Prague is a jewel on the Vltava river and historically, the seat of power for Bohemia. Through two world wars and Russian rule during the twentieth century, the city has remained largely unmolested. Around every corner sits an unbroken heritage; […]
Another world: Reflections of a trip through B.C.’s Northwest Ale Trail
Despite recent social, economic, and environmental turmoil, a love of delicious craft beer connects the communities of Northern British Columbia. Last summer, I traveled to the edge of Canada in northwestern B.C., where breweries dot communities backdropped by snow-capped mountains, […]
You ought to go to Ottawa
Capital beers in the capital city Our nation’s capital usually plays second fiddle as a tourist destination to Montreal and Toronto but it’s a great place for anyone, let alone a beer hound, to stop in for a few nights. […]
Taproom travels
Out and about in the great north woods. The closing, opening, reclosing, and reopening of taprooms over the last two years, has been hard on breweries—and us-—to say the least! Traveling to a new city, and looking up a few […]
Spring in to the County
Welcome warm weather with a weekend in PEC Although the pandemic has put a damper on travel over the last little while, this spring gives you a chance to explore some destinations right in our own backyard. Prince Edward County […]
I’m dreaming of a post-pandemic beer vacation
During the depths of the pandemic lockdown last year I often found myself fantasizing about beer-themed vacations I might enjoy once the virus is vanquished. Even though the prospect of travelling was unfathomable then, picturing myself wandering the streets of […]
New Craft City: Get to the outer boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn to find some of the most creative craft breweries in the U.S.
The space for New York City in everyone’s imagination is already pretty full. That’s partly because it does such a wonderful job of promoting itself—I can think of more cultural references to individual bridges in New York City than certain […]
Craft in the County: Why PEC is the perfect place to unwind with Ontario’s soaring craft beer scene
I feel sorry for travel agents trying to hawk flights and all-inclusive packages to Ontarians at this time of year. From late summer, through until mid-November our always-beautiful province is at its very best. Whether you want to take the […]
City of brotherly brews: Why you should make Philly your next craft beer destination and skip the cheesesteak
Philadelphia seems like a known quantity: Rocky, cheesesteaks, Liberty Bell, aggressive sports fans—that sort of thing. I’m here to tell you that it is way more than that. In fact, I managed a three-day trip free from poured cheese, guidebook […]
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Grain in the land of grapes
Niagara-on-the-Lake is a hub for an expanding network of craft breweries in Ontario’s wine country. There are a few things that obscure how obvious Niagara-on-the-Lake is as a beer destination. Especially near the water, it’s stately and preserved as if […]