The Best the Island Has to Offer

As if PEI wasn’t cool enough, Nicole and I decided to improve the experience with a little alcoholic taste testing. This, at the request of a complete stranger.  Don’t tell the kiddies – but talking to strangers can result in some great things. For us, it was trying delicious beer. For you, it is this blog post.

You see, when searching for a place for a nice casual drink the stranger suggested that we try Gahan House, a brew pub famous for its seven unique beers. He also suggested we try the Tester Rail – a line of small glasses that provide a taste of each of the seven brews (as well as a bonus beer).

Below is a description and our verdict for each beer:

Sydney St Stout
Description: Dark, creamy and similar to a Guiness
Verdict: “Blegh”
Supporting Evidence: Too bitter, bad after-taste

The 1772 IPA
Description: Similar to your standard IPA, with a higher alcohol content
Verdict: “Hmm, tastes familiar”
Supporting Evidence: Fruity with a bit of bitterness, but it’s not overwhelming

Iron Horse Brown
Description: Brown Ale with a hint of chocolate
Verdict: “Meh”
Supporting Evidence: Unremarkable, but with a sweet caramelized after-taste/

Island Red (Julie’s Favourite)
Description: Standard Ale
Verdict: “Mmm!” and “Nice red flavour”
Supporting Evidence: Sweet at first, but mellows as the finish

Oyster White (Nicole’s Favourite)
Description: A white beer
Verdict: “Oh yeah!”
Supporting Evidence: Nice and smooth, like a better version of Ricard’s White

Harvest Gold
Description: Pale Ale
Verdict: “It’s beer…”
Supporting Evidence: Smooth but nothing special

Sir John A’s Honey Wheat Ale
Description: A honey ale
Verdict: “Uh…”
Supporting Evidence: No flavour. Tastes like water.

Bonus—Mixture of Sir John A and Horse Brown
Description: See name of mixture
Verdict: “Umm…”
Supporting Evidence: It’s alright, but by this point all beers blended together.

If ever you find yourself at Gahan House in Charlottetown, PEI, I hope you can use these meticulously detailed beer descriptions and comprehensible ratings to make the right choice for you!

-- Julie