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5 Father's Day Food and Beer Pairings to Make His Day
There aren't too many things men can agree on such as zone or man-to-man defense, Democrat or Republican, and Star Wars or Star Trek, but one thing we all can agree on is that a great meal and cold beer enjoyed with family can help make the perfect father's day. Here's a guide to 5 [...]
The World's First Review of Budweiser Prohibition Brew Non-Alcoholic Beer
I had the chance to be at the world-wide launch for Budweiser Prohibition Brew in downtown Toronto yesterday and sampled the new offering. AB-InBev is putting the might of its marketing machine behind this launch in Canada which is being touted as a test market for the product in advance of a potential global roll-out. Yesterday in front of [...]
Non-Alcoholic Beer: The Ultimate Sport Recovery Drink
Beer and sports go together like....well, beer and sports. Whether it's after a long run, bike ride, tennis match, or day on the golf course the first thing many of us reach for is a cold beer. The good news is that beer can be a great post-workout recovery drink. But before you order another round [...]
A Different Take on The Legacy of Rob Ford
There has been plenty of praise and criticism of Rob Ford in the wake of his death. Many saw him as a down-to-earth honest guy, a politician no less, who would assist an elderly constituent shovel their walk if called for help. To others he was a political and personal train wreck, not just of [...]
Queen’s Engineering Department Revokes Degree - Alumnus Suspected of Brewing Non-Alcoholic Beer
Queen’s University in Kingston has revoked the degree of a University alumnus suspected of being the mastermind behind a sophisticated non-alcoholic beer brewing operation. Multiple sources confirmed yesterday that Ted Fleming, a graduate of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, was charged with one count of brewing non-alcoholic beer with the intent to distribute (www.drinkpartake.com).The [...]
5 Tips for Mindful Drinking
Beer is everywhere. There’s always opportunity and temptation to hit a beer festival, share pints with friends, or open new bottle you’ve been hoarding away in your beer cellar (aka your Grandma’s basement). Yes, I know, #beerproblems. But when you taste, write and talk about beer every single day, it’s good to have some rules [...]
The Origins of St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Roman Catholic feast day for the patron saint of Ireland who died March 17, 461. The strange thing is St. Patrick wasn't Irish and his name wasn't Patrick. St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the 5th century with the birth name of Maewyn. At this time the influence of [...]
National Nutrition Month: How many calories are in your glass?
March is National Nutrition Month and organizations in both the United States and Canada are running awareness campaigns to help people improve their eating habits - both in terms of the quality of what we eat as well as the quantity. One campaign is called the 100 Meal Journey: Make Small Changes, One Meal at [...]
The Oscars: Best Supporting Non-Alcoholic Beer
You know the films. You know the actors, the actresses and the directors. But do you know the non-alcoholic beers behind the scenes: Jekyll Island Lager, Heisler, FG, Cerveza Clara, O'Farren or Bilson? I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't because these beers are reserved exclusively for A-List celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio in 'The Wolf [...]
5 Non-Alcoholic Red Wines for Valentines Day
Valentines day has become synonymous with hearts, roses, chocolate, and of course red wine. But if you avoid alcohol can you still enjoy a glass of red wine with the love of your life? The answer is yes and there are now more choices of non-alcoholic red wine than ever before - although there is [...]