Good for what ales you | The Chronicle Herald

Good for what ales you | The Chronicle Herald

BRINGING Halifax’s newest microbrewery to fruition has been a long labour of love for Peter Burbridge.


A series of permit and inspection-related delays pushed opening day of Bridge Brewing Company Ltd. from summer, to fall, to the middle of winter, but since the work involved sipping beer and fine-tuning recipes, Burbridge said it is all been part of perfecting the full microbrewery experience.

Bridge Brewing opens Wednesday at 2576 Agricola St. in the former home of Beeler Security Services.

Unlce Ron Visited Diplomat

Uncle Ron wants you to know that Bishop’s  Cellar is carrying Venezuelan’s Diplomatico. Uncle Ron has savoured this before. In 2009, 2010 and 2011 it finished 10th, 5^th and 12^th respectfully in a respectful sort of way.  It is worth the walk to Bishop’s landing to get some for the weekend….  Beside it is a surprise. A white Diplomatico… Holy Smokes… smooooooth and flavours….  Follow the link to Bishop’s Cellar… stellar in fine wines and spirits…..

Silly in-store winemaking rules safe here | The Chronicle Herald

IF WE HELD a Nova Scotia Idol contest to pick The Most Obsessive Enforcement of the Silliest Rule, the choice would be easy.


The winner would have to be the province’s crackdown on stores that help customers use their store-purchased wine kits to make wine on the premises. For more go to the link:
Silly in-store winemaking rules safe here | The Chronicle Herald

CBC - The Passionate Eye - Episode - Last Chance to See Castro's Cuba

CBC - The Passionate Eye - Episode - Last Chance to See Castro's Cuba
Follow the Link  for an examination of the iconic island as it undergoes sweeping economic changes in preparation for life after Fidel Castro & a new relationship with the U.S.

The comments on the CBC's website are interesting.....

WOOD: NSLC has great buys, but choose well | The Chronicle Herald

WOOD: NSLC has great buys, but choose well | The Chronicle Herald

Click on the link as The Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. commenced a big January clearance sale Monday, with a broad range of wines, spirits, beers and other specialty beverages offered at attractive discount prices. Sean Wood discusses the wines and lists two rums...........