Mill Street Weizenbock

Considering that Germany is one of the biggest producers of beer, and Germans are some of the biggest drinkers of beer per capita it is surprising that we don't see all that many German style beers being created by microbreweries here in Canada.  We have plenty of British or Belgian style beers but the Germans don't seem to get a lot of love in terms of beer styles, which is a shame because a good Bock is one of the best brews you can have on a cold winters night.  Fortunately the intrepid brewers at Mill Street have come to the rescue with their Weizenbock, a truly excellent example of a German style beer.

If there is one thing you can count on Mill St. for is that they take their work seriously, and so to create a WeizenBock like this one they imported special yeast from Germany in order to truly replicate the German styles and the result is excellent. I was fortunate to have a pint at Union 613, one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa and the first thing I noticed was the banana and nut aroma when I got my beer.  When you take a sip you really get that nutty/banana flavour which is coupled with a wonderfully smooth and creamy texture that makes it a joy to drink.  As the sip progresses you get some hints of spice and caramel before it trails off with a nice smooth finish. For those who are nervous about craft beer, do not be afraid, there is very little in the way of bitterness here, it is really smooth and flavourful. If I didn't already know that weizenbock was 7.5% I would never have known, so it could be very dangerous if you are drinking at the same pace you would drink a 5% beer, which with this beer could be very easy to do because.  This is another winner by Mill St. and if you are a fan of beer I would strongly suggest giving it a shot.  

It is definitely available at Mill St. Brewpubs in Toronto and Ottawa as well as select pubs and restaurants.  I had it at Union 613, so if you would like a glass then go there, also it is an awesome restaurant. 

Rating: 4.5 Steins

What you need to know
Brewery & Brew Pub

21 Tank House Lane
Toronto ON
M5A3C4

Other Brew Pubs
Ottawa
555 Wellington St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 1C5

Toronto Pearson Airport Terminal 1
Mississauga, ON
L4W 1S9

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