This weekend we had a wonderful time at a beer and cheese pairing event hosted by the always lovely Gladstone Hotel. While there I noticed a unique bottle of Rye sitting on the shelf along with all the standard whiskies. It was completely clear with a very simple white label. When I saw that it… Read More


I absolutely LOVE pedestrian sundays down at Kensington Market. It’s a chance to soak in the atmosphere of a place filled with hippies, street musicians, ethnic food and more. On one of these sundays many years ago I discovered Kensington Brewing Company. A small craft brewer based right in the market itself. They were having… Read More


Harry Porter is one of those seasonal beers that changes from year to year. Great Lakes Brewery made a brilliant version last year, called Harry Porter and the Bourbon Soaked Vanilla Bean. It was glorious, and popped up periodically on cask. It was like a party in my mouth. In fact, it was some of their… Read More