We’ve only been able to trek up to Market Brewing Co two times so far. It’s a bit far for two city slickers with no car. I honestly don’t remember the exact reasons for the first trip but the second was while on our way back from a sugar shack (or cabane sucre as Shawna… Read More
We’ve known Doug Appeldoorn for years. I think the first time we met him we was running a beer and chocolate pairing. He taught us how fantastic beer was to pair with food and that in many ways it was better for pairing than wine. Fast forward a bit and he has become a friend… Read More
You know what I like about Chanukah? Treating myself to a lovely Baltic Porter to celebrate another day of latkes, smoked salmon, and overlapping with Christmas this year. Kole and I don’t decorate for the holidays. No Christmas tree, no lights, no decals on the window. Some years I remember to buy Chanukah candles. Last… Read More
A few days ago I attended the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference. While rubbing shoulders with brewers from across the province I had the chance to try (yet another) pumpkin ale. This one was by Big Rig, and to be honest, the cool can design was what caught my eye at first. This is a porter that… Read More
I’ve had a fair amount of Bobcaygeon Brewing Company‘s Common Loon APA on tap at The Jester on Yonge, my local “I’m not really going out but I don’t want to drink beer at home” bar. We jumped at the opportunity to sample their first seasonal brew, Porter After 9. But we had some skepticism… Read More