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On Beer and Babies
There has been a few articles written recently, about drinking while pregnant. There has also been good accompanying discussion (and no shortage of less than good shouting-type reaction, as would be expected in an issue …
On Deadlines
"I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." — Douglas Adams Yup, deadlines are a tough one, especially when they're self-imposed deadlines. I set myself one, and watched it fly by this past …
Friday Beer Break with Fearless Fred — Highlander Blacksmith Smoked Porter
This week, Chris and Fred drink Blacksmith Smoked Porter, from Highlander Brewing. Now available at the LCBO (#362772)
Barrel Aged Double Tempest — Amsterdam Brewing Co.
You know those imperial stouts, that are like, double imperial stouts?....... So lots and lots of people really like Amsterdam's tempest Imperial Stout. Like, it's pretty normal to hear descriptions like "Best Imperial …
The Canadian Craft Beer Cookbook by David Ort — Reviewed
I own a lot of cookbooks. I'm a chef by training and I've been given a great many. It's funny, though, as I — like many other professional cooks and bakers I know — don't really "use" cookbooks. We read through them with …
Bellwods 3 Minutes to Midnight vs Amsterdam Sour Cherry Imperial Stout
Despite to much evidence to the contrary, I love it when somebody proves me totally wrong. Such was the case with this pairing. I know Bellwoods' 3 Minutes to Midnight well. We got the first ever cask of it at Castro's …
Friday Beer Break with Fearless Fred — Bellwoods Farmageddon
Today Chris and Fred drink the ohmazing Farmageddon from Bellwoods, a Saison aged in barrels infected with brettanomyces, making it funky and dry. Also, the usual hipster-jokes ensue.
Great Lakes Etobichoker vs Indie Alehouse Instigator IPA
Okay, I'm the first to admit it: today's match-up is a totally uneven bout. Indie Alehouse's awesome Instigator IPA is a rock-solid American-style IPA, and a constant crowd-pleaser at the brewpub. Etobichoker is a new …
Bellwoods Hellwoods vs Amsterdam Tempest
Day two of the battle royale. Today it's a shaolin vs grasshopper kind of day, with Bellwoods Hellwoods Russian Imperial Stout matched against Amsterdam Tempest Imperial Stout. You should probably know that both Luke and …
Great Lakes Lake Effect vs Bellwoods Cat Lady
So here starts the head-to-head battles between beers. Before I address the two contenders, let me make something clear: The four breweries involved are absolutely top brewers in Toronto. None of these matches are likely …
The Gang Fight
Nothing beats an old fashioned rumble. The good news is, nobody is calling the cops. For the rest of this week, I'll be blasting through eight beer reviews in a new format. A street fighter format, but with less …
D. G. Yuengling and Son Inc — Book Review
Pop quiz smarty-pants: What's the oldest operating brewery in the USA? It must be those makers of Budweiser, Anhueser-Busch, right? Founded in 1852, they are definitely old, but not the oldest. Okay, then it's Miller, …
A Public Service Announcement — Tempest Imperial Stout
A free lesson in the art and artistry of opening a (waxed) bottle of Amsterdam Tempest Imperial Stout.
Friday Beer Break with Fearless Fred — King Dark and Stockyards BBQ
Today, Fred and Chris drink a world-class schwartzbeir, King Dark Lager, and eat some of the best BBQ in Toronto, from The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder.
urBock — Creemore Springs Brewery
Bock beers have a well earned reputation as wonderful, if not occasionally misunderstood, beers. Glorious Maibocks help us welcome back warm days and outdoor drinking in the spring. Sturdy bocks and doppelbocks keep as …
Vanilla Porter — Mill Street Brewery
As fall seems to have officially hit here in Toronto, it's no surprise that I find myself with a fridge full of classic cold weather brews. This one, from Mill Street, is a classic for drinkers at their brewpub or new …
The Rhino Fall Beer & Cider Festival 2013
From the biggest cask beer festival in North America last week, we now hit two wonderful small/local fests. The first is tomorrow, Sunday October 27th, and is hosted at The Rhino with Canadian Beer News (and I'm guessing …
Friday Beer Break with Fearless Fred — Northwinds Corduroy Rye Pale Ale
On today's break, Chris and Fred have a conflict of interest, drink a great Rye Pale Ale, and discuss..... beer.
Friday Beer Break with Fearless Fred — Muskoka Harvest Ale
This week, Chris and Fred drink Muskoka's excellent Harvest Ale, and talk about other styles of fall seasonal beers.
Cask Days 2013 Pictorial Survival Guide
It's Cask Days eve! I hope you have hung your steins by the window with care, in hopes that St. Ralph, soon will be there. Seriously though, if you like beer and are in the GTA, chances are you're going to Cask Days, …