I wonder what craft beer my Zaida would have consumed if he were still alive. I don’t really remember him drinking very much of anything, but when he did have a beer, it was always a golden ale. He definitely never made it to Kenora, ON, where Lake of the Woods Brewing Company brew their Sultana… Read More
We spent a great afternoon wandering around the Summerhill LCBO recently, looking for treats for the magical 8 Beers of Chanukah. So many possibilities for 8 crazy nights! During this time of year, we drop our local bias and go for unique and delicious brews from around the world. We decided to splurge on a… Read More
Last year’s 8 Beers of Chanukah series was such an incredible hit, I decided to bring it back. After all, what goes better with your latkes and dreidls then 8 crazy nights of beer? Wish us luck on this one, it’s not easy to get through that much beer in 8 nights, friends. We’ve had… Read More
And on the 8th and final night of Chanukah, we celebrated the season (and a month at a new job) with a very special Unibroue 17 Grande Réserve by Chambly, QC’s own darling, Unibroue. I’ve always had a really soft spot for Unibroue. I wet my whistle on their beers as a young adult, long… Read More
We’re in the final stretch of the #8BeersOfChanukah, and my poor liver needs a break. Good thing Christmas is right around the corner… oh wait, never mind. Part of me was really tempted to cellar Amsterdam Brewery‘s Tempest Imperial Stout until next year, as it’s supposed to cellar well for up to 3 years. In… Read More