The Bar Towel

I think so, at least in Ontario. The frenzies of DFH 60 and peaking with Westy seem like ancient history. Americans still seem to clamour for hot releases (are there still lines at Hill Farmstead?), but I just don't think folks here would do it. And as the overall quality and accessibly of good bee...

Yessir! Hill : Pretty much everything, I have a particular soft spot for the Society and Solitude IPA Series and Anna. And of course the in-house lager series. Lawson's: Still a fan of the Fayston Stouts and Triple Sunshine. Quality seemingly dipped a bit going to the bigger system but almost of wha...

Just came back from a trip out that way. Did the usual places (Hill/Alchemist/Lawson's/Foam) Some random thoughts on places less talked about elsewhere: Kraemer and Kin: Cans available throughout the state, actual taproom in the Alburgh golf course. Focus seems to be on traditional styles. Standout ...

Over the last couple days:

Muddy York Jail Fire
Godspeed Poltomavy Lezak 11 - Agreed with Belgian on this one - glad I have a few more for to bring me into the new year
Left Field BBA Blackburne
Left Field 10 cent Beer Night

My last Taru Ichi can went off like a rocket - lost about half of it.

The Kizuna was alright - maybe a bit too citrus forward (I think Bim and Shaun came up with the recipe ages ago and that was Shaun's extent of it being brewed). Better to drink at room temperature.

Based on their lager, Northern Superior. And yes, I know they're aiming for the crowd that really misses the Bill Sharpe Northern brews.

They did a one off Irish stout that was on tap at a few pubs in the area that was surprisingly good years ago. Cant say I've had any of their stuff since

It's no world beater, but the Silkie Stout at 2 bucks and a dime has been a semi-regular for me.

Some good news in that Ontario release if you're a ticker. The collective Arts IPA7 is what i'll be on the lookout for.

I'll cop that the beers are not in their prime (my local LCBO just got the pack in a month ago) but it's like Central City stayed away from any brewer that outshines them, or in the case of Trailway and Torque, drug them down to the level of their other collaborators. The Upstreet collab had me pini...

Did the Across the Nation packs over the last week and a bit. This whole project is like Beer Camp if the Kamp Krusty councilors were put in charge of brewing. The fast-fading Torque collab was my favourite of the bunch while at least 3 of these got poured down the drain.

Ayinger Marzen - mmmmmmm

I'll buy a few Rosetta, Ueirge, and Aventinus. Hell, I'll give the British BA stouts a chance, ratings be damned.

I'm only a Soros reference away from a right wing talking points bingo.

At a dollar Barley Days is still overpriced.

Can't wait til he starts cutting health care to pay for this scheme

Love Bellwoods, but I gotta buy some brakes for my car. Hard pass.

I'll try my luck the day after the fest.