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You know what we need?
Posted November 25, 2011 | 8:25 pm, by Mirella
This has been on my mind for a while and I was reminded about it today whenI came across this news about Beau’s BYBO program being shut down… We need a national craft brewer’s association in Canada. It’s time. Craft breweries in various provinces are gaining momentum and growing fast. What isn’t growing and changing along with the craft breweries is our distribution legislation. Legislation like the one that is preventing Beau’s from implementing the BYBO program, legislation that limits inter-provincial distribution, […]
A different kind of beer tasting
Posted November 2, 2011 | 7:49 pm, by Mirella
Usually when I organize guided beer tastings, I am trying to find the tastiest, most fun and contrasting selection of beers possible. Off-flavour sessions are something else entirely… These troubleshooting classes that I’m organizing are different. They are about exploring what can go wrong with beer because it is a complex and delicate beverage. Although brewing beer is easy in theory, brewing it properly and consistently requires a lot of care and attention. Something as innocuous as a speck of […]
Cask! is collaborating with the fine folk at Volo on Cask Days 2011 Seminars
Posted October 19, 2011 | 4:02 pm, by Mirella
Over at Cask! we’ve collaborated with the Volo team to organize three seminars on cask-conditioned ale on October 29th, followed by a Cask! Social. Each seminar is accompanied by a one-off beer that was brewed especially for the occasion! Admission costs are $10 per session, or $25 for all. This includes one glass of cask-ale per session plus seminar discussion. BUY TICKETS HERE Here is more info on the three sessions: SESSION #1 – HOW TO MAKE CASK-ALE Hosted […]
Spotlight Toronto – Online
Posted October 14, 2011 | 2:15 am, by Mirella
As one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages and one of the few safe sources of drinking water prior to the industrial revolution, beer deserves more respect than it often gets. Certified beer judge, writer, educator and promoter of Ontario and Quebec craft beer Mirella Amato is doing her part to change that…
Ontario Brewer is dedicating a whole season to food pairings
Posted October 11, 2011 | 2:57 pm, by Mirella
The first podcast of the new 2011-2012 season of Ontario Brewer was posted today. This year, we’re going to be focusing on pairing beer with food. We’ve enlisted four food specialists to help create fantastic food pairings for various Ontario Craft Brewers brands. Nickel Brook Beer & Cheese This first podcast features the brands of Nickel Brook, and the second part of the podcast (which will be released in two weeks) will feature cheese pairings suggested by Michael Simpson from Leslieville […]
The Oxford Companion to Beer is now available!
Posted October 4, 2011 | 5:47 pm, by Mirella
I just received the copy of the Oxford Companion to Beer that I pre-ordered through Amazon a month ago and I must say that I’m very proud to have been a part of this project. I was one of seven Canadian contributors and penned 8 entries on various subjects. The Companion is a lovely book and I was happy to hear that it got a great review in the New York Times. Garrett Oliver, who edited the Companion, told us about […]
Choco-locate – Online
Posted October 3, 2011 | 1:50 am, by Mirella
When most folks think about the perfect pairing to chocolate, the plain Jane’s or traditionalists head straight to the fridge for a tall glass of milk. Boring! And then we have our connoisseurs, who start thinking red- wine that is. But what about beer? That’s right…
The Toronto Sun
Posted October 3, 2011 | 1:47 am, by Mirella
The 36-year-old Toronto beer connoisseur — known as a cicerone — will be giving guided beer tours at Toronto’s 17th annual Festival of Beer at Exhibition Place, where 30,000 beer lovers are expected to congregate during the weekend. Amato, who started enjoying craft beers during her university years…
Xtra! – Online
Posted October 3, 2011 | 1:43 am, by Mirella
…Mirella Amato is a cicerone of beers, the equivalent of a wine sommelier, and the founder of beerology.ca. She says people shouldn’t be embarrassed about liking different beers; they should be open to trying any kind, sweet or not. “I drew a connection between the kinds of beers that are being marketed…
It’s time for some Barley’s Angels fun!
Posted September 25, 2011 | 12:46 am, by Mirella
I’m really happy to be able to finally announce the 2011-2012 season of Barley’s Angels Toronto Chapter. I’ve set up a range of events, each of which explores a different aspect of beer, a different brand and a different beer bar. It’s going to be tons of fun!