Serve me warm and dip me in olive oil … and call me wonderful. Rating → 89 points Stats: Gruit. 5.7% ABV. 11 IBUs. Vankleek Hill, Ontario. Size: 600mL bottle Colour: Light copper – dark gold Mouth Feel: Medium-low but tight carbonation, that fades quickly. Refreshing and creamy finish. Purchased: LCBO Price: $24 (for Mix Pack)…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Banana-Date Glaze
Winter is certainly a time to dig into our dried fruits, especially with our dwindling produce this time of year. It’s a time to celebrate stronger flavours and sweetness. It’s a time for concentrated tastes that warm the body, inside out…. … but it is not a time to give up the barbecue. Yes, I’m…
“Belle Saison” (“Blonde”/Pale Ale), À l’abri de la Tempête
Back to beer … and a return to a beer that, in particular, was seminal in getting this blog started; a beer I’ve mentioned, but not yet reviewed. It was also the first beer that I drank from BroueHaHa where I purchased it. The reason I selected this one was because at $6 for a regular sized…
“Terre Ferme” (“IPA”), À l’abri de la Tempête
I must admit, with the ongoing search in the wintry Atlantic for the missing crew of the capsized Miss Ally, this beer and the poignancy of its brand takes on a whole new relevance these days. If one ever needed shelter from the storm, À l’abri de la Tempête, this crew certainly needs it. My…