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The skeleton on the can is riding a boneshaker bicycle.* That segues well into a skeleton joke I have paraphrased from the grandkids. Q: Why is the skeleton riding the bike on his own? A: Because he has no body to ride with. ** Of course the term boneshaker in this...
A Belgian beer from Bavarian born master brewer Berthold (not Helen)* Keller. I liked the clean crisp can, it stood out on the shelf so it ended up in my fridge, and from there fireside. Chilled, poured and Bob’s your uncle*. Clear golden pour, looks great in front of...
A chocolate cherry Sunday. Yes, wild card Sunday and I had this special brew lined up to either celebrate of commiserate the Dallas game. Unfortunately, it was the later. The Cowboys saw more flags that game then a United Nations building tour guide. So my choco...
There is no harm in trying to emulate a great stout like Guinness. That being said if you do take on that daunting task be prepared to be compared. Another nitro stout (I recently reviewed Cobblestone Mill Street) and as I open the can there is a no pop or a pffft,...
Here is a transcript of my first visit to Thunder Bay. Me: So where is this famous sleeping giant? Cab Driver: Right there. Me: Where? Cab Driver: Right there, look out your left window. Me: Where? Cab Driver: Right there, across the bay, that’s it. Me: That’s it? Cab...
This beer was recommended by my old buddy RA, one of his favourites. I saw it on the shelf and decided to validate, or dispute, his position on the subject. Will the saint be heavenly or sacrilege? Some may consider naming a beer after a saint sacrilege but I usually...
Vanilla beers do not have a good track record with me (Lion’s Winter Ale, or Goodbye Gravity ) but I keep trying them. I don’t know if I am naïve or idealistic* but I keep thinking there has got to be the dreamy “just right” combination of the two that won’t offend...
Big Deal and Wee Heavy sound like two Detroit rappers, although I don’t expect to see any rap artists coming out of Sawdust City (Gravenhurst) any time soon. Wee Heavy? Perhaps the term Scotch Ale may be a more recognizable descriptor. I stopped by Sawdust City while...
Caramel tastes great, so why would someone decide to salt caramel? Doesn’t make sense. But the combination is pretty tasty I must admit. They say the secret is to get just the right mix, otherwise it just isn’t very good. I would say that is no secret, seems obvious...
This was an odd and confusing review for me. It progressed chronologically* although perhaps not logically. Dark, black pour, but as bubbly as Doris Day. A foamy top that ruled the roost for a while. A malty aroma, not strong but distinctive. Carbonated head but no...