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by Bobsy
Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112603

Re: Collective Arts

sigh :oops: https://ontariobev.net/collective-arts-brewing-showcases-five-fall-beer-releases/ IPA 7 (6.7%) – “Next up in our IPA series is a bright, New World hop characteristics of fresh crushed gooseberry and white grape. An IPA that showcases the unique qualities of New Zealand hops.” Available:...
by Bobsy
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:04 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Witchstock 2018
Replies: 51
Views: 44087

Re: Witchstock 2018

Ultimately this will come down to basic economics; either enough people will find it worth it at the price point to justify the festival or they won't. I'm not getting hugely invested either way. If I though they were misadvertising the festival, I could see people being angry at them, but that jus...
by Bobsy
Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:35 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Riverhead Brewing Co. - Kingston
Replies: 14
Views: 6766

Re: Riverhead Brewing Co. - Kingston

I echo Belgian's comments on Red House. Awesome vibe, okay taplist, plus a cask (Nickelbrook last weekend).

I also echo the previous poster's comments on KBC. The taplist would put in in the top 20 Toronto bars. I mean they had Bellwoods and Godspeed on amongst a host of interesting options.
by Bobsy
Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: not just all prisons anymore

At Stone City Ales in Kingston! SCA Hard to Say DIPA Imperial IPA SCA Folklore Weissbier / Hefeweizen, brewed with the newer Callista hop that imparts fruit nuances besides some pleasant grassy and minty qualities. SCA Yacht Rock Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer, with lime and Minneola zest, lemongras...
by Bobsy
Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: not just all prisons anymore

At Stone City Ales in Kingston! SCA Hard to Say DIPA Imperial IPA SCA Folklore Weissbier / Hefeweizen, brewed with the newer Callista hop that imparts some pleasant grassy and minty qualities. SCA Yacht Rock Grodziskie/Gose/Lichtenhainer, with lime and Minneola zest, lemongrass, coriander and pink ...
by Bobsy
Mon May 07, 2018 8:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Tried Straffe Hendrik (Brugs) Quad the other night and absolutely loved it. It might be an unpopular opinion but I would place it above St Bernardus and Rochefort 10 (some bottles I've found to be better than others). This is outstanding, I'm placing SH Brugs Quad right between Rochefort 10 and Wes...
by Bobsy
Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: What're you drinking right now?

I too am drinking a Cascade Apricot Ale. When I bought this beer, I was a little reluctant to part with over $20 for 750ml of beer. Well, let me tell you it was worth it. This beer is right up there with brews from my favourite brewery, Cantillon. The apricot has all the funky complexity of a good ...
by Bobsy
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At the moment I'm having the Grand Cru Val-Dieu. Moving on to a Straffe Hendrik Quad next. Curious about your thoughts on both of these. I have a Strafe Hedrik cooling its heels for later in the week, and plan on picking up the Val Dieu shortly. I quite enjoyed the Abbaye des Rocs, but felt that it...
by Bobsy
Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:18 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Release 2017
Replies: 77
Views: 44734

Re: LCBO Winter Release 2017

Have we seen even 50% of these beers yet?
by Bobsy
Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Collective Arts IPA No 5, which I didn't realize until I got home is actually a DIPA. Anyway, beautiful, hazy golden yellow, a great looking beer. Wonderful nose and the unmistakable presence of citra, which I believe is my favorite hop. I am really growing to love this brewery. My only complaint, ...
by Bobsy
Sat Feb 03, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112603

Re: Collective Arts

I've never had them side by side, but I'd be shocked if they were the same beer. STASH didn't impress me all that much, but I find Lunch Money to be a pretty decent sessional quaff.
by Bobsy
Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Brunswick Bierworks
Replies: 13
Views: 8535

Re: Brunswick Bierworks

So... anyone been?

I see talk of a 20 tap beer hall and a store...
by Bobsy
Wed Jan 24, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Wvrst to open on King West in TO
Replies: 58
Views: 32469

Re: Wvrst to open on King West in TO

So, it WVRST King Street closing? It seems there was a tweet, since deleted, by WVRST that essentially said this, then some chatter about the King West pilot and business being down....Bar Hop jumped into the conversation. Anyone know what the deal is? I don't stop in that often....I like the place...
by Bobsy
Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075508

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Tonight I worked my way through a bunch of beers by Lake Wilcox - my local brewery since I moved north of Toronto. I had high hopes for Lake Wilcox when they opened, but after drinking a dozen or so offerings I was ready to throw in the towel. On a whim I popped by the brewery last week when taking ...