Silversmith Brewing Company is found in the heart of Virgil, a village located in the centre of Niagara-on-the-Lake on Niagara Stone Road (Highway 55) just northeast of where the road intersects with Four Mile Creek Road. Housed inside a 200 year-old church, the taproom exudes charm. Stepping into this room, guests are halted in their

My special someone and I were in search of a romantic night out.  The wonderful thing about living in Niagara is that there is no shortage of things for couples do.  We are fortunate to live in a region that is filled with beautiful scenery, fun activities, delicious restaurants, and world-class wineries and breweries.  As

While it is well known that Santa is an ardent lover of milk and cookies, it is a lesser known fact that he is also a fan of craft beer.  In particular, the old boy is a devotee of Canadian suds.  Didn’t you know that Santa Claus is Canadian?  The clues have been right in

The Bavarian Purity Law for Beer, or the “Reinheitsgebot” [rine-heights-ge-bot], is often considered to be the oldest consumer protection law in the world.  Dating back to 1516, it is a decree that states, along with a few other things, that beer brewed in the jurisdiction of Bavaria may include only three natural ingredients: water, barley...

The old man has done so much for you over the years, and you want to find the perfect gift to let him know that he is loved and appreciated.  This time give him something that he will actually use.  The solution is easy: dads will always use a gift of booze!  This Father’s Day,

Depending on where it is made around the world, whisky takes on a particular character and namesake.  Whisky that comes from Canada is known as ‘Canadian whisky’ (spelled without an e), or is sometimes called, ‘rye.’  So what makes Canadian whisky, Canadian whisky? Some forms of alcoholic beverage, like Icewine and Champagne, have strict laws...