493 Reviews
Happy Canada day to all you Canuck crafters and friends to our great Nation all over the world. In the immortal words of Stompin’ Tom “We’re shouting Hooray up Canada way”. * Ok, maybe not exactly a Griffin winner ** but it does rhyme, and when his boot is stompin’...
Inspired by Farmer Steve’s recent Nova Scotia pilgrimage, I decided to check out my local church. A V-twin cruise through wine country and next thing you know I’m pulling into the Silversmith parking lot. Helmet in hand I go in and ask the friendly barkeep what’s new....
Me and Knopfler, just two twistin’ fools twisting by the pool. But we’re in no dire straits, just chillin’. * Time for a dip sans chips, so I swim a few widths. After such strenuous physical activity it’s time to hydrate with an adult beverage. Lazy Hazy? Could be...
Annie and Dave shared some sweet dreams with us. Steven and Joe told us to dream on. Michelle and Mama Cass were way down in California dreamin’ up a storm. But it was Dr. Frank-N-Furter who probably best summed it up when he said, “Don’t dream it, be it.” * Early in...
Cruising the canal on the old V-Twin. Playing catch with the grandson. Searing steaks on the backyard BBQ, with the occasional flambe flank. As per the COMDB Guide to the Fine Art of BBQing we know that well done is well done. What’s missing from this seemingly...
Bend the universe sounds like a bit of a stretch goal to me. Bending the rules tends to be more my speed. In fact, a real stretch goal for me is to bend my knees every morning when I get up. But I’ve seen the Northern Lights on enough occasions to know that the...
This Boréale bitter bear from Montreal is on the hunt for hops and it looks like he’s found them. Lots of them. A heapin’ helpin’ of hops. They tell us that this IPA has an “unmistakable bitterness” and they ain’t lyin’. They tell us that this beer “celebrates...
An IPA made of barley, hops, yeast, and water seems natural to me. Do lots of wheat and oats in the mix make it supernatural, or unnatural, or just another White IPA? A brew review is called for, naturally. But first a digression. The word supernatural almost seems...
It’s art appreciation day at COMDB with this Miami NEIPA. And we certainly do appreciate Collective Arts and their contribution to the cranky old brew review gallery. There was Peak to Peak which made a valid point (or two). Then there was Chroma Chromatic, a...
Seems like it's been raining for three days solid. If I wanted this weather I would have moved to Vancouver years ago. Farmer Steve might be welcoming this drenching, but not me. Time to check out the beer fridge and see what temptations are lurking there. Shade, a...