bellwoods Brewery began as a small brewpub in the west end of Toronto in 2012, and underwent a couple modest growth spurts over the years to encompass two retail shops (selling fresh cans and bottles), and a production brewery in North York (mostly to house The Foeder Pyramid). These days, we produce about 18,000hL a year, which is a mere blip in the grand scheme of Ontario beer, but keeps us pretty busy. The styles we’re interested in brewing range greatly, and we always remain open to new ways of making beer. For the most part, our current efforts are devoted to aromatic hoppy stuff, crisp lagers, barrel aged wild blends, fruit-forward zingers, and the occasional barrel aged stout. There’s always a new, creative project waiting in the wings. We’re still a relatively small, collaborative team, forever dedicated to the pursuit of perfect beer–thanks so much for partaking in the fruits of our labour.
Reviewed from notes. Can to becher glass. Appearance: burnt orange haziness with a two finger white foamy head which slid off nicely to leave some light lace Aroma: melony to apricot and tangerine-like hoppy tones over top of some clean malts Flavor: meshes the prior noted aromas bittersweetly and juicy with a mild aftertaste of melon-esque and tangerine hop qualities Texture: medium bodied, leaning towards being a sipper, nice low carb, smooth along the tongue, finishes somewhat juicy through the melon and apricot Overall: pretty nicely done NEIPA I would have again.
Reviewed from notes. Bottle to tulip. Appearance: dull violet/purple color with a swiftly dissipating head which didn't leave any lace. Aroma: lots of cherries - sweet to tart to sour to earthy tones - all meshing with a light acidic to lemony underlying hint, subtle woody to funky and light Brett-like character Flavor: blends all those prior noted aromas together to a sour to tart and semi-sweet mixture; mild aftertaste of cherries and funky/woody tones Texture: medium bodied, yes - this is a sipper! The tart and sour vibes are emboldened enough to get somewhat wicked on the tongue, finishes with the cherry - sweet, tart and sour character Overall: I liked this beer, it's a very well done beer with that old school sour character to help things real in this day and age. This beer is not for the faint of heart.
Bottle: Poured a clear reddish color aler with a medium size foamy head with light retention and some lacing. Aroma of tart notes with some funky ester with some nice raspberry notes and grapes. Taste is also a mix of grapes and raspberry notes with some vinous notes and tart funky ester. Body is about average with good carbonation. Well done wild ale with a nice mix of balanced flavours and no strong acidic notes.
Can thanks to Stuu666. Appearance - light golden and very clear with a thin wispy head. Nose - floral and peach, jelly for sure! Taste - sour grape and peach. Elements of jelly. Palate - light bodied, dry, lightly tart finish. Overall - a good style for non-alcoholic.
Can: Poured a hazy/cloudy yellow color ale with a large white foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of citrusy hoppy notes with some juicy floral hops undertones with some peachy notes and a semi-dry finale. Taste is also a good mix of citrusy hoppy notes with some juicy floral hops undertones with peachy notes and a semi-dry finish. Body is full for style with a creamy feel with good carbonation. Enjoyable NEIPA but I am not the biggest fan of peacherine hops strain.
A hazed milky purple ale with a thin lacing creamy light purplish head. In aroma, sweet fruity mix of tart berries, dark fruits, light Epsom salts, very nice. In mouth, a nice tart mix of blueberry, light acidity, Epsom salts, very nice. On tap at Dominion City.
473 ml can. Pours an opaque chalky yellow with light head. Aromas of melons, orange pith and wheaty malts. Flavors follow same with additional lemon and sharp pine. A poorly labelled Hazy - minus points other than just being ugly... Why can't breweries label Hazy styles properly?