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. …
Pale Ale - Lake of Bays Brewing Co.
I grew up spending summers in Muskoka. As a very young fellow, it was at resorts like Delmonte in the Pines and Idylwilde (sp?) on Sparrow Lake/Severn River. I also camped at Sparrow Lake Camp. As time went by, we got a …
Gluten Free Maple Stout - Snowman Brewing
It's time for me to get something out in public, and go back on early stuff I used to rant about. A little more than a year ago, I had tried a couple of gluten-free beers in the hope of discovering that they weren't …
Oxford Companion to Beer - Is it a reference or a drama?
Oh boy. While I'm not really surprised that there is some level of controversy around the Oxford Companion to Beer, just how much, and how polemic it's become is a bit shocking. [caption id="attachment_1689" …
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 …
Cask Days 2011 - Start Planning
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="290" caption="Oh yes....."][/caption] Cask Days is coming. Specifically, it's Sunday October 30th. That should be enough. If you've been to Cask Days before hit up …
The Rambam - Gluten-free Belgian Quad - Snowman Brewing
You know what I love? Good beer. I think that goes without saying, but I said it anyways. I love weissebeirs and dunkels and pilsners and stouts and imperial lite lagers. I like it all. Incidentally (and seemingly …
Equity For Punks - Canadians can buy BrewDog stock too
So, great-auntie what's-her-name died, and left you a whack of money? The wise and concerned friend would say something like, "Don't just blow it on beer". I, however, am not your wise and concerned friend. I think you …
pumking - Southern Tier Brewing Co - 2011
So, if you've been reading this blog for a while (like, a year, at least), you will know I actually reviewed this beer last year. I don't expect that they have changed the recipe or anything, but it's a good idea to …
St Ambroise Citrouille - McAuslan Brewing Inc
It's pumpkin weekend at my place, at least in terms of beer. Friday Fred and I drank pumpkin beer on the Edge, yesterday I reviewed Shipyard's ferocious Imperial Pumpkin Ale, "Smashed Pumpkin". Today, I'm going to do a …
Smashed Pumpkin - Shipyard Brewing Co
Ah, is there anything better than the smell of baking pumpkin pie to say "It's fall"? The sweet earthy aromas of the squash we love to carve, the warm aromatic spices, like clove, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, and the …
Barrel Bragging Rights - The Spectacles
Okay, if you're a beer fan and live in and around Toronto, one would hope you've heard of Toronto Beer Week. It's starting this Friday, with a host of excellent events, and you should definitely plan on attending a fair …
Escondidian Imperial Black IPA - Stone Brewing Co.
Okay, if you're not familiar with Stone Brewing Co. of California, I will assume you're from Ontario, and give you some grace for our common geographical lacking. If everyone else will give me a moment to chat to my …
The Oxford Companion to Beer - A Brief Review
Quick, think: You are about to be dropped on a desert island where the only thing preventing you from being consumed by the cannibalistic natives is beer knowledge; what one book would you take with you? Well, there are …
Hop Head IPA - Tree Brewing Co.
I know we've talked about this before, but it's just a fact: There are a lot of awesome IPAs from the west coast. Now I'll add the usual caveat: I consider anything west of Regina "West Coast", which makes calling a beer …
Miami Weiss - Great Lakes Brewery
Ah Great Lakes, you and your crazy names. Robohop, Does the Muumuu make me look hefe?, and the classic, Miami Weiss (say it. Remember, that "W" is pronounced like a "V" in German). Miami Weiss, up until now, has only …
Dunkel Buck - Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
Okay, I know, I kind of go on and on about Beau's. But seriously, this is one of the coolest friendliest breweries out there. And they just keep on making awesome beers. Many of you will be familiar with their "Wild …
Hop Yard Pale - Garrison Brewing
Sorry, it's been a while. Turns out Toronto Beer Week can really take up the free time! The good news is, TBW is going to be even better this year (hard to imagine, I know). But while I'm trying to reclaim my computer …