Anyone know if/when the Ossington brewpub will be pouring this year's BOYD? Always fun to compare keg and bottle variants. They were pouring it last night. At Ossington? I don't see it listed as pouring at Ossington on their website. I know Hafis has it pouring, but I'm a downtown dweller and defin...

Anyone know if/when the Ossington brewpub will be pouring this year's BOYD? Always fun to compare keg and bottle variants.

Skeleton Key is good, but I am going to sit that one out. Walked out with the full allotment of 12 BOYD and need to show some restraint. It's a matter of personal preference but for me BOYD is the unquestionable king. I'm a brandy/cognac drinker and imperial stout might be my favourite beer style so...

If BOYD is indeed released next weekend, it coincides with the BCBS release at the LCBO and Double Tempest Day at Amsterdam. I wish these events could be more staggered.

Bellwood is dropping hints on their Instagram about the upcoming return of BOYD, but nothing concrete. Anyone have some inside intel on the timing of the release?

Also, Innis & Gunn Vanishing Point imperial stout is listed, but no stock yet. http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/innis-gunn-vanishing-point/519330#.WgMRQ2eWwuQ Kind of disappointing that this one is aged in bourbon barrels. There's no shortage of bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts available in ...

Interesting. I have not yet cracked one of my cans, but will report back once I do. Again, I had a positive experience with their beers on tap. I did not have the pineapple rye PA so can't really comment. Not sure that one would be my style even if executed properly.

If you're in the area to check out Fairweather, you'd be remiss no skip nearby Grain & Grit. :) Ha! No kidding! I checked them out on Google Maps....they're only 2 minutes apart.... walking ! Edit: Just read your note in the Fairweather thread saying the same . Neither website says much. G&...

If you're in the area to check out Fairweather, you'd be remiss no skip nearby Grain & Grit. I actually like the beers I had at Grain & Grit a little better than Fairweather and look forward to seeing what they produce going forward. I tried their Bob's Best Bitter, Citrus Saison and Breakfa...

I did have the chance to pop by Fairweather last weekend near my old stomping grounds at McMaster. It's a nice bright space, very inviting. I would agree that the Swoon farmhouse with Montmorency cherries had very little cherry presence. There was a fair amount of oak though which I found a bit off ...

I think there was a thread Fairweather going already; perhaps a moderator could consolidate? I am hoping to drop by this weekend and check them out as well as Grain & Grit. Unfortunately, I'll be driving so I won't really have a chance to delve deep but can hopefully sample a few offerings and w...

Some thoughts on Friday evening session: - I don't think the early access is worthwhile any longer. It used to be a very laid back hour but it was already rammed by 7:15 - the lounge ticket was worth it IMO. You could always get a seat and get away from the noise, and they provided a path to the re...

In the past they held back beer. Didn't do that this time. They've gone back and forth on this. This year there were about a dozen casks on the lists which were to be tapped on Saturday. However, I was able to get pours on Friday. I've been to the Saturday sessions before and it's always slim picki...

At Saint-houblon: Le Bibloquet Mackroken Flower Scotch Ale I discovered Saint-Houblon last year - just a stone's throw south on Rue Saint-Denis from Saint-Bock. 24 (almost) exclusively Quebec micro taps (one lonely Beau's offering for variety); it's a less deep and less interesting menu overall than...

Right now at Le Saint-Bock in Montreal: JW Lees Harvest Ale Lagavulin 2011 The Avery Brewing Company Samael's (Oak Aged Strong Ale) Le Saint-Bock RIP 2017 (Russian Imperial Porter) Le Saint-Bock RIP 2009 (Russian Imperial Porter) Le Saint-Bock RIP 2017 Bourbon (Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial P...