The final beer of this year’s isolation-inspired 8 Beers of Chanukah is brought to you by clever packaging and a name that made me snag this beer by Refined Fool Brewing Co. from Sarnia, ON. A Brut IPA weighing in at a hefty 7.6% ABV, I nearly burned the apartment down after 2 sips when… Read More
Night 7 of the 8 Beers of Chanukah is actually a tip of the hat to a friend that didn’t make it through 2020, and a moment to reflect. This year was hard on me, just like everyone else out there. There was a job loss, and watching the travel industry subsequently unravel in real-time,… Read More
Half a decade ago (!!!!) I sarcastically suggested to Kole that he should start giving me 8 beers for Chanukah – one for each night, to go with my candles. Since he is not the kind of guy to take a subtle hint, this somehow morphed into me writing the #8BeersOfChanukah every year, as part… Read More