An Article by Noah Forrest 2017 was great for Avant-Garde – Artisans Brasseurs. They definitely stepped up their game from previous years, hosting two separate bottle releases and dropping a ton of barrel-aged beers for us to pine over. These bottles were rather well received, helping solidify their place in the province as one of […]
Tag Archives: Beer
May
02
Dieu du Ciel! Gives us Two Brand New Spring Beers to Session and Savour
posted by beerism
An article by Noah Forrest One of the things I love the most about beer is how versatile it is. There is a beer for any and every occasion. There is also a beer for every season; in fact, there are many beers for any and all types of weather. In the darkest depths of […]
December
10
Beerism Goes Wild: Brettanomyces are Certainly Very Infectious – Part 1
posted by beerism
Brettanomyces isn’t a dinosaur, nor is it a character in Plato’s republic, as one might think. Rather, it’s a wild yeast strain (often accompanied by lactobacillus) that imparts tart, sour and funky elements to your beer. When someone refers to “sour beer,” it can mean a lot of things, as there are many styles that […]
August
22
Simply the Breast! – St Ambroise Vintage Ale Meets Seared Duck
posted by beerism
One of my favorite meats to eat and cook is duck, but more specifically, duck breasts. In texture and richness, it’s the perfect crossover between poultry and beef. When cooked properly to medium rare, a duck breast should eat like a steak, but with a deliciously crispy skin on one side. Think about it, it’s […]
August
01
5 Days of IPA’s: Homeland Edition – IPA Day in Quebec!
posted by beerism
It’s IPA day!!!! I couldn’t think of a better way to promote the festivities, than to write yet another IPA article! I’m thinking you all might be starting to tire of my endless IPA centric articles. Well, I guess my only defense is the fact that they are best tasted fresh, and therefore end up on […]
June
21
Beau’s Winter Warmers – T.J.’s Take on some big Beers
posted by tjblinn
Beau’s Brewery prides itself on being all natural, and has launched a special series of beers to fund its expansion in to clean energy. Just a 30 minute drive from Montreal, Beau’s has collaborated with le Trou du Diable and is at the forefront of experimentation in the Canadian craft brewery scene. Oh, and they […]
June
08
Dogfish Head Makes Some Big & Badass IPA’s – And we Can’t get Enough!
posted by beerism
I’ve heard several people say “Dogfish Head is overrated,” and honestly, I’m not exactly sure what people mean when they make that statement, or if they themselves even know what they mean. I guess I’ve always been kind of annoyed with that expression as a whole, because in my experience, the accuracy of the statement […]
May
13
Hopfenstark’s Saison Station – Three Takes on the Same Style
posted by beerism
Hopfenstark is a brew pub located in L’assomption, Quebec. It’s about 30 kilometers outside of Montreal. They bottle and distribute an impressive line up of beers, but their availability is not as widespread as most of the other Quebec based craft beers. For those imbedded in the Quebec beer scene, Hopfenstark is certainly a household […]
March
30
A Year Old “Fullers Vintage Ale” Taste Comparison – The Tantalizing Test of Time
posted by beerism
Although I’ve enjoyed beer for many years, it is only in the last two years or so that my interest has surpassed that of an individual who regularly enjoys beer, and progressed into someone with a geeky obsession. About a year and a half ago, I was in Toronto visiting some friends and discovered “Fullers […]
March
03
Beau’s All Natural Belgian Pale Ale Meets My Makeshift Lasagna
posted by beerism
So once again I found myself home alone with my son – now about 9 1/2 months old. He had just gone down for a nap, and instead of being a normal person and taking some time to relax, I decided to use what’s lying around in the fridge and cupboard to roll out some […]
