We’re in the home stretch of this year’s #8BeersOfChanukah and I’m relieved that the end is in sight, as I was not very successful in pre-writing my articles this year, let alone taking notes in advance. On this 6th night of Chanukah, I’m happy to say I have not missed a night of candles (yet)… Read More
We made it through Chanukah! Full disclosure – Kole and I have been in China for the past 2 weeks and just got home last night. We probably won’t touch Chinese food again until Christmas Day, as tradition dictates. We’ve been fans of Shillow Beer Company from the beginning. I really love that Jamie Shillow… Read More
The oyster stout is a style of beer that has caught my attention over the last few months. I’m not sure when I first heard of the style, but it has to be over the last 6 months or so. I don’t think I knew about it when I was in Boston last March, sucking… Read More
I work in the travel and tourism industry, which means my friends and colleagues are always returning from really nifty places. It also means we are forever loaning each other obscure pieces of winter gear or diving gear to help each other out, and that typically comes with a gift upon return. Most recently, a… Read More
I was a little curious when I saw a Belgian style saison sitting on a shelf at the LCBO in the local products section, and discovered that it was from Oakville, ON. The Saison Automne by Brasserie des Quatre Lunes caught my attention with the retro packaging and French description. I’m not the biggest fan… Read More