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Posted: January 2, 2015
It’s 2015, and while beer may not be fueling our cars just yet, it boasts numerous other talents – bringing people together, sustaining local agriculture, fostering local economies, promoting collaboration, and supporting job growth. Here are a few things... Read More →
Posted: September 10, 2014
“more citrus-y than Centennial hops, more spicy and herbal than Chinook” If you love a solid American IPA, this is a truly refreshing, health-boosting take on the style. Starting with a base of Muskoka Mad Tom... Read More →
Posted: September 9, 2014
“Coffee grounds, stout, and Irish whiskey” When three ingredients so naturally complement one another, well, you’d be crazy not to give them their own show. Coffee, a damn fine stout and Irish whiskey is a beautiful, simple... Read More →
Posted: September 4, 2014
“beer cocktails, as Martha herself might say, are a good thing.” Beer cocktails: They’re not beer, clearly, nor are they your traditional cocktails since the addition of beer here generally added something new to each take... Read More →
Posted: September 2, 2014
“intense flavours of cantaloupe, orange, grapefruit and pineapple” The intense flavours of cantaloupe, orange, grapefruit and pineapple from the highly-hopped Princess Wears Girl Pants – a Belgian-inspired Golden Ale – by Sawdust City Brewing compliments the juniper, citrus and... Read More →
Posted: September 2, 2014
“bright white grape notes backed by almond and toasted walnut” I fell in love with Pisco Sours in Peru, where I picked up Hacienda del Abuelo, a Pisco with bright white grape notes backed by almond... Read More →
Posted: December 26, 2013
Ontario continued with its insatiable thirst for local craft beer throughout 2013. Breweries More than 32 new brewers opened in Ontario spanning 2013. Our Ontario Brewers Directory (ODB) listed its 100th Ontario brewer in March, only to... Read More →
Posted: September 13, 2013
Mom ‘n Hops is pleased to present, coinciding with the launch of Toronto Beer Week, the fully reworked Ontario Brewers Directory 4.0. With this new framework, the directory is now fully filterable and searchable. Readers can,... Read More →
Posted: August 28, 2013
Cool toys for the craft beer enthusiast. Chillsner This in-bottle beer chiller cools most beer bottles up to 45 minutes. Made of stainless steel, it employs a non-toxic thermal gel and is dishwasher safe. Ships with... Read More →
Posted: July 22, 2013
Contest closed Mom ‘n Hops’ July’s Prize Pack is sponsored by Sawdust City Brewing Co. of Gravenhurst, ON. Their Lone Pine IPA is currently available at LCBO stores across Ontario. Prize Pack Details To enter – correctly answer 4... Read More →
Posted: December 28, 2012
We already know that 2012 was the landmark year for craft beer in Ontario – so let’s recap: Breweries Numerous breweries began operations this year including: Bellwoods Brewery (Toronto) Beyond the Pale Brewing (Hintonburgh) Cassel Brewery... Read More →
Posted: September 6, 2012
Wunder Bundler It’s a ‘temperature regulating modular vessel’. A flexible soft sided cooler that holds a six pack and will keep it chilled for several hours, or doubles as an insulated changing matt, perfect for standing on when... Read More →
Posted: August 27, 2012
We reached out to fledgling brewery start-up Liberty Village Brewing Company for dig out a few details about their roots, development, and future plans. Who is involved in Liberty Village Brewing Company, and what prompted the... Read More →
Posted: August 22, 2012
I Love Rainbows & Beer Necklace Pendant is hand cut from 22 gauge sterling silver sheeting and stamped. Choose between a 16″ leather cord or sterling silver chain. $50 USD from Heavens to Bessie Badger & Beer... Read More →
Posted: August 16, 2012
Including your favourite past-time (beer drinking) with your special day was never easier. The Beer Gear – Wedding Edition points you to the best wedding favours, gifts, and centrepieces. Hand-forged Bottle Openers Using traditional hot-forging techniques at... Read More →
Posted: August 6, 2012
At $439.99 CDN (Costco.ca), Danby’s #DKC146SLDB Keg Cooler is well-positioned to compete with do-it-yourself kegerators, sans the drilling and cutting. Everything needed for a direct connection to a standard keg — lines, keg coupler, single-gauge regulator, CO2 tank (unfilled)... Read More →