chronicling my journey through the beer world
I honestly don’t remember much about this one as it was so long ago except that it was a maple beer….Maple Wheat? Anyone care to enlighten me? Great Lakes Brewery
Beautiful deep red colour with a great head and tons of lacing. There is a lovely plummy and spicy nose. Tons going on in the flavour. Some syrupy sweetness and a biting bitter intermingle with the spice. Another winner from Dieu du Ciel!
A lovely reddish-brown beer with a nice roast and toasty malt backbone with a tinge of caramel sweetness brewed by Toronto’s own Amsterdam Brewery.
I am going to do something a little different in 2012. Since I have not been able to write much over the last year I am going to post more, but in fewer words. If you have any questions about the beers ask in the comments.
Would I Drink it Again? - Yes, this is a great yeasty, malty, tasty, slow sipper!
Breakfast Time!
Love the shape of this bottle. I understand the finacial aspects of having a unique bottle design, but I wish more Craft Brewers did it.
About the Beer - It poured a dark reddish-brown colour with a quickly receding head. The aroma was of roasted coffee, wood, and chocolate. The flavour was of roasted coffee to start, a bit bitter in the middle, and a lovely caramel finish. Lots of espresso in the aftertaste.
Would I Drink it Again? - Yes, this would go great with bacon, eggs, and hasbrowns at breakfast.
I love the smell of peaty Scotch or Beer but I can never seem to get through more than a few sips!
The first few sips of a beer that has a smokey or peaty tone I find really enjoyable. It is after a few sips that I start to feel overwhelmed by it though….smoked beers are for sharing in my opinon.
About the Beer - It poured black as the night up North. The aroma was peaty like Scotch with a distinct sweetness. The flavour was very smokey (roasted) with a molasses sweetness. Very warming.
Would I Drink it Again? - Probably not unless I shared a small taster with someone. This is a great beer for fans of the smoke though!
This sounds like a blast!
CANADIAN BEER NEWS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF A NEW BEER DINNER SERIES
First Dinner To Feature An Organic Brewery & Gourmet Vegan Chef In One Of Toronto’s Landmark Venues
TORONTO, ON (November 21, 2011) – Canadian Beer News, one of Canada’s leading sources of beer industry news and information, is pleased to announce the launch of the Canadian Beer News Dinner Series. This ongoing series of dinners will bring together some of Canada’s top craft breweries and beer importers with outstanding chefs and restaurants to create unique and exciting beer and food pairing experiences.
For the debut dinner on Tuesday, December 6th, the organic beers of Beau’s All-Natural Brewing will be served alongside a gourmet vegan meal prepared by Chef Doug McNish, all presented in the luxurious surroundings of The Windsor Arms Hotel. Each course will be paired with a different beer presented by Beau’s co-founder Steve Beauchesne – including rarities from the brewery’s “Wild Oats Series” and “Greener Futures Bourbon Barrel Aged Series” – and Chef McNish’s healthy, hearty and beer-friendly creations will prove that there is much more to vegan food than tofu and sprouts.
“The intention of the Dinner Series is to partner unique and distinctive craft breweries with top rate chefs that aren’t normally known for working with beer,” said Canadian Beer News publisher Greg Clow. “Beau’s is a brewery that pushes the boundaries with every beer they release, and while vegan cuisine may not be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to pairing food with beer, Doug is ready to wow both the converted and the naysayers.”
Tickets to the first event in the Canadian Beer News Dinner Series are available now for $95 (inclusive of tax and gratuities) at www.organicbeerandvegandinner.eventbrite.com. More information about the series can be found at at www.canadianbeernews.com/dinner-series.
For further details, contact Greg Clow at greg@canadianbeernews.com.
Canadian Beer News Dinner #1: Beau’s Brewing & Chef Doug McNish
The Windsor Arms Hotel
18 Saint Thomas Street, Toronto
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
6:30 PM – Reception with passed hors d’oeuvre & beer pairing
7:15 PM – 4-course Dinner with beer pairings
$95 per person including taxes and gratuities
Beau’s All Natural Brewing (www.beaus.ca) is a family-run and totally DIY beer company based in Vankleek Hill, a small town about an hour east of Ottawa. They brew interesting, award winning, tasty beers using the highest quality, all natural ingredients like certified organic hops & malts and local spring water. Best known for their flagship brand, Lug-Tread Lagered Ale, they also brew a number of seasonal and one-off beers, and are well-known for their support of charitable initiatives in their local community and beyond.
Doug McNish (www.dougmcnish.com) is one of the foremost vegan/raw food chefs in the world. After losing 100 pounds on a plant based diet, he decided to change his career path and become a professional vegan chef. He is a Consulting Chef at The Windsor Arms, where he has developed vegan options for the hotel’s dinner and brunch menus. Doug is a contributor to health and wellness websites and various magazines, has been broadcast on both local and national television, and is currently writing a raw food cookbook to be published in March 2012.
Consecutively voted the #1 hotel in Toronto by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, The Windsor Arms Hotel (www.windsorarmshotel.com) is nestled on a quiet street ideally located just steps away from Yorkville, the heart of Toronto’s most fashionable shopping and entertainment district. An aura of warmth, discreet luxury, and the latest technology combined with our exceptional level of service makes Windsor Arms Toronto’s most luxurious boutique hotel. The Windsor Arms is host to the Courtyard Cafe – open for Sunday brunch and special events; Prime Steakhouse – open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; the Tea Room for traditional afternoon tea; and Lounge 22 for tapas and cocktails.
Canadian Beer News (www.canadianbeernews.com) is a website and news blog dedicated exclusively to coverage of Canada’s beer and brewing industry. Presenting news and information with minimal editorializing, Canadian Beer News features announcements of new beer releases, brewery openings and closures, news about festivals and events, and other information from breweries all across the country.
I keep going back to Bock only to realize it is not my thing!
…..Do I not like Bock beer or have I just never had a good one???
About the Beer – It poured a reddish-brown colour, very hazy, with a small head. The aroma was malty with big hits of molasses, raison, and dates. The flavour was of dark fruits and alcohol. Very warming.
Would I Drink it Again? – No, like I mentioned earlier is not my thing.
I have been negligent with posting this summer but hey everyone needs a vacation right?
It is time to bring it up a notch as Toronto Beer Week is about to start! To kick things off with a bang, tomorrow Friday September 16th there will be a great event at the Monk’s Table called Barrel Bragging Rights! A bunch of critics like myself got together with a group of amazing brewers to come up with 11 one-off creations for your drinking pleasure. 
I am not going to expound much more about it since Mike Warner of A Year of Beer has a great blog post giving you all the details, Check it out! : Barrel Bragging Rights
This is a can’t miss event!
Recent Comments