Monthly Archives: August 2011
Event – Late Harvest Beer and Cheese Tasting – Sept 21
Join us on Wednesday, September 21st to celebrate the season’s bounty with a flight of rustic ales and farmstead cheeses from Ontario and Quebec. Join expert Julia Rogers of Cheese Culture and treat yourself to a rich journey into the delicious … Continue reading
Filed under Brewery Events
HEADLINE 1853 “A Man Smothered in Malt at Sheffield”
While doing research on Toronto’s Don Brewery, I stumbled upon an article that had been posted by Chris Hobbs on his family geneaology page. While researching his ancestors, he found this rather interesting article in the The Manchester Guardian about … Continue reading
Filed under Brewing History
“To Sweeten Stinking or Musty Casks”
A great enemy of the Victorian brewery (and the modern brewery that brews with wooden barrels!) was soured barrels. Barrels that are not thoroughly cleaned and sterilized between brews can become infected with microbes which will lead to stinky skunky … Continue reading
Filed under Brewing History, Historic Recipes
Raspberry Porter now available
Ed dropped by to let me know the Raspberry Porter is now available for purchase at Black Creek Historic Brewery located in beautiful Black Creek Pioneer Village. This limited edition brew is sold by the Growler (approx 2L) and is … Continue reading
Filed under Current Brews, New Brew
