So the past month or so has actually been a pretty informative one for me, and, because I’m trying not to just let those thoughts out into bursts on my twitter account, I thought I’d put a few things out on here as well. And while I’ve been talking about this stuff casually for the…
Category: Gateway Beers
Simple Done Well
I was at the first Because Beer Festival at the beautiful Pier 4 Park in Hamilton, Ontario a couple of weeks ago. Summer is a wonderful time because, well, there are less beer events that take place in cramped spaces and the noble Beer Geek can roam free in the glory of the outdoors. This was especially…
The Kinda-Sorta Rise of Session Beers
So these days the words “Session Beers” are entering the mindset of beer geeks and casual beer drinkers more frequently. This isn’t a new thing at all, Session Beers are a very common type of beer, but small breweries are deciding to take a break from their usual projects to create the perfect one and…
Gateway Beers Part 3: Trappist Beers
Yes, GATEWAY BEERS. Maybe you noticed some strange things happening with your son and/or daughter. Leaving craft beer magazines lying around the house, starting a collection of coasters or glasses from brewpubs and microbreweries or even having a schedule of beer events happening WITH SEVERAL OF THEM CHECKED OFF OR CIRCLED. Yes, there’s no way…
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…
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 