It’s my holiday, so I’m allowed to branch out and include non-Ontario beers on this one. There’s no rhyme or reason to my choices – I usually hit up the Summerhill LCBO and come away with more than 8 beers that I must narrow down as I go along. I buy things that look tasty,… Read More
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
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
We made it through Chanukah! Full disclosure – Kole and I have been in China for the past 2 weeks and just got home last night. We probably won’t touch Chinese food again until Christmas Day, as tradition dictates. We’ve been fans of Shillow Beer Company from the beginning. I really love that Jamie Shillow… Read More