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by Hoppy's Tavern
Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Who makes a good porter?
Replies: 33
Views: 17118

Re: Who makes a good porter?

Are Porters and Stouts starting to see less production as spring approaches??

I've been to a couple of LCBO's and it seems Stouts and Porters are slim picks, nothing on the shelf's except the imported stuff from Europe.
by Hoppy's Tavern
Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Market Brewing Company
Replies: 16
Views: 10351

Market Brewing Company

Here is a sneak peak at the up coming micro brewery in Newmarket Check out their website for more info: https://marketbrewingco.com/ https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2916/33398713890_dc4806b483_z.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2826/32970534643_47a8e5c223_z.jpg https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2943/3339...
by Hoppy's Tavern
Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Mill St Brewery - Vanilla Porter
Replies: 4
Views: 3737

Re: Mill St Brewery - Vanilla Porter

Not my fave...find it artificial tasting...and cloying . Prefer Bellwoods Lost River and Clifford porters...
it was my first porter, i liked it, but had nothing to compare it to.
Going to take your suggestion and buy the two listed above

Thanks
by Hoppy's Tavern
Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkeys - Chocolate Manifesto
Replies: 0
Views: 2263

Flying Monkeys - Chocolate Manifesto

Flying Monkeys - Chocolate Manifesto review with a special guest appearance, Mrs. Hoppy

by Hoppy's Tavern
Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Sediment
Replies: 3
Views: 2356

Re: Sediment

i haven't had many beers with sediment, maybe a couple.
There is nothing wrong with drinking the sediment, however, I have chosen not to.
I put a paper coffee filter over my glass and pour the beer into the filter, clean glass of beer with no sediment.
by Hoppy's Tavern
Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Mill St Brewery - Vanilla Porter
Replies: 4
Views: 3737

Mill St Brewery - Vanilla Porter

Another review, this time we have the Vanilla Porter from Mill St Brewery



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by Hoppy's Tavern
Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Nickel Brook - Bolshevik Bastard Imperial Stout
Replies: 0
Views: 2292

Nickel Brook - Bolshevik Bastard Imperial Stout

If you are into the stout beers (it's really growing on me) you have to try this one.




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by Hoppy's Tavern
Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
Replies: 234
Views: 97616

Re: Nickel Brook Brewing

Just tried their Bolshevik Bastard Imperial Stout, Yummies!!!!!!!! Apperance: It pours thick, velvet black just like oil from a lawnmower, beautiful nutty brown head, just the way it’s suppose to be. Aroma: sweet mild aromas of toffee, vanilla, hint of biscuit Taste: Smoky, mild bitter mocha coffee,...
by Hoppy's Tavern
Sat Mar 18, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Redline Brewhouse - Barrie, ON
Replies: 55
Views: 27517

Re: Redline Brewhouse - Barrie, ON

Last night I had the Clutch, really enjoy it. Appearance: Clean bright white 1 finger head, pale orange color reminds me a bit of orange/mango/pineapple fruit juice, very hazy, unfiltered beer. Aroma: There is nothing better in a beer when it starts off with a really nice appealing aroma, Peach, lem...
by Hoppy's Tavern
Fri Mar 17, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Redline Brewhouse - Clutch American Pale Ale
Replies: 3
Views: 2846

Re: Redline Brewhouse - Clutch American Pale Ale

Agreed, easy to drink beer and enjoyable.
by Hoppy's Tavern
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Redline Brewhouse - Clutch American Pale Ale
Replies: 3
Views: 2846

Redline Brewhouse - Clutch American Pale Ale

Hello Friends,

Here is a review for the Clutch from Redline Brewhouse

by Hoppy's Tavern
Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkeys - Smashbomb atomic IPA
Replies: 4
Views: 2809

Re: Flying Monkeys - Smashbomb atomic IPA

Compared to some of the IPA's out there this was pretty mild, not punchy as I though it was going to be.
It wasn't a bad IPA, but not what you would expect from an IPA.

I would recommend this IPA for the new craft beer drinkers, seasoned IPA drinkers will be a bit disappointed.
by Hoppy's Tavern
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flee to Pennsylvania Wit - Market brewing Company
Replies: 1
Views: 1862

Flee to Pennsylvania Wit - Market brewing Company

Review of Market Brewing Company Witbier - Soon to open brewery