Fort Garry Dark Ale

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Fort Garry Dark Ale

by Dallas Reimer
(Beer Delegate, MB, Canada)

Fort Garry Dark Ale, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Fort Garry Dark Ale, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Fort Garry Dark Ale
Fort Garry Brewing Company, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Fort Garry. A staple in Canadian history. Built by the former Hudson's Bay Company as a trading post, it served as the centre of fur trading for the area now known as Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.

In 1826, a severe flood destroyed the once proud fort, but the Fort Garry name is now known for a new kind of flood.

A flood of flavour!

"There's a subtle, nutty flavour among the strong hops aroma."

"It's an excellent balance between the heavier ales and the lighter pilsners."

"It's like drinking a loaf of bread!"

Though the Fort Garry Brewing Company produces 11 different types of beer, one stands out as a true leader.

The one, the only, Fort Garry Dark Ale.

When I first sampled the city's finest brew, the first thing that came to mind was, "If this beer is made in the very city I'm drinking it, why am I being charged the import price?" I'll tell you why.

Quality.

Beneath the unpainted, corrugated cardboard cases that hold the gem of the north lay bottles filled with brewery-fresh, 5.5% ABV, liquid ambrosia. The food and/or drink of the gods.

Whether straight from the keg or out of a bottle (in which case I must caution you about the frequently chipped mouths), this is not a brew to be passed over if you find yourself in Manitoba or some parts of Alberta.

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Mar 14, 2011
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by: Anonymous

Quite a poor review of an excellent product:

1) It's 5% alc/vol not 5.5%.
2) I have never had a chipped bottle. I have drank a lot of FGD.
3) Does not taste like bread in any way.

It's a great beer.

Aug 28, 2010
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Used to like it
by: WpgGord

I used to be a huge fan of this beer. Now I'm not sure why. Maybe it was the novelty of a beer actually brewed in town here. I still drink it occasionally. It's OK, but I think I now prefer a beer with a bit of bitterness. To me, FG Dark tastes too much like a cola, and not enough like a beer.

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