What does After Deadline taste like?
We’ll let flavour expert, Ben Sigurdson break it down.

“Well, it’s not a beer to be cracked open and slugged back after mowing the lawn or while watching the Big Game. Because of the higher alcohol content, it’s more akin to a nice bottle of wine to be shared — savoured with friends while poring over the news of the day, perhaps.

Flavour-wise it delivers plenty of pear and apple flavours commonly found in Pinot Grigio, with lovely malt and spice notes typically found in a saison and with an underlying (but subtle) hoppy component. Like a well-written but fiery op-ed,

After Deadline is a style of beer that may not appeal to every palate, but can be appreciated for the obvious craftsmanship that went into it. (Full disclosure: this budding brewer thinks it’s quite delicious.)

In terms of food pairing, After Deadline is a remarkably versatile brew that drinks beautifully on its own or would work well with anything from Christmas dinner to scallops to sushi. Because of the higher alcohol content, it can also be cellared for 18-24 months, over which time it should mellow out a bit.”

ABV – 8%
Ideal Temp – 6-10ºC
Glass – Goblet
Vegan – Oui

Appearance
Black with Garnet Highlights

Head
Low and lacey

Aromas
Caramel, coffee, vanilla, oak

Body & Mouthfeel
Smooth and creamy with a moderate carbonation.

Flavour
Coffee, vanilla, caramel

Finish
Drying sensation from the oak, coffee finish with a slight bitter edge.

Food Pairing
Steak, root vegetables, Creme Brulée

ABV – 7%
Temp – 7-9ºC
Glass – Sommelier
Vegan – Yes

As our flagship, our Belgian Blonde is designed to capture the spirit of the Belgian brewing tradition and be enjoyed by everyone. Complex enough to be savoured and accessible enough to be shared.

PROFILE

If you haven’t already, find your favourite stemmed, tapered glass and seat yourself somewhere comfortable. We personally enjoy pairing this beer with a small group of loved ones under big, golden prairie skies. Pour this medium-bodied ale with confidence then pause as the aromas gather at the rim. Adorned with a pearly head, this beer pours a deep golden colour and is ready when the glass has a mild sweat – somewhere between 7-9ºC is ideal. At 7% ABV, our Belgian Blonde opens with stone fruit and nutty aromas on the nose followed by sweet malt, apricot, and grain flavours on the palette before resolving into a dry finish. We hope you enjoy. Santé!

FOOD PAIRING

Oysters, Caesar Salad

HISTORY

Although the Belgian brewing tradition dates back to the middle ages, this style of beer is a recent development less than 100 years old. The Belgian Blonde was the response of Belgian brewers to the widespread popularity of lager which swept through much of Europe at the turn of the 18th century. It was designed to appeal to European lager and pilsner drinkers while retaining Belgian complexity.