I really like Shacklands. The new brewery on the same block as Rainhard and the upcoming location for Junction Craft Brewing (when they finally cut through all the red tape!) is very unique in its feel and in its beer. The brewery itself is filled to the brim with nostalgia. I don’t want to ruin… Read More


During a recent SOBDL event Shawna spun a wheel and won a free tour from the guys behind the Backyard Beer Tour. I decided to tag along and below are my thoughts on the new brewery tour in Toronto. A few important notes: We have been on numerous beer and alcohol tours around the world including… Read More


Over the weekend we decided to do a bit of a taste test. We had a bottle of Italian limoncello that Shawna had picked up during a trip to the beautiful country a while back along with a bottle made by Dillon’s. Limoncello is a traditional spirit made mostly with lemons and a few aromatics… Read More


To begin this review I think I should explain the name. A “graspa” isn’t actually a thing that exists. It is a term made up by Vieni Estates for their version of a Grappa. Much like champagne, the term Grappa can only be applied to spirits made in Italy. This “graspa” has had chili peppers… Read More


It was too cold this weekend. We had to battle wind chills of -20! What better way to warm up than with a 9% peach flavoured fruit beer (or is it a saison?). This thing is funky, interesting and as far as I can tell, gone from the world. I took a look around and… Read More