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by Hamilton Brian
Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Anchor Brewing Sold
Replies: 6
Views: 1825

And a great fella to speak with as well. It was interesting to see Ken Anderson in Chicago and then hear of this sale.. The torch is being passed. When Grossman retires it will be a sign. Koch will die in a variety store trying to get them to give him more shelf space so don't hold your breath on J...
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Anchor Liberty
Replies: 14
Views: 3744

Always a bunch available at the Dundurn LCBO in Hamilton (I'd like to think it's because I'd usually buy a box when I purchased it).
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Grand River Curmudgeon
Replies: 12
Views: 3591

A beautiful pint, for sure. Have had it two nights in a row as the mainstay ale. Well done!
by Hamilton Brian
Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Lowenbrau
Replies: 15
Views: 4645

I loved the King Pils when I've had it on tap; haven't seen it in Hamilton for a long time now, however!
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3184835

SOuthern Tier Pumpking. Best pumpkin brew I've ever had, and I really liked the Grand River and Niagara offerings.
by Hamilton Brian
Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Hop head or Malt tooth?
Replies: 37
Views: 8902

Hophead. Loved the Hop Stoopid I brought back.
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Winking Judge Revisited
Replies: 20
Views: 8063

I used to go to the Judge pretty regularily until I moved to Niagara. I never had any issues with either the fellow or any of the ladies that worked there. The food isn't bad but that's not why anyone goes there. Honestly I think you are being overly sensitive but I might of taken umbrage in the sa...
by Hamilton Brian
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Bottling preferences?
Replies: 29
Views: 7551

If it's an ordinary brew such as a pale ale, I'll use growlers. Oxidation from a loose cap-fitting may be an issue, but that's why I use them for the small beers. For the big ones that need some time aging (Xmas ales, DIPAs) I'll use regular bottles. I used minikegs for years but lost favour with th...
by Hamilton Brian
Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: PC Leadership Candidate will Tank TBS Monopoly
Replies: 30
Views: 7394

Hillier is a libertarian whack job (well libertarian up to the point of gay marriage, then he magically turns into a raging social conservative). I'll drink Keith's for the rest of my days before this idiot becomes the premier of Ontario. I won't go so far as to drink Keith's for the rest of my day...
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Barley Days Harvest Gold
Replies: 3
Views: 2102

Found a mixed 6 of this at a close LCBO this weekend. I had tried a sample of it at the Judge once but that was enough. I didn't hang with it beyond that and went to usual Grand River or Church Key offering. I think the bottled version, while fresh, was underwhelming and left me with a sense of drin...
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: A quick heads up on Headstrong Cask
Replies: 14
Views: 5227

Awesome! Can't wait to try this.
by Hamilton Brian
Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:00 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Scarcity of supplies
Replies: 19
Views: 7246

I've been all-graining for just over a year now and have had decent success with supplies from Brew Time in Hamilton. They are a BOP for those who wan't a deal on 48 litres of beer, but they do have a good selection of malts, hops and White Labs Yeast Strains. What they don't have, they seem to be ...
by Hamilton Brian
Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Church-Key Weizenbock
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Had this at the Judge; I found it to be nice (underwhelming) and low on the ABV side. It was a simple detour from my usual choices.
by Hamilton Brian
Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: BLACK OAK PALE ALE
Replies: 13
Views: 4898

Re: Fresh Black Oak Beer

Asst. Grain Shoveller wrote:
Please help us to catch up by taking smaller sips of our beer.

Cheers
Ken

In your dreams pal!!!!! Actually it was at a recent session at the Judge that I decided I needed to buy more for the house. Bottled isn't the same as poured pints but I'll take it.
by Hamilton Brian
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Stonehammer Oatmeal Coffee Stout
Replies: 15
Views: 6797

Shame it won't appear that the Winking Judge.