Let’s have a dram and talk about some birthdays October 17, 2017 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment Today is October 17th, making it my 30th birthday. On a related note, Toronto Booze Hound is about to hit 3 years of age. I think we should sit down, have a nice dram of scotch and reminisce a little bit. First, the scotch. I chose a bottle of Ardbeg that I got as a… Read More
Sour Harvest Saison by Collective Arts, a Review October 5, 2017 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment It’s that time of year again where I wax philosophical about my upcoming birthday and to get my mind off of it Shawna gets me to drink a series of pumpkin beers. I’m not going to complain, I enjoy pumpkin, but like others who are really into beer the taste can become a little bit… Read More
Toronto Cider Festival 2017, an Experience September 26, 2017 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment This review is coming a little bit late, this is mostly due to the fact that I was on my honeymoon in Thailand for a few weeks, so I hope you can let my lateness slide a bit… Let’s have a chat about the Toronto Cider Festival. We’ve been friends with them since their inception… Read More
Barn Raiser Country Ale by Oast House, a Review August 28, 2017 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment I’ve had this beer so many times this summer it’s really quite strange that I haven’t properly reviewed it yet. Oast House is one of our favourite breweries in Ontario. Situated in Niagara on the lake and surrounded by beauty, it’s a fantastic place to relax and really experience a beer. Barn Raiser Country Ale… Read More
Boreal inspired by Cameron’s Brewing, a Review August 20, 2017 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment Cameron’s… they released a wild ale. A brave move given that it’s almost impossible to control for flavour. I don’t think they even cared. My theory is they wanted something complex and insane, where each sip is a new adventure. I absolutely love it. Not only is the beer wild fermented, they also threw in… Read More