Thursday, October 3, 2013

Kichesippi 1855

Kichesippi is one of Ottawa's most successful microbreweries and they have made their name with beers that are more for the masses as opposed to a brewery like Beyond the Pale who make great and adventurous beers but will struggle to win over those who are longtime commercial beer drinkers.  1855 is one of regulars on Kichesippi's roster and a pretty good dark beer at that.

1855 is a dark malty beer, brown in colour and reminiscent of an English style Brown Ale.  It is very malty, moreso than the colour would suggest (it is a little more red than brown).  The beginning of the sip is quite caramelly with an almost surprising bitter kick at the end, its almost as if that bitter kick is a reward for having chosen this beer.   I found it worked very well with a good burger, but I found that it was a little bit too watery for my tastes, however it is definitely a step up from the red or brown beers made by the big guys.  Faced with a row of taps at a pub, I would definitely consider 1855

It's available at their brewery in Ottawa as well as on draught at pubs and restaurants throughout Eastern Ontario.  Their natural blonde is also available in six packs at some LCBO locations but I have yet to see 1855. 

Rating: 3.5 Steins

What you need to know
Brewery address
866 Campbell Avenue,
Ottawa ON K2A 4C5

Website
www.kbeer.ca

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/KichesippiBeer?fref=ts

Twitter
@kichesippibeer

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