The Bar Towel

you're right about ethyl carbamate (urethane), yes, it occurs with fermentation. the most difficult things to keep it under control with are old barrel aged bourbons, sherries (i.e. fermented products that are then heated, baked, distilled) and so forth - with which we have had trouble with the LCBO...

Some new beers we just delivered to Smokeless Joe's !!

From Sterkens in Belgium ...

- St. Sebastiaan Dark
- St. Sebastiaan Grand Cru
- Hoogstraten Poorter
- Bokrijks Kruikenbeer

All in crocks.

Cheers,

Paul

It's a nice guide and cudos to Stephen for the beer section but ... and I KNOW this is out of Stephen's hands but it could be better by leaps and bounds if the editors and publishers would allow him to include at least SOME of the seasonal releases -- even Consignment product for that matter. That r...

Wittekerke, Delirium, Petrus, and Abbaye des Rocs glassware being delivered to BeerBistro today ... to go along with all those lovely BOTTLED beers ... enjoy !!

Paul

We finally have word the Cochonette is going to start shipping out to stores this week.

Sorry about the wait (though no fault of OURS ... ) and, more importantly, thanks for your support !!

Cheers, Paul

Please be advised that Broccoli, Asparagus, and Brussel Sprout beers will be available at Smokeless in 6 weeks.

Cheers, Paul

Just call the LCBO Infoline at 416 365 5900 and they will tell you.

Cheers, Paul

Funny that such a boarish anti-vegetable rant comes from a person with a moniker that is "Rabbit" -- as for Bulba -- well, no comment ... I'm already mad at him -- or her.

For the record, my 11 year old daughter has been a vegetarian since she was 3.

Paul

certainly not on the "general" list but check "vintages" (look at the monthly releases) and certainly check their larger more exclusive "classics" catalogue too. for in-store, go to queens quay or, ultimately, the summerhill store probably for the best collection. and -...

I don't think anyone else even MAKES pineapple ... banana ... lemon ... lambics so -- how could you compare.

Call them "fun" lambics ... but they're still lambics. Wretched - in your opinion - as they may be.

Enjoy !!

Paul

For the first time ever in Canada --- the largest selection of De Troch Chapeau Fruit Lambics was just delivered yesterday.

Kriek
Framboise
Strawberry
Mirabelle
Lemon
Pineapple
Banana
Apricot
Peach

Enjoy ... Paul

FYI ... we (agents/suppliers) DO pay for shelf space and positioning (not EVERYTHING in the store but everything that you see placed prominently). And, generally, the LCBO DOES buy only what it wants to buy. SURE ... the selection is - generally - better than a wine and spirits section that you woul...

Two new arrivals at Smokeless:

- Montagnarde from Brasserie de l'Abbaye des Rocs

- Wittekerke from Bavik

Enjoy,

Paul

Really?

OK. I'm on it.

Paul

From our portfolio -- Alley Kat Full Moon Pale Ale (Gold Winner) from Edmonton, Alberta.

Aprikat from Alley Kat won Silver in its category but will not be at the awards.

Cheers, Paul