Review: Iron Pig Pale Ale by Orange Snail Brewers

Review: Iron Pig Pale Ale by Orange Snail Brewers

We all have that friend or work colleague who isn’t into the world of craft beer, and you want to convert them. Or, they’re just fed up seeing their money go to some big faceless multinational but are intimidated with what’s available. Iron Pig Pale Ale...
Review: Titania Imperial Stout by Sawdust City Brewing Co

Review: Titania Imperial Stout by Sawdust City Brewing Co

Now and again, a beer comes along that just blows you away, and you genuinely dread the last sip. Titania Imperial Stout, from Sawdust City Brewing Co in the heart of cottage country, Ontario, is one such beer. I was given the heads up on this by fellow Craft Beer...
Review: Iron Pig Pale Ale by Orange Snail Brewers

Review: 16 Jasper IPA by Orange Snail Brewers

I found an IPA my friend and Craft Beer Diaries founder Danny Brown hasn’t tried yet (Editor’s note – err, sorry, Bill, I actually beat you to this when I visited the brewery! DB 🙂 ) from a small neighbourhood brewery up in Milton, Ontario. Orange Snail...
Review: O.D.B. by Sawdust City Brewing Co.

Review: O.D.B. by Sawdust City Brewing Co.

Recently, when I excitedly posted a photo of my online order haul from Sawdust City Brewing Co., our Founder, Danny Brown, commented: “ODB is glorious. One of the best beers I’ve had, period.” High praise, to be sure. I am absolutely thrilled that more and more...
Review: Nut Brown Ale by Black Oak Brewing Company

Review: Nut Brown Ale by Black Oak Brewing Company

Last month I reviewed a brown ale from the relatively young Left Field Brewery in Toronto’s East End. Today, I’m reviewing The Nut Brown Ale from the Southern Ontario craft beer pioneers Black Oak Brewing Company in Toronto’s west end. Black Oak Brewing Company has...
Review: Eephus Oatmeal Brown Ale by Left Field Brewery

Review: Eephus Oatmeal Brown Ale by Left Field Brewery

What the heck is an Eephus? In baseball lore, the Eephus is a risky and unexpected high-arcing pitch that catches the batter off-guard. In this case, we’re talking about a delicious oatmeal brown ale from Left Field Brewery owned by husband and wife baseball fans just...