The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 3: Black Sheep Milk Stout by New Limburg On this fine 3rd night of Chanukah, I curled up at home and enjoyed a Black Sheep Milk Stout from New Limburg, and since it’s a lactose stout I did the only kind thing I could and refused to share it with my lactose intolerant husband. There’s fresh snow outside this week, and the dog has… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 2: Revolution Series 7 Blood Orange Sour Ale by Rainhard Brewing Ah, a glorious sour beer. Not my usual choice in the winter, but it works so well for Chanukah. Pairs wonderfully with the fat of the latkes, and will keep uncle Shlomo out of your beer fridge. Also pairs well with a mother asking when you will give her grandkids now that you’re married. On… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2017 Night 1: Red Fox Ale by MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Happy Chanukah! We’re back for another year of Llamakuh good times, with the third installment of my favourite series, #The8BeersofChanukah2017 edition. It’s been a busy year since we ran this series last year, including Kole stepping on a glass at our wedding (on purpose). So gather all your favourite goyim around some latkes, and spin… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2016 Night 8: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Hearts Collide by Rainhard Brewing How fitting that the last night of Chanukah falls on New Year’s Eve this year. It’s been 8 crazy nights of beer, and tonight we bid adieu to a craptacular year. I’ve had a beautiful 500 ml bottle of Rainhard Brewing Company‘s gorgeous Bourbon Barrel-Aged Hearts Collide Imperial Stout hiding in my fridge for a… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2016 Night 7: Thor’s Hammer Barley Wine 2015 Vintage by Central City Brewers & Distillers Thor’s Hammer is a pretty badass name for a beer. I think I would have been happier if they called it Mjölnir instead because I’ve got a bit of a fetish for umlauts. In any case, we’re in the home stretch of Chanukah and I’m pulling in the big guns here. We don’t write about… Read More