small batch pale mild

Human history is riddled with extraordinary men and women: they shoulder the fate of the world, dream up brilliant inventions, drive progress, sacrifice themselves for the good of all others, and inspire generations of people with their hero: indoor deeds.

There is also such a person in the Canadian brewery Moosehead. Born in the mid-19th century, George WC Oland made it his mission to make the beer industry flourish on Canada’s Atlantic coast. He fought tirelessly against Prohibition, powerful competition and disaster. In 1917 there was a massive explosion in Halifax Harbor that left a trail of devastation in its wake. A freighter carrying ammunition collided with a ship, causing a fire and the explosion of the loaded ammunition. Almost 2000 people died, countless more were injured and many lost their livelihoods. The Moosehead Brewery was completely destroyed, but George was undeterred by the tragedy. Instead of burying his head in the sand, he began rebuilding shortly after the accident.

The brewery recently released a beery tribute to this courageous man: the Small Batch Pale Mild honors George with a symphony of fine roasted aromas and delicate tones of caramel.