Beer News
New Tattoo
Please indulge me; this has nothing to do with beer, but I needed a place to "host" this post, and I'm rather partial to my blog. So some of you will know that I take a group of teens to Nicaragua every two years on a …
Eastbound Brewing Company Coming to Toronto's RiversideNeighbourhood
Super stoked to pass along this awesome news from a friend from around the scene, Adam. Big love and best wishes to him and his partners in Eastbound Brewing Co!
SAMUEL ADAMS Utopias Exclusive tasting at lcbo
September 7, 2016 – The rare and revered Samuel Adams Utopias 2015 blend is coming to LCBO on Friday, September 23 – the first time in three years this coveted product has been available for purchase in Ontario. To …
The Ontario Craft Beer Guide
Heads-up, friends: Father's Day is this weekend (in Canada, at least). And while I try to eschew cheap stereotypes, a lot of dads I know do enjoy a good beer. I'm a dad, and I'm pretty fond of the stuff. So what is a …
Beers and Burgers
Hey, you know what an advert on a bus told me the other day? That Burgers and Bud are the original power couple. Ignoring the ridiculousness (and gossip-obsessed grossness) of the term "power couple", can I just say that …
Beau's Sells Out!
Vankleek Hill, May 17, 2016 – Yesterday morning, Steve Beauchesne, CEO of Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company, Canada’s largest craft producer of organic beer, took centre stage in Ottawa’s ByTowne Cinema amidst the …
Steam Whistle Gifts for the Holidays
Wrap-up your holiday shopping for your craft beer lovers. Custom Steam Whistle gift wrapping only $5 (Toronto – 7 December, 2015) – What’s better than finding the perfect gift for craft beer lovers? Knowing it’s …
On Mill Street
Okay, I've got a Jays game to watch, so let's get this done. If you have been asleep till just now, ABI has bought Mill Street Brewery. This is not surprising. Not even a little. If anything, I'm surprised it's taken …
Brewery Needs Input
A friend of mine is currently doing some work with a local brewery, and he sent through this request: I'm conducting market research for a Toronto based brewery. Please take a minute to complete this beer and alcohol …
Proof That We Simply Cannot Have Nice Things
"There were no foul lines, just base paths worn by year after year of cubs running the bases. So there were a lot of arguments about foul balls. There was a rule against sliding into second base, because second base was …
South African tea-infused beer “Bush Fire” released this week from Beau’s
Organic and fair trade rooibos and honeybush teas contribute signature flavours to this flame-coloured ale [caption id="attachment_4515" align="alignright" width="135"] Bush Fire - Beau's All Natural Brewing …
Annual Free Retro Bottle Opener from Steam Whistle
Steam Whistle’s MAGEE CHURCHKEY Retro Opener celebrates Ontario’s craft brewing revolution. Now available in 6 packs and 12 packs (15 June, 2015) – Steam Whistle Brewing, maker of Canada’s Premium Pilsner, is celebrating …
Drinking my way across Ontario's Southwest
I get asked to do a lot of stuff. Often, it's something simple, like reviewing a beer, or giving some coverage for an event. Those are nice, as it generally means I get some beer, or to attend an event. Sometimes I get …
Win Tickets to The Brewer's Plate!
If you have been to The Brewer's Plate before, you probably hardly need an introduction and enticement. Just go ahead and scroll down to see how you can win a pair of tickets to this event. If not, let me tell you about …
2015 Beer Fest Shirts Now Available
Beer festival season is upon us, and I couldn't be more excited! There is little I love more than heading out to one of the many amazing festivals we have here in and around the GTA, hanging out with other beer fans, and …
Win Passes to Toronto Festival of Beer Spring Sessions!
We Have a Winner! Congratulations to Grace Kelly, enjoy the fest! Well hello Toronto (and surrounding area) (and, well, the rest of the world, but unless you're traveling here this Friday, this maybe won't mean much to …
Ontario Beer Sales Changes
Are the proposed changes very good? A bit. Are they really rather bad? Sadly, yes. How is this even possible? Let me explain. We have just seen the biggest proposed change in beer sales in Ontario, since the repeal of …
Changes to Beer Sales — Guest Post: Victor North, Garden Brewers
Hey, did you have a really big presentation at work yesterday? Or maybe, you spent the day at the spa? If so, you might have missed the big news about selling beer in Ontario. I'll be writing a post on it, but in brief: …
Central City Brewers launch additional Red Racer Beers in Ontario
Introduces Red Racer India Session Ale (ISA), Red Racer Copper Ale & Reign of Hops Mixer Pack Surrey, B.C. – The wait is finally over for Ontario craft beer fans who have been eagerly anticipating the arrival BC-based …
Changes Around This Joint
I started this blog in 2010. It would be fair to say that I've grown a lot. I've certainly experienced a lot of things that I never would have guessed at. Things have changed. In fact, sometimes I've pushed changes with …