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by mistermurphy
Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:00 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Saint Roach Hopnotoad IPA
Replies: 1
Views: 1388

It was a collaboration between a blogger/writter (Jordan St. John) and a Niagara College student (Austin Roach). Brewed at Black Oak...
by mistermurphy
Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: IPA Challenge on-line bracket
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

I've updated the results for the online bracket. Congrats to the winners, I'll be in touch. (top 3 get a prize)

http://www.bracketmaker.com/predict_lis ... ent=804775
by mistermurphy
Thu Apr 19, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: How profitable is a semi-successful craft brewery?
Replies: 41
Views: 9496

This is a very humorous thread.
by mistermurphy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: A rumour I head...about Tempest...
Replies: 89
Views: 15697

if Tempest in $10/bottle i will buy zero bottles Is that because you don't think Tempest is good enough to justify the price tag, because of the price jump or because you don't think 500ml of any beer is worth $10? Not to speak for Matt, but have we EVER had a 500ml bottle anywhere near $10 in the ...
by mistermurphy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: IPA Challenge on-line bracket
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

Sawdust City glass also added to the prize pool.
by mistermurphy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:48 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: IPA Challenge on-line bracket
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

A House Ales glass has also been added to the prize pool. We have 24 people registered with at least 10 different winning breweries predicted!
by mistermurphy
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: IPA Challenge on-line bracket
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

IPA Challenge on-line bracket

Just thought I'd post this here to see if I could drum up some more interest. Go to the website to enter your prediction for this weekends IPA challenge. Winner receives 2 tours and 2 six packs at Amsterdam. In order for there to be a winner decided this weekend (since the winner of the challenge is...
by mistermurphy
Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Ontario Cask IPA Challenge - Fri Apr 20 to Mon Apr 23
Replies: 22
Views: 7042

Beer names have been announced. Get your bracket in!

http://blog.caskdays.com/post/210298652 ... -beer-list
by mistermurphy
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Ontario Cask IPA Challenge - Fri Apr 20 to Mon Apr 23
Replies: 22
Views: 7042

Entered - although considering how my NCAA bracket went I don't have much hopes on this either I did an NCAA bracket for a contest held by Chugger Pumps (homebrew pumps) and came in 13th out of 316. Unfortunately I didn't win anything but I was astonished how well I did having known nothing about b...
by mistermurphy
Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Ontario Cask IPA Challenge - Fri Apr 20 to Mon Apr 23
Replies: 22
Views: 7042

The online bracket now has a prize sponsor! Up for grabs is 2 six packs and two free tours to Amsterdam Brewing Co.
by mistermurphy
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Ontario Cask IPA Challenge - Fri Apr 20 to Mon Apr 23
Replies: 22
Views: 7042

I set up an online tournament bracket for fun. http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=425672 - Follow the link - Click on "predict it" - Register - Make your selections (The website is a little primitive, sorry for any pop ups, etc.) Depending on how many people register, perhaps we cou...
by mistermurphy
Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Hangover Cure
Replies: 41
Views: 8952

Voted. Derek, for my wife who gets terrible headaches and can't even keep water down, what do you suppose is the single best food to get in you? Would it be eggs? For those that were asking, here's Derek's recommendation: What's your best hangover cure? Scientific Solution: 1. Rehydrate - start with...
by mistermurphy
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Coors Light Iced T
Replies: 54
Views: 10923

by mistermurphy
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Coors Light Iced T
Replies: 54
Views: 10923

Although, now that I think about it, it's kind of like trying to be the first lime beer. That was very successful for Bud when it first came out, so I suppose Molson is trying to do the same thing with this.
by mistermurphy
Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Coors Light Iced T
Replies: 54
Views: 10923

Chris, did you get duped? Josh Rubin is passing this off as a joke since the launch would be April 1st.....

If it is real, it would be wildly off track from their core brand/message.