Brooklyn Oktoberfest did a good job of welcoming me in to the New Year. Matched quite well with crackers, onion and 4 year-old white cheddar. Happy 2013, darlings.
Author: Robin
And That’s 2012 Done
First, just want to say that my time at Rogers Daytime Toronto yesterday was, as always, amazing. To my surprise I was given 10.5 minutes to talk about as much of the seasonal beer stuff that was going on and, despite feeling as I always do, that I stumbled through it and came out looking…
It’s Over – The Westvleteren XII Craze
Well. Wow. So. For those not in the know, the very rare and (supposedly) best beer in the world was released in Ontario LCBOs today. Westvleteren XII, previously only available in the St Sixtus Abbey in Belgium, upped production and came out with limited box sets in order to raise funds for renovations to the abbey and…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name – The Blue Plate Lounge
Since putting the call out for write-ups of your favourite pub, I’ve received several e-mails filled with interesting stories and places. I’ll be trickling a few out from time to time, but please, if you want to contribute go to this post to read about it and e-mail me at robin@thethirstywench.com This post is from Ian Campbell in Massachusetts. And…
A Musical Beer Collaboration: Flying Monkeys BNL Imperial Chocolate Stout
Around September Canadian beer lovers and music fans alike were excited to learn of a collaboration beer being made with Ontario brewery Flying Monkeys and the iconic Canadian band the Barenaked Ladies. For those not familiar with the group, they’re basically the ultimate “local boys do good” story here where I live, the Toronto suburb…
CURRENTLY DRINKING: Baldwin FishEye-PA
So most people on here know what I think of Toronto-based Kensington Brewing Co.’s Augusta Ale (hint: I really like it). So it doesn’t come as much of a shock to learn that I was pretty excited to hear about the release of their newest release, an IPA called Baldwin FishEye-PA. I was disappointed that…
Cask Days 2012
Have to say, that was one enjoyable Cask Days. Some quirks were expected, as the festival moved from the smaller Hart House to the bigger and better Evergreen Brick Works and added on an extra third session. The biggest problem was that nearly half of the 100 or so casks went empty at the third…
Where Everybody Knows Your Name – The Old Toad
Since putting the call out for write-ups of your favourite pub, I’ve received several e-mails filled with interesting stories and places. Think I’ve reached a point where I can start trickling a few out at a time, but please, if you want to contribute go to this post and e-mail me at robin@thethirstywench.com First post is…
The World Atlas of Beer
Imagine my surprise on Wednesday when, after a long first day back at the office and deciding on heading to my favourite after work pub Barhop, that it turns out there was a book signing going on for Stephen Beaumont and Tim Webb‘s highly anticipated new book The World Atlas of Beer. The book, which…
Adventures in Homebrewing: A Thank You
Reader and good friend from New York Mike Millan, out of the kindness of his heart and general awesome demeanor, surprised me by ordering a Bavarian Hefeweizan ingredient kit and sending it over to me! Thank you so much, Mike! I’ll be brewing it up when I get my new pot in, which I’ll be…
The Thirsty Wench 