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 syrup out of a bottle that I bought, it’s […]
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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 spoiled, infected etc), but the lager and green apple pilsner just never really […]
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 Great Lakes Brewery. Each month they brew up a couple of […]
The Rambam – Gluten-free Belgian Quad – Snowman Brewing
You know what I love? Good beer. I think that goes without saying, but I said it anyways. I love weissebeirs and dunkels and pilsners and stouts and imperial lite lagers. I like it all. Incidentally (and seemingly non-related) I also love bread and pasta. See where I’m going? I’m a bit of a gluten […]
pumking – Southern Tier Brewing Co – 2011
So, if you’ve been reading this blog for a while (like, a year, at least), you will know I actually reviewed this beer last year. I don’t expect that they have changed the recipe or anything, but it’s a good idea to re-review beers from time to time, and as well, I really like this […]
St Ambroise Citrouille – McAuslan Brewing Inc
It’s pumpkin weekend at my place, at least in terms of beer. Friday Fred and I drank pumpkin beer on the Edge, yesterday I reviewed Shipyard’s ferocious Imperial Pumpkin Ale, “Smashed Pumpkin”. Today, I’m going to do a review of one of the pumpkin beers that helped convert me to a fan of pumpkin beers, […]
Smashed Pumpkin – Shipyard Brewing Co
Ah, is there anything better than the smell of baking pumpkin pie to say “It’s fall”? The sweet earthy aromas of the squash we love to carve, the warm aromatic spices, like clove, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, and the sweet biscuity crust make for what is (clearly) one of my favourite parts of the season. […]
Miami Weiss – Great Lakes Brewery
Ah Great Lakes, you and your crazy names. Robohop, Does the Muumuu make me look hefe?, and the classic, Miami Weiss (say it. Remember, that “W” is pronounced like a “V” in German). Miami Weiss, up until now, has only been available on draught at bars in southern Ontario and at festivals, where it is […]
Hop Yard Pale – Garrison Brewing
Sorry, it’s been a while. Turns out Toronto Beer Week can really take up the free time! The good news is, TBW is going to be even better this year (hard to imagine, I know). But while I’m trying to reclaim my computer from so yet-to-be-determined problem, I decided it was high time I get […]
Golden Rule – Short’s Brewing Co.
Another bottle my dear Mum brought me from Michigan (thanks again, Mum!), so yeah, you won’t find this at the LCBO, sorry. Short’s is a very well-respected brewery in Michigan. I thought Golden Rule was a good choice today, as it’s pride weekend in Toronto. While I won’t pin all the blame on one person, […]
