Fancy Lads Lemon Sherbet IPA by Rorschach Brewing Co, a Review Warning: this review is going to be biased. For quite a few reasons: First, Fancy Lads Lemon Sherbet IPA (by Rorschach) is made in collaboration with Robin and Jordan of The Ontario Craft Beer Guide (now a wonderful podcast). I happen to be a supporter of the podcast via Patreon amongst other things. I’ve also… Read More
The Fermentator by Furnace Room Brewing, a Review I am not sure exactly when it happened – but my local LCBO has slowly been taken over by Furnace Room Brewery, a place that in over 300 reviews has not yet shown up on this here website! Their Chicken Man Pale Ale certainly grabs the eye, but today I want to focus on their… Read More
Metal Head by Nickel Brook Brewing Co, a Review During this lock down I’ve had a few “core” beers that I’ve been drinking. One of them is Metal Head by Nickel Brook Brewing. This beer is a somewhat new bigger brother to Headstock, a beer we reviewed 7 years ago on the blog. Back then I thought “hoppy” or “floral” were helpful aroma or… Read More
The 8 Beers of Chanukah 2020 Night 7: Roam Hazy IPA by Market Brewing Company 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
Faces – Mosaic & Citra IPA by Wellington Brewery, a Review During this crazy time, many people may lean into standard beers that they love. Beers that have always been there for them. Me? I found some new ones. One of those new “standards” is for sure Faces, an IIPA from Wellington Brewery. A hop bomb brewed with Citra (a favourite of mine) and Mosaic hops.… Read More