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Pub Style Cider - Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
So one of the common complaints by Brits drinking cider in North America, is that it lacks the pop of their beloved cider from the West Country in England. "Scrumpy" cider is a traditional style of cider from Somerset, …
Duke's Cider - Tree Brewing Co.
One of the new-comers to the LCBO this year, Duke's Cider is produced by Tree Brewing. From Kelowna BC, Duke's Cider uses a blend of Okanagan apples in its juice. Last year Duke's was the number one craft cider in BC. It …
Original Cider - Alexander Keith's (Anheuser-Busch/InBev)
First out of the gate for Cider Week is Alexander Keith's Original Cider. Right out of the box (literally) Keith's wins the massively over-the-top packaging award. My two cans of Original Cider arrived in a 22"x14"x7.5" …
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 …
Brewer's Plate 2012 - I was totally there
So I'm a tad bit embarrassed that I'm only getting to this now. If you've been following along, you will remember I posted a while back about Brewer's Plate. The awesome food and beer event at Roy Thompson Hall for …
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 …
10 Bitter Years XI - Black Oak Brewing Co.
Every year, in Munster Indiana, there is a migration of sorts. While it doesn't have the drama of David Attenborough narrating the migrations of the Serengeti, it may well be the largest migration of beer geeks in the …
Conductors Craft Ale - Junction Craft Brewing
If you've been following along with the beer scene in Toronto, you will know that there are a bunch of fairly new breweries popping up. Some are bricks and mortar (Bellwoods is now officially open!) and a few are …
Bolshevik Bastard - Nickel Brook
A while ago, Ryan Morrow, who is brewmaster at Nickel Brook, handed me some beers to check out (too long ago, my apologies Ryan). I have never really gone crazy for a Nickel Brook beer; I've never had a bad one (like …
Brewer's Plate 2012
If that title doesn't have you immediately looking up this year's Brewer's Plate (it's here, by the way), perhaps my review of the night from last year is in order. Okay, back with me? Have you headed over to the …
Lake Effect IPA - Great Lakes Brewing Co.
So, I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Great Lakes Project X is an awesome event. And it happens every month, so I hardly have an excuse for missing it so damn much. If you're not familiar, Project X is run by …
Coors Light Iced T - Molson Coors Canada
Okay, I can hear the groans, etc, already. And I know: flavoured beer, right? Come on. So before I give my review Coors Light Iced T, let me talk a bit about why, and a bit about the product. Stick with me, okay? First …
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 …
Lava – Ölvisholt Brugghús - 2010 and 2011 Vertical Tasting
For those of you following along, you will know I am a big fan of Ölvisholt Brugghús, from Iceland. A young brewery in a country with a young brewing heritage (they had prohibition on beer until 1989. Yeah. I know....) …
Irish Red - Cheshire Valley Brewing
Know what I like? Beer. I think that goes without saying. I am particularly fond of Cheshire Valley, the "virtual brewery" of Paul Dickey (his words). Paul makes some of my favourite beers in Toronto. His mild might well …
Project X - Great Lakes Brewery - January 12 2012
So Project X is not really a new thing. Indeed, I've talked about it various times on this very blog. If you don't know, every month, Great Lakes Brewing Co. hosts an amazing party called Project X. The idea is, people …
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 …
Nøgne Ø Imperial Stout
If you're not familiar with Nøgne Ø brewery from Norway, don't worry. I think most average folks in Toronto would be surprised to see a beer from Norway at the LCBO, but for this year's winter release, that is exactly …
January 5th Resolutions
So, I never really do the whole "resolution" thing. I lack resolve, what can I say? Erika always gets annoyed during Lent, because I give up stupid things. Like the year I gave up swimming (success), or the year I gave …
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 …