Warning: this review is going to be biased. For quite a few reasons: First, Fancy Lads Lemon Sherbet IPA (by Rorschach) is made in collaboration with Robin and Jordan of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide (now a wonderful podcast). I happen to be a supporter of the podcast via Patreon amongst other things. I’ve also… Read More
I am not sure exactly when it happened – but my local LCBO has slowly been taken over by Furnace Room Brewery, a place that in over 300 reviews has not yet shown up on this here website! Their Chicken Man Pale Ale certainly grabs the eye, but today I want to focus on their… Read More
During this lock down I’ve had a few “core” beers that I’ve been drinking. One of them is Metal Head by Nickel Brook Brewing. This beer is a somewhat new bigger brother to Headstock, a beer we reviewed 7 years ago on the blog. Back then I thought “hoppy” or “floral” were helpful aroma or… Read More
I’m a fan of small distillers. They really have it hard in Ontario with how the tax structure is set up, much harder than beer makers, so when one has longevity I really want to support them. That’s why I always have my eye on Last Straw Distillery. Not only are they small, the products… Read More
I have an interesting connection with this one. You see, I don’t actually make any money with this here website (it doesn’t even have ads!) So I have to do this crazy thing where I work a “job”. At this job I work with “coworkers”. Other people who also can not make a living talking… Read More