I remember drinking Muskoka Cream Ale at my family’s old cottage outside Bala, in probably 1999-2000. The beer was nice, and I found it so cool that it was made in Bracebridge. Then Muskoka kind of went of my radar. When I got into the craft scene pretty heavy, Muskoka was about to turn over […]
When you think summer, a few tasty treats pop to mind. For me, the hot weather definitely increases my desire for ice cream and beer, among other things. So why not combine these wonderful fancies? Well, no shortage of people will bang on about the virtues of the Guinness Float (or really, any stout). I […]
For those of you following along, you will know I am a big fan of Ölvisholt Brugghús, from Iceland. A young brewery in a country with a young brewing heritage (they had prohibition on beer until 1989. Yeah. I know….) these guys are making at least two really incredible beers. Lava, their smoked Imperial Stout, […]
If you’re not familiar with Nøgne Ø brewery from Norway, don’t worry. I think most average folks in Toronto would be surprised to see a beer from Norway at the LCBO, but for this year’s winter release, that is exactly what we got. Nøgne Ø has been producing excellent bottle-conditioned ales in Norway since 2002. […]
In the world of American Russian Imperial Stouts, there are many notable versions, from right across the USA. The first one that really came to my attention, via chatting to beer geeks around Toronto and reading threads on beer forums, was North Coast Brewing’s Old Rasputin. Aside from the awesomeness of the name, it was […]
There is no secret about my love for McAuslan Brewing from Montreal. I kind of go on and on about them….. Their Pale Ale makes me quiver, etc. So, when I was sent a bunch of their brews, I was a little more than excited. That it included their new barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout nearly […]
It’s time for me to get something out in public, and go back on early stuff I used to rant about. A little more than a year ago, I had tried a couple of gluten-free beers in the hope of discovering that they weren’t awful. But they were. I then met the good dudes at […]
So this past winter, the LCBO brought in a grouping of beers from a brewery in Copenhagen, Denmark, called Nørrebro Bryghus. (Earlier I reported there was three available, there was actually five). The beers were immediately attractive, being in well designed 600ml bottles. If, like me, you just rushed in, you might also have found […]
Another excellent brewery who will be representing at this year’s Brewer’s Plate, is Great Lakes. Great Lakes makes some basic beers, Red Leaf and Golden Horseshoe, as well as some excellent American-style brews, like Devil’s Pale Ale, Canuck Pale Ale, Miami Weisse, and a variety of other wonderful beers. Mike Lackey, their brewer, has also […]
Just in from the good folks at Beau’s: “Matt’s Sleepy Time Belgian Imperial Stout” back (for a limited time only!) OTTAWA — (Mar. 15, 2011) Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. will mark the Irish holiday this year with the release of a strong, dark beer just perfect for spring. Called Matt’s Sleepy Time Belgian Imperial […]
