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fab Magazine
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:27 pm, by nadine
Beer is a fantastic, delicious and complex beverage,” says Mirella Amato, the founder of Beerology, a company that focuses on beer education. “We have such an amazing selection available in Ontario right now. I think people are curious to find out more, what beers they like and why.”…
Toronto Star
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:21 pm, by nadine
As Pierre Levert sipped one of two Kolsch-style ales before him, he had no doubt which one was from Quebec. “I’m not chauvinist, but I prefer this one, because it has so much more flavour. There’s a lot more bitterness. It’s from Quebec for sure,”…
Best Health – Online
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:20 pm, by nadine
…“There’s a strong association between beer and the beer belly, so people automatically assume that beer is fattening or unhealthy,” says beer sommelier Mirella Amato, who specializes in the selection and service of ales. “But that’s just not true.” Shocking, isn’t it? But consider this…
Toronto Star
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:19 pm, by nadine
It isn’t everyday one meets a former opera singer who’s also a self-professed beer geek. But beer drinkers across Canada are grateful that Mirella Amato stepped off the opera stage to launch Beerology, a Toronto-based consulting firm devoted to all things beer, including beer lectures and guided beer-tasting sessions…
St Catharine Standard
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:16 pm, by nadine
Being a lover of all things beer may stem from Mirella Amato’s French Canadian roots. The soon-to-be Niagara College brewmaster program instructor traces her family lineage back to the first settlers in Canada at a time when everyone brewed their own beer…
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Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:16 pm, by nadine
You know what would be cool? Getting a guided tour of five of the most delicious beers at the Toronto Festival of Beer. Here’s the thing: it actually exists. But a lad like me is ineligible, because it’s for women-only, led by beer lecturer Mirella Amato…
Canadian Press
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:15 pm, by nadine
Canada lost a budding opera singer when Mirella Amato switched careers to become a beer sommelier. Four years ago, while living in Naples, Italy, the Toronto soprano had to make a choice between spending all her time overseas performing or returning to Canada…
Women’s Post – Online
Posted September 14, 2011 | 8:15 pm, by nadine
…Canada’s first female beer sommelier, Mirella Amato is breaking boundaries personally and professionally by turning her passion for beer into a full-time career. Some of us have our personal favourite, and no matter the day, time, weather, setting or meal, we order that same old beer…
The Canadian Cream Ale Puzzle
Posted September 13, 2011 | 1:43 am, by nadine
The cream ale is a defined historical style of beer. A cursory research on its character will point to a golden-coloured, light-flavoured, malty and refreshing ale. Historical notes will explain that ale breweries in the U.S. developed cream ales sometime in the 19th century in order to compete with the increasing popularity of lagers. The cream ale style is still quite popular in North America. Perhaps the best-known Canadian example is Sleeman Cream Ale, whose recipe can actually be traced […]
Vessels of Inspiration
Posted September 13, 2011 | 1:42 am, by nadine
Beer glasses come in all shapes and sizes. There are tall, narrow glasses like the Pilsner glass and German Wheat Beer glass, then there are wide ones like the Shaker, Nonick or Tulip pint and there are also stemmed glasses which are mostly used for higher alcohol beers. These different shapes do serve a purpose and were designed to highlight the appearance, aroma and flavour of various beer styles. The slender shape of the Pilsner glass, for example, will highlight […]