Godspeed Goodies--Oi!

Oi! is an extra special bitter from the team at Toronto’s Godspeed Brewery. It’s a 5.1% alcohol ale sold in snazzy, peaceful 355mL cans. Oi! has a beautiful bronze colour and it pours with a thin, short-lived off-white head.

Oi! has sweet, malty aromatics, with caramel and toasty notes. The flavour is l, in its time, biscuity, malty, sweet, and toasty. The movement is from sweet to modestly bitter, and the balance is commendable.

My favourite ESBs typically have a bit more in terms of coppery notes than Oi! does, but the balance is strong, the strength is respectable, and overall impression is really enjoyable. Oi! is reflective of Godspeed’s commitment to subtle, well-made ales. It’s a good ESB that demonstrates a laudable attention to detail.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10.