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Oatmeal Odyssey

Oatmeal Odyssey

  Riverhead tell us that this brew is adventurously brewed so it seems fitting that name and artwork regale the adventures of brave Odysseus. If you have read The Odyssey you will know better than to piss off Odysseus, and that Poseidon holds a grudge for as long...

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The Art of the Craft Times 3

The Art of the Craft Times 3

Here at COMDB we have enjoyed the art of the craft collectively with 12 different CA brews. Next to their dark and dangerous Origins of Darkness Imperial Stout which we survived, at 10.2% this is their highest ABV work of art to date that we have appraised. The can...

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Cowtown Binge

Cowtown Binge

This week’s international cross-country quaffing has taken us to PEI, Ontario, New York state, British Columbia and now a binge in Calgary. From Hogtown to Cowtown for some Kiwi Enigma hops.  The Village brewers tell us this is a 4.5% crushable, the Ontario Liquor...

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It Is What It Is and What It Is Is Limey

It Is What It Is and What It Is Is Limey

What could be more limey than the lads from Liverpool, the fab four.  How about this beer. Past encounters with lime infused  and abused brews yielded COMDB dishonorable mentions. Past encounters with hop stomping wineries have been hit and miss. So this limey lager...

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A Complex and Poetic Porter

A Complex and Poetic Porter

Rhyme time for this poetic porter with a visit to the COMDB culture corner. I poured me a porter, Called bricks and mortar. From the folks at Collingwood, I hope it’s good. My poetic license was issued by the DBR.* Hallmark here I come. On their website the...

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Hopfest, and Loving It

Hopfest, and Loving It

From the sun-drenched sandy shores of PEI we are now docked in the downpour drenched ports of Vancouver Island. Our island hopping hopfest continues. From green gables to perpetual precipitation, from spud fields to rain forests, it’s a coast to coast toast to find...

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Fluid Dynamics

Fluid Dynamics

Astrophysics may sound like very cerebral work, but I don’t think it is all that hard. Nothing the old slide rule and compass can’t handle.  I mean it’s not rocket science is it.* Now fluid dynamics, that’s a much more interesting and practical field of science. And...

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Island Hopping

Island Hopping

After a visit to the windswept and craggy shores of Manitoulin in search of the ever elusive Haw berry, it’s time to shift gears and grab a seat on the sun drenched sands of PEI. Armchair island hopping right into the PEI Brewing Company’s Beach Chair. Both Island...

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Cerveza Being Served

Cerveza Being Served

Big Rig are hauling us down south of the border, two borders to be precise, for a cerveza siesta among the agaves. ”Saludos y buena salud” I say.* Full disclosure, I had to consult with the COMDB translation department for that one. They tell us to pop a top and enjoy...

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