Ian Sinke (1L)
We all know that many law students enjoy the occasional beverage. What is less well-known is that there are a number of craft beers especially appropriate for the legally-minded.
- 21st Amendment Pale Ale (21st Amendment Brewery)
Because how many pale ales are named after an amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
- Plead the 5th (Dark Horse Brewing Co.)
If you are pharma-bro Martin Shkreli testifying before Congress, you are going to want to do what it says on this bottle of Imperial Stout.
- Pliny the Elder (Russian River Brewing Co.)
This one is for the history and philosophy enthusiasts. Wikipedia tells me that Pliny the Elder (A.D. 23-79) was a famous lawyer, author, and philosopher.
- Pliny the Younger (Russian River Brewing Co.)
Pliny the Elder had a son, the aptly-named Pliny the Younger. He was also a lawyer, but his greatest accomplishment seems to be having this beer named after him.
- In Perpetuity (Tree House Brewing Co.)
Legalese for “forever.” Also an American IPA.
- 1982 (Yakima Craft Brewing Co.)
Constitutional scholars and fans of the Constitution Act can drink their favourite year in the form of an Amber Ale.
- 10 Bitter Years (Dark Horse Brewing Co.)
If you are found guilty of arson or assault with a weapon, you could spend up to 10 Bitter Years in prison. Better yet, just enjoy a brew that was voted Canada’s Best Imperial IPA in 2009.
- Guilty Men (Malivoire Wine Company)
All right, I cheated a bit to make my list an even ten: this one is a wine, not a craft beer. Available in red and white varieties at the LCBO!
- Angry Man (Murray’s Craft Brewing Co.)
You’ve seen the classic 1957 film. Now, buy a dozen of these beers and you will have the same thing: 12 Angry Men.
- Saucy Intruder (Black Acre Brewing Co.)
This bon mot was imparted by Judge Daniel Tompkins in Pierson v Post. Buy one of these for your Property professor and you will be their new favourite person.
