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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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Review: Honey Bell by Barncat Artisan Ales
Barncat Artisan Ales can generally do no wrong in my books. Consider yourself warned. Barncat is easily one of the best craft breweries in Ontario for hazy, juicy ales. They have built a very solid roster of staples, and have weekly rotations as brews sell out. In...
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Review: Maelstrom IPA by Storm Stayed Brewing Company
Due to some unforeseen circumstances my partner and I may be uprooting and moving to London, Ontario. I made it very clear that I could not move until I tried some local beers. I have been extremely spoiled living in Kitchener with Barncat, Block Three Brewing, and...
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Review: Irish Red Ale by Radical Road Brewing
I’m dedicating this review to my friend Darren Boyle who thinks I review too many IPAs, so this is for you Darren in all its malty goodness. Deep in Toronto’s Leslieville is a small storefront brewery called Radical Road Brewing Company. I’ve driven past, rode past on...
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Why Using the Right Craft Beer Glass Makes All the Difference
When it comes to craft beer, using the right glass makes a world of difference. Sure, you could drink from the can/bottle, but then you may as well just drink Budweiser... 😉 See, the thing about craft beer is that it's created with passion, so to truly enjoy it the...
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Review: Noon on a Weekday by Block Three Brewing Company
Block Three Brewing Company is a small brewery situated in St. Jacob's, Ontario. Block Three has just three core beers, as well as numerous rotating beers that come in and out of production. Living in the Kitchener, Waterloo area, Block Three Brewing has quickly...
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Review: IV 005 by Four Fathers Brewing Co.
I am lucky to live in a burgeoning hotbed of craft brewers in Waterloo Region (Ontario). In particular, Cambridge, Ontario has had a seemingly endless supply of very high quality breweries pop up. Four Fathers Brewing Co. is one such brewery. Founded in 2009 by four...
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Review: Scary Mary by Old Flame Brewing Co.
Part of being an unabashed craft beer fan is that it is very easy to shop for me. My law partner was at a wedding in Port Perry, Ontario last weekend, and very generously brought back a goodie bag from Old Flame Brewing Co., which has been on my “to try” list for...
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Review: Prospect IPA by Left Field Brewery
Pouring Prospect, you can smell grapefruit right off the bat, and with a pale gold colour with white head, we have what seems like a standard IPA, but where Left Field excels is in is execution.
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