The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 5: Frank & Sense by Innis & Gunn Night 5 already. I’ve put on a pound or two from the latkes, and lets face it, from this marathon of beer. I’m quiet for months at a time, and now I’m in the middle of my annual #8BeersOfChanukah craziness. Normally we write about Ontario produced beer. But this is Chanukah so I break the… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 4: Osmium Wee Heavy by Beau’s Night 4. The pants are getting a wee bit tighter thanks to all the latkes. I’ve almost burned the house down a few times lighting the Menorah – I never think to clean out the years of wax buildup, and those first few nights are rough on the old bugger. Kole was actually around for… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 3: Black Sheep Milk Stout by New Limburg On this fine 3rd night of Chanukah, I curled up at home and enjoyed a Black Sheep Milk Stout from New Limburg, and since it’s a lactose stout I did the only kind thing I could and refused to share it with my lactose intolerant husband. There’s fresh snow outside this week, and the dog has… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 2: Revolution Series 7 Blood Orange Sour Ale by Rainhard Brewing Ah, a glorious sour beer. Not my usual choice in the winter, but it works so well for Chanukah. Pairs wonderfully with the fat of the latkes, and will keep uncle Shlomo out of your beer fridge. Also pairs well with a mother asking when you will give her grandkids now that you’re married. On… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 1: Red Fox Ale by MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Happy Chanukah! We’re back for another year of Llamakuh good times, with the third installment of my favourite series, #The8BeersofChanukah2017 edition. It’s been a busy year since we ran this series last year, including Kole stepping on a glass at our wedding (on purpose). So gather all your favourite goyim around some latkes, and spin… Read More