I remember drinking Muskoka Cream Ale at my family’s old cottage outside Bala, in probably 1999-2000. The beer was nice, and I found it so cool that it was made in Bracebridge. Then Muskoka kind of went of my radar. When I got into the craft scene pretty heavy, Muskoka was about to turn over […]
Posts Tagged:winter
Beer Lovers Wish List
Well, it’s probably time to think about gift-giving for this holiday season. There is no shortage of excellent beers to give that special beer-loving someone in your life. And old favourite is joined by a new favourite this year at the LCBO for the winter beer release. Lava from Ölvisholt Brugghús is back, in all […]
Rickard’s Oakhouse Winter Lager — Molson-Coors
Well, I’m getting closer to caught up on the review front (so so close!). This one is actually timely! Rickard’s is obviously committed to doing a rotating seasonal beer; Cardigan was the fall seasonal, and now we have Oakhouse, their winter lager. Now, as you might know, oak-aged beers are becoming a kind of big […]
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….) these guys are making at least two really incredible beers. Lava, their smoked Imperial Stout, […]
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 what we got. Nøgne Ø has been producing excellent bottle-conditioned ales in Norway since 2002. […]