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Locked and Loaded

Locked and Loaded

Me: Hey JT, I’m trying out one of them Black Rapids brews. JT: Does it induce rapid consumption? Me: My average day induces rapid consumption. The Rideau canal has 52 dams and 45 locks between Ottawa and Kingston.* The Black Rapids Lockstation, pictured on the can I’m...

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A Can of Cold Corona Doesn’t Cut It

A Can of Cold Corona Doesn’t Cut It

Recently in Southern California I picked up a 12 pack of Corona Premier at a nearby store. While I normally drink the regular Corona  in a bottle with a lime or lemon, I went for the cans this time. I am not sure why I went with the low cal can version either. Maybe I...

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Seeing Ghosts

Seeing Ghosts

You have your friendliest ghost, that would be Casper. Then there is the studly apparition Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze). Or how about Slimer, a gross ghost, a ghrost? Bettlejuice (Michael Keaton) is certainly in the running for grossest and most spirited spirit. A...

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To Helles and Back with a Floral Flourish

To Helles and Back with a Floral Flourish

In doing these beer reviews I have been to Helles and bock. Amster-damn helles, big rock bock helles. By day visiting the sun gods and at night by the gaslight, and all points in between. I think it was Winston Churchill who said “If you find yourself drinking a...

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Sweltering Summertime Ski Hill Suds

Sweltering Summertime Ski Hill Suds

Slingshot? For those of you biblically inclined you may be thinking of young David’s weapon of choice.* However in this case slingshot does not refer to Goliath’s demise but is in fact another Gateway tribute to a local landmark, a run at the Laurentian Ski Hill. Some...

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Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond

Dylan warned us about a hard rain. Gene Kelly was singing and dancing in it. Prince coloured it purple. And old Noah he navigated through it for days on end. But what this Rainhard is bringing us is a torrential downpour of juice on the loose, a crazy hazy IPA From...

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An Eclectic Complex

An Eclectic Complex

Godspeed Brewery refers to their beers as “intentionally eclectic” and they ain't lyin'. In fact, I think that may be a bit of an understatement, like saying the Beatles were popular. After sampling their barley wine imperial coffee stout, now I am into a saison. But...

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Ducks in a Row

Ducks in a Row

Sergeant: I didn’t see you at our camouflage exercise this morning Private. Private: Thank you sir. I went duck hunting once, many years ago, my first and last hunting experience. It was with my father and grandfather. We got geared up early on a cold wet fall...

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Good Reception for a Detour

Good Reception for a Detour

Attending a wedding reception and I have been designated the designated driver, perhaps due to past performances at similar events? So, it’s one and done for me. Meanwhile the Department of Morality is into the rum and colas like Hunter S Thompson on a visit to San...

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A Hail of an Ale

A Hail of an Ale

Cranking up the old BBQ, and poppin’ the top on a Hail Mary from Brimstone Brewing. Naming a beer Hail Mary, is that sacrilege? The last BB brew review was their Sinister Minister, I think these guys at Brimstone are playing with fire. Hold up in an old church, they...

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