MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Summer 2018

128 ML BLUE SUMMER 2018 Flask Iced Tea Jug After a hot day playing in the sun, here’s the perfect 64oz borosilicate pitcher to make a refreshing jug of iced tea or fruit/ herbal infusion. Just add 4-5 tsp of your favourite blend then fill with ice and cold water. Let stand for 15 minutes and you’ve got a refreshing healthy beverage that can be steeped several times. Katherine, Blue Mountain Tea Company, 66 Hurontario Street, Collingwood (bluemountainteaco.com 705.293.1887) Everybody Loves the Sunshine Natural Sunscreen Seed Collingwood offers the best of both worlds: sun-harmonizing botanicals, and expert advice on how to care for your skin in the sun. As Holistic Skin Care Specialists, we have the answers to your skin care questions. Karen, Seed Collingwood, 38 Pine St. Collingwood (seedcollingwood.com 705.445.1454) Fjallraven Abisko Shade T-Shirt An ultralight first layer t-shirt for trekking in warm conditions. Made from a functional tencel/polyester fabric that is moisture- wicking, cool and comfortable next to skin. Fjallraven Canada (fjcanada.ca 1.800.361.1983) White’s Bay IPA White’s Bay was once a local fishing hole where the day could be whiled away in the summer sun under the gaze of the Blue Mountains. This eponymous IPA is the perfect companion for those days you leave your cares behind. Golden hued, floral and fruity, it features a blend of English and American hops resulting in a unique hybrid IPA. Available at The Beer Store & LCBO. Chris, The Collingwood Brewery, 10 Sandford Fleming Rd., Collingwood (thecollingwoodbrewery.com 705.444.BEER) Easy Rider Electric Assist Bikes Check out Blue Surf's own Easy Rider Electric assist bikes, 500-watt, front suspension. Free demos. $1,899. Matt and Laura, Blue Surf, Highway 26, Craigleith (bluesurf.ca 705.293.9322) Shindig Huron County Lager Brewed exclusively with floor-malted Bohemian pilsner malt fromWeyermann Malts in Bamberg, Germany, Shindig’s medium-light body has elegant cereal and baked bread character, with low bitterness and a refined and refreshing finish. It is the Summer of Shindig! Available at LCBO and select Beer Stores. Cowbell Brewing Co., 40035 Blyth Road, Blyth (cowbellbrewing.com 1.844.523.4724) Kupilka Classic Drinking Vessel This über-rugged eco-dishware is made from natural fibre composite and manufactured in Finland using carbon-neutral “EKOenergy.” Cups come in 3 sizes and 4 colours and keep your hot drink hot without burning your fingers. Other items include plates and cutlery. (Available online at trailheadpaddleshack.ca or Blue Heron Outfitters, 32 Carlton Street, Tobermory) Full Sail Amber Ale Just released for summer, this is a great beer to knock back at one of our brewpubs or on your back deck. An easy-drinking amber ale with a piney tropical aroma and caramel sweetness. Geoff, Northwinds Brewhouse & Kitchen, 499 1st St. (Hwy 26) Collingwood, 705.293.6666 and 180 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountain Village, 705.445.2666 (northwindsbrewery.com )