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Review: So Long and Thanks for all the IBUs by Town Brewery x Muddy York Brewing Co.
It has been nearly a year since I first reviewed one of the tasty creations of Town Brewery (Whitby, Ontario). In the past year, I have been a frequenter of Town nearly every time I visit my in-laws’ house less than ten minutes away (not because they drive me to...
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Review: Voyageur Barrel Fermented Saison by Block Three Brewing Company
Block Three Brewing Company, located in the beautiful town of St. Jacob's in Ontario, Canada, has charmed me again into trying one of their rotational beers. This time it's Voyageur, a barrel fermented saison re-fermented on ice wine mus, a collaboration with...
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Review: Coffee Porter by Haliburton Highlands Brewing
Haliburton Highlands is on a tear. With their Honey Brown Ale I reviewed last fall now listed in the LCBO, I want to introduce you to another one of their core beers, their Coffee Porter. What I love about this brewery is they try not to be all things to everyone -...
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Review: The Changeling (Raspberry) by Little Beasts Brewing
I finally made my way to Little Beasts Brewing in Whitby, Ontario, after a great deal of hype and praise from friends and family in the area. The exterior of the brewery is clean and modern, unlike many of my favourite breweries, occupying dingy industrial space. It...
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Recap: King of Prussia Beerfest Royale 2018
With over 100 local and international craft beers alongside inspired dishes from the top area restaurants and caterers, live bands simultaneously playing on multiple stages, the King of Prussia Beerfest Royale never ceases to disappoint.
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Meet the Brewers – Saulter Street Brewery
Recently, we visited Saulter Street Brewery in the East End of Toronto, and sat down to chat with Aimee Pellegrino, Sales & Marketing Manager, and Tanner Hinrichsen, Head Brewer. A relatively new brewer in the area, Saulter Street's core beer is their Riverside...
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Review: IPA No 7 by Collective Arts Brewing
For anyone familiar with the Ontario craft beer scene, the numbered IPA series from Collective Arts Brewing in Hamilton has been a staple of fine IPAs since the very first one. My personal favourites were IPA No 2, and IPA No 5. Both offered an immense amount of...
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Review: Laser Show Vermont Style Double IPA by Left Field Brewery
Laser Show Vermont Style Double IPA, from Left Field Brewery in Toronto, scores 5 out of 5. The end. How's that for the most concise beer review out there? OK, I know you come here for the reviews, so here's the reason behind my perfect score. Left Field Brewery,...
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Recap: Philadelphia Zoo OktoBEARfest 2018
There’s not much new to be said about the Philadelphia Zoo beer festivals, and that is a good thing. This event continues the tradition of the Philly Zoo holding the best beer events in the city.
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