We’ve always been a fan of the Indie Ale House. Heck, recently we joked that whenever we visit Bellwoods we end up visiting Indie Ale House shortly after. They just make great beer (and wonderful food!) so we always end up having a great time. On our most recent trip I happened upon this gem… Read More
Right at the start of spring there is a special time of year when the temperature is above zero during the day but below zero at night. These conditions combine in a beautiful way to help a certain tree produce a certain product that we all re-fall in love with at this time of year:… Read More
Vicar’s Vice Olde Ale comes in a wax sealed bottle. There’s something about wax sealed bottles that draw me in – perhaps it’s the extra bit of effort required to open one, perhaps it’s the possibility of cellaring the beer inside. Amsterdam Brewery releases this bad boy every winter, and while stocks are running low, it’s… Read More
Shawna told me that I have to be the one to review this beer for one simple but very understandable reason: It has the same name as me! Sort of. I’m talking about the Black Coal Stout by Railway City. A seasonal by Railway, this can is generally only available in the winter. According to… Read More
It has a Scottish Terrier on the bottle. And it’s a scotch ale. Of Course Kole McRae is going to pick up a bottle. It’s like they brewed this just for me! I’m talking about the Wee Heavy Scotch Ale by Amsterdam Brewery. Scotch Ales, as the name implies come from Scotland. They generally don’t… Read More