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by Holy Smoke
Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Church Key - just curious
Replies: 10
Views: 4257

Your forgeting Peter the meetings are long and boring. :P
by Holy Smoke
Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Stinking Rose
Replies: 15
Views: 9298

The Menu is Simple and it is written on a chalkboard. The Soup- Everyday a different homemade soup, made from local ingredients where ever possible. The Sandwich- Changing daily, Most often, Grilled or Roast, Local Beef, Tamworth Pork, Jersey Giant Chicken, Shropshire lamb or Bison. No meat has trav...
by Holy Smoke
Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:48 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Church-Key Flemish Sour Brown Ale
Replies: 57
Views: 27467

Hi Everybody. It’s John at Church-Key. This beer seams to have everyone talking. I would like to clear a couple of things up. This is not a failed experiment. It tastes way I want it to taste. It hits the BJCP style guidelines perfectly for the style. This is not a beer that require age, it is very ...
by Holy Smoke
Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:36 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Scotch Irish is toying with "Randall the enamel animal&
Replies: 9
Views: 5784

I tried the 'randallized' 60 minute last year at the Madison County Hopfest and it was the freshest sample I have ever tried at a show.
by Holy Smoke
Fri Jul 29, 2005 6:32 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Fort York exhibitors list
Replies: 15
Views: 8249

We'll miss you too Perry (sniff, sniff). John and I (Cary) have been going non-stop in the brewery and on the road. We have had at least one event , and in the case of Canada Day Weekend, 4 shows, each weekend. As most of you know John and I do the shows ourselves and the two of us couldn't be away ...
by Holy Smoke
Sat May 21, 2005 11:23 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Perfect Day
Replies: 9
Views: 4257

I think Volo now has our Black Velvet that we presented at the Winking Judge Fest. Limited time only folks!
by Holy Smoke
Fri May 13, 2005 2:47 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: St. Lawrence Craft Beer Festival - is it happening?
Replies: 36
Views: 17525

From what I understand, the event is till on, but the Front St portion is gone. Everybody (brewers and bbq) will be in the courtyard area.
That's the latest we've heard.
by Holy Smoke
Wed Apr 27, 2005 5:02 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Church-Key Spring Revival
Replies: 4
Views: 3829

Just to let everyone know, you can sign up for the bus trip at the Cloak and Dagger on College St and C'est What on Front. It's a great time everyone.
by Holy Smoke
Fri Apr 08, 2005 11:53 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Church-Key Spring Revival
Replies: 4
Views: 3829

Church-Key Spring Revival

It's that time of year again. Church-Key Brewing's Spring Revival is Saturday, May 7. Lot's of great music, food, and of course beer. This year we are planning to run a bus from Toronto to Campbellford and back. The cost would be $20 and include refreshments leaving the city around 9:30 (sites to be...
by Holy Smoke
Wed Jan 19, 2005 5:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Trip to Denver
Replies: 9
Views: 5006

We were in Denver for the GABF this year.
Falling Rock Tap House on Blake Street (same as Coors Field) has something like 65 taps, pretty awesome place. Keep walking on Blake and you'll find Breckenridge and Flying Dog. Wynkoop is a must.
by Holy Smoke
Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:41 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Chocolate Porter on cask
Replies: 4
Views: 3092

The Porter was put on cask Monday night at Volo. Enjoy.
by Holy Smoke
Wed Dec 01, 2004 3:04 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Chocolate Porter on cask
Replies: 4
Views: 3092

Chocolate Porter on cask

A cask of Church-Key's Chocolate Porter enhanced with vanilla was delivered to Volo this week. Not sure when Ralph will get it on. I think both of his engines are occupied presently.
by Holy Smoke
Sat Nov 20, 2004 4:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Church-Key Chocolate Porter
Replies: 4
Views: 3124

Church-Key Chocolate Porter

This year's edition of Chocolate Porter is now availible in bottles at the brewery in Campbellford.

In Toronto, Local Four has it in bottles.

In Ottawa, Black Tomato, and Manx has it in draught, while Vineyards has it in bottles.
by Holy Smoke
Fri Nov 12, 2004 3:31 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Beer Dinner at Michelle's Brasserie
Replies: 1
Views: 1746

Beer Dinner at Michelle's Brasserie

Church-Key Brewing and King Brewing will be featured at the Brewmaster's Dinner at Michelle's Brasserie on Thursday, Nov 25 at 7pm The menu consists of: Holy Smoke roasted garlic and bread soup - served with a glass of HS King Pilsner steamed clams and mussels - served with KP King Dark Lager braise...