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Robert Hunter

@snowboundbobby

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Average Canadian guy respecting people, opinions, while loving the outdoors so long as the weather stays warm.

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Dropped into Moms Basement (Greenwod/Danforth area) for a quick wobbly pop. Amazed at the conversation interruptions “look! The bionic man game!”, ‘Original Village of the Damned movie!” Etc. Great Casual vibe! @momsbasementtoronto by @snowboundbobby

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Chilling in the borrowed backyard for some sun (cause I need it), some bevies (cause I like em), and some words of wisdom (cause I crave them). Spend your peaceful time my friends anyway you want. So long as the purchase is for contentment and happiness… the price is worth it!
Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads and Fathers (real or figures). “Be not amazed by the impact one has on another’s life. A borrowed ear for troubles, shoulder for support, words for encouragement or the simple smile and nod of approval. 4 actions can change the course of a life.” RCH, 2026 by @snowboundbobby

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At @thekeatingpub for the pub Party. Great weather, great folks, great music.
Trifecta of a good times!! You should be here!! by @snowboundbobby

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Burdock West Coast Pale Ale - Toronto

An amber you would find in any Jurassic movie but luckily without any insects in it. As a hop heavy brew it does have a slight haze keeping it from a crystal clear view. The aromas of the WC Pale seem to come from a fruit basket… citrus and tropical mixed well with the nutty noted from the malt (more on the malt in a bit).

The first sip confirmed the flavours my nose basked in previously. Tropical and citrus waltzed with a heavier caramel nuttiness and ended with my favourite bitterness. The WC Pale Ale uses a Munich malt which gives a richer toast nut flavour. It has a smooth medium body and carbonation that finishes dry with a lingering citrus.

I’ve not had many WC Pale Ales (the count sits at 1 so far) but I can envision a table laden with pizza and wings and using Burdocks to cleanse the palette. Rinse and repeat!

Hunter Rating 9/10 for Summer

@burdockbrewery taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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St Andre Bohemin Lager - Toronto

Another pale gold brew glimmering in the glass. A Bohemian lager recipe and style St Andre has evolved from the old Prague style of brewing similar to pilsners using a mix of hops and malt (bitter and sweet).

The aromas are mild and quickly missed in a flavour heavy environment (around the bbq, fire pit or in the kitchen around a heavily laden stovetop. Like most of the crafts so far the usual suspects of nutty, malt and hops but they are an ensemble.

Flavours bring forth some grain, malt and finishes with a slight bitterness almost after the fact. It is a smooth, dry finish with a surprising level of carbonation hiding dormant in the glass to jump scare you later.

The origins of the Bohemian Lager still brings it in line to pair with richer foods… pulling from the European aisle… roast chicken, bratwurst, schnitzel or cheeses like Havarti or Gouda.

Hunter Rating 8/10 - for Summer

@coolbeerbrewery taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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Had a blast at the @rbcamphitheatre watching L7 and Amyl and the Sniffers @amylandthesniffers. Put in some serious steps in the stands bouncing to the tunes! Lakota was awesome filling in for Gus on bass and Deaclan held his own s always. Great times at a great venue with some superb weather. Thanks Amy et al for another fab show!

@q107toronto @1021theedge @lakota_v taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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Collective Arts - Hamilton

Greeted with an inviting pale gold with a foamy head that lasts a while. Nothing more disheartening to look over at your brew and panic that it has gone flat. No worries here! Bringing the pint to your face holes lets the florals set the tone - tell tale malt and grain (almost like bread) with some hops to round out the introduction.

The first drink encompasses the aromas ( sweet, hops, nutty) with a back of the mouth bitterness… all of it quickly dissipating, ready for the next indulgence. Light bodied, crisp with no heaviness or quick bloating feeling. The malt and hop add a distinct flavour from the normal everyday lager, it lets you know they stand out.

Another stand out: as mentioned in the initial post - each can has a QR code to win an artist designed snowboard. My can (ver 2 of 4) was a work by @jessagilbert. Not into boarding.. no worries as there are other prizes (like beer for a year!) to win.

At 4.9%, it would be unwise to indulge too quickly but it is refreshing for the backyard gatherings or patio dwelling watching the world walk past.

@collectivebrew
#ontariobeer #ontariocraftbeer #patio #indieartist taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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Muskoka Cream Ale - Bracebridge
Deep gold pour instead of the pale straw with an off coloured head.. this struck me as the most odd feature. I admit to digging a bit just in case but it is the toasted malt. Once poured you are greeted with (not just a lovely local beer but) hints of sweet - toffee or caramel, nutty notes (which I discovered are also described as biscuit or cracker flavours) and some hops.

First sips bring on the hops and some caramel and even a touch of orange (it was bizarre my Snowbies… had to take a 2nd and 3rd taste to pin it down. Even had to stand on one leg, rub my belly and tap my head to achieve the flavour again!). It was so subtle I would drop it into the category of IPA or even the dreaded Rattler.
Yes… I have opinions about THOSE drinks.

A cream ale is creamy and this lives up - smooth finish that would add to a BBQ.. but in my opinion… a well spread charcuterie board with sharp cheddar! Perfect pairing!
5% and local -driving you to build a meat board from local dairy farms and butchers? Yes please!

Hunter Rating 8/10 - Great drink for gatherings and BBQs. Sitting dockside watching the world float by can be done easily with this drink in hand.
@muskokabrewery taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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Organic Amber - London

Rich clear amber colour, sweet aroma, hints of malt and florals. High carbonation
Creamy texture with slight bitterness along the edges of the tongue. Caramel flavours dance on the tastebuds and quickly disappear like a 1970 womanizer leaving behind a minuscule hoppy trace.

Easy drinking with each sip requesting an encore… an ideal partner for a patio with foods containing a little spice. At 4.2% it would be a sneaky beverage so beware.

Hunter Rating (*biased - I am an amber/red fan) 8/10. Great drink for Summer where the carbonation would be great for clearing the palate for more food (BBQ anyone?). My only personal drawback would be the caramel malt flavours. They are not overpowering in any stretch of the word but they are present… enough that it would have me switching up to a lighter lager from time to time to offset the sweetness.

@londonbrewingca

#patiotime #summerdrinks #craftbeer #ontariobeer #weekend taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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A few Snowbies commented that I haven’t had a ‘Local Love’ edition of the Summer Drinks. So here we have it! 12 beers born in Ontario, many right here in Toronto.

The selection is as follows: in the Lager lineup - St Andre (Cool Beer Brewing - Toronto, Collective Lager (Collective Brew - Hamilton NOTE - scan a QR on the can for a chance to win prizes (like a handcrafted artist Snowboard!), Cowbell standard Light Lager (Cowbell Brewing - Blyth (NW of Waterloo), Triple 7 Smooth Fortune - Blood Brothers Brewing (Toronto), Creemore Lager - Creemore)

The Almost Lager Line up - Pilsners: Avling Classic - Avling Brewing (Toronto), Ace Hill Pilsner - Brunswick Bierworks (Toronto)

Line up of the Ale-holes: Burdock Bears Pale -Burdock Brewery (Toronto), Ice Cold Beer: Ontario Ale - Left Field Brewery (Toronto), Muskoka Cream Ale - Muskoka Brewery (Bracebridge)

Darker Beer: Houndstooth Irish style Red - Eastbound Brewery (Toronto), Organic Amber - London Brewery (London)

Cheer on your favourites or comment on your little known jewels for the next batch of reviews! I may not get to them all but with the state of the world these days…. I’ll surely have a reason to try them!

Stay safe friends and remember to always enjoy responsibly! Hard to give recommendations if you mispronounce every other word!

@londonbrewingca @eastboundbeer @muskokabrewery @leftfieldbrewery @burdockbrewery @brunswickbierworks @avlingto @creemoresprings @bloodbrothersbrewing @cowbellbrewing @collectivebrew @coolbeerbrewery taken in Toronto, Ontario by @snowboundbobby

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