The Czechs always had their priorities right. There was never any problem getting the necessary provisions for a train journey in Czechoslovakia. You could even buy draught beer, served in wax paper cups, on the platform to carry on with you. Where el…
Once the OBF parade reached the festival grounds at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the “official” wooden festival keg was wheeled into place for the ceremonial tapping by the mayor of Portland, signifying the official opening of the…
As I previously posted, it’s time to start making a dent in the highly rated beers I’ve acquired and proceeded to sit on. I didn’t feel like anything too high in alcohol tonight after work so luckily a Rogue Shakespeare Stout was in the fridge. It’s…
In an announcement last week on his website and Facebook group, John Graham of Church-Key Brewing announced that the brewery will be taking over the ownership of The Stinking Rose Pub in Campbellford from original owners Ron and Dianne. The…
As part of the LCBO’s current International Beer Expo promotion, a number of members of the Ontario Craft Brewers will be holding tasting events at LCBO outlets around the province. A full list of tastings has been posted to the…
Here’s a handy guide to the beer events taking place in Toronto and surrounding areas in the coming weeks and months: Events in Toronto: Thu Jul 29 2008 – Hopscotch: Whisky, Scotch and Beer Dinner – Mill Street Brewpub -…
Washing yeast to reuse it in another batch of beer is a great technique to have in your home brewing arsenal. Yeast washing is a simple process used to separate the live yeast from the underlying trub (hops and spent grains) left at the bottom of yo…
The Associated Press July 25, 2008BEND, Ore.: Tucked in a corner at the Deschutes Brewery, barrels that once aged fine wines and whiskeys are nurturing beverages that are challenging drinkers to think of beer more like wine.High-alcohol brews like Bl…
The fermenting tanks use for this beer is made of Paraguayan Palo Santo. Palo Santo means “holy tree” and it’s wood has been used in South American wine-making communities. Here is a video about the making of this beer. This beer has an odd smoky, …
Mustaches for Ulcers is making headway. It’s my dream to have a sponsor for all 8 of my ulcers by next week. Here’s what we’ve got so far. First, apparently there are other “legitimate” charities doing something similar w…