The Bar Towel

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I was once told I was being poured a Durham Hop Head when in fact it was the Black Katt! I usually just ask for a taste when I'm there, instead of asking anyone.

Black Katt as Hop Head, that wins!

Over the summer folks at the Rhino told me I was drinking cask Grand River Pale Ale. Not only had Rob not ever made such a beer, he hadn't delivered anything to the Rhino it some time. I'm not sure why they cannot go to the trouble of knowing what beer they serve, or why they make up names, but ther...

This is the first one I am going to miss as well (I know the deer hunting calendar is not tops in Toronto for scheduling purposes!) - I hope it goes really well for Ralph and the crew at Volo and for all of the regulars here who are attending. I'll see if there is any leftover when I get back!

Jesse - I love the place for the beer they carry and the support they give to micro's like Flying Monkey in this good beer forsaken wasteland, plus the service is excellent and friendly too. I just wish it did not feel like a large brightly lit open concept living room :) . Peter - please keep us po...

C'mon, if the LCBO is going to push for single serve 500ml packages for beer they should be giving us something to carry them in! Trying to stuff a bunch of beer in a paper bag or reusable shopping bag is stupid and actually discouraging for sales. I find it very awkward. There is a store in Waterlo...

Nice, I've always wanted a Vegas recommendation, thanks for posting that.

Speakeasy Double Daddy is a personal favourite - had several very fresh pints in San Fran a few years ago which were terrific - bottles are pretty good as well.

Thanks Matt

Hey KW folks - I am having some people from out of town tomorrow up for a visit - if they were interested in samplers at the Huether, is it best to drink upstairs or downstairs? I like the downstairs a lot more, but I've never really seen anyone but staff a the bar before. Upstairs is fine but sort ...

There ya go Len, a terrific Toronto only beer making its way to London! Enjoy!

Bought 12 last week from the brewery - terrific, probably the easiest to tuck away a few of of the current Ontario releases.

http://www.nationalpost.com/life/story.html?id=2124002

Decent article

If you can find the October/November issue of Great Lakes Brewing News, they have a great write up on Chicago as well.

Church Key Lift Lock

How old was it Len? It has not been bottled as Lift Lock for at least a year to my knowledge (it has a "premium lager" label on it now that looks like their other labels). Not defending it, I am just curious.

Check out Greg's post in the events section for Cole's (Buffalo) Oktoberfest event on the 17th - it certainly seems more promising than what we have around here! In KW, it is not much at all, but Blue Moon in Petersburg (which I was pleased to discover is a 10 minute drive from my house in Waterloo)...

I'm not sure anyone was disputing the quantity of beers, or variations of styles, just the execution.

There is some good honest feedback here.