Wow, stop blogging for a few weeks to actually do something to earn income, and you find yourself with a not small backlog of news, samples, and events. Let’s get to this: I Call It Uncanny A few beers are now available in cans, and I couldn’t be happier. Why? Cans are perfectly air-tight and […]
I think this is a Toronto Beer Blog first: I’m re-reviewing a beer. And it’s much needed. The beer in this case, Canuck Pale Ale from Great Lakes, deserves it. For one thing, my old review is, well, not awesome. I have grown a lot in terms of both writing and tasting since then. Everything […]
Man, writing attention grabbing openings for these is getting harder! I’m raising funds to have my head shaved in support of St. Baldrick’s next Wednesday. You can read all the details here. If you’re already in the loop, I know what you’re thinking: “What’s today’s giveaway then?” Well, the good folks over at Great Lakes […]
There are many excellent brewers in Toronto, but most would agree Mike Lackey at Great Lakes has a dab hand with the hops. Uncanny, you might say. He’s more than capable when it comes to barrels and sours and weird bacterias; highly talented. But he just makes great IPAs and pale ales. Canuck pale ale, […]
Okay, I’m the first to admit it: today’s match-up is a totally uneven bout. Indie Alehouse’s awesome Instigator IPA is a rock-solid American-style IPA, and a constant crowd-pleaser at the brewpub. Etobichoker is a new Tank Ten brew from Great Lakes, and is a Belgian double-IPA. While they both share three initials, that’s probably where […]
So here starts the head-to-head battles between beers. Before I address the two contenders, let me make something clear: The four breweries involved are absolutely top brewers in Toronto. None of these matches are likely to be landslide victories. In fact, I expect to have trouble picking winners. Mike and the folks at Great Lakes […]
Nothing beats an old fashioned rumble. The good news is, nobody is calling the cops. For the rest of this week, I’ll be blasting through eight beer reviews in a new format. A street fighter format, but with less down-right-x. Indeed, I’ve got beers from The Jets (Amsterdam and Great Lakes) and The Sharks (Indie […]
The nature of the growth of the brewing scene, means that new styles are created, and variations on styles become their own. This is why we now have pales ales, and American pale ales. Brewers play with things, blend techniques, and tweak recipes. Such is the case with Great Lakes Miami Weiss. There are other […]
I love this. Here is what I know about this beer: Nothing. I haven’t even texted Lackey for any insight. I’m pretty sure Saison de la Canneberg translates to “Cranberry Saison”, but that’s all I’ve got. I know Great Lakes beers well, and I know Cassel is a new Nanobrewery in eastern Ontario. And that […]
