The pandemic put a hold on so many of life’s little (and big) pleasures – like draught beer. As things slowly return to a more normal state, we are steadily increasing your choices. In addition to a couple of dozen brews in cans we are offering draught: Al’s Cask Ale, Blak Katt, Mocha Porter, Nut...
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What is A Golden Ale? As beer fads come and go over time, beer styles and classification evolve in line with emerging trends. With that in mind, are there any fundamental differences between a traditional Belgian golden strong ale, blonde ale and golden ale? Let’s start with the easy part… A Belgian golden strong ale...
It’s been a summer of fun in our curb lane patio and beer garden, but all things have their time and place. It’s now time to come down the stairs and enjoy the warmth of our cellar. Cozy up to the fireplace? Dinner followed by a friendly game of billiards? Maybe sidle up to the...
The Beer Garden now features the cozy warm glow of over-the-table radiant heaters matching the warm smiles of our guests. We’ll be open throughout the month so that you can enjoy autumn and ales in the great outdoors.
What is Table Beer? Table beer is difficult to define as it’s an elusive term that does not align with a specific beer style, rather it represents a concept – an everyday, low-alcohol by volume (ABV) beer that’s both accessible and communal. While table beer does not adhere to any strict guidelines, they are generally...
We now have a mixed 8-pack of C’est What Durham brews available to-go from our bottle shop for only $26.25. It features tallboys of Al’s Cask Ale, Hemp Haze, Ginger Wheat, ESB, and Hop Addict, Mocha Porter, Blak Katt Stout, and Red Dragon.
Just in case you haven’t met yet, this is Leah. She is our head beer weenie and a key member of our serving team. While she would never judge your choices, she is a judge at the World Beer Awards as well as a freelance writer. Leah writes a monthly feature for the C’est What...
After a pandemic enforced holiday, our favourite dark brew is coming back. Mocha Porter is the love child of Toronto’s first Coffee Porter and Steve’s Dreaded Chocolate Ale. A creamy, smooth, mellow roasted symphony of complementary flavours. Featuring fair trade, organic Haitian single origin cocoa nibs and our special blend of coffee roasted by Everyday Gourmet...
Märzen Beer What is a Märzen? A Märzen (or March beer) is a German amber lager that is dark copper to reddish brown in colour. It’s crisp and smooth with toasted bread aromas and subtle hints of spice. The rich and toasty malt sweetness is balanced with a noble hop bitterness and a clean, dry finish....
For just about our entire three plus decades of existence, dogs taking their best friends to C’est What was impossible. This past year has changed that with the opening of our curbside patio and beer garden. One of our regular guests pointed out that we could (and should) allow canines and their butlers to visit....