It’s October, and that means different things to different people. For late adopters who don’t follow the orthodoxy of Bavaria, it’s probably time to hoist a Masskrug. For those adhering to the doctrine of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, it’s spooky […]
News and Notes: September 20, 2024
The change of the season is upon us, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at the weather. The forecast for this final day of summer, at least here in Midtown Toronto, is mainly sunny and 24 degrees and it […]
News and Notes: September 6, 2024
Ah, the first week of September. The kids are back in school, the nights are cooling down, and judging by the sheer number of Oktoberfest events I’ve had to put into the calendar, everyone is ready to get out there […]
News and Notes: May 17, 2024
You might question the wisdom of putting out a newsletter on the Friday before a long weekend. The reason we chose Fridays for this column was because we figure people are usually bored first thing in the morning. A few […]
Don’t miss these Ontario summer brewery events!
This summer, many Ontario breweries are hosting events and activities that make for a fun night out. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dose of competition amongst you and your friends, family-friendly programming, or something new to do on date […]
Beer festivals: What are they good for?
A few days before Christmas I found myself at the annual Indie Alehouse Stout Night. It’s hazardous and flawed to think a particular beer style belongs exclusively to a certain season — that goes especially for stout where many low-ABV […]