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How I Judge the "Best Beer"

Chris Schryer | Posted 02.16.2013 | Canada Living
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Chris Schryer

I often get asked, "What's the best beer you've ever had?" This is an interesting question, as it's not "what's your favourite beer?", a much easier question to answer. I also don't hear this question as being "what's the best-made beer you've ever had?" in which case Westvleteren would easily be high on the list. It's not strictly about the brewer's craft.

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Learning How to Drink at a Beer and Cheese Party

Kathryne Grisim | Posted 01.01.2013 | Canada Living
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Kathryne Grisim

I was recently invited to attend a "new" spin on an old favourite -- a beer and cheese tasting, as opposed to a traditional wine and cheese party. I say "new" with qualifiers because of course both beer and wine have existed since the beginning of time.

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