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by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout now Available
Replies: 3
Views: 2515

We still have some NutCracker Porter available in bottles
cheers
ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout now Available
Replies: 3
Views: 2515

Black Oak Double Chocolate Cherry Stout now Available

Hiya Everybody Just to let you know Bottles of our Double Chocolate Cherry Stout are now available from our retail store only. Kegs & Casks have been going out to lots of the gooder craft beer bars. Our retail store hours: Tues-Fri 10-4pm Sat 10-3pm Prices: 6-Pack $12.75 12-Pack $26.00 24-Box $5...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: spin-off from 2010 predictions: how much 10BY is left?
Replies: 29
Views: 9096

10 BY

Yes we have a limited amount of 10BY left only in Bottles. About 5 24's worth. We are planning another batch of 10BY just trying to figure out when a tank will be available for that amount of time. At that time there will be "Bottles, Kegs & Casks" (oh-my). Surprised and a bit disappoi...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: One giant straw please!
Replies: 14
Views: 4575

Detour???

Realistically I don't think a detour sign would work...
But the possibilities of 6 Tanks that big is mind boggling.
Couldn't even imagine getting them into the building and they probably would not even fit in the parking lot!!!
Kinda nice to dream about it 'tho!!!!
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Cask of Nutcracker on:
Replies: 0
Views: 1095

Cask of Nutcracker on:

We've sent some casks of Nutcracker Porter to the following places: Victory Cafe, not sure when both casks will be tapped. Twisted Kilt, its on and ready right now 11/12/2010. I've just cleaned the line and made sure the beer tastes good. cheers ken PS: see a few of you at the CASK social, if you'll...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Nutcracker Porter now Bottled and available at the brewery
Replies: 6
Views: 4004

Nutcracker Porter now Bottled and available at the brewery

Hi All Y'all We've just bottled up the Nutcracker Porter. Bottles are only available at the retail store. 6-Pack $12.75 12-Pack $26.00 24-Pack $50.00 Normal retail hours are Mon-Sat 10-4 (Sometimes we have to close early for deliveries or hunting for parts) Kegs and casks should be making their appe...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Black Oak Announces "Bitter Day"
Replies: 6
Views: 4510

10BY Availability

Hi Again
We still have some 10BY left in bottles for sale.
We'll be open this Saturday from 10-4pm
Sorry about last weekend but we had an event at Black Creek Pioneer Village

PS gotta stock up on some soap!!

cheers
ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Something Brand New from Black Oak
Replies: 22
Views: 6247

Why would you not want some SOAP to go with your BARTOWEL!!!

Did I make a clean get away on that one!!!

(thanks for making this a fun thing!!)

Cheers
ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Something Brand New from Black Oak
Replies: 22
Views: 6247

I Forgot
Even though it looks like fudge, I don't recommend having a bite of it!!!

cheers
ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sun Sep 26, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Something Brand New from Black Oak
Replies: 22
Views: 6247

The Secret is now Revealed Rejoice with much Joy!!!

IT'S ALL A BIG LYE Yes the shocking truth comes out at Black Creek Pioneer village during Brewsfest. Terry Lynn Empey of Adelaide's Bath & Body (www.adelaidesbathandbody.com) has created all natural soaps using Black Oak Beer. YES IT'S SOAP!!!!! I'm looking forward to the reviews on "Rate-S...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Black Oak Announces "Bitter Day"
Replies: 6
Views: 4510

Black Oak Announces "Bitter Day"

Amidst all the fun and festivities of "Toronto Beer Week" I stand upon the "Keg of Pronouncement" and declare that today Sept 21 is the official release of the latest batch of 10 Bitter Years. It is available only from the Brewery Retail Store. Hours of the store are: Mon-Sat 10-...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Something Brand New from Black Oak
Replies: 22
Views: 6247

Something Brand New from Black Oak

Announcing something completely brand new and never before seen from Black Oak Brewing. Its totally refreshing and will leave your palate clean. It will be unveiled at Black Creek Pioneer Village, so only those lucky people who are there will find out about it. See you there And not one word otherwi...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 10 Bitter Years Now Bottled
Replies: 101
Views: 24948

Why we are so far behind

Hi Everybody This is the busy season for beer. We've run out of both Pale Ale & Nut Brown Ale in bottles due to a big LCBO delivery that was supposed to be completed by last Sunday but we are just finishing up today. On top of that we've been fixing a lot of our used equipment which likes to bre...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Summer Saison Now Available
Replies: 12
Views: 3097

Summer Saison Now Available

Summer Saison is Now Available

Hi Everybody
We've just bottled and kegged up some fresh Summer Saison

Kegs should be going out by the end of the week to a few of our bars.

Bottles are only available in our retail store.
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10-4:00
Except Wed noon-4:00

Cheers
Ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Tue May 18, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Top 10 beers brewed in Ontario by ratebeer average
Replies: 82
Views: 22073

Problem with Ontario Market

Just to add my 2 cents to the discussion (Also thanks for the kind words about our beers) The Ontario market is extremely limited by the customers. In Quebec and BC and especially in the States there is a huge ground swell of support. Here there is a limited number of people willing to regularly sup...