Cranky Reviews

Thirsty Thursday with the Crownsmen and Jerrod is trying to recover from a serious HR faux pas which came close to sinking the ship, while Rory is chomping at the bit for his AM brunch quaff. * Me, I’m PM chilling and swilling with a local favourite from wine country, Silversmith’s award winning Schwarzbier, The Black Lager.

The deep and stimulating conversation focused on nuclear energy and innovation then took a U-turn as Jerrod interjected with a Kanye West quote “I think business should be stupider. Just talk to me like a 4-year-old.” At first I thought he was talking about a Western Conway, which of course would be Conway Twitty. How about a Conway Twitty quote instead, ”I’m the only thing I’ll ever hold against you.”

This could be epic!

Conway worked with Loretta Lynn while Kayne worked with Lonnie Lynn. Coincidence? I think not. I wonder what they would come up with if Conway & Kanye had ever got together.  How about “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses for the Devil in a New Dress”.  Or sure to be a classic “I Can’t Stop Loving Drunk and Hot Girls.”  Maybe the most anticipated duet would be “Red Neckin’ Love Makin’ Monster.” ** Of course, this would be a collaboration made in heaven since Conway passed some time ago. My Editor has informed me that I have digressed and possibly transgressed as well. On to the review.

This dark lager pours black lacquer black, with a proper tan topper, an impressive pour for sure.  A strong stout like aroma with the roasted malt, cocoa and coffee all at the table. Jerrod enjoyed this brew and came up with blackberries on this one. Actually a good call on his part because the strong malt, cocoa coffee combo combined for a sweet hint of berry taste. Rory would prefer a breakfast IPA for his brunch brew. Me, I enjoy a dark lager and this is a good one. Strong flavours but well balanced, not nitro smooth but smooth enough for me. An award winner for good reason.

This Schwarzbier roasted malt coffee cocoa collaboration is a much smoother mix than country Conway and hip-hop Kayne would ever be.***