Lunchtime libations at Rust Bistrobar. * They say rust never sleeps but they aren’t open on Mondays and Tuesdays. ** Their house craft quaff, Rust Red Ale, from sources unknown, led to an investigation by our server who returned with a clue. St. Thomas was emblazoned on the side of the keg. Perhaps part of the sacraments of a Brotherhood of Brewers monastery from the old country? Or much more likely from the town of St.Thomas, a scant two hours from Rust. Which just happens to be the home of Railway City Brewing. Who have a tasty red ale called Iron Spike. Could this be a rusty Iron Spike perhaps? Perhaps.
A comforting copper clear colour of a craft, a rust red, with an off-white topped up tap of a topping. A caramel sweet aroma. It does have a toffee taste to it, offset by some ale bitters that lead into a slightly bitter aftertaste, all well balanced. It is a watery draft, no nitro here. Small glass, big swig, An OK red that would have went well with my meal if I hadn’t finished it first.
A lighter version of the Railway City classic, maybe oxidized a bit, but not sleeping.
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