Fire and Blood (Red Ale) Ommegang Brewery
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View ArticleFire and Blood (Red Ale) Ommegang Brewery
There can be only one … but this isn’t it. Rating: 78 points Stats: Red Ale. 6.8% ABV. Cooperstown, NY. Size: 750 mL bottle Colour: Deep red amber, slightly unfiltered (on lees) Mouth Feel: Medium...
View Article“Rye Guy” (Rye IPA) Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Rye Guy is a natural guy, comfortable in his own skin: strong with a complex & sensitive personality …. Rating → 90 points Stats: IPA. 6.7% ABV. 52 IBUs. Ottawa, Ontario. Size: half-growler (or...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie Latte
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View Article“Hennepin” (Saison aka Farmhouse Ale), Brewery Ommegang
So now for something completely different…. My last foray into American brews salvaged what was becoming a dubious relationship. Don’t get me wrong, and contrary to a historic Canadian disdain for the...
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Ah, the dreaded rutabaga. I suspect it is one of the veggies that people fear — and avoid — if for no other reason than the name itself scares them off. But truly, with the exception of the overly...
View ArticlePumpkin Pancakes with Cream Cheese Sauce (Gluten-Free)
Thanksgiving and pumpkin…. Every holiday seems to have a culinary pairing that evokes comfort and connection. For me, Thanksgiving means pumpkin, typically in the form of pumpkin pie. Every fall, I buy...
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