We decided to continue along the Acadian Coastal Drive to the end of the scenic drive. With a stop in Bathurst to refuel, stock up and of course check out a craft brewery.
Now, a few months ago we mentioned that we had a goal of trying 100 different craft beer. It’s now September and we are well over that goal and are at about 154. So, we decided to increase the goal to a Beer Quest of 50 different Craft Breweries and 200 different types of beer.
You do realize that BEER is an acronym for Brew…Enjoy…Empty…Repeat…. After doing a little bit of tourist stuff in Bathurst, we found a brewery on Google and stumbled on one by ourselves. 13 Barrels is a newer brewery (our 33rd for the year) but I have to say it is one of my favorites so far. The ambiance was great, the service was amazing, the server was knowledgeable on the brews and the history of the brewery. The outdoor patio overlooking the river, on a warm summer’s day was perfect. They were extremely well organized for us beer quest fanatics. The Miss Clara’s Kolsch has been one of my more favourite brews so far. The Tipsy Barrel Radler, was nice but I prefer a light and crisp flavor of the Kolsch. Steve enjoyed Rendez-Vous Rouge and the Wild Goose Stout. (Remember 4 x 4oz = a pint).
Next stop we headed to Googles suggestion of Four Rivers Brewery. Tried a few; Blues d’la Baie, Belgian Amber, Timbersnip Milk Stout, and Rock Bolter- Black IPA. I have to say I much preferred the 13 barrels. Every brewery is different and caters to their clientele but if you only have time for one quick stop, I would definitely make the time for 13 Barrels.