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by Zuma
Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Winterlude Beer Festival in Ottawa - Feb 16 & 17
Replies: 14
Views: 4758

Just got back from a quick visit. Kekumba, you were right about the temp. flucuations. Went numb around the Beaus side, but was comfortable the further you walked from Elgin St. ....Not like there is any warm area when it is -20. Beaus had a few really nice offerings in their tent. Spearhead Stout w...
by Zuma
Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beyond The Pale Brewery
Replies: 56
Views: 12467

I made it out last night too, probably walked right by each other at some point. For future reference: Mick has long, curly, red hair and wears an eyepatch. Codfishhh has a massive hump on his back and mumbles to himself. I am excited to try Beyond the Pale's lineup. I had planned to go tomorrow an...
by Zuma
Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beyond The Pale Brewery
Replies: 56
Views: 12467

It is the Rye.
by Zuma
Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Timothy Taylor Landlord private order
Replies: 36
Views: 21289

I'll take 1
by Zuma
Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: National Capital Craft Beer Week Homebrew Comp Winners
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

....and congrats to you Mr. Bitter Fishh!
by Zuma
Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa Area Group Meeting #4
Replies: 6
Views: 2334

figure I'll post the pic in here. The group met again last night and we tasted some great beers. Here is a picture of the line up. Thanks again to Sylvain for hosting! http://spin.oldnews.ca/bb.jpg Have these turned into secret meetings now? ....Did not see a Sept 7 date mentioned in the thread.
by Zuma
Thu Jul 05, 2012 8:59 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3110166

Phillips Ginger Beer - wow what a great base for a marinade, I could add roasted chilies, crushed garlic, some limes... Has a pleasant floral quality as a beer to drink as well. Ginger is VERY good for your stomach, so this is worth trying at least one of. Good brewery! Decided to open my bottle to...
by Zuma
Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 87852

The Wellington Gastropub has some nice ontario craft beers on tap as well. I agree. We were there on Friday and half the tap list was stuff I had not had before. Stuff like Aston Brewery's Extravaganza IPA, Beaus' Mango Saison, Beaus' Farm Table, Hogsback Kilty Bastard, and Wellington's Imperial St...
by Zuma
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2012 Release
Replies: 108
Views: 37950

kafercrazy wrote:style-noob question...

should I drink the New Morning saison cold, cellar-temp or room-temp?

Please advise.
I think it mentions the ideal temp on the side of the bottle. If I remember correctly it is 12-14.
by Zuma
Mon May 28, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 87852

iguenard wrote:
Zuma wrote:Rochefort 8 and 12 are available at the SAQ.
12?

Scotch Silly and Scaldis Amber are now regulars at the SAQ.
Whoops. I had the St. Bernardus 12 in there as well, but there is not stock anywhere.

So yes, Rochefort 8 and 10, in case anyone was puzzled.
by Zuma
Mon May 28, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 87852

Rochefort 8 and 12 are available at the SAQ.
by Zuma
Thu May 17, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa Area Group next meeting
Replies: 40
Views: 12504

iguenard wrote:Regardless, we are 5 so far, good enough for a tasting.

Maybe Zuma can chime in on hosting... he mentioned it last time, and I owe him some money, so would be good opportunity for both ;)
I have a Radiohead concert in Montreal on June 15th.
by Zuma
Fri May 04, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring 2012 Release
Replies: 316
Views: 94182

spinrsx wrote:anyone from the ottawa area ever see the Panil or the Celt in a nearby lcbo?
Nope. I was watching the Panil distribution closely and it got as far as Kingston.
by Zuma
Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Gatineau - bottle purchases
Replies: 145
Views: 54722

Anyone seen Quelque Chose or La terrible from Unibroue recently? Looking to grab some more of these next time I venture to QC. I'd like to know too, I'm heading there this weekend coming. We have not seen Quelque Chose in these parts in many years. Someone else can verify, but I think they only sel...
by Zuma
Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa Tasting #2
Replies: 63
Views: 12755

Kel Varnsen wrote:Looks like fun. Maybe I will have to make it out to one of these one time soon. I am curious, what was in that Hill Farmstead bottle?
Society and Solitude #2


http://hillfarmstead.com/wpblog/beers/c ... /society2/

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