Hogtown Ale is a unique beer in that it’s Hogtown Brewers main flagship and yet it is a kolsch style ale instead of something more common such as an IPA or a pilsner. This brew was tasted in a balloon style glass (my go-to for most ales) from a tall-boy can which is commonly available… Read More


Bar Volo has so many taps available that you have to order by alphabet instead of the name of the beer. Sure, you COULD ask the bartender for Lugnut, but there is a chance they’ll have to look up to their chalk written sign to see which tap it’s on. This huge list of beers… Read More


Boneshaker is one of the more popular brews from Amsterdam. Not as famous as their blonde but since it’s inception a few years ago it has attracted a lot of fame and acclaim. This beer was tasted at the Amterdam Brewhouse on the waterfront. I had a small glass of it along with samples of… Read More


Some beers are meant to be shared, divvied up amongst friends in wine glasses. I had Barrie’s own Flying Monkeys The Chocolate Manifesto brew split with three friends as a house warming toast. With a decadent $11.95 per 750 ml bottle price tag, this is not meant for drinking in your housecoat while watching hockey.… Read More