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Belle Mer Take 2

Belle Mer Take 2

Conventioning in Montreal once again, and our last wigged up and wigged out Crownsmen Cranky collab wrap and tap show ended up on the cutting room floor. An executive decision was made to film take 2 sans RB. To be fair to Rory, he was not there to defend himself,...

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Not Wild but Free

Not Wild but Free

Free beer, open bar, on the house. Each phrase is distinctive yet they have unity in meaning. Each has a nice ring to it as well, all just roll off the tongue and are pleasing to the ear. But these concepts are not abstract at all, especially to the COMDB team. The...

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Hibiscus Flower Power

Hibiscus Flower Power

In Montréal, parle vous-ing at the big mining conference and our main Crownsman and host with the most, Jerrod, was MIA. Rumour had it he was negotiating major partnership deals on the trade show floor, apparently at a booth two rows over that was serving free beer....

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One Big Pig MIA

One Big Pig MIA

Ok, where’s the pig? There seems to be some kind of name game being played here by the marketing mavens. Is it Blue Mountain Light Lager by Thornbury Brewing or is it Light Lager by Blue Mountain Brewing out of Thornbury? Coincidentally both breweries are located at...

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Twin Pines Twice, Nice

Twin Pines Twice, Nice

My old buddy DT (his initials not his condition) got his BMW out (his motorcycle not his preppy mid life crisis) and sent a note saying it was spring and time for some IPAs. Of course we all know that any time is a good time for a good IPA and a good IPA is always...

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Electric Warrior *

Electric Warrior *

According to Sawdust City’s, Electric Storm Sour IPA,  and I quote “ Like a face melting guitar solo, this sour IPA smashes into your brain, brings you to your knees and forces you to pray for mercy to the almighty gods of RAWK”! However, according to the first...

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Barn Burner, Arson Suspected

Barn Burner, Arson Suspected

Last night’s lacklustre Leafs’ lopsided loss was nothing near the barn burner I was hoping for.  Maybe the lethargic loss could be consoled with a Beau’s Barn Burner? Perhaps, or perhaps not. Beau’s tell us that this is “classic amber ale, reimagined.” Imagine that....

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Horizon Gazing

Horizon Gazing

 Calabogie Brewing is encouraging us to “discover new horizons” with this beer, which seems apropos since we have reviewed another Horizon brew previously. Having a different Horizon would certainly expand my horizons, double them actually. Then again, isn’t there...

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Hold the Anchovies, Please

Hold the Anchovies, Please

Another pint of pizza pilsner. Of course, just like you, my first assumption was that this is an Italian Pilsner. Once again as is often the case I find my first assumption to be incorrect. I think we are in the age of misinformation and the land of mass assumption....

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We Finally Found a Good Lannister

We Finally Found a Good Lannister

What do you call a gastro brewer that is super busy but seats you in 5 minutes with no reservation (at a table, not the bar), provides great service, has an innovative and tasty menu, and a great list of brewed on the premises taps too? A hidden gem, perhaps. Your go...

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