I will state, that true IPA or not, Keiths does have an absolutely epic label imo. And the brewery does brew a few other things that are very good. Keiths Tartan ale, which they made available for a few months last year was a very enjoyable Scottish ale. Their Stags Head Stout, while failing to meet all the qualities of true stout, I also found to be quite enjoyable.
I didn't give much grief about the stout either, as while they called it a stout, the marketing tagline was "Stout need not be heavy" and it was an example of a lighter bodied stout. While different, I found it enjoyable.
To give some folks an idea of how prevailant Keiths is here in Halifax; the brewmaster Alexander Keith, was actually mayor of Halifax way back when. And to this day we celebrate his birthday with a massive street party downtown every year. Live bands, tents set up serving Keiths, and all sorts of other beer, great party.
I didn't give much grief about the stout either, as while they called it a stout, the marketing tagline was "Stout need not be heavy" and it was an example of a lighter bodied stout. While different, I found it enjoyable.
To give some folks an idea of how prevailant Keiths is here in Halifax; the brewmaster Alexander Keith, was actually mayor of Halifax way back when. And to this day we celebrate his birthday with a massive street party downtown every year. Live bands, tents set up serving Keiths, and all sorts of other beer, great party.