An article by Noah Forrest After drinking eleven different vintages (and variants) of Dieu du Ciel!‘s Solstice Hiver in one sitting last year, I really didn’t think we’d be able to top it, but we […]
Category: Beer Reviews
In this category, I will be posting more lengthy reviews and articles related to – you guessed it – beer!
Microbrasserie La Memphré Releases Two New Barrel Aged Beers
An article by Noah Forrest With two very young children, it’s needless to say that it can be quite a challenge to go anywhere. Like, ever. However, once in a while my in-laws will take […]
A Look at Brasserie Dunham’s May 2017 Bottle Release
An article by Noah Forrest In the past, when writing about the various Brasserie Dunham releases, I always felt kind of bad because the bottles were only available upon pre-order, and at the point when […]
Build That Wall! Libertine Brewing Collaborates with Brasserie Dunham
An article by Noah Forrest Sometimes when you meet someone new, you instantly click. That was certainly the case when the guys from Brasserie Dunham met the folks behind California’s The Libertine Brewing Company during […]
Microbrasserie Pit Caribou Launches an Array of Barrel Aged Sours
An article by Noah Forrest I’ve been a fan of Microbrasserie Pit Caribou for years. However, for some odd reason, this is the first post I’ve written about them. I remember the first time drinking […]
Brasserie Artisanale Maltstrom – The Best New Thing in Town
An article by Noah Forrest At this point, it feels like every week a new brewery opens up in Québec. I mainly notice this when one of the stores I follow on social media posts […]
Avant-Garde Artisans Brasseurs Celebrates One year Anniversary With Bottle Release Party
Avant-Garde Artisans Brasseurs will be celebrating their first anniversary this coming weekend. To commemorate the occasion, they are throwing a bottle release party at the Oshlag Brasserie & Distillerie, where all theirs beers are made. […]
Microbrasserie La Memphré Keeps Impressing the Quebec Beer Scene
An article by Noah Forrest So if you haven’t noticed, Microbrasserie La Memphré has been releasing some pretty damn impressive beers lately, and the local Québec craft beer scene is taking notice. Just a few […]
Les Trois Mousquetaires Launches Interesting Beer Called “À la Bière Porter Baltique et au Bourbon”
An article by Noah Forrest Back in December, Les Trois Mousquetaires had their annual Double IPA Bottle release. It was delayed a few months, but thankfully it still happened! On the same day, they released […]
Examining Beer Glassware Part 1: Pretentious Glass Company
An article by Noah Forrest The beer community has strong opinions about proper glassware. Some think it’s of the utmost importance, while others think it’s complete nonsense. I think that maybe it falls somewhere in […]
Les Trois Mousquetaires Launches New Double IPA Bavaroise
An Article by Noah Forrest Québec has historically been a bit behind the times when it comes to hop forward beers. I first started getting into craft beer about six years ago, and at the […]
Péché Day 2017! Time to Celebrate This Amazing Beer with a Brand New 4-Pack
An Article by Noah Forrest If you are unfamiliar with Péché Mortel, I suggest you change that – you’ve been missing out. Let’s bring you up to speed. Péché Mortel is a coffee infused Imperial […]
Brasserie Dunham Surprises us with Winter Bottle Release
An article by Noah Forrest Surprise! That’s right, Brasserie Dunham up and decided to have a small bottle release at the end of February. I usually like to tell you about these things ahead of […]
GLB’s Porters and Stouts – Let’s Put Down the IPA for Just a Moment and Drink Something Dark
An Article by Noah Forrest Toronto’s Great Lakes Brewery has just celebrated their 30th Anniversary! This is a massive milestone in the craft beer community, making them one of the first craft breweries in the […]
A Tasting Guide to Dieu du Ciel!’s 2017 Winter Bottle Release
An article by Noah Forrest 2017 has arrived. Trump is president. Sigh. At least there is good beer to be had. Perhaps all these delicious craft elixirs can numb the pain of watching endless videos […]
Vices&Versa Turns Thirteen – A Collaborative Celebration
An article by Noah Forrest By nature we are competitive. Some more than others of course, but our natural affinity towards competition manages to shape our lives in many ways. It has certainly shaped our […]
Le Trou du Diable and Hill Farmstead Collaborate to Create Argan, a “Gluten Free” beer.
An article by Noah Forrest What happens when one of the best breweries in Canada teams up with one of the best breweries in the world? Is the result perhaps the best “gluten-free” beer ever […]
Three years of Amsterdam’s Double Tempest – Verticals & Variants: Episode 4
An article by Noah Forrest When keeping a beer cellar, you generally want to fill it with bottles that can stand the test of time. However, that’s only if you can muster the self restraint […]
The Wild Shack – Part 2: Revenge of the Fruit
An article by Noah Forrest “Hey Noah, when the hell are you going to stop writing so many damn articles about fruit beer!?” Well, maybe I’ll stop when fruit stops tasting so damn delicious! Alright, […]
Boréale Joins the Haze-Craze with their Latest Épisode: IPA du Nord-Est
An Article by Noah Forrest Boréale is at it again with the latest edition of their growing Épisode series of beers. The beers from this lineup are innovative creations by Boréale’s brewmaster, Gabriel Dulong. Brewed in […]
Beerism’s Top 12 Quebec Beers from 2016 – A Terrible Year, but Certainly not for Beer.
An article by Noah Forrest So, 2016 was pretty much a giant pile of shit. Luckily though, the Quebec beer scene wasn’t a part of all this shittiness, and has instead continued to thrive and […]
Brasserie Harricana Celebrates Their Two Year Anniversary with a Bottle Release
An article by Noah Forrest I’ve been a busy boy these last few weeks. It seems like every couple of days yet another brewery is releasing amazing beers right before the holidays. I’ve been fortunate […]
Vox Populi’s Marché de Noël! The Next Step in Connecting with Customers
An article by Noah Forrest In June 2016, Microbrasserie Vox Populi hit the Quebec beer scene with their flagship Double Fruit Punch IPA. Shortly after came Anna, a hopped up Belgian Tripel, and then their […]
Microbrasserie la Memphré – Balance & Drinkability Above All
An article by Noah Forrest The beer landscape has been expanding and changing at an exponential rate over the last few decades. However, in the last couple of years, things have been progressing that much […]
LTM Double IPA Day 2016: Holy Smokes, a Brand New Barils d’Exception Too!
An article by Noah Forrest Well, since the cancellation of Les Trois Mousqutaire‘s Double IPA day back in August, we have all stood by, patiently waiting on news of whether it would happen at all this […]
L’Espace Public Releases a Sour Stout in Time for the Holidays: Bière de Driveway
An Article by Noah Forrest For those who don’t know, L’Espace Public is a brew-pub located in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve quartier of Montreal. Without an ounce of pretentiousness, this tiny unassuming bar fits the vibe of the […]
Brasserie Auval Continues to Wow the Canadian Beer Scene!
An article by Noah Forrest This will be my third article about Brasserie Auval within a year. In that short time, they have has managed to climb the ranks, becoming one of the most sought […]
Microbrasserie Le Castor – A Successful Year Wielding Brettanomyces
An Article by Noah Forrest Over the last few years, Microbrasserie Le Castor has managed to carve itself a spot as one of the best breweries in Quebec. Their popularity first exploded when they released […]
Discovering Half Hours on Earth – Ontario Farmhouse Ales at their Best
An article by Noah Forrest I may need to warn you, this is a bit of a long article. I’m sorry, but there was just too much to say and I had several bottles to […]
An Exclusive Look at this Weekend’s 2016 Brasserie Dunham October Bottle Release
An article by Noah Forrest Fall is nice. The leaves change colour, apples are plentiful, and you can walk around wearing a hoodie without people thinking you’re just trying to look cool. It’s not so […]
LTM is at it Again with New Barils D’Exceptions: Déjeuner Impérial & P.A.B
An article by Noah Forrest Surprise! Once again Les Trois Mousquetaires has decided to unleash some extremely limited bottles on unsuspecting beer geeks! Yes, that’s right, the two newest members of the illustrious Barils d’Exception series […]
Dieu Du Ciel!’s Péché Mortel, Six Ways – Verticals & Variants: Episode 3
An article by Noah Forrest Summer has officially come to a close. This makes me sad. To be honest though, I’ve never actually been a big fan of the heat, but as I’ve grown older […]
Brasserie Bois Blanc – Making Hudson Hoppier
An article by Noah Forrest When entering Brasserie Bois Blanc, it feels warm, inviting, and best of all, like home. The town Of Hudson (45 minutes west of Montreal) carries that typical quaint little town […]
Genèse: Dieu du Ciel!’s Brand New Apricot Tripel – A Beerism Exclusive
An article by Noah Forrest Dieu du Ciel! has had one hell of a year, and I for one know this because lately I’ve written a stupid number of articles about them. I just can’t […]
Le Trou du Diable Breaks the Wine-Barrel Mould With Three New Beers
An Article by Noah Forrest It seems that the gap between wine and beer is starting to get smaller. Certainly, one will never become the other, nor should it. However, with the rising popularity of […]
Ceci N’est Pas une Gueuze 2016 vs 2015 – Verticals & Variants: Part 2
An article by Noah Forrest For readers who don’t speak French, the illustrious “Ceci N’est pas Une Gueuze” from Les Trois Mousquetaires translates into English as “This is not a Gueuze.” And by any “official” […]
Dieu du Ciel “Gose” at it With Two New Beers! Get it! Get it!
An article by Noah Forrest 2016 certainly seems to be the year for new beers from Dieu du Ciel! At this point I’ve already written several articles showcasing the most recent offerings from one of […]
Beau’s All Natural Brewing Takes it up a Notch
An article by Noah Forrest For beer folks in Ontario, Beau’s all Natural Brewing has been a household name for some time now. I remember first going to the brewery about five years ago, where […]
Micro-Brasserie Le Trou Du Diable Celebrates Ten Years with “X”
An article by Noah Forrest The world’s beer scene is in a state of hyperdrive. Quebec is no different. New breweries are popping up all the time, while the existing ones are expanding, fine-tuning their […]
Auberge Brouerie Sutton – Go Already, What Are You Waiting For?
An article by Noah Forrest The moment you walk into an establishment, you immediately get hit with a vibe. This feeling can be intense or subtle, uncomfortable or inviting, even boring or lively; but nevertheless, […]
Les Trois Mousquetaires Kills it Again. This Time with “Barils D’exception”
An article by Noah Forrest Last winter, Les Trois Mousquetaires released an epic beer called Baril Unique. Guess what? They are at it again! LTM regularly brews a Baltic porter — it’s rich, bold and delicious. […]
Les Trois Mouquetaire’s IPA just won Mondial 2016 (At least in my Drunken Opinion)
An article by Noah Forrest Once again Mondial de la Bière has come and gone. And guess what, I was actually there. That’s right, I left the house and drank beer with people other than […]
The 2016 Dieu du Ciel! Summer Bottle Release is Here, and Beerism has you Covered
An article by Noah Forrest For the first time that I’m aware of, Microbrasserie Dieu du Ciel! is having a summer bottle release party! I, for one, am excited! With the exception of a couple of […]
Vox Populi’s Double Fruit Punch IPA – Yes, It’s Here!
An article by Noah Forrest I’ve been writing this blog for over four years now, and in that time I’ve seen a lot of progression within this industry. It could be breweries expanding to churn […]
Chronique de Mars: Basically a Beer-Geek’s Wet Dream
An article by Noah Forrest Although I have written countless articles about Quebec craft beer, there are still so many breweries that I haven’t been able to talk about. One of the reasons is that […]
Brasserie Auval: The Best New Quebec Brewery Keeps Getting Better
An article by Noah Forrest Last year, Brasserie Auval hit the Quebec beer scene in almost covert fashion, launching three amazing but very limited beers. Once people got their hands on them, hype ensued. Now […]
How About a Little Fruited Beer to Kick Off the Summer? Well, Dieu du Ciel! Has You Covered
An article by Noah Forrest Summer is that much closer, which means that beers are getting lighter, more refreshing, and in many cases, tart and sour. There is nothing quite like sitting in your yard […]
Verticals & Variants: Episode #1 – Dieu du Ciel!’s Solstice D’Hiver
An Article by Noah Forrest For many beer geeks, part of the fun of buying beer is to collect bottles that are “ageable” and holding onto them for extended periods of time. Not only do […]
Brasserie Dunham Turns 5! An Interview with Partner Simon Gaudreault, and a Look at Six New Beers
An article by Noah Forrest Not only is it time to rejoice simply because the month of May is upon us – which means the summer heat is imminent – but also because Brasserie Dunham‘s […]
Les Trois Mousquetaire’s New Take on Three Beers – An interview with Alex Ganivet-Boileau
An article by Noah Forrest Most of the time it’s quite important for beers to remain consistent with every new batch. Customers know what they like, so constant change isn’t a good approach. And yet […]
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