There are lots of reasons to head west this summer to Huron County, and Cowbell Brewing is at the top the list. Thanks to the brand-new VIP Cowbell Express offering, it’s now easier to get there from Toronto. The idea […]
The fault in our beers: Diagnosing off flavours
By Kristina Mameli Ever had a beer that was just, well… off? When good beer goes bad, it can feel like a tragedy. Off-flavours are a scourge that affects every style, and without sensory training, it can be difficult to […]
Last minute holiday gift guide for beer lovers
Did you lose track of the date and find yourself scrambling for a last-minute gift for the beer lovers in your life? That’s understandable. Maybe you were otherwise occupied with your beer advent calendar or embroiled in a time-consuming debate […]
There’s a fly in my beer: When is it OK to send a beer back?
I recently had occasion to visit a nearby outpost of a franchise steak restaurant. It was one of those rare moments in our lives as parents when my wife and I realized that we were out, childless, hungry at the […]
Putting Away Pints: Are beer cellars worth the time and space or just an expensive beer purgatory?
When I mention my beer cellar, my wife usually rolls her eyes. Mainly she does this because she knows when I say something like, “I’ve got some really good stuff in the cellar right now,” I’m actually referring to rows […]
Welcome to the Growler, Ontario
Isn’t spring wonderful? Birds chirping, trees budding, snow melting – new beer magazines launching. That’s right, Ontario, the Growler, B.C.’s ultimate craft beer guide, is setting up shop here in the land of butter tarts and winning hockey teams. We’re […]
Dos and don’ts of the summer beer festival
Summertime is beer festival time, so make sure you’re prepared with these handy hints. DO… Drink water! Lots of it! It’s going to be a long day and you don’t want to end up dehydrated. For every glass […]
The Growler guide to the gods of beer
There’s something very charming about the old gods. They just seem a little more relatable, a little more human. No unattainable images of perfection to which me must aspire, but can never reach. The old gods were flawed, just as […]
Craft brewery tasting room dos and don’ts
All over this fine province, the craft brewery tasting room has quickly become a community hub. It’s a place where people of all ages can come together over a common love for the finer things in life. The vast majority […]