So long and thanks for all the fish. This is just a little post to “officially” say that this site is now in archive mode. What does that mean? Honestly, not much. The site hasn’t been updated in years. We made this site over a decade ago to share with the world our love of craft booze. We still love craft booze but… Read More
Fancy Lads Lemon Sherbet IPA by Rorschach Brewing Co, a Review 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
The Fermentator by Furnace Room Brewing, a Review 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
Metal Head by Nickel Brook Brewing Co, a Review 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
Straight Ontario Rye Whisky (Cask 2) by Last Straw Distillery, a Review 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