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Well hello again
Hey there beer people in Toronto! Not sure if you noticed, but I've been gone for nearly two weeks. Indeed, I was off in Nicaragua (more on that in a moment) and while I'm not too pleased with the 40C difference in …
Left Field Launch Party at 3030
If you were one of the 600 or so people who read my post on Left Field Brewery over the past few days, you might be excited to know, the launch party has been announced!
So You Think You Want To Own A Pub?
[caption id="attachment_3114" align="alignright" width="280"] This is not The Duke of Bendale Inn[/caption] Let me tell you about my bar. It's called The Duke of Bendale Inn. It's in an old Georgian home, with a large …
Hops Series Cascade Hop Ale — Alexander Keith's
Well it's New Brew Tuesday (okay it was...), and I'm flying by the seat of my pants! As I type this, I'm actually at a launch party of Alexander Keith's new Hop Series Cascade Hop Ale at the Duke of Westminster. Now, …
Left Field Brewery Launches
I mentioned in my Saturday post, but Ontario has hit 100 Craft brewers who are operating, or have at least applied to by licensed to produce beer in Ontario. Possibly, Left Field was the brewery that broke through the …
The Should Have Been Friday, Saturday News Post
Well, I had the best of intentions, I really did. I had a bunch of great news items and events to post yesterday. Then I didn't. The good news, is I'm doing it now. And it's not too late! So if you're just getting back …
Brewmance Episode 2: Three's Company
Well, this one is a crazy one. I don't want to give too much away, but M Night Shamallamadingdong wouldn't have seen this coming. It's me and Mark, taking our adventures to a whole new level, with Eric Ecclestone of …
St Ambroise Erable — McAuslan Brewery
I don't even know if I can adequately describe in words how much I love maple syrup. When I buy a new bottle (always Ontario), I open it on the spot and take a swig. Ben does this now, too. Be aware, if you are pouring …
Vicar's Vice Old Ale — Amsterdam Brewing Co.
At this point, I expect many of my readers to be anxiously awaiting the save-the-date notice for my impending marriage to Amsterdam Brewing's Iain McOustra. I mean, I love the guy. And you're probably getting sick of …
St Ambroise Pale Ale — McAuslan Brewery
I was seriously shocked when I checked and discovered I had never actually reviewed McAuslan's St Ambroise Pale Ale. I mean, I drink it frequently, both in bottles and on draught. I often sing it's praises to others, and …
25th Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout — Great Lakes Brewery
I like celebrating my birthday for like, at least a week. Between dinners with family, drinks with friends, drinking crazy and rare bottles of beer, and indulging myself, I find I need at least 5 days, though 9 is …
Snowy Friday
Yes, it's true, here in Toronto, it's snowing like we're in Canada or something. Shut the place down! The good news is, we still have beer. And in case you don't — despite predictions to the contrary — the world is not …
Episode #1 — Two men, one paddle — Rye Pale Ale
Please allow me to introduce myself. Your friend the beer blogger is also now your friend the friend of home brewers. Well, I guess I already was, as I co-hosted a contest for them, but still. This past Christmas, my …
Bourbon Tasting at Castro's Lounge
Last full day of tasting in Whiskey Week, and it was a beauty! I only recently came to appreciate well made bourbons. If you, like me, perceived them as sort of one step above moonshine a) you're not alone and b) it's …
Scotch Day — Drinking at The Feathers
I know, you've been waiting all week for this. Whiskey week, and nary a mention of that peaty golden drink from Scotland. From the land, no less, of the man who inspired this whole week, and who thousands of people will …
Forty Creek Distillery
Here's a fun fact: Whiskey made in Canada can be called three things, interchangeably. "Canadian Whisky" "Canadian Rye" and "Canadian Rye Whisky" are all acceptable, regardless of how much or little rye there actually …
Antrim
Colour me surprised. In yesterday's post, I noted that I had written a poem about the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland. It was in a photo caption, in case you missed it. Surprisingly, I've had a few different people ask …
Whiskey in the Jar — Irish at The Ceili Cottage
Rather than trying to convince you that you want to continue reading this post, I'll let The Dubliners do it for me. Q. Why did God create whiskey? A. To keep the Irish from taking over the world.
Whiskey Week is Here!
[caption id="attachment_2970" align="alignright" width="240"] Me and Ben (two years ago), ready for some serious Whisky drinking. Well, I am, at least.[/caption] With Robbie Burns day fast approaching, it's time to focus …
Friday, dust off your boots kids
Well, it's Friday, and there's stuff happening. And you probably should know about it, so you're not sitting at home, waiting by the phone for a call that's just not coming. Whatever that means. Fair fa' your honest, …