December has arrived which means we’ve almost reached the end of this bonkers year. The holidays might look a bit different this year for most of us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t impress the craft liquid enthusiast in your life. BAOS, in collaboration with LiquidxHappiness, has got you covered with a rundown of the best beer and wine gear for whoever’s on your list. Treat yourself while you’re at it! It’s been a year, you deserve it!
Read MoreMontreal-based Sober Carpenter has an origin story that starts similar to that of many craft brewers, which is to say it starts with two brothers home brewing in their parents’ basement. Where it led them however, is quite different.
Read MoreMontreal based LOOP Mission is all about “repurposing the outcasts of the food industry”. They take would-be food waste such as day-old bread and imperfect (therefore less saleable) fruits and vegetables and turn them into cold-pressed juices and smoothies, sparkling water kefirs, soaps, even beer and liquor!
Read MoreThe last couple of years have brought a dramatic uptick in Québec breweries with a specific focus on contemporary styles, with the addition of breweries like Brasserie du Bas-Canada in Gatineau, Messorem Bracitorium in Montreal, and Brasserie Sir John in Lachute, among others. In the same vein, at this point I think Aylmer’s 2020 newcomers Cinquième Baron Microbrasserie would have to be in the conversation for Québec’s best new brewery.
Read MoreHenderson Brewing Company has been on the Toronto craft beer scene for 5 years now. In that time they’ve grown to have a broad lineup of styles ranging from the traditional to the experimental. They’re always looking to give their brewers the chance to stretch their creative muscles and collaborate with local businesses, homebrewers, and local talents of all kinds, all while celebrating their city and the people in it.
Read MoreThe fine folks of Montreal’s Echo Session Ales are back with their latest release, a 3.8% Session NEIPA heavily hopped with Calypso, Ella and Azacca, fermented with Kveik yeast, and a subtle hit of lactose. This is the second time Echo have deliberately labeled their cans upside down, with the intention that drinkers would turn the can upright before pouring to agitate any hop sediment inside.
Read MoreFlora Hall Brewing in Centretown Ottawa is a frequent local haunt for me. Previously a derelict mechanic shop, it underwent a long renovation from 2016 until the brewhouse and kitchen opened its doors in October 2017. In my opinion, they filled a gap in Centretown.
Read MoreIt’s now been around 3 months since Aylmer, QC’s Cinquième Baron Microbrasserie opened mid-pandemic. They started strong with top quality offerings across a broad range of styles and have shown no signs of slowing down. Let’s dive straight into another lineup of their recent releases!
Read MoreToronto’s Henderson Brewing Company jumped into July with the latest from their monthly Ides series, a Hopfenweisse called Radicle, named for the first part of a seedling to emerge from a seed. Hopfenweisse is a true hybrid style, and not one that is prominently brewed, at least in my experience.
Read MoreLast year I had the privilege of speaking to seven inspiring individuals who are disrupting the norm in craft beer, working relentlessly to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry. As I said then, there are so many people in craft beer doing amazing work, work that is not easy, to make craft beer a more inclusive community with room for everyone at the table. We at BAOS strive to continue to amplify diverse voices in beer and shine a light on the hard work they are doing to make the community a better place for everyone.
Read MoreHenderson Brewing’s Ides Series is a monthly small-batch special release series experimenting with creative recipes. Ides of June 2020 is called The City Traditional Ale, and it celebrates the inspiring story of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn.
Read MoreBack in March, Montreal’s Microbrasserie Vox Populi broke through the provincial alcohol barrier to bring their Double Fruit Punch IPA to LCBO shelves. Now they’re adding to their Ontario available lineup their juicy, crushable Brunch Kettle Sour, a 3% Berliner Weisse with citrus juice.
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