Hmmmm tis about time I wrote something.
So we're off to Canada again in April, hitting the other side this time... After some researching the trip is starting to look like a microbrewery tour of eastern Canada. So we're hitting Montréal, Ottawa, Trois Rivières, Québec City and Rivière-du-loup. Who knew there were SOOO many microbreweries in the area? I think I will have to keep a beer diary.
I'm quite intrigued with the "mètre de bière" but unfortunately I don't see two of us getting through that. And from what I can tell the preferred word for pint is "pinte" however the dictionary suggests a "demi". The smaller towns are going to be fun - I see myself having to do all the beer ordering (perhaps I should charge Toru a fee for this? :P)
While in Melbourne we found this gem of a place
They stock over 600 beers from around the world and yes, I was in heaven. Upon responding to "what type of beer do you like?" with "Tripel" the very knowledgeable staff proceeded to name many Tripel and Tripel-style beers I'd never heard of. I walked out of the store with 6 beers (discount if you buy 6 imported beers!!) and later those 6 beers ended up in my suitcase (along with 2 bottles of wine) for the trip back to NZ.
So, now I'm left wanting a Maudite which I cannot find in NZ... Will have to wait till we hit Québec.
So we're off to Canada again in April, hitting the other side this time... After some researching the trip is starting to look like a microbrewery tour of eastern Canada. So we're hitting Montréal, Ottawa, Trois Rivières, Québec City and Rivière-du-loup. Who knew there were SOOO many microbreweries in the area? I think I will have to keep a beer diary.
I'm quite intrigued with the "mètre de bière" but unfortunately I don't see two of us getting through that. And from what I can tell the preferred word for pint is "pinte" however the dictionary suggests a "demi". The smaller towns are going to be fun - I see myself having to do all the beer ordering (perhaps I should charge Toru a fee for this? :P)
While in Melbourne we found this gem of a place
They stock over 600 beers from around the world and yes, I was in heaven. Upon responding to "what type of beer do you like?" with "Tripel" the very knowledgeable staff proceeded to name many Tripel and Tripel-style beers I'd never heard of. I walked out of the store with 6 beers (discount if you buy 6 imported beers!!) and later those 6 beers ended up in my suitcase (along with 2 bottles of wine) for the trip back to NZ.So, now I'm left wanting a Maudite which I cannot find in NZ... Will have to wait till we hit Québec.
