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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 20/09/2026

Spent the morning cleaning and organizing the brewing area. Not 100% where I want it to be but close. Need to install some more shelves to hold liquor bottles, thin out the glassware, and find a new home for the growlers, but it's getting there.

A brewing area in a well lit garage, showing the cold side equipment

A brewing area in a well lit garage showing the brew house and grain mill.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 18/09/2026

Started the brewing/kegging day at 6 am today. The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth is in kegs and being carbonated, the as of yet unnamed light beer is being mashed. One fermenter is soaking in brewing wash and another is waiting to be filled. Happy Friday everyone.

A fermenter in the foreground of a sunny morning shot

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 06/09/2026

It's another beautiful day for brewing beer. Up today: The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth

A view of a sunny back yard, a brewing system and grain mill in the foreground

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 09/08/2026

It's another beautiful day for brewing. A portion of this batch will be put into a 6 gallon bourbon barrel to age for 6 or so months. The rest will get kegged and stored for a few months and canned for Christmas

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 07/07/2026

Beautiful sunrise run along the Spanish Banks beach in Vancouver this morning.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 20/06/2026

Well what do we have here? Beer mail today was a nice surprise, @meyerscreekbrewing.bsky.social Timber Extra Special Bitter. These guys make great beer, if you ever find yourself in Belleville ON, you need to check them out.

A glass of Extra Special Bitter bitter beer sits next to a can on a table

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 21/05/2026

It's a beautiful day for a beer on the patio. Today's choice? The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth from Cthulhu House Brewing. A traditional English style pale ale.

A clear beer in a mug, on a table, in the sun

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 21/01/2026

It's a perfect day for the Christmas version of The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth. And by perfect day, I mean one that I'm still alive. And able to drink a beer. 5.8% ABV and a nice sweet malty backbone with a bitter finish.

A dark amber beer in front of a snowy backdrop

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 21/12/2025

Canned up some beers for Christmas dinner. The pale Shadow Over Innsmouth, English pale ale. 5.5%

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 20/11/2025

How it started vs How it's going

Feet up in front of a wood burning stove, hand holding a cocktail

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 13/11/2025

Waiting for pizza dough to finish rising, may as well have a beer.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 30/07/2025

The garden is doing pretty well this year. Lots of tomatoes, beans, onions, garlic, raspberries, hot peppers, and horseradish

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 20/07/2025

Sunny Sunday Funday. Having an Avling Brewery (Toronto ON) British Ale and floating.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 17/07/2025

Post shift beer. Skeleton Park Brewery (Kingston ON) Amber 6.6. My favorite beer from these guys. Rich, velvety mouthfeel, notes of dark bread, slight bitter middle with a tannin like bite on the finish.

A glass of amber beer in a glass on a table

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 15/07/2025

Post shift beer. Avling Brewery British Ale. Caramel, toffee, biscuit, and a slightly dry finish.

A beer in a glass with a park like backdrop

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 03/07/2025

Nothing says successful brew day like a nice 12% roasty chocolate bomb. Surly Darkness 2024.

A can of Surly Brewing 2024 Darkness imperial stout

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 03/07/2025

It's abeautiful day for brewing. Today's brew is an experiment with Special B, Vienna, Maris Otter, & Crystal 40 malts with Battle House (Almonte, ON) Galena & home grown Fuggle hops & Windsor & Nottingham yeast. It's another FAFO beer. When you have leftovers that need to be used, you use them.

Hops, yeast, and measurement tools on a table

A view of a small brewery with a fermenter in view

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 23/06/2025

34C/93F and sunny. Pool time calls, but first a tart cherry radler from Waterloo Brewing.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 17/06/2025

Some days you just need a nice 1/2 & 1/2 on the deck.

A 1/2 & 1/2 (Guinness on top of Harp) in a glass on a table.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 13/06/2025

At Flux Brewing (Scotland Ontario)for the smokehouse takeover. Jalapeno bacon Mac and cheese and an Old Sport Amber Ale. Lunch accomplished

Mac and cheese with brisket on top and a beer

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 03/06/2025

Tuesday lunchtime activity or inactivity as it were. Sunshine and pale ale in the pool, that's all I need.

A beer being held in a hand while floating in a pool

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 25/05/2025

"Gardening" with my wife. 8 got the better end of the deal.

A Maßkrug of beer in the foreground, a garden in the background

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 22/05/2025

1988 classic Akira in 4k and an amber ale. Thursday is going well.

A glass of amber ale held up in front of a tv

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 21/05/2025

Sometimes Wednesday calls for a strong drink. Surly Brewing (Minneapolis)2024 Cola Darkness answers the call. Orange on the nose, chocolate upfront that morphs into a vanilla molassesy cola flavor. It's odd that this works so well, but it's a winner.

A can of beer with a red graphic design on it

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 20/05/2025

Recently returned from a trip to visit my daughter in the States, brought back the requisite 3 Floyds zombie dust. Does anyone else remember when this was hard to get?

A beer bottle with the words Zombie Dust on it.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 08/05/2025

My first delivery from Proof Whisky Collective by Okanagan Spirits in BC arrived today. I guess I know what I'm drinking tonight.

A matte black box with the words Proof Whisky Collective on it

A bottle of whisky and two whisky glasses

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 02/05/2025

Friday, 20C, and partly sunny. Perfect conditions for The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth, my traditional English pale ale. Hits all the notes. Malty backbone, toffee, caramel, and a floral hit that transitions to a bitter finish.

A beer in a glass, being held up in a park like backyard

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 24/04/2025

I put color change vinyl on my kegs to see the level of filmed when I fill. Works great

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 17/04/2025

Okanagan Spirits BLK BRBN it's a bourbon in all accounts except name. This gives a proper Kentucky hug. If you're in Canada look them up.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 05/04/2025

A bit of a late start to the brew day but here we go again with The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 27/03/2025

I drink beer from all around the world. You could say that I'm Malty National

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 21/03/2025

A sunny lunch at the local watering hole, Flux Brewing in Scotland Ontario. I got to try an experimental burger. Cheese, jalapeno, pea meal bacon, Cajun onion rings, and a nice burger sauce. Side of fries and an Old Sport amber lager. #winning #craftbeer

A giant burger, topped with onion rings sits next to a large pile of fries and an amber lager

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 10/03/2025

It's 13C(55F) and sunny here, so that calls for a porch beer. I'm having The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth, my English pale ale and soaking up some sunshine. Cheers.

A beer in the foreground with a large snow covered yard in the background.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 30/01/2025

The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth, a 4.2% traditional English pale ale. Now on tap here in the cave

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 12/01/2025

60 liters of wort in the unitank with Llamande Nottingham yeast to be added when it cools to temp and 20 liters of wort with Apex Dry London yeast in the small fermenter. Today's brewing is complete, the brewing space is cleaned, it's time for a beer. Having Silversmith Nut Brown ale.

A unitank fermenter displays 87 degrees Fahrenheit

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 12/01/2025

It's another beautiful day for brewing. Today's beer is The Pale Shadow Over Innsmouth; an English style pale ale. Will be around 4.6% ABV when finished.

A snowy day as seen from a garage. A brewing system is in the foreground

Yeast and hops sit on a table with a recipe nearby

A snowy day as seen from a garage. A man stands by a brewing system is in the foreground

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 09/01/2025

I am currently enjoying Chocolate milk peanut butter porter from Imperial City Brew House (Sarnia ON). The aroma is dominated by peanut butter. The flavor profile features chocolate and peanuts. The body is thin, with a slightly roasty taste and a lingering finish. Overall, it is quite good.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 07/01/2025

This Tuesday, with all its political buffoonery, calls for a drink. Blood Brothers Brewing (Toronto ON) Ginger Key. Aged 2 years, it's a ginger beer with a less prominent bite due to barrel aging. Tart, acidic, ginger with hints of lime, vanilla, & oak. Served over ice as one does with ginger beer.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 25/12/2024

Apparently I was not Scroogey enough last year as I was only visited by 1 spirit last night

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 19/12/2024

A fire crackles, jazz plays softly, and I'm sampling Tamnavulin Scotch for the first time. It's shaping up to be a lovely Thursday.

A bottle of Scotch sits on a table in front of a wood burning stove

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 16/12/2024

Ok Derry, Derry ok... I'd have a Puppers. Carbonating some hop water, listening to Lithium on SiriusXm and having a beer in my Schooner Street Brewery pint glass. Not a bad way to start vacation.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 15/12/2024

Time to do some canning. Well, time to calibrate, and figure out the new can filler, then do some canning. Label art by David Buist

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 10/12/2024

My eagerness to sample the drink has gotten the better of me, though. Sweet caramel, toasted undertones, a hint of nuttiness, and a subtle peppery note are all discernible in the flavor profile.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 05/12/2024

Having a Parsons Brewing Banana Decadence. My nose detects sweet rum, and the palate discloses chocolate and banana flavors, combined with a thin body and a slightly sour finish. Carbonation is remarkably low. Although the beer is tasty, it is not my preferred option among their available products.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 01/12/2024

Another beautiful day here in the brewery. Making some hop water today. It's a nice alternative to plain water with a lighter flavor than you get from hops that are boiled. A bit of Cascade, a touch of perle, a wee bit of mosaic, and a hint of hallertauer mittelfruher.

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Rob talks about Beer @rowald.net · 24/11/2024

This is your reminder to clean your beer lines and taps

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