This weekend we attempted to visit Mascot Brewery down on Mercer St. While their facebook page and Twitter both implied it was open (and serving brunch) the place was sadly closed. In our frustration we (and others who had come in search of Mascot) headed over to Bar Hop. While there I discovered this little… Read More
I’ve always been a fan of the Granite. They have consistantly offered great beers for the decades they have ben around. It’s possible you haven’t heard of them as they are generally understated. They don’t do beers that will rip your face off or melt your teeth, instead they try to do simple styles REALLY… Read More
I am sitting here with Eric, a dude I met during my beer appreciation certification. While hanging out I decided to give Wellington’s new ESB a try. This is what Eric had to say about it: “It was… it’s… goooood.” I would have to agree, especially with the ‘it was’ part. For those new to… Read More
Finally. I get to review a beer named after me. The fine folks over at Great Lakes Brewing have named a beer in my honour. At least, that’s what Shawna tells me. The Pompous Ass is an English Pale Ale that got my attention at the LCBO due to the amazing image on the can… Read More
I want to tell you a bit of a secret. Lean in close, this is important. I… I well… I am only 4 years older than the Granite. The Granite is one of my all-time favourite places in the city to visit. I am sure we will do a spotlight on it (if so, I’ll… Read More