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Lions on The Hunt

Lions on The Hunt

This brew is in partnership with the Niagara River Lions. Not familiar with the Lions are you? Perhaps a local rowing team? Or are they masting the jibs and tucking the sails for a regatta? Or maybe a synchronized swimming squad? Wrong on all counts. They are a...

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Motueka?

Motueka?

Ma took her pills? Did I hear that right?  What kind of a name is Motueka anyway? Can you squeeze any more vowels in there, the "i" and the "y" are feeling left out (literally). * Looks like it’s time for a COMDB geography lesson.  Motueka is a small town in the South...

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Blackbird Flight

Blackbird Flight

The Premium lager from Brewers Blackbird is a delicious offering that'll tickle your taste buds and have you coming back for more! Not just great beer, but the location is spectacular as well - a building from 1837 in Ancaster Ontario that has been completely...

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Nothing to Do With Star Wars In Case You Were Wondering

Nothing to Do With Star Wars In Case You Were Wondering

I know what you are thinking. Star Wars days and Jedi Knights. The Force, of course. Jabba the Hutt and nothing but.  Maybe there should be a picture of the slave Princess Leia in that metal bikini on the can, how cool would that be.* Ok, now you’ve crossed the line...

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One of the Locals

One of the Locals

Upon returning from Kamloops I said to the Department of Morality “I picked up a few locals while I was there”. This resulted in a minor misunderstanding and what we who have been married for many decades know as a Cool Hand Luke moment.*  Not to worry, that got...

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The Cure for Listlessness

The Cure for Listlessness

You’ve got your to-do list, in our house known as directives from the Department of Morality. There are shopping lists, laundry lists, and the proverbial bucket list. Lots of Top ten lists, or top 5 lists for those in a hurry. There is an app called List. Real-estate...

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A Bashful Bavarian

A Bashful Bavarian

Heifer weizen, sounds like a brainy bovine. But no, it’s not a crafty cow but rather a craft quaff, last night’s brew to be precise. We have our French Canadian brewer of the week, 3 Brasseurs, brewing a German style beer with a Japanese name. The COMDB translation...

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The Fine Art of Weaving Malt and Hops Into Gold

The Fine Art of Weaving Malt and Hops Into Gold

Pinball machines, trivia night, happy hour. When I walked in the door, I knew I was in the right place. I believe the art of the alchemist is to turn malt and hops into gold,* so Alchemy is a fitting name for this Kamloops brew pub. Sitting down for a pint with none...

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Free Wheeling

Free Wheeling

Aligned with our vision of free beer, I have decided only to attend events with an open bar. It is a matter of principle (or is that principal). It may just be our principal principle. Of course, a couple of free drink tickets is a grey area (or is that a gray area)...

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Super Suds Pale

Super Suds Pale

This pale rider rode into town meaning business. Of course, that business being quenching my thirst. Silversmith has been on a roll with COMDB. Our first intro to the Virgil church-based brewer was The Black Lager and since then all of their offerings have received...

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