Toronto Beer Week 2011 - Official Dates
I realize this came out last week, but I figure better late than never. It's official, the dates for this year's TBW are set. Book your vacation time now, for September 16-24. Below is the official press release: …
Ola Dubh 40 - Harviestoun Brewery
If you are unfamiliar with Harviestoun and their Ola Dubh beers, I'm not going to rehash it. Check here, and read up, then come back. Okay, we're all back? So, I've actually had this bottle since last year's release. I …
Boneshaker - Amsterdam Brewing Co.
I seem to be dwelling on Amsterdam a lot recently, and with good reason; Amsterdam is producing some really awesome brews. This batch of Boneshaker was actually being produced during the SOB brew day (if I understand …
CJM Brown Royale - Amsterdam Brewing Co.
I grew up in Scarborough. While this effects me in a variety of different ways, a big one was in my beer upbringing. I have no idea what the beer in my house was growing up. It was in bottles and at a young age I would …
The Micro Scape-goat
So I just came across this article on the Globe and Mail: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/allergy-sufferers-fear-beer-lobby-could-kill-new-food-labelling-rules/article1884269/ Feel free to read it in its …
Bog Father - Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
The mighty Beau's of Vankleek Hill certainly are having fun while storming the Ontario craft-brewing scene. While their Lug-Tread lagered ale is now widely accepted and consumed, it's worth remembering, for most people, …
Ola Dub 12 - Harviestoun
I know I briefly reviewed the whole line-up of Ola Dubh beers a while back. If you didn't read that and want a brief 411, Harviestoun brews an Old Ale called Old Engine Oil, which is magic. They decided to play around a …
Burly Wine - Half Pints Brewing Co.
Nothing beats a good boozy barleywine on a cold winter's day. And while barleywines were traditionally British in descent, many North American brewers are making these big beers, and adding their own flair. If you're …
Things you need to know today - January 19th, 2011
Hey hey, it's Wednesday! Got any plans? Got any Hopes? Dreams? Me too. Here's some things that could help fill some of those desires. CASK Social - The Burger Bar New year, and a new set of socials. The good folks at …
Drinking With Brock Shepherd - The Burger Bar
This Thursday is Project X, at Great Lakes Brewery. This month, we'll have the pleasure of drinking a new offering, Augusta IPA, a collaboration between Brock Shepherd, owner of the Burger Bar in Kensington Market, and …
Twenty Eleven
Hello and happy new year! I trust that all and sundry had a pleasant holiday, and enjoyed some lovely brews to ring in the new year. This is a looking-forward post. I plan on doing a looking back one in the days to come, …
10 Bitter Years - Black Oak Brewing Co.
So in the process of cleaning up a fairly messy beer storage area in readiness for Christmas entertaining, I realized I still had a bottle of 10 Bitter Years, imaginably waiting for review. If you're not familiar with 10 …
Christmas Eve
Hello BeerBlog readers! Not too much beery to discuss today, just a little note on Christmas eve to wish everyone celebrating tomorrow, whether the purchase of presents the gathering of family or the birth of a savour, a …
Stuff you need to know about Volo today - Tuesday, December 21st
So, I'm going to go ahead and assume we all know about Bar Volo, and just dive in (if you don't, http://www.barvolo.com is a great place to start). Some updates are in from Tom, and well worth passing along: Holiday …
Fuller's Bengal Lancer IPA - The Monk's Table
Oh my. I don't even know where to start with this one. Shall I praise one of the most storied and excellent brewers in England? Or this magical seasonal IPA in the classic style? Or perhaps I ought to speak to the …
Hop Nouveau 2010 - Trafalgar Ales and Meads
Oh boy. Two people actually asked me why I was bothering to review this. While my track record with Trafalgar hasn't been horrible, and indeed, I've had a few brews I liked, I've also had some mediocre to bad brews as …
Espresso Stout - Dark Star Brewing Co.
Dark Star is an English brewery, and according to their label, they've won some nice awards. I first had this beer at the LCBO fall release tasting, and really enjoyed it. I picked up a bottle to review properly, and …
Winter Warmers - LCBO Winter Release
So I posted a few days ago, and mentioned the new beers in the LC, but thought I'd give you the full break-down of what they've got to keep you warm through our long nights. Can I just take a moment and say how awesome …
Peche Mortel - Dieu du Ciel!
So, I don't know if you've noticed, but I have a tendency to gush on and on about Dieu du Ciel!, as well as their Ontario importer, HMH Negotiants. If you haven't been reading for long, you might not know this. But trust …
Stuff you need to know today - Tuesday, December 7th
Doing it again, stuff I think you can't live without... A Night with Fred - Hopfenstark - Bar Volo So, immediately below this post is my post for this event. I won't repeat myself, I just thought I'd point out that it's …