Montgomery’s Courage from Black Creek commemorates Upper Canada rebellion
Black Creek Historic Brewery of Toronto, ON has released a sneak peak of its third installment in series of twelve 1800s-1900s commemorative beers, Montgomery’s Courage, crafted for the 1930s rebelion of Upper Canada.
“In the 1830s, the seperate colonies of Upper and Lower Canada both revolted against unjust government rule. Economic hardships emboldened rebels whose pursuit of democratic freedoms had long been suppressed. Although both rebellions were defeated, Upper and Lower Canada were unified as a result, and responsible local government was enacted in Canada. In 1837, Toronto’s Montgomery’s Tavern became the base for a rebellious force led by William Lyon Mackenzie. It was quickly defeated. Possibly the rebels courage was due in large part to their consumption of the tavern’s fine ales. In the 1830s, rye based ales like Montgomery’s Courage were in abundance,” writes Black Creek.
Montgomery’s Courage is a lightly-carbonated, slightly bitter Amber Ale with notes of spice, pepper and ripe apples or calvados.
It available now exclusively at the LCOB (#343137) in 500 mL short-neck bottles for $3.95 each May through September.
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