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My Skinny Little Greek Beer

My Skinny Little Greek Beer

What the Hellas am I doing drinking a Greek beer? It was in my beer of the month club case, that’s what. Me and the missus went to Greece for our honeymoon. That was so long ago I think the Parthenon was under construction when we were there. A golden pour with almost...

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Organically Speaking

Organically Speaking

Mill St. has certainly embraced the healthy beer drinking* market, with another in their line of Organic offerings. I like Mill St and their beers, particularly their amber lager, so I set the bar (pun intended) high for them. Nice summer evening, chilled glass and a...

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Dueling Lagers

Dueling Lagers

Perth Brewery says the last fatal duel with firearms in Canada* was fought in 1833 in Perth, Ontario. I imagine that in the days of dueling with firearms every duel was the last duel for at least one participant. Even if it wasn’t fatal, if I lost a duel I wouldn’t be...

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The Sneakier the Better

The Sneakier the Better

Sneaky Weasel is advertised as “Now 30% Sneakier” which definitely caught my eye. * It has a golden clear pour with a full head of froth, impressive looking. It’s listed as a lager, but I found it has a bitterness to it that is closer to an ale. Refreshing and with a...

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A Maizing Lager?

A Maizing Lager?

Brewed in the historic hamlet of Kingston, home of institutions of education and incarceration. Sir John A drank there, and drank, and drank some more. The father of confederation was a regular at the Royal Tavern* in Kingston so we are told. So what is a Mexican...

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Gunns Loaded

Gunns Loaded

Despite a disastrous tasting with their Scotch Beer I gave Innis & Gunn a second chance with their Scottish Lager, which sounded good. Poured with almost no head, just a wisp of white like the last few strands of hair on a cranky old crown. I remember my old buddy...

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Murphy’s Law

Murphy’s Law

So this is an International brew or is it. Only 440ml, what’s that all about, where is my 500ml international beer? I thought it was Irish, but I didn’t read the fine print.  British! With a name like Murphy’s, I just assumed. What kind of a Brit has the name Murphy?...

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Beer for Prisoners?

Beer for Prisoners?

My next St. Patrick’s Week tasting is another offering from Guinness, Harp Lager. I told an Irish friend of mine my line up for the week and he said “ Don’t bother with Harp. It’s crap. That’s the beer that they gave to the prisoners on the boats when they sent them...

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Ale Rousse

Ale Rousse

Warming up for St. Patty’s day, so I kicked things off with a Smithwick’s Red. Canada and France may be the only two places where the can says “Ale Rousse”. We are certainly distinct in that regard. This beer poured a deep ruby red, very festive*. A nice froth on top....

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Easy Portage*

Easy Portage*

Q: Why is drinking a Cracked Canoe like having sex in a canoe? A: Because it’s !#@ close to water. What could possibly be a lighter beer than Cracked Canoe? How about Cracked Canoe on tap. Which is what I sampled the other evening. But before you get the wrong...

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