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The Name’s Bock……….
Enter the GOAT Strong and malty, complex yet clean, and invariably incorporating a goat into the label, the beers we know today as Bock have had an interesting journey. The story begins in the northern German city of Einbeck. In 1368 the city joined the Hanseatic league, and by the end of the 1300s had Read more
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Not your Grandfather’s Cream Ale
Prince Eddy’s Brewing C.R.E.A.M Ale Whoah. Cream Ale is a lawnmower beer. Pale and well carbonated, refreshing and uncomplicated. Boring. Prince Eddy’s C.R.E.A.M. Ale is not that. The aroma is a hint of citrus and slight berry, bread crusts, weetabix, and very light caramel. As it warms up a bit, some pome fruits start to Read more
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Malt Primer
An Introduction to Malted Barley What is malt and why is it so special? No malt, no beer. Thank you for reading. In the universe of beer and brewing, malt usually refers to malted barley. While beer is made from many a grain, and many a grain is malted, barley is the most prevalent in Read more
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A Match Made….. Somewhere
Tikka Masala and Weissbier Dunkel Chicken (or in my case, tofu) Tikka Masala is a dish of debatable origin. “It’s not real Indian food”, some may tell you. “It was invented in Scotland”, others might say. For a food historian, this might matter. For those of us who want to eat something tasty, it does Read more
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Simple and Delicious
Cacio e Pepe- Duvel Cacio e pepe is such a simple dish that can go wrong, or right, in so many ways. If poorly executed, the dish is lumpy, clumpy, and oily. When properly executed, this simplistic dish of Pecorino Romano, olive oil (and/or butter) and black pepper is heavenly, creamy, and silky. The key Read more
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Almost Too Easy
Lentil, Spinach, and Bulgur Soup- Munich Dunkel A hearty and well balanced soup with lentils, bulgur, and spinach in a tomato base, lightly accented with cumin and coriander seed. I feel like there are many potential mates for this soup. Some extra acidity might be nice, matching the aromatics might be interesting, and earthiness is Read more
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What a Pair!
Rigatoni Panna Pesto e Pomodoro- Westmalle Tripel This is an interesting and pleasant dish. Essentially a combination of a very basic tomato sauce, pesto, and cream. It sounds strange but it works swimmingly. A beautiful pairing for this is Belgian Tripel, specifically Westmalle Tripel. Why does it work? So first let’s talk about beer and Read more
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Beer of the Week- Bellwoods Monogamy Loral
Single Hop IPA The Monogamy series is an excellent way to experience the qualities of a single hop variety in isolation. Showcasing Loral hop with this version. A hazy, shiny, orange-gold pour, with a decent, persistent head, boosted by the addition of wheat and oats. An aromatic mix of stone fruit, lemon, floral and herbal Read more
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What’s for Dinner?
Thai Red Curry and Belgian Witbier Thai red curry with jasmine rice is a delicate and fragrant dish accompanied by varying levels of heat. Belgian Witbier is the perfect match. Excellent choices are Hoegaarden or Unibroue Blanche de Chambly. Why does it work? The spiciness of thai curries can range from mild to nuclear. The Read more
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Beer of the Week-Henderson Group of Season’s Greetings
A Bitter…. Bitter Wow, that head disappeared quickly! And what is a Canadian Pub Ale Anyway? It’s a Bitter. It’s a bitter Bitter. The amber colour looks lovely in the glass, and would be lovely in a dimpled mug, but a standard pint glass is equally appropriate. A big nose of floral hops and pome Read more