A week or two before society collapsed into pandemic-created anarchy, Kole actually went on a company ski trip to Blue Mountains in early March, and I, of course, requested a care package of beer from Northwinds Brewery, their go-to après ski haunt. We had a dinner party that weekend, which now feels like a lavish… Read More
This month marks the 8th anniversary of Bellwoods Brewery‘s opening – an early pioneer in the explosion that craft beer enjoyed in Ontario in the 2010s. Since those early days on Ossington Ave, they’ve grown to serve licensees around the city and opened a larger production facility in the semi-industrial area on Hafis Rd, and… Read More
While our festival attendance usually dwindles with the cold weather, there is one annual event that the Boozehounds look forward to every year: the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. Taking place until Sunday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building), this event is one I make sure not to miss. Tickets start at $30… Read More
On July 27th we started on an adventure that included: 1500 km, 16 breweries, 6 vineyards, 4 distilleries. 3 states, 1 province. 3 hotels, 2 Air Bnbs. 0 fights, 0 flat tires, 0 tickets. And somehow only 1 spilled pint! (My apologies to Shawna for wearing the pint.) We alternated which one of us… Read More
If you look carefully at the ad for the Craft Beer Passport in 2015, right around the 45 second mark, you’ll see Shawna, the other 50% of Toronto Booze Hound as she plays with a stuffed shark. Check it out here. Today though, we are announcing the launch event for the Craft Beer Passport 2016!… Read More