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A Fool for Full City, Deja Brew All Over Again

A Fool for Full City, Deja Brew All Over Again

Bruno was livin’ it up in the city, Frank was waking up in a city that never sleeps, and those good ol’ boys from Foghat were fools for the city. Me, I’m pouring a heapin’ helpin’ of Full City Coffee Porter, and looking forward to a tasty toasty quaff. After my pour a...

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Sultana, Our Raisin D’Etre or Just Sour Grapes

Sultana, Our Raisin D’Etre or Just Sour Grapes

I was wondering about the meaning behind the exotic brew name Sultana Solero.* It sounded Spanish to me so I brought the COMDB Translation department into the fray. Me: Hey team translation, can you translate Sultana Solero for me? COMDB Translation Department: Yes....

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COM Down the Creek, No Paddle Required

COM Down the Creek, No Paddle Required

Madoc is famous, or perhaps infamous, as the location of the COMDB AGM (annual golf meeting). The COMDB have contributed significantly to the local economy through the industrious kids who find lost golf balls among the scenic woods and waterways in the area and sell...

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Ain’t That a Shamus

Ain’t That a Shamus

In the great white north and that means a drop in for a bite and a brew at one of the fine local establishment. I had heard it firsthand that there were a few tantalizing taps eager for action at Cecils, so a brunch (beer and lunch) was in order. The story of Cecil...

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A Curious Craft

A Curious Craft

I myself am a member of the curious club and like Alice, at times I follow a curious creature comfort down the rabbit hole so to speak. Enter Curious Creatures Beer Corp. out of Langley, British Columbia. I’ve never been to Langley but I remember passing by on my...

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Vibes; Good, Bad, or Indifferent?

Vibes; Good, Bad, or Indifferent?

Mango, coconut, and vanilla vibes in my beer, oh my! Will these vibes be good, bad, or indifferent? Let’s examine the various constituents. I love me some mango and a coconut every now and then is good for the soul. As far as vanilla you wouldn’t be surprised to know...

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High Treason from the Highlands

High Treason from the Highlands

It’s November 1605 and a group of conspirators are finalizing plans to blow up the government of England. Literally. As in 36 barrels of gunpowder underneath the House of Lords. The high treason conspiracy was uncovered before the fuse was lit, and Guy (sly as a)...

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No Shade Thrown at this Shadow Chaser

No Shade Thrown at this Shadow Chaser

We recently answered the age-old question “What’s in a name?”, that being some letters usually organized in a recognizable way and the occasional hyphen. But Indie Alehouse has dubbed these sunny suds Shadow Chaser? What’s that all about? I seem to recall Peter Pan’s...

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Boii That’s Crispy

Boii That’s Crispy

No, it’s not a typo. We aren’t having a good ol’ Friday boil up in the woods of Baie Verte. It’s “Boii” as in “boii oh boii am I ever thirsty”.* I had a great idea. What if the bartender at Bridgewater operated the lift bridge over the Welland Canal with one of the...

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Dope I Hope

Dope I Hope

Contrary to what some may believe, super dope isn’t in reference to our Editor. In modern day slang it means cool, awesome and great and in that context it’s definitely not a reference to our Editor.* What is happening here is that Town is calling this West Coast IPA...

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