Thirsty Thursday

The Beer

Chimay Triple is an import ale from Belgium, brewed by the Cistercian monks  of the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey. This is a sharp crisp ale with a quick bitter hoppy finish. This ale tastes more of fall with its sweetness and sharp finish a reminder of harvest and evenings that hint at frost. Continue reading

Thirsty Thursday

The Beer:

The sun’s come out, the Stanley Cup playoffs have begun, another term is wrapping up.

Time for something that hints of warmer, leisurely days to come. Morland’s Old Speckled Hen is a refreshing ale with that welcome crisp/bitter finish that reminds me of early summer evenings. Brisk and refreshing, a fitting end to a nice hot day. Continue reading

Thirsty Thursday

The Beer:

Winter’s holding on and refusing to go, but I found something to warm me up.

Garrison Brewing Winter Warmer label

Winter Warmer from Halifax’s (Garrison Brewing) is a great way to banish those late spring cold snaps. Effervescent and almost fruity, this dark amber beer is a welcome companion when a winter chill makes a sudden return after a warm spell of early March.
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Thirsty Thursdays, volume 1


Thirsty Thursdays is a photo experiment. Every week I’ll post a picture of a different beverage, from the Refreshing Adult™ food group (mostly beer) then I’ll put said beverage into the fridge to properly chill. And yes, I’ll let you know what I think about each one.

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