So…I might have gotten a bit overwhelmed when I went in to my local LCBO (King/Spadina for Toronto readers) and noticed that the start of their new summer line of beers came in. For the first time in a while I saw the shelf COMPLETELY covered with new beers I’ve never had before. After being…
Month: May 2011
CURRENTLY LATHERING – Taking A Look At Beer Soap
No, that’s not a typo and NO, THIS ISN’T GOING TO HEAD IN THE DIRECTION YOU’RE THINKING. Well, unless you read the second half of the title and that direction is towards Beer Soap. But yes, Beer Soap. It’s a real thing. I guess I’ve always known that it existed, but never really saw any…
Wish List: Abstrakt Beer
My friend and fellow beer/metal enthusiast Alastair messaged me to tell me his brew plans for Friday night and linked me to this little beauty: That’s right. It’s a Belgian Imperial Stout aged on toasted coconut and cacao. Created by the bloody GENIUSES at BrewDog as part of a concept series they are putting out in…
Judging a Beer By Its Label (part 1 of 2)
It’s a very risky game. Sometimes it pays off brilliantly, other times…you end up spitting out the beer and pouring it down the sink. But picking a beer just by the label design alone can be a really fun way to discover new types of beers and learn more about your own personal tastes. Plus…
The Thirsty Wench 