Beau’s Strong Patrick first of Wild Oats Series to see national distribution

Beau’s Brewing Co. is following up Canada-wide distribution of its flagship Lug Tread Lagered Ale in 2016 with wider distribution of its Wild Oats Series, beginning with Strong Patrick Irish-style red ale. Strong Patrick will be available in 7 of 10 Canadian provinces beginning this February, as a limited-edition two-month release.

British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba will have it retailing by the bottle in those provinces, with limited quantities on draft at craft-friendly establishments. Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will see it tapped as well at restaurants and pubs this month. First brewed in 2015, Strong Patrick has to-date been available only in Ontario, Québec and New York State, where it has been well received.

“We’re excited to start sharing our Wild Oats Series beers across Canada,” says Beau’s co-founder Steve Beauchesne. “We created this series for the craft beer drinker who is looking for bold flavours or interesting interpretations of beer styles. With Wild Oats we get to innovate and push the boundaries of what people expect from a particular style, or really, even beer in general. I can pour Wild Oats Series beer at events, and see in that moment that we are literally changing how someone thinks or feels about beer.”

Luscious and malty, Strong Patrick is a strong barrel-aged interpretation of a traditional Irish-style red ale. Part of each batch was aged in whiskey barrels, and then reintroduced to add subtle wood and vanilla nuances. It has the toasty caramel and toffee notes characteristic of the style, complemented by whiskey flavours and alcohol warmth imparted by the barrel-aging process. Like all Beau’s beer, it is certified organic.

In addition to the first-time availability in western and eastern Canada, Strong Patrick is available now at LCBOs across Ontario, as well as dépanneurs and grocery stores in Québec, and numerous draft locations as well in those provinces. And as always, local fans of Beau’s are welcome to pick up Strong Patrick and the full complement of other Beau’s beers currently available by the bottle at the brewery’s retail store in Vankleek Hill, open 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm.