The Bar Towel

Bellwood is dropping hints on their Instagram about the upcoming return of BOYD, but nothing concrete. Anyone have some inside intel on the timing of the release?

Also, Innis & Gunn Vanishing Point imperial stout is listed, but no stock yet. http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/innis-gunn-vanishing-point/519330#.WgMRQ2eWwuQ Kind of disappointing that this one is aged in bourbon barrels. There's no shortage of bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts available in ...

Interesting. I have not yet cracked one of my cans, but will report back once I do. Again, I had a positive experience with their beers on tap. I did not have the pineapple rye PA so can't really comment. Not sure that one would be my style even if executed properly.

If you're in the area to check out Fairweather, you'd be remiss no skip nearby Grain & Grit. :) Ha! No kidding! I checked them out on Google Maps....they're only 2 minutes apart.... walking ! Edit: Just read your note in the Fairweather thread saying the same . Neither website says much. G&...

If you're in the area to check out Fairweather, you'd be remiss no skip nearby Grain & Grit. I actually like the beers I had at Grain & Grit a little better than Fairweather and look forward to seeing what they produce going forward. I tried their Bob's Best Bitter, Citrus Saison and Breakfa...

I did have the chance to pop by Fairweather last weekend near my old stomping grounds at McMaster. It's a nice bright space, very inviting. I would agree that the Swoon farmhouse with Montmorency cherries had very little cherry presence. There was a fair amount of oak though which I found a bit off ...

I think there was a thread Fairweather going already; perhaps a moderator could consolidate? I am hoping to drop by this weekend and check them out as well as Grain & Grit. Unfortunately, I'll be driving so I won't really have a chance to delve deep but can hopefully sample a few offerings and w...

Some thoughts on Friday evening session: - I don't think the early access is worthwhile any longer. It used to be a very laid back hour but it was already rammed by 7:15 - the lounge ticket was worth it IMO. You could always get a seat and get away from the noise, and they provided a path to the re...

In the past they held back beer. Didn't do that this time. They've gone back and forth on this. This year there were about a dozen casks on the lists which were to be tapped on Saturday. However, I was able to get pours on Friday. I've been to the Saturday sessions before and it's always slim picki...

At Saint-houblon: Le Bibloquet Mackroken Flower Scotch Ale I discovered Saint-Houblon last year - just a stone's throw south on Rue Saint-Denis from Saint-Bock. 24 (almost) exclusively Quebec micro taps (one lonely Beau's offering for variety); it's a less deep and less interesting menu overall than...

Right now at Le Saint-Bock in Montreal: JW Lees Harvest Ale Lagavulin 2011 The Avery Brewing Company Samael's (Oak Aged Strong Ale) Le Saint-Bock RIP 2017 (Russian Imperial Porter) Le Saint-Bock RIP 2009 (Russian Imperial Porter) Le Saint-Bock RIP 2017 Bourbon (Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial P...

The Cuvee is not as sugary sweet as the Donker. I opened them both side by side As a big fan of potent and soulful malt-forward beers, there is plenty in the above list to get excited about :D I presume the Cuvee du Chateau is from Van Honsebrouck? Anyone know how this one compares to their Kasteel...

I'm happy to see Ten Fidy is returning. It's an incredible stout and the 355ml can makes it easy to enjoy all to yourself. They also stack up well in a cellar if you want to tuck a few away for a rainy day. Agreed. The price has gone up and I still have a few from last year, but I'll splurge and re...

New Limburg Tripel happens to be pouring at the original Bar Hop location. Still not as good as I remember it being when I first tried it from the source (though perhaps the nostalgia of drinking in an old school has coloured my opinion), but it remains a solid (and scarce) Ontario-brewed interpreta...

Now that the fall release has finally started to trickle onto the shelves, does anyone have any visibility on the status of van de Keizer Rood? I'm anxious to try this one and the recent news about the return of the Blauw this winter has me thinking about this one again.