The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2018 Night 2: Night Watcher Oatmeal Stout by Lake of Bays December 3, 2018 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment I’ve explained to Kole that the true spirit of Chanukah is little tokens to let a person know that you care. Tonight’s token: I let Kole have his own beer as part of the #8BeersOfChanukah. I fully expect him to get excited when I give him dental floss one of these nights. On this second night… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2018 Night 1: Spiced Raspberry Cranberry Kennel Sour by Black Lab Brewing December 2, 2018 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment You didn’t think we’d forget about our favourite series, the #8BeersOfChanukah, did you? During these magical eight crazy nights, I won’t let Kole anywhere near my stash of beer or post any updates. Now I know we’ve been very quiet the last few months – I honestly don’t really drink much these days, which has a… Read More
Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2018 November 23, 2018 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment While our festival attendance usually dwindles with the cold weather, there is one annual event that the Boozehounds look forward to every year: the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. Taking place until Sunday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), this event is one I make sure not to miss. Tickets start at $30… Read More
The Royal Craft Beer and Cider Awards 2018, a Preview November 8, 2018 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment We’ve been to the Royal Craft Beer and Cider awards for several years in a row now and while it’s ownership has changed hands a few times, the event itself is always a great time. This year it is hosted by The Craft Guys, the same people behind the beer garden at the Toronto Wolfpack… Read More
East Coast IPA by Steel Wheel Brewery, a Review September 27, 2018 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment My father currently lives in Brant. Normally I would give a city name or something but the problem is that his house isn’t in a city. Or a town. It really is in the middle of nowhere. I remember when I lived there for a short time, giving an address to get something delivered was… Read More