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by cannondale
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday/Gift Packs 2011
Replies: 193
Views: 58887

The most amazing thing about the 17, is that this is an LCBO exclusive right now, it doesn't come out in Quebec or the States until 2012. Far out! Surprised that Unibroue would show us that kind of love despite our piss poor support for their products in our market (or is that Sleeman's fault? I fo...
by cannondale
Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Is there a trick to getting a good hop presence...
Replies: 27
Views: 5174

FYI, here's our AB clone from a few years back. simple recipe, just 2-row and dark crystal and a pile of chinook. Yup, that is my knowledge of what goes into Arrogant Bastard as well. Tastes like it too. Makes sense, since AB was borne of a mistake in batch quantity calculations for a simple pale a...
by cannondale
Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: WLP500
Replies: 4
Views: 1735

I don't personally care for this yeast (or Chimay beer in general), but I would pitch at 64F, and then let it free rise up into the low 70s. I've seen several homebrew 'experts' suggest pitching at 60 and then hold at 65 throughout. BYO Replicator says pitch at 65 and then allow to rise to 77 durin...
by cannondale
Sun Oct 30, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: WLP500
Replies: 4
Views: 1735

WLP500

Any thoughts on optimal fermentation schedule for a Belgian Strong with WLP500? I'm seeing lot's of inconsistency between prevailing opinion, BLAM, etc. I'm interested in some ester production, but certainly want to avoid higher alcohols, and don't want to have to condition for an extended period to...
by cannondale
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Is there a trick to getting a good hop presence...
Replies: 27
Views: 5174

Okay, so I'm gearing up to do my second batch. What kind of extract (preferably dry only) should I use to get a nice, dark, Arrogant Bastard-ish red colour? Always use the palest extract you can get. Use specialty malts to add colour/additional flavours. Okay, so I'm wagering I need to steep some k...
by cannondale
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What are you cooking with right now?
Replies: 146
Views: 58076

zane9, I've made carbonnade flamande many times - and to be honest any subtle flavour from the beer is typically lost. I still get rich port wine-like flavors on Trois Pistoles when I make Carbonnade Flamande with Beef or similar meat. Whatever beer gets 'lost' in the recipe probably still adds to ...
by cannondale
Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday/Gift Packs 2011
Replies: 193
Views: 58887

I can't even find the bah humbug or the Biere de Boucanier on the lcbo website.. odd that it's in stores A little odd, but certainly not without precedent. I tried the Augustijn Brune and the Grand Cru last night. Both were fairly enjoyable, but a little on the sweet side. I prefer the Bornem Dubbe...
by cannondale
Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday/Gift Packs 2011
Replies: 193
Views: 58887

Starting to show up now. I saw Fullers, the Belgian mix pack, Sammy Smith, Jenlain, Bah Humbug, Christoffel, La Chouffe, and maybe a couple of others. At my local booze bazaar they had all of the above, as well as all 3 Mill St. gift sets, St. Peter's gift, Bavarian Alps, Biere de Boucanier, Sam Sm...
by cannondale
Thu Oct 27, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday/Gift Packs 2011
Replies: 193
Views: 58887

I am interested in what the 6 exclusive belgian ales will include. Also love to see dekonick gift pack should be nice. I really liked there abbey style ale when I had it. I think its the Brouwerij Van Steenberge 6 pack that comes every year. The standouts are Gulden Draak and Piraat, the rest are o...
by cannondale
Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What are you cooking with right now?
Replies: 146
Views: 58076

Even better still would be a dark cherry porter of some kind to give it that tang from the cherries. Black Oak! Another option might be Neustadt Big Dog Porter. zane9, I've made carbonnade flamande many times using different styles of Belgian ale (Flemish Brown, BSDA, dubbel, etc.). The recipe I've...
by cannondale
Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday/Gift Packs 2011
Replies: 193
Views: 58887

The_Jester wrote:
cannondale wrote:
The_Jester wrote:Starting to show up now. I saw... La Chouffe..
In store?
Yes sir.
Well how about that?

Thanks.
by cannondale
Thu Oct 27, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday/Gift Packs 2011
Replies: 193
Views: 58887

The_Jester wrote:Starting to show up now. I saw... La Chouffe..
In store?
by cannondale
Thu Oct 27, 2011 9:45 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Nashville, TN
Replies: 9
Views: 5338

Nashville, TN

Any recommendations for good beer and good BBQ?
by cannondale
Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075506

G.M. Gillman wrote:A blend I made of Hop Nouveau 2011 from Trafalgar, Corona, Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale, and a splash of Prosecco.
No eye of newt?
by cannondale
Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What are you cooking with right now?
Replies: 146
Views: 58076

Has anyone figured out something to make with IPA or a hoppy pale ale? I'm afraid of reducing the beer down to pure bitterness. A good eats episode made some cheesey beer bread but thats not fancy enough. Some ideas would be appreciated. IPAs are tough for that very reason. However, I have had a lo...