The first time I’d ever tried a Chocolate Milk Stout, it was at a brew pub about a 25 minute walk south of Wrigley Field called Atlas Brewing Company during Spring of 2013. Ironically enough, my wife and I had just witnessed the Milwaukee Brewers (go beer!) hand the Cubs yet another loss, and we… Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Gravenhurst, ON’s superstart craft brewery, Sawdust City Brewing has released their absolute best seasonal brew – their hilariously named Long, Dark Voyage to Uranus, a Uranal Imperial Stout. If you follow us on Twitter, you will know that we have an unhealthy obsession for this beer and that… 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
Today won’t you join me in tasting a brewery you have probably not ventured to. Maclean’s Ales! To be totally honest I have never heard of Maclean’s. That statement might give away my age as the place has been around since 1993! According to the website it makes them the first independent craft brewer in… Read More