How to like beer
Beer is more than a drink; it is an experience for all of my senses. That may seem foreign and downright ridiculous to people that just want to chug down a cold one with friends while watching the game. Read More
All I have is a twenty: The Crusty Bun
Here we are with one more entry in the proud tradition of delicious eateries with potentially unappetizing names: The Wilted Salad; The Smelly Cheese; The Crusty Bun. The first two were shut down for health code violations, but that last one -- a charming bakery/café -- has stuck around as a bite-sized piece of the Old World in the middle of St. Vital. Read More
Barley bro-down
The one that piqued my interest was the Bad Batch pilsner. After tasting it, I realized it was indeed a bad batch. It could have been a decent beer if it wasn’t for the taste of wet cardboard. Read More
Drink your way to dinner
Bacon wrapped chicken breasts stuffed with Dubliner cheese, roasted vegetables and beer braised cabbage sounded perfect. Read More
Dr. Booze gives a vodka workshop
I have long maintained an open bet to any drinker: I set up three vodkas for you, and if you can guess which is Grey Goose, I’ll buy the drinks. Read More
How to brew your first batch
It’s time to make some beer Read More
A nudge towards viognier
This is a grape that is immensely popular amongst wine growers, and drinkers who have been exposed to the wines of southern France. Read More
‘Tis the saison
This traditional beverage was just meant to be a thirst quencher: low alcohol, dry, fruity and tart. Read More
Dr. Booze on German rieslings
Why do people like sommeliers and myself insist on dragging folks kicking and screaming towards these bottles? Because they are all first rate food wines. Read More
How to start home brewing
So, you want to start home brewing? The first thing you need above all else is a supportive spouse to accept your new found obsession. Read More
Rock and roll reds and fiorita wines
Today, everyone from The Great One to actors to porn stars are producing their labels and pocketing roughly $2-$4 every time a bottle is sold. Read More
Pumpkin beer is here
Who doesn't like pumpkin beer? Apparently, a lot of people have a disdain for this seasonal beverage. Read More
Manitoba’s First Pro/Am Brew Challenge
In November, the Winnipeg Brew Bombers will be hosting Manitoba’s first Beer Judge Certification Program-sanctioned brew competition, where amateur brewers will challenge the professionals. Read More
Malbec blend wines with the Doctor
Argentina has been reaping the rewards of the single varietal craze with malbec. Read More
All I have is a twenty: Affinity Vegetarian Garden
What's good for one omnivore might do just as well for another. Go veg for a night and see if it doesn't just tickle your tastebuds in all the right places. Read More
Dr. Booze on quality Canadian wines
I'm not a huge fan of most inexpensive Canadian wines. In general our climate prevents boosting the yield to the levels enjoyed elsewhere; which in turn means less supply and higher prices. However the quality increase in the better products in the last decade is striking. Read More