I’ve been reading about everyone’s Craft Beer Advent Calenders online, and I’ve been growing incredibly jealous. But wait – if we can have a 12 Days of Beer for Christmas, we can have an 8 Days of Beer for Chanukah, can’t we? I can join in the reindeer games too in that case! I don’t have… Read More
Rye adds a certain je ne sais pas quoi to a beer – a spiciness that compliments the hops in a delicious way. Firmly raised on smoked meat sandwiches served on fresh rye bread, I find the addition of this grain a welcome palate teaser whenever it comes my way. I was excited to find a… Read More
Once upon a time, a delicious beer from Sawdust City went on a date with a tasty cup of coffee from Red Rocket Coffee. The coffee had too much of the beer, they went home together to Gravenhurst, ON, and the glorious result is their lovechild, Red Rocket Coffee Spiced Stout. Thank you. Sawdust City… Read More
The calendar might say December (sniff) but I find myself craving bocks and dopplebocks for their sweet and boozy punch. In fact, bocks may very well be the secret to me remaining semi-festive during the holiday season, since it’s not a time of year I’m particularly fond of. In fact, Iceland seems to roll out… Read More
Last July, I celebrated turning 30-something in the best possible way. We hosted a beer and cheese event, and we got a few non-beer drinkers to expand their palates and find something they could enjoy. We’re responsible hosts, so water was offered between each sampling. Samples were 3-4 oz. each. Here’s an Ontario dominated beer… Read More