10 UNIQUE AND FUN MADE-IN-DURHAM BEERS AND CIDERS

FRUITY, SPICY, SWEET, SOUR, SMOKY - THERE'S A BIT OF EVERYTHING ON THIS LIST

There's still some summer left. If you're looking for a new drink to enjoy on the patio or take to the cottage, we've rounded up ten unique brews and ciders being made right here in Durham. Fruity, spicy, sweet, sour, smoky — there's a bit of everything on this list.

MOCHA PORTER FROM C'EST WHAT DURHAM BREWING

This is a coffee-forward beer that also features cocoa and hazelnut for a "creamy, smooth, mellow roasted symphony of complementary flavours," according to the brewery. The Mocha Porter is a nitro-infused cask beer, which creates a fresh, pub pint vibe.

LEMON & GRAPEFRUIT FRUIT STAND SOUR FROM ALL OR NOTHING BREWHOUSE

A citrusy option that's like "summer in a glass" according to the All or Northing Facebook page. This beer has strong lemon zest and grapefruit notes that's "an immensely sour, tart and slightly sweet experience not for the faint of heart."

GOSEWORK ORANGE FROM TWO BLOKES CIDER

This cider is infused with coriander, orange and

a bit of sea salt to create a "a fully dry, slightly funky and lightly sour cider." Gose beer is a bit of an oddity for its blend of citrus and saline; it dates all the way back to 13th century Germany. The same idea was used to create this cider, which the blokes from Two Blokes Cider describe as an ideal drink for a hot day.

SMOKED WHEAT ON RYE FROM THE SECOND WEDGE

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This unique beer "has a lightly smoked aroma and a crisp, dry finish from additions of oak-smoked wheat and pale rye malts," according to the brewery's description. The Second Wedge suffered devastating damage following a tornado on May 21 — but the Uxbridge brewery is still offering its beer for sale online and hosting pop-up beer garden events on some weekends — the next pop-up runs from Aug. 12 to 14.

HONEY HABENERO CIDER FROM SLABTOWN CIDER

Described by the cidery as "the perfect balance of summer sweetness and warming heat," this cider is made with honey from 3 Boyz Bees and habanero peppers from Grattons Greatest. 3 Boyz Bees operates hives right next door to Slabtown — you can't get much more local than that.

ALES FROM THE CRYPT: BLACK CURRENT SOUR FROM CHRONICLE BREWING

This beer is know known for big fruit flavour and big colour in the form of a vivid pink hue. The brewery describes it as "refreshingly tart and thirst quenching," while online reviewers say it's mouthpuckering in a good way. If you you're a fan of sours, Chronicle Brewing also has a dry hopped Labyrinth Kettle Sour.

SORREL RUNNINGS FROM TILTED GLASS BREWING CO.

A Caribbean inspired brew that's made with ginger, sorrel, and pimento from the Little West Indies food market in Bowmanville. The brewery says Sorrel Runnings has "a zippy taste of gingerbread with a lemon twist of acidity." You can find it in the bottle shop as well as in store at the Little West Indies.

TEA AND BULLSHIT FROM LITTLE BEASTS BREWING CO.

This beer is a collaboration with Grey Matter Beer Company. It's described as a Belgian Blonde that's fermented cool and finished with Royal Cream Earl Grey Tea and lemon zest. The name of this brew was originally supposed to be "Tea and Bullsh*t" but a Facebook post says the asterisk got dropped and the brewery ran with the more memorable option.

PEANUT BUTTER GODIVA FROM 5 PADDLES BREWING CO.

Chocolate and peanut butter are a natural pairing in chocolate bars, ice cream — and apparently beer as well. 5 Paddles describes this stout as "rich and decadent." While many people associate stouts with colder weather, fans of this one say it's great for a summer night around the campfire.

BLUEGRASS CIDER FROM BANJO CIDER

A slow-fermented apple cider that's blended with organic wild blueberry wine. The cidery describes it as "reminiscent of a red wine" with subtle blueberry notes. Banjo Cider makes cider with organic Ontario apples using a long fermentation and aging process.

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