“No Virginia, there is no Santa Claus. But there really is a town called Dildo.”
East Coast Toast
What Newfoundland brewer tour would be complete without a visit to the scenic and bustling East Coast town of Dildo, and a brew and bite at their namesake brewery. That’s right, none. I travelled off the TCH* a bit and through the town of South Dildo, and just North of South Dildo is, you guessed it, Dildo. The town and brewery attracted some Hollywood notoriety a few years ago when Jimmy Kimmel did a bit on the town, next thing you know Kimmel is appointed Honorary Mayor.
Wednesday noon and the taproom is busy despite the pouring rain. A good sign, the local population seem to be regulars, everyone knows everyone, except me. But I was treated with the great hospitality that Newfoundland has become famous for. “What’ll it be Dearie”. How about a stout on tap and the mussels? An ideal East coast pairing.
A great pour with a Nitro evolution that had my full attention, a coastal cascading craft of a draft. A tan topper, a head above. Cocoa malt milkshake on the nose, very nice. And the taste is Nitro creamy with roasted malt cocoa and an espresso bite and finish to it. A full-bodied stout, the coffee eases up a bit but it’s still the big boat in the bay. A stout lovers stout, more aggressive than a Guinness, all parts with big flavour eventually in equal measure. A go big or go home type of stout which I thoroughly enjoyed. Great food, great service and great beer. I only tried the stout but they have a very large selection of very interesting brews.
Dildo is definitely a detour I would strongly recommend, a pretty town with a great tap room to enjoy the view and the brew too.
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