Now what to do with those growlers?

 By Katy Watts I have a love/hate relationship with growlers. Superficially I love the idea – a 1.89 litre jug of fresh beer, usually something special, bought direct from the source. But, when I look deeper, or when I’m stuck with an aging growler on a Wednesday, it may not be

Savvy Elves are in the Festive Mood

 The Savvy Elves are in the festive mood! We’ve been singing holiday songs in the office all month long. Here is the SAVVY version of The 12 Days of Christmas to make your Holiday Shopping easy: On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. . .

Oktoberfest Countdown from Munich to Ottawa

 Grab your Lederhosen…it is Oktoberfest time!  While the name suggests a month long festival in October, in reality kegs are tapped in late September in Munich, Bavaria & throughout Germany so the beer flows non-stop for 16 days until the first weekend in October. Drink Beer from Barrhaven to Vankleek Hill…and beyond The tradition