The
beer in question comes Mackinnon Brothers Brewing Co., which operates
out of Bath, Ontario. Crosscut contains a respectable 5.2% alcohol. It
comes in 473mL cans. Outside of the can, it proves to be a clear,
copper-hued ale. It pours with a thin topping of off-white head. I know
that I already used copper to describe the hue, but coppery is also a
very apt adjective to describe the scent of this ale--it's metallic and
quite pleasant to the nose. The flavour passes from a healthy toasted
malt character into a faintly hoppy, tinny finish. Really enjoyable
stuff, except that it's a tad thin of body.
According
to the copy on the can, the Mackinnon Brothers' ancestors settled in
Upper Canada in 1784 as farmers and the brothers are the 8th generation
of the family to work the same parcel of land, and they've chosen to do
so by operating a farm-based brewery. I love the idea of brewers who are
that involved in the growing of their own ingredients. I'll be watching
out for more of their beers for sure.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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