282 Reviews
With all Ontario ingredients harvested from Guelph, Alymer, Bellville and South Simcoe, Muskoka Brewery has dedicated this special edition to all the hardworking farmers. Just like those farmers and our old buddy Farmer Steve too, this beer is outstanding in its...
According to LoB, “in the heart of the forest the Spark House* stands alone”. I assume they are making reference to the unique nature of this red. It poured deep dark red, not at all hazy or bubbly. A ribbon of a white head. An aroma that seemed to be malt forward...
What could be more golden than… gold? The Sultana Gold Mine was a going concern in the Lake of the Woods area at the turn of the century (1900’s that is). John Caldwell bought the claim in 1889 and made a fortune over the next ten years but sold it in December 1899....
Guess what’s at the corner of Highway 35 and Highway 118. If you were to say a traffic light you would be correct but the answer I was looking for was Boshkung* Brewery, nestled in the hills of Minden. The micro-brewer says they are focused on lakeside brews and...
Perhaps a red to match the festive season? However this poured very dark, more like a dark amber than a red. But when I held it up to the light it came through as a deep red. Is this a hop-tical illusion* of some type? A frothy head, very bubbly but the beer was not...
The sand banks of Picton, the Northern equivalent of a Florida Spring Break? Well not exactly but still a nice place to unwind and drink a beer or two or more, perhaps a Blonde Ale from Prince Eddy. Fresh aroma, nice light bright pour, bit of a foamy top. A bit hazy,...
Saturday Night. To Lynyrd Skynyrd it was special, to Elton John those were fighting words. For Cat Stevens it was just another one, Chicago were in the park and the Bee Gees were coming down with a fever.* But probably the most iconic Saturday night song for Canadians...
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...
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...