It was a beautiful sunny day last Sunday and though it was only slightly above 0, Shawna and I decided to go have a beer in the backyard. I made sure to include a cigar while we were at it. Our choice was El Idaho, a farmhouse ale by Shackland’s Brew Co. We remembered enjoying… Read More
We’ve known Doug Appeldoorn for years. I think the first time we met him we was running a beer and chocolate pairing. He taught us how fantastic beer was to pair with food and that in many ways it was better for pairing than wine. Fast forward a bit and he has become a friend… Read More
Every time I curiously grab a can of Mascot Pilsner in the LCBO, Kole gently shakes his head and puts it back on the shelf. We haven’t had a much success at that bar, and we’ve kind of given up on it. But I was in the LCBO unsupervised on Sunday, so I decided to… Read More
Back in February over the Family Day long weekend, we jumped in our rented car with our dog and headed to Bowmanville on a whim. We started off our day at Common Good Brewing in Scarborough and decided to check out a brewery we had not been to since their opening party: Manantler Craft Brewing… Read More
It was Pi Day yesterday, and I was lamenting the fact that I did not have any pie. I went to Pie Squared after work, but if your pie is square, does it really count on Pi Day? I don’t think it does. So I poured myself a beer, since clearly my dietary choices are… Read More