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B-Side Brewing Label releases first single today, Kissmeyer Nordic Saison
OTTAWA – (July 24, 2014) B-Side Brewing Label, Ontario’s “record label, but for beer!” is releasing a new beer today, a Nordic Saison from brewing artist Kissmeyer Beer. This is the second beer release under the brewing …
Canuck Pale Ale — Great Lakes Brewery
I think this is a Toronto Beer Blog first: I'm re-reviewing a beer. And it's much needed. The beer in this case, Canuck Pale Ale from Great Lakes, deserves it. For one thing, my old review is, well, not awesome. I have …
Bee The Name
Cat Lady. Long Dark Voyage to Uranus. Long Dong. Cockpuncher. Shawinigan Handshake. There are some pretty epic beer names out there. And now you have a chance to add to that list! Since 2011, The Royal York (yeah, that …
Top Chefs Turn up the Heat at Toronto's Festival of Beer
TORONTO, Ont. (July 18, 2014) – The 2014 Toronto's Festival of Beer is turning up the heat with its celebrity chefs at this year's Beerlicious Grilling Experience. The creative minds behind some of the trendiest …
Because Beer Craft Beer Festival
How does this sound: Sun setting over a beautiful harbour; rowers practicing while sailboats tack across the bay. You're standing on a lawn that gently slopes towards the water, holding a grilled cheese sandwich and a …
Beau’s Announces Dates, Headliners for 2014 Oktoberfest
OTTAWA – (July 10, 2014) Tickets will go on sale Thursday August 7 for the 6th Annual Vankleek Hill Oktoberfest, presented by local craft brewery Beau’s All Natural. The two-day festival and signature fundraising event …
Detour — Muskoka Brewery
So if you read my post yesterday, about Spearhead's excellent India White Ale, you will know I'm not 100% okay with the over-use of the word "India" in terms of beer-style naming. India Pale Ale, in its American and …
India White Ale — Spearhead Brewing Co.
One of the downsides of this beautiful new theme for my blog (if you're here for your first time, it used to look a lot different. Worse), was that building it into my blog ate up a lot of my time. Like, I barely did any …
Steam Whistle Expands Its Delivery Fleet
If you've always wanted one of Steam Whistle's ultra-cool retro delivery trucks to deliver beer directly to your house, your wait is over. Pretty well anybody who lives or works in Toronto knows Steam Whistle's amazing …
Wellington Brewery Takes Home Medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship
GUELPH, ON - For the third year in a row, Wellington Brewery picked up medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship this past weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. The U.S. Open Beer Championship is an international competition that …
Top 4 Fan-Favourite Beers Chosen for 2014 Best of Beau’s Mix Pack
Holiday mixer 4-pack will include a lavender-infused gruit, a coffee-infused amber ale, a Gold-medal-winning vanilla porter, and an American-Style IPA OTTAWA – (July 4, 2014) The votes are tabulated for the brands that …
Sunlight Park Saison — Left Field Brewery
I know I sometimes seem to kind of gush on and on about certain breweries. [cough]Amsterdam[cough]. But you might have noticed I also have something of a crush on Mark and Mandie from Left Field. Heck, I worked their …
Session Raspberry/Lemon Verbena Saison — The Local Seven
So, I'm hoping you knew this already, but this weekend it's Session! This is cause for excitement. Session is always a great festival, featuring only craft breweries. This year it's going to be at Yonge and Dundas Square …
Feeling the breeze!
I know that hair provides a good layer of insulation, but I'm always pleasantly reminded of that fact whenever I cut my hair short. And last night I cut my hair *really* short. AND today in Toronto it's cool and breezy, …
Today is the day!
Well, the big day has finally arrived. Tonight I'll be getting my head shaved in support of St Baldrick's! You can read the full story why here. The event might be tonight, but it's not too late to donate to my campaign. …
One more day to go!
Well, tomorrow is my big head-shaving day, and I'm super duper excited! If you haven't been following along, I'm shaving my head in support of St Baldrick's. You can find out more here. I've been doing give-aways to …
Support St Baldrick's and Get Crafty in the Kitchen
Did you think I was only going to give away beer and brewery stuff? Well have I got news for you. This weekend, if you donate to my head-shaving fund in support of St Baldrick's, you'll be entered to win something that …
Reading The Sign
Man, writing attention grabbing openings for these is getting harder! I'm raising funds to have my head shaved in support of St. Baldrick's next Wednesday. You can read all the details here. If you're already in the …
One Week To Go
Woah, where did the last week go? I was on a roll fund-raising, then last week went and just got crazy busy. But in 7 days I'm having my head shaved, let's raise some more funds! So if you're just joining in, I'm shaving …
Collective Arts & The Alliance: Unity Makes Strength
In a craft beer scene where there are dozens of really excellent beers being made by a variety of breweries, both bricks and mortar and contract, it is difficult to do something to stand out. It is also daunting to think …