The Bar Towel

rejtable · Joined: 12 Nov 2010 Posts: 312

Cass (or anyone really), for the Ottawa folks who haven't been to the past Brewery Markets in Toronto... I'm not clear on how it works. Do we pay admission? Tickets and beer samples? Excuse me if this is listed somewhere and I missed it. i can't really find anything that describes how the event works.

Thanks!

Cass · Joined: 17 Jun 2001 Posts: 2497

It'll be similar to Toronto. No admission charge to get in. You buy tickets redeemable for food & beer from a ticket booth at the event space.

Cass · Joined: 17 Jun 2001 Posts: 2497

For those planning on coming tomorrow, here's what you can expect to drink...and for those who aren't planning to, maybe this will change your mind...

1. Lug•Tread Lagered Ale
2. Night•Märzen Oktoberfest Lager
3. Weiss O' Lantern (Pumpkinweiss)
4. And Boom Gose the Dynamite (Gose)

#OnCask
1. Vassar (Heirloom Ale)
2. Night•Märzen Oktoberfest Lager
3. Staghorn Sumac (Belgian Blonde)

And in Bottle!
1. Dark Helmüt (Imperious Schwarzbier)
2. Oktobock (Bock)
3. Koru (Belgian Pale Ale)
4. Zins Jo Kokot! (Kotbusser)
5. Vassar (Heirloom Ale)

Cass · Joined: 17 Jun 2001 Posts: 2497

Yesterday's Brewer's Backyard was the biggest one of the season. What a great way to cap off the year! Thanks to everyone for coming out.

Next up we have Ottawa on Saturday, and we'll also have a special section at Cask Days. Stay tuned for more on that.

Hope to see some of the Ottawa folks next weekend - let me know if you're going to be there as it would be great to say hi.

Bytowner · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:14 am Post subject:

I'm hoping to be there, completely dependent on when my wife decides to have a baby. I'll be the one with a beard.

Cass · Joined: 17 Jun 2001 Posts: 2497

Oh, so *you're* the guy with the beard I see at festivals!

Bytowner · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:58 am Post subject:

JerCraigs · Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 2679 Location: North York

What did people think of the Boom Gose the Dynamite? I quite liked it, but after it sat for a bit the aroma seemed to change significantly. From a slightly sour lemony note to an almost burnt popcorn character? Did anyone else find this, or are my sense wonky?

JerCraigs · Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 2679 Location: North York

Are there any pictures posted online? I wanted to take some of the posters/etc. but I didnt bring a camera.

Bytowner · Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:34 pm Post subject:

Awesome event Cass, great job (as of 1:30). Real neighbourhood feel to it, the Market was made for Hintonburg. Nothing too exciting on tap (though I'm expecting an order of the Beau's oktoberfest brews today), but quality stuff available. Belle of the ball was Ashton for me. Was ignoring these guys, "big" city prejudice maybe, but their IPA, Vanilla Stout, and Brown were all fantastic beers, hope to head out to their pub ASAP. And, as a noted Mill Street apologist, I still say the White Cap out of the Ottawa pub is a great beer. Hintonburger was a great vendor to have there, everything was a bit pricey, but they provided decent value for the $6.

Much respect Cass, you continue to provide a great service to Ontario beer geeks, and I'm really happy to see you (and your minions) active in Bytown.

Cass · Joined: 17 Jun 2001 Posts: 2497

Thanks Bytowner. The event exceeded the wildest of my expectations, I'd say we had 2,500+ people come through the gates throughout the day.

The weather cooperated and it was a great day for the brewers and everyone that attended. I was confident that Ottawa and the Hintonburg neighbourhood would get behind something like this, and boy did they!

Thanks for coming and thanks to everyone else reading who did!

sstackho · Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 468 Location: Riverdale

A related article in the Ottawa Citizen:

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Government+should+local+brewers+says+provincial+Green+Party/7387287/story.html

rejtable · Joined: 12 Nov 2010 Posts: 312

It was a great event. I arrived around 1:30 as well, and could only stay for a couple of quick ones while my wife and kids pigged out on donuts across the street. I would definitely have grooved on the Beau's stuff if I didn't have a pack coming as well. Had the Clocktower Pumpkin and the new kichesippi logger.

Thanks, Cass!

Bytowner · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:54 am Post subject:

rejtable · Joined: 12 Nov 2010 Posts: 312

Yeah, it was just "meh" for me as well. Awfully light body for a porter for me. It was served awfully cold, you're right. I was also in a hurry so I really didn't have time to let it get to a better temperature.

I'd try it again in a different setting, but I wouldn't feel my life's work is a waste if I don't run into it again.