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by cratez
Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:30 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo 2.0
Replies: 25
Views: 28040

Re: Bar Volo 2.0

Personally, I found my first visit to be very enjoyable. Sitting at the side of the bar, which seems to be the spot if you want to be at the bar, I received excellent service from all of the staff, and Tomasz in particular. As expected the tap list was superb, rivaled only by Birreria. Got to try Ha...
by cratez
Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and Brussels.
Replies: 14
Views: 17436

Re: Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and Brussels.

Just wanted to thank everyone again for the very useful recommendations. We ended up going to most of the places suggested - both for beer spots and tourist attractions - and had a great time as a result. Bar Towel always comes through, and your help is much appreciated. Cheers!
by cratez
Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Over the last two plus weeks in Brussels and Munich: At Moeder Lambic Fontainas: Bertinchamps B x Ballekes Blond (bottle) L'Ermitage Soleil (draft) L'Ermitage Temple du Ciel (draft) At Berlin Fabrik: Bavik Super Pils (draft) Hapkin Belgian IPA (draft) At Dynamo - Bar de Soif: Alvinne Morpheus Vintag...
by cratez
Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At Milos' Craft Beer Emporium: Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Lager (draft) Bench Plum Grove (draft) At Beerlab! London: Beerlab! Lowlands British Mild (sample) Beerlab! Day Moon Pale Ale (sample) Beerlab! Green Cheek IPA (sample) Over the week at home: Ellison Crescent Fresh India Pale Ale Walkerville ...
by cratez
Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

That Notch Polotmavy was spectacular. The head on it was like a Pilsner mousse. Can't argue with that. I really enjoyed both of their beers. The A-list brewery lineup was the main draw for me, but once there I was equally impressed with the wide range of styles available. Just a great festival all ...
by cratez
Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Over the course of Witchstock weekend: At Paradise Grapevine: Oxbow Italo Disco - Foudre Aged Farmhouse Ale Tired Hands HopHands - American Pale Ale Holy Mountain Demonteller - Foudre Aged Saison At Birreria Volo (Zwanze Day): Cantillon Zwanze 2019 Cantllon Magic Lambic 2019 Cantillon Fou' Foune Tri...
by cratez
Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At Paddington's Pub in Grand Bend, Ontario: Beau's Lug Tread Lagered Ale (draft) Bayfield Woollen Shop (draft) Walkerville Geronimo IPA (draft) At F.I.N.E. – A Restaurant: Anderson Craft Ales Amber (draft) At Half Hours On Earth: Half Hours On Earth Attenborough - Oak Aged (sample) Half Hours On Ear...
by cratez
Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and Brussels.
Replies: 14
Views: 17436

Re: Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and Brussels.

Thanks for this, folks. We'll be pursuing many of these recommendations. Cheers!
by cratez
Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:41 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At Great Lakes Brewery: Great Lakes Pumpkin Ale (draft) Great Lakes RoboHop New England Imperial IPA (draft) At Avling Kitchen & Brewery and The Only Cafe: Avling Pilsner (draft) Avling I.P.A. (draft) Avling Geist Stout (draft) Blood Brothers Devil's Trill IX: Trillmatic (draft) Over the week at...
by cratez
Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:11 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1903044

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Cigar City Jai Alai listed @ LCBO https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lcbo/american-ipa-16022066098/cigar-city-jai-alai-ipa-11828#.XXj683dFyUk Thanks for this. A quick update on Fat Tug - the BB February 2020 cans are drinking absolutely ridiculous (resinous with bright and juicy citr...
by cratez
Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and Brussels.
Replies: 14
Views: 17436

Re: Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and Brussels.

Reviving this ancient thread to seek recommendations on Brussels and Munich. Will be spending 5 days in each city this October, excluding travel days. Looking for advice on must-visit beer destinations and fun tourist attractions. Hoping Bar Towel can lend a hand. Cheers!
by cratez
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At Milos' Craft Beer Emporium: Granite Goldilocks Golden Ale (cask) Muddy York Major Small Best Bitter (draft) Left Field Cannonball Helles Lager (draft) Blood Brothers Cactus Head DDH IPA (draft) At The King Edward Restaurant & Pub: Neustadt Springs Double Fuggled (cask) Fuller's ESB (draft) An...
by cratez
Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:12 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

One of these things is not like the others. :D (I'm not judging, just having fun) Lol. You are definitely right about that. But to my surprise, it was drinking decent after a 17-year hiatus. Almost tastes like an all-malt pale lager now (not sure that's actually the case, since it's always been an ...
by cratez
Tue Sep 03, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At Milos' Craft Beer Emporium – Rounds 1 & 2: Sandwich White Bronco NE IPA (draft) The Exchange Hefeweizen (draft) Granite Peculiar Ale (draft) Godspeed Světlý Ležák 12 (draft) Indie Alehouse Couchsurfer Session IPA (draft) Over the week at home: Beau's Wag The Wolf Black Oak Break Of Dawn Ameri...
by cratez
Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3192012

Re: What're you drinking right now?

St. Ambroise Pale Ale (bottle) – a perennial favourite of mine, this old school, defiantly clear pale hasn't lost an ounce of charm, and still drinks exactly like it did ten years ago. A true Canadian classic IMO.