The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2016 – Night 1: Flight Delay IPA by Barnstormer Brewing December 24, 2016 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment 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
The Good Wine 2012 Riesling by Good Earth Food and Wine, a Review December 16, 2016 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment 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
Buenos Dias by Beaus All Natural Brewing, a Review December 9, 2016 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment The fine people at Beaus seem to have a thing for gruits, a beer style that avoids the use of hops and instead focuses son herbs and botanicals for a bit of bitterness. I’m not complaining though, I love the creativity. A gruit lets a brewer add almost anything they imagine, opening the door to… Read More
Iron Pig Pale Ale by Orange Snail Brewers, a Review December 1, 2016 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment I apologize for the dark photo. I didn’t realize just how dark it was when I took it. I should have used a flash! Orange Snail has sort of become a stopping point for us any time we go to visit family. They are the perfect midpoint between Toronto and the tri-city area that most… Read More
Lime Ginger by Social Lite, a Review November 29, 2016 | Kole McRae | 1 Comment Both Shawna and myself generally avoid new mix drinks and coolers as a rule. For the most part they are far too sweet and generally not a pleasant experience. I actually can’t remember the last time I had a cooler (unless you count this as one of course.) The people at Social Lite surprised us… Read More