Harking from the revolutionary early-1800s – those founding years of Canada’s breweries (several of which continue to operate on their original sites) – the “dark ales” of Canada capture the style of the traditional porter.
This ancient brewing legacy is the foundation of the original “New World” brewing spirit of Canada.
This superb beer style is now often quite dark and richly hopped and was, in fact, more likely to have once been a very rich dark brown in hue, with more highly hopped versions emerging as time went by.
Canada’s dark ales typically have a complex balance of dark malts and good hops, with the rich aroma of a fine ale.
This style was once the beer of the “Empire” – from the high seas of the British navy to the many colonies flying the Union Jack.
