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OCB Week — Friday June 22nd, 2012
Oh man oh man oh man, I feel like James Brown doing the cape bit in Please Please Please. We're still going right? Everybody taking good care of each other out there? We're coming down the stretch now, tuck your chin, …
OCB Week — Thursday June 21, 2012
Zowie, what a night! Last night was my first (and only) pretty-busy night for OCB Week. 5pm at the Monk's Kettle (which is about an hour and fifteen minute's commute from my house) to enjoy some beers food and company, …
OCB Week — Wednesday June 20th 2012
Hump day, as they say, even though it makes me giggle like a 10 year old every time. Hump Day...... Everyone good? Giggles done? Let's get on this. Last night was good. I didn't crawl so much as show up late, but still, …
OCB Week — Tuesday June 19th 2012
Good morning friends! Everybody feeling refreshed after a lovely night's sleep? I hope so, you'll need to be for tonight. It's the night of the crawl. If you're in the GTA, whether you're in the east or west end, there …
OCB Week - Monday June 18th 2012
Good morning beer fans. It is indeed OCB Week, and we've already had more than a few excellent events over the weekend. I couldn't walk the dogs without having them go haywire because of the smell coming from the Beach …
Stuff You Need To Know Today — June 14th 2012
So, I know it's BC Beer Week here on the blog and all, but I'm neck deep in press releases, and need to dig out before I drown or get a paper cut. Hopefully you've noticed that ad on the right side of the page. The one …
Manuel Labour - Support could get you beer
So an old friend of mine from public school, Ryan Noel, has grown up (unlike me) and become an indie film maker. For his most recent project, Manuel Labour - Trash Collecting Garbage, he decided to tap into the …
Cider Week Wrap-Up
And like that, Cider Week is over. First off, thanks to everybody who took some time to read my posts. I know this is a beer blog, so I was stoked to see so many people willing to read about something different. It …
Somersby Cider at the LCBO
Well, this is cider week, and so news should be cider-related, right? I'll cut right to the chase: Somersby Cider, the highly popular draught cider introduced in Toronto last year by Carlsberg, is now available in the …
Toronto Beer Blog, Cider Week
Oh yes, it is Cider Week. It's like Shark Week, but with less blood and more alcohol! And less production value. And apples. "....well I got her number. How do you like them apples?" Okay, seriously, why the heck am I …
Stuff You Need To Know Today - April 26th 2012
Yup, the beer world just keeps on turning, and waits for no blogger. There's a few things coming down the pipe worth mentioning, so let's get to it! Open Season Indeed, the weather has warmed up (most days) and we all …
Stuff You Need to Know Today - March 10, 2012
Phew, it's been a long few weeks. Sorry for the scant updates! Let's get all caught up to speed, so I can fall behind again! Conflict of Interest Many of you who follow me on Facebook will already know this, but I got a …
Here comes the sun (do do doo dooo).
If you missed it or don't remember, Beau's All-Natural Brewing Co. started a really cool idea last year, of a subscription beer service, where they send you crazy cool special beers, and use the money raised to add solar …
A New Blog For the New Year
Nearly two years ago to the day, I started Toronto Beer Blog, not so much as a resolution, but as a New Year project. Because you're reading this, I would have to say it's enjoyed some success. And so I'm super excited …
Christmas Shopping 2011
Well, it's about that time of year again. Head down to the local shop, and prove how much you love your friends and family by spending money on them. Don't send the wrong message; spend up! Seriously, I would encourage …
On Home Delivery and Bureaucracy
Unless they alter their course, and there's no reason why they should, they'll reach your plantation in two days at the latest. A little while ago, I heard news of a neat service in Ottawa. Beau's Brewing had organized a …
Stuff You Need To Know - November 12, 2011
Oh boy. It's been a while since I've done one of these. Usually I do it, because I'm totally swamped in announcements and stuff, and today is no different. So get your day-timers and maybe a sandwich and let's do this. …
Job Posting - Brewery Operations Manager - Near Paradise
That is not just a clever title. This, indeed is a job posting for a Brewery Operations Manager, and the company is in the Bahamas. Those geography nuts reading will know that Paradise is an island in the Bahamas. …
Brooklyn Brew Shop's Beer Making Book
[caption id="attachment_1788" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Brooklyn Brew Shop's Beer Making Book"][/caption] Some of you will know that I'm a chef by training. As in, I trained in French cuisine and did my 5000 …
Carlsberg - Still the most savvy brewer around
Okay, I know, Carlsberg isn't exactly a"craft" brewery. But as I've said before, I don't mind their product, especially places where more "carfty" options aren't on the table. Plus, I really genuinely love their …