Domestic Ales

Tasting notes:

• Aroma: very light, grain husk, bread dough, a light herbaceous component that is hop-derived
• Appearance: gold, brilliantly clear with a persistent white head, decent lacing
• Taste: leads with a malt-derived flavour - similar to crackers with a hint of candy sweetness. There’s a balancing hop-bitterness, with no detectable hop flavour.
• Mouth-feel: Medium bodied, with a medium-to-medium high carbonation ‘prickly’.
• Overall: A balanced approach to a blonde ale neither malt nor hop dominant, designed to be refreshing and thirst-quenching

4.8% ABV / 20 IBU

Tasting notes: This easy drinking Golden Ale has floral and spicy notes on the palate, with aromas of grapefruit and orange sorbet on the nose.

Paring notes: Moroccan foods including couscous, falafel/shawarma, and ripe cheeses (Oka, Etorki, etc.).

What happens when you combine a PhD in Molecular Biology and a Post Doctoral Fellowship studying yeast, with a brew making obsession for hopped up beer? You get Steve Innocente, the mad-about-hops scientist who turns beer making into an art form.

ABV: 5.00%

IBU: 25

Tasting notes:

• Aroma: Lght floral, hints of toffee, touch of pine
• Appearance: Copper, clear, Lacey, rich cream coloured head
• Taste: Notes of caramel, liquorice, almond, mild bitterness,  light baked bread, fruity esters.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to light bodied, smooth, low to moderate carbonation
• Overall: A moderatley hopped, caramel and malt-forward flavour. Well-balanced, smooth, and easy drinking

5.5% AVB / 48 IBU

Tasting notes: A play on the word "Slainte", which is an Irish Gaelic toast for good health, this Irish Red Ale pours deep amber in colour and gives notes of caramel, toffee, and finishes rich and slightly dry.

Paring notes: French onion soup, BBQ meats, Sunday roast, stews, roasted root vegetables, pecan pie.

What happens when you combine a PhD in Molecular Biology and a Post Doctoral Fellowship studying yeast, with a brew making obsession for hopped up beer? You get Steve Innocente, the mad-about-hops scientist who turns beer making into an art form.

ABV: 5.2%

IBU: 18

Tasting notes:

• Aroma: Dominant Hop aroma, citrus, pine, hint of resin. Notes of Toffee are present at the back.
• Appearance: light copper with tan and orange hues. Head is persistent and beer is clear.
• Taste: Firm hop bitterness, which is dominant upfront. Slight caramel sweetness in middle, refreshing finish. Flavours of pine, citrus, and grapefruit pith.
• Mouth feel: medium bodied, medium carbonation
• Overall: A balanced approach to a North American IPA, between West and East coast versions.

6.5% ABV / 60 IBU

Tasting notes: We used 5 malt and five hop varieties from Europe and North America to give Conductor’s a biscuity, toasted, caramel base, and a dry and bitter taste with a light bitter finish. Floral and citrus notes come from our hopback mechanism that infuses the hop aromas into the beer in line from the kettle as the beer goes into the fermenter. Conductor’s Craft Ale is inspired by traditional ales that ‘traveled well’ when life was more about the journey than the destination.

Paring notes: Enjoy with sharp cheeses, grilled meats, Pan-Asian cuisine, spicy foods.

Since 2011, Junction Craft Brewing has been on a roll. When you ride the rails with us, the landscape is always changing. We’re all about variety and choice in a wide range of quality, handcrafted beers. We’re brewing new brews at a steady pace, and the journey is now even more interesting. So, all aboard for fresh beer, craft brewed in The Junction!

ABV: 5.3%

Tasting notes: This sour Berliner Weiss is brewed with raspberries and blackberries, and has a subtle hint of lemon. It is moderately tart with a soft wheat finish.

What happens when you combine a PhD in Molecular Biology and a Post Doctoral Fellowship studying yeast, with a brew making obsession for hopped up beer? You get Steve Innocente, the mad-about-hops scientist who turns beer making into an art form.

ABV: 3.8%

IBU: 5

Tasting notes: This IPA gives notes of mango, melon, and aggressive pine flavours. It pours a deep gold in colour, with a dry resinous finish.

Paring notes: Sharp cheeses (cheddar, aged gouda, blue), fried chicken, Indian curries, Mexican burritos and fajitas, grilled red meat with caramelized crusts, spice cake or carrot cake.

What happens when you combine a PhD in Molecular Biology and a Post Doctoral Fellowship studying yeast, with a brew making obsession for hopped up beer? You get Steve Innocente, the mad-about-hops scientist who turns beer making into an art form.

ABV: 5.7%

IBU: 80

Tasting notes: Showcasing four American West Coast hops and four English and Canadian malts, Engineer’s is an IPA that’s bold, complex and finely balanced. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas are accented by pine-scented hops, and dry hopping promotes hop aromas without adding bitterness. Engineer’s is an ale that’s been built to stand the test of time, whether exploring by rail or on the open sea.

Paring notes: Enjoy with aged Farmhouse Cheddar or Jalapeño Havarti, Texas chilli, BBQ Ribs

Since 2011, Junction Craft Brewing has been on a roll. When you ride the rails with us, the landscape is always changing. We’re all about variety and choice in a wide range of quality, handcrafted beers. We’re brewing new brews at a steady pace, and the journey is now even more interesting. So, all aboard for fresh beer, craft brewed in The Junction!

ABV: 6.2%