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by trebel19
Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Lagers: More than meets the Lawnmower June 12 at the Rhino
Replies: 1
Views: 1359

Lagers: More than meets the Lawnmower June 12 at the Rhino

The Canadian Amateur Brewers Association is hosting a day of Lagers and Lager Brewing June 12 (10 - 5) at The Rhino Bar and Grill in Toronto's west end. Lagers don't have to be pale, yellow and fizzy. Ray Daniels, author of numerous books on beer and brewing will be speaking about the plethora of la...
by trebel19
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:13 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Canadian Homebrew Conference
Replies: 0
Views: 1123

Great Canadian Homebrew Conference

THe Canadian Amateur Brewers Association is hosting the Annual GCHC on June 13th 2009. Homebrewers and beer enthsiasts get together and celebrate beer at the Rhino Bar and Grill (1249 Queen W @ Dufferin). The day runs from 11-5 and includes Presentation on the new Black Creek Pioneer Brewery A tradi...
by trebel19
Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: CABA AGM and Brewery Tours Nov 17 2007
Replies: 0
Views: 1974

CABA AGM and Brewery Tours Nov 17 2007

Hello all, This year we are going to Grand River, Great Lakes and Cool breweries for tours and samples. We start at the Rhino Bar and Grill on Queen St. Lunch and the homebrew awards will be at the Woolwich Arms. It's a great day of fun and beer appreciation. For more info and to reserve your seat, ...
by trebel19
Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Canadian Homebrewing Conference - Saturday June 16
Replies: 9
Views: 5229

Apparently Canada Post does not like us right now.... You can pay via credit card on the website through PayPal or send the cheque to me: Kevin Tighe 148 Colover Ridge Dr E Ajax ON L1S 1H2 Drop me a line at homebrewer@sympatico.ca to let me know it is coming and I will put you on the list. Sorry abo...
by trebel19
Fri Jun 08, 2007 11:24 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Canadian Homebrewing Conference - Saturday June 16
Replies: 9
Views: 5229

There will be a homebrew tasting, and awards for the competition. The brewmaster for Nickelbrook will be speaking about thier green apple pilsner. There will also be a mead tasting after dinner. If you have been to any of the Evening with a Brewer events, you know they are a great time. We will be m...
by trebel19
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:02 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Canadian Amateur Brewers AGM and Breweries Tour
Replies: 0
Views: 3367

Canadian Amateur Brewers AGM and Breweries Tour

Nov 18 2006 We are travelling westward to Cool Brewing, the Woolwich Arms, and F&M Brewery. See the breweries in action, meet brewers and beer enthusiasts, we have a great time evey year. See the CABA website www.homebrewers.ca for more information, registration and new instant payment options. ...
by trebel19
Sat May 13, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Canadian Homebrew Conference June 10th - Beer Dinner
Replies: 5
Views: 5607

A stout competition would be a good idea, we did pale ales a year and a half ago, and I have a Russian Imperial Stout at about 11% that will take until Nov. to settle down. I will look into that. If we go with a complete big beer competition we should announce that a year in advance. The Barleywines...
by trebel19
Fri May 12, 2006 3:37 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Canadian Homebrew Conference June 10th - Beer Dinner
Replies: 5
Views: 5607

Thanks,

The whole planning of events has been pushed forward, AGM competition will be announced long in advance.

AGM competition plans will be drawn up right after this event is done.

Any input to a style you want to see?

Kevin
by trebel19
Fri May 12, 2006 1:40 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Canadian Homebrew Conference June 10th - Beer Dinner
Replies: 5
Views: 5607

Great Canadian Homebrew Conference June 10th - Beer Dinner

Location: The Rhino Bar and Grill 1249 Queen Street West, Toronto Beer and cheese tasting, brewing demonstrations, and much more. The Rhino Bar and Grill and the Canadian Amateur Brewers Association will be going all out for an afternoon of workshops focusing on beer/food pairings and brewing educat...
by trebel19
Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:09 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: CABA Brewery Tours and Homebrew Tasting Event Nov 12
Replies: 1
Views: 1933

CABA Brewery Tours and Homebrew Tasting Event Nov 12

We are planning a trip north of Toronto, to the Magnotta and Robert Simpson breweries. Lots of great beers to taste and two great breweries to see. Along with a great lunch, and tours and samples of two great breweries we will also be hosting a homebrew tasting event for those who would like to brin...
by trebel19
Thu Apr 07, 2005 9:39 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Winking Judge Beer Fest
Replies: 32
Views: 17487

I'll half a case with someone
by trebel19
Wed Apr 06, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: CABA Belgian Blow Out May 7 2005
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

As a matter of fact there is......on the website is all the info you will need.

http://www.homebrewers.ca/competitions.php

Look under the competitions tab. The forms are posted there.

I would love to get some entries from Ontario as well, most of the buzz has been from Quebec.

Good luck
by trebel19
Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:37 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: CABA Belgian Blow Out May 7 2005
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

CABA Belgian Blow Out May 7 2005

This years Great Canadian Homebrew Conference will be specific to Belgian beer. The day will include beer samples, guided tasting, expert speakers and a hands on brewing demonstration of extract and all grain recipies. Tickets are $60 in advance, $50 for CABA members. May 7 2005 10 am - 5 pm approx ...
by trebel19
Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:34 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Toronto Homebrew Club Lager Night
Replies: 5
Views: 3379

I guess a time and date would be helpful if we want people to attend....

Sat Jan 29th

Doors will open at 6:30 pm, we will begin at 7:00 pm

Anyone is welcome to attend, please let us know so we can get some numbers together.

Hope to see you there.
by trebel19
Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Toronto Homebrew Club Lager Night
Replies: 5
Views: 3379

Toronto Homebrew Club Lager Night

The Toronto Homebrew Club is hosting it's first meeting at the Rhino Bar and Grill (1249 Queen St West) Major Intersection: Queen and Dufferin (1 1/2 blocks west of Dufferin) Jan 29th 7:00 pm GPS Lat: 43.64178 GPS Lon: -79.43078 Chris White from White Labs will be speaking about using Lager yeast at...