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by DougShoemaker
Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1849172

Belgian Beer Discovery Box

Roland & Russell, Thank You for bringing in this fantastic offering. Superb selection. I've appreciated the memorable beers You've brought us in the past. As BakaGaijin requested the Orval I would also love seeing this distinctive Trappist return if possible please. Thanks again, all the best wi...
by DougShoemaker
Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46095

Greg,

You're absolutely right. A fine, thoughtful fellow Jon.

Here here, All Hail Jon Walker.

Many Thanks, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Mon May 30, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: The Brewery Market
Replies: 350
Views: 169256

Hi Jeremy,

I can't resist "telling You where to go." On The Bar Towel Homepage scroll down to The Brewery Market, click then head to Schedule and voila. It was nice seeing You and Karen yesterday.

Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Tue May 24, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46095

Mike Lackey,

Please put my name on the list. I've no brewing experience, but I follow directions well.

Thanks, Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Tue May 24, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46095

Jon, I think it was very thoughtful of You to have begun this Thank You Tribute to Cass. Kudos to Mike Lackey and Great Lakes for making their facilities available too. As we all know Cass has done a marvellous job for the local beer community keeping us informed as to what was coming and going. Che...
by DougShoemaker
Thu May 12, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Favorite Wheat Beer available in Ontario
Replies: 46
Views: 22002

Anyone remember a wheat beer from Germany that had an orange label? It used to be available (maybe still is) only at the LCBO. I last saw it about 5 years ago when the style was new to me. I tried it, liked it, started trying other wheat beers but never saw that one again. Maybe I wouldn't be impre...
by DougShoemaker
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The new Sun Media beer columnist is one of us!
Replies: 17
Views: 7986

Congratulations Jordan!

I hope this new venture opens up new doors to You. You're a creative, enthusiastic brewer, a funny, talented writer and a fine person.

Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:37 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Toronto Beer Week - Sept 20-26
Replies: 99
Views: 30026

So what will Russ and Eric receive when they win first, second and third in the TBW Homebrew contest?
by DougShoemaker
Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ola Dubh 40 in the T-dot?
Replies: 248
Views: 57566

Sneezins Greetings,

They are over two hundred-fifty botles of the Ola Dubh 12 at Scrivener Square. Ready... set ..go!

Happy Hunting, Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: King of the Quads @ Volo - Sun Nov 22
Replies: 4
Views: 2684

AMAZING!

What a Treat, Cheers, Thank You.
by DougShoemaker
Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Volo Cask Days 2009 Oct 26th-Nov 1st
Replies: 106
Views: 27645

Fantastic! I don't know how they do it but Ralph, his family, the staff and volunteers were able to outdo themselves again and give us the best Cask Days Ever! Amazing beer, (fine Brewers) marvellous cider, wonderful food, terrific company. We are blessed. Thank You So Much, Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Dieu du Ciel launch at Volo - Sat Oct 3rd
Replies: 66
Views: 22304

Congratulations to the entire Volo Team. It was a most amazing time, with the incredible lineup of beer from DDC, the excellent selection of cheese, great nibblies and the most amazing chocolate. The entire event was superb! It was also very nice seeing the regular faces, some old friends, and meeti...
by DougShoemaker
Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Hi
Replies: 10
Views: 4949

Hello Brewmaster Perry!

As You can see from these comments, You and Your beer(s) are very much missed. It's a small world, and one of these fine days You and I will share a beer or two. I salute You Sir.

Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Thu May 28, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Black Oak Grand Opening - Sat April 18th
Replies: 29
Views: 13003

Hey Allen,

Your idea got me thinking in the same Thank You to Black Oak way, so I bought 24 of the Pale Ale. Very nice session, in my opinion.

Cheers, Doug
by DougShoemaker
Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3115430

Hey Jeff,

Welcome to Bar Towel! Is the Mill Street Barley Wine as good as the sample I had the pleasure of right from the tank?

Cheers, Doug