The Bar Towel

I visited Godspeed yesterday. Unfortunately they were out of the Sklepnik. They appeared to have a focus on German styles for Oktoberfest. (One-litre draft options currently available, if you want the novelty.) The only Czech-style one they had on draft was the 1.5% Baby Svetly - which I found very ...

While I prefer Jever I also found myself drinking Pilsner Urquell more this summer... probably because it's in my local lcbo instead of having to order Jever online. Thanks - don't think I've ever tried (or even heard of) Jever. Looks like that is available at my local LCBO, so I'll also give it a ...

Thanks Tapsucker. I did have my eyes on that GL/Amsterdam release and will order some.

Wait - King Pilsner still exists?? https://shop.coliowinery.com/products/p ... 26-pilsner

I don't often drink lagers, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis Pilsner Urquell. I found myself craving a lot of Pilsner Urquell this summer. There's just something in its flavour (the water? the hops?) that sets it apart from other pilsners. Back in the day, I remember enjoying King Pilsner - but it...

https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/11/04/future-of-ontarios-craft-brewery-industry-not-so-frothy.html Future of Ontario’s craft brewery industry not so frothy Experts expect more takeovers and strategic alliances especially for smaller craft breweries as effects of an overcrowded market and the p...

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/busines ... ed-market/

Very good in-depth article on financial struggles and consolidation in the Canadian craft beer industry.

Sweet, thanks Troy!

https://www.greatlakesbeer.com/coming-s ... s-brewpub/

More details: https://www.greatlakesbeer.com/glb-anno ... ming-soon/

Here is the article: Report on Business Pilsner and pot: Steam Whistle eyed for takeover The Globe and Mail By ANDREW WILLIS, CHRISTINA PELLEGRINI 28 July 2018, ©2018 The Globe and Mail Inc. All Rights Reserved. As lunch hour approaches on a stupidly hot morning in downtown Toronto, the bar at Steam...

I'm curious, are there any concerns regarding the serving temperature of the casks, given the weather this weekend? Wonder if/how the large UK festivals handle the temperature of their casks.

https://www.rorschachbrewing.com/ They have been open for about a month on Eastern Ave. near Coxwell, I think in the old Le Papillon space. Nice space. The beer list is saison-heavy with some sub-6% IPAs and a stout. I only tried a couple of beers on our brief visit. I enjoyed the Enthralment IPA an...

Landlord/rent issues. The Church location is not happening, at least as per Ralph a few weeks ago.

Lake Effect is drinking just as nicely as the Karma Citra, i.e. very nicely. Love having these in the cans.

Anyone know what are the main hops in the Lake Effect?

Went here last night before a show at Massey Hall. It's close by and they have buck-a-shuck oysters (Wednesday evenings only). The tap list was limited as they were out of the Milk Stout and Wit. The Mild Ale and IPA were decent, the Pale Ale was not. But the best beer on tap was Creemore Urbock. O...

Yet another one. https://nowtoronto.com/food-and-drink/food/first-canadian-place-is-getting-a-beer-bar/ King Taps, set to open in First Canadian Place, promises 50 beers on tap. There's no doubt that craft beer has gone mega-mainstream, but you know a trend has hit a whole new level when a giant bee...