Cold weather beers The best way to enjoy winter is to embrace it. Warm parkas, comfort foods, snowy Sunday afternoons – there is a lot to like about winter. Beer is the most versatile of all alcoholic beverages. Over centuries, brewers have come up with hundreds of styles. Some redesigned […]
Thousands of Canadian beer buffs who travel to Europe visit Munich, Koln, Brussels, or to the west coast of the U S A, (Seattle, and San Francisco) make a point of visiting breweries, to see how they operate and sample their products. These cities, famous for deep brewing traditions, offer […]
Pomace spirits are produced in almost all European wine producing countries. Italians call their version grappa, which they enjoy after dinner on its own or in their coffee. Grappa is a pomace brandy that contains 35 to 60 per cent ABV. The quality and fragrance depend on the quality […]
Canadians love tulips. They buy them every year, and enjoy their vibrant colours during May in their gardens. The Canadian love for tulips originates from the stay of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in Ottawa during the World War II for security reasons. After she left Ottawa, she donated one […]
Hangovers hurt. For most people, they cause discomfort, in some cases sickness and weakness, but reasons remain a mystery. When a group of people drink, and eat the same amount and same drinks, some experience hangover, others don’t. Pounding of temples, ringing of ears, extreme sensitivity to bright light and […]
Christmas gifts for your family, friends and business acquaintances Selecting gifts is always a time-consuming activity. The management of the L C B O knows this, and every year buyers scour the world for gift=packaged beverages. Practically all are imaginatively and attractively packaged. Some in boxes with appropriately shaped […]
Liqueurs were first produced in monasteries by abbots and their disciples as medicinal elixirs. Over time, thousands of liqueurs were concocted and used by both religious orders and bartenders. Millions like to enjoy their cup of coffee with a shot of their preferred liqueur, others choose to enjoy their liqueur […]
Canada is blessed with terroir to grow apples. From coast to coast, almost all provinces grow apples, especially Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, followed by Nova Scotia and a few others. While cider can be from any fruit, (peach, berries, pears (perry in the United Kingdom), elderflower), cider is generally […]
