FAVOURITE BEERS

Ryan is a big supporter of beers brewed in the Hamilton area, especially those from downtown brew pub Merit Brewing Co., Shawn & Ed Brewing Company in Dundas and also Collective Arts Brewing. Another Hamilton craft brewery, it combines excellent beers with works by artists, musicians and filmmakers both as label and can art and through a clever app. He is keen on Rhyme & Reason (LCBO 450288, 473 mL, $3.25), an American Pale Ale with robust citrusy hops on the palate and a pleasant bitterness balanced by a touch of malty sweetness. Ryan also has a place in his heart for Prophets & Nomads Gose (LCBO 511030, 473 mL, $3.25). This one is an unfiltered malted-wheat beer with a notably dry crispness and only subtle hopping. Coriander and Himalayan salt contribute to the beer’s unique, sharp and spicy flavour.