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…
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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…
CURRENTLY DRINKING – April 27, 2011
Where I talk about the beers that I am currently drinking tonight and attempt to review them. The kind of fun bit is that I’m actually drinking the beer as I’m reviewing it. BLACK CREEK PALE ALE – Black Creek Historical Brewery (Toronto, Canada) – 5% ABV I’ve actually been looking forward to this one since I…
Cooking With Beer: Ale-Braised Short Rib Sandwich With Horseradish & Pickled Vegetables
Isn’t the very TITLE of this post making you drool? Reader and all around New York artist babe Caroline sent this my way along with the text “Oh my god“. And I have to say, that about sums this recipe up. Figures that I read this recipe JUST as I start The Dieting to get ready…
CURRENTLY DRINKING – April 21, 2011
Where I talk about the beers that I am currently drinking tonight and attempt to review them. The kind of fun bit is that I’m actually drinking the beer as I’m reviewing it. BITTER & TWISTED – Harviestoun Brewery (Hillfoots Village, Scotland) – 4.2% ABV Actually, a reader suggested this beer. When I was in…
Gateway Beers Part 2
Yes, GATEWAY BEERS. Just like The Rock And Roll is a gateway to gang violence, Satanism and baby murdering, so too are there beers that lead you down a path where there is no turning back. Take the story of Johnny. He was captain of the basketball team. He didn’t think there was any harm…
Cooking With Beer: Beer Sausages Inna Bun
One of the things I’m going to be doing over the next little while is finding some recipes and coming up with a few of my own that involve beer. This will involve anything from sauces, batters, cakes…whatever I can find. Just to see what I can make with the wonderful drink. The following recipe…
Gateway Beers Part 1
GATEWAY BEERS. Yes, like Marijuana is a gateway drug to heroin, cocaine and LSD AS WE HAVE ALL LEARNED AT SCHOOL, so too are there beers that can get you hooked and lead to something more complex. Sure, you might be at a party and someone offers you a Chimay or St. Andrew’s Ale. What’s…
The Thirsty Wench 