Shawna told me that I have to be the one to review this beer for one simple but very understandable reason: It has the same name as me! Sort of. I’m talking about the Black Coal Stout by Railway City. A seasonal by Railway, this can is generally only available in the winter. According to… Read More
It has a Scottish Terrier on the bottle. And it’s a scotch ale. Of Course Kole McRae is going to pick up a bottle. It’s like they brewed this just for me! I’m talking about the Wee Heavy Scotch Ale by Amsterdam Brewery. Scotch Ales, as the name implies come from Scotland. They generally don’t… Read More
This weekend we had a wonderful time at a beer and cheese pairing event hosted by the always lovely Gladstone Hotel. While there I noticed a unique bottle of Rye sitting on the shelf along with all the standard whiskies. It was completely clear with a very simple white label. When I saw that it… Read More
I absolutely LOVE pedestrian sundays down at Kensington Market. It’s a chance to soak in the atmosphere of a place filled with hippies, street musicians, ethnic food and more. On one of these sundays many years ago I discovered Kensington Brewing Company. A small craft brewer based right in the market itself. They were having… Read More
Today won’t you join me in tasting a brewery you have probably not ventured to. Maclean’s Ales! To be totally honest I have never heard of Maclean’s. That statement might give away my age as the place has been around since 1993! According to the website it makes them the first independent craft brewer in… Read More