Coup de Grisou Beer (Metal Trek)

Taken from the 2013 Montréal Take Over, Day 5

From the Brasseurs R.J. is Coup de Grisou Beer. Don't let the name and label art fool you, it's Metal credentials are as follows; the translation of the name means Firedamp, a flammable gas found in coal mines, and with mines being as dark as they are, and old school lamps coming in to light the way, you got an explosion that can make the stages of a Metal bands pyro theatrics (Metal credentials "check and mate".). It is a Belgian-style Ale, which means it is a guaranteed bet to be a winner. Reminds a great deal about my first Belgian (style) beer, Blue Moon, but instead of orange I got a mix-mash of fruits, and being like Blue Moon, it was cloudy.

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Griffon Blonde Ale (Metal Trek)

Taken from the 2013 Montréal Take Over, Day 5

Griffon Blonde Ale. From the McAuslan Brewing Company, a beverage worthy of the place serving its golden nectar. In all the days I have been in Montreal, I finally found a new (Maudite doesn't count as I have tried it before, hence the keyword "new".) beverage that is Metal-worthy. Its texture was slightly rough with a taste that is like drinking caramel coated apples (not apple-flavored, but a light fruit flavor.). Having a griffin for its mascot is like a Metal band having the same beast decorate its webpage.

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