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Legion of Saints, Field Study and Countless Numbers Saturday, March 21 at 9PM Legion of Saints is a four-piece independent alternative-rock band based out of Ottawa. Their songs feature intricate guitar hooks and catchy choruses, with a sound that embraces a mix of high and low distortion guitars, low to mid-range punchy bass and powerful drums. ...

Henderson’s Best 5.5%, Henderson Brewing Henderson’s Best is an award-winning brew with a modern take on a classic English Ale. Moderately hopped and malt-forward, this beer has a mild floral nose and caramel flavours. It is well-balanced, smooth, and easy drinking. 

Star Appeel 5%, Common Good Beer Co. The Good Tap is a monthly rotating tap feature curated by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. This month, the Ladies and Common Good Beer Co. bring us Star Appeel. A perfect brew for the winter season, Star Appeel is a dark German lager, spiced with Asian tangerine peel and...

What is a White Stout? A contentious beer style for many, the white stout has reputation for inspiring arguments among beer drinkers. Some call it gimmicky – remember Crystal Pepsi? – while others have embraced it as a fun and unique beer style.  Although it is not officially recognized as a beer style, the White...

The Hot Five 31st Anniversary Shows Saturday, February 8th, 15th and 22nd, 3PM to 6PM  The Hot Five Jazzmakers played the first ever Saturday matinee at C’est What, originally taking the stage on February 11, 1989.  To celebrate their 31st anniversary, the band will play three shows this month starting on Saturday, February 8th. 

The Hiltz Family Singers Thursday, February 27th at 8PM Featuring the incredible voices of Shannon Butcher, Jessica Lalonde, and Melissa Lauren, the Hiltz Family Singers performs acoustic vocal music with lyrics drawn from early Canadian poetry. Composer and guitarist Nathan Hiltz explores the art of guitar accompaniment, drawing from folk, jazz, and classical traditions using acoustic steel,...

Leaving Esmeralda featuring Clockwise Saturday, February 22nd at 9:30PM Leaving Esmeralda is a four-piece rock n’ roll band from Toronto, featuring a jazz fusion drummer, lyrical singer-songwriter, progressive rock guitarist, and a contemporary rock bass player. This quartet brings an arsenal of original tunes and compelling covers, creating an entertaining, party atmosphere wherever they play. With...

Good Tap: Star Appeel 5%, Common Good Beer Co The Good Tap is a monthly rotating tap feature curated by the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies. This month, the Ladies and Common Good Beer Co. bring us Star Appeel. A perfect brew for the winter season, Star Appeel is a dark German lager, spiced with Asian tangerine peels...

Henderson’s Best 5.5%, Henderson Brewing Henderson’s Best is an award-winning brew with a modern take on a classic English Ale. Moderately hopped and malt-forward, this beer has a mild floral nose and caramel flavours. It is well-balanced, smooth, and easy drinking.   

Aging Beer While it is true that most beer is best served fresh, there are some brews that can actually improve with age. The best beers to age are ones that are barrel-aged, bottle-conditioned, strong or sour.  Not all types of beer are suitable for aging. Hops are the first component of a beer to...