On the fourth night of Chanukah, there were hops. Juicy, delicious citra hops. Calgary’s Big Rock Brewery has been hard at work opening new Toronto outposts in Etobicoke and Liberty Village this year. The Liberty Village bottle shop is now open, with plans to open a brewpub in the space well under way. We love the… Read More
My favourite part about writing the 8 Beers of Chanukah series each year is the creative liberties I allow myself. Suddenly my beers can be from anywhere on the planet, and I have 8 days of exciting beer to play with. It’s my Chanukah present to myself. That, and I don’t necessarily have to share… Read More
You know what I like about Chanukah? Treating myself to a lovely Baltic Porter to celebrate another day of latkes, smoked salmon, and overlapping with Christmas this year. Kole and I don’t decorate for the holidays. No Christmas tree, no lights, no decals on the window. Some years I remember to buy Chanukah candles. Last… Read More
It takes chutzpah for someone who works in the travel industry to write about a beer called Flight Delay on one of the busiest travel days of the year. At this time of year, flight delays are my nemesis, and make me wonder of Bubby’s inquisitive, “What are you doing with your life?!” isn’t actually misguided. Oy… Read More
Riesling. The queen of grapes. With its enamel-gripping acidity, Riesling can do it all. I’m always nervous when I pick up a bottle of Riesling when I don’t know the residual sugar levels. I like mine dry to bone-dry, since sweetness doesn’t hold much appeal for me. I love Niagara Rieslings for the wide range… Read More