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by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Feb 14, 2004 1:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Oak Seasonal Winter Ale
Replies: 5
Views: 3236

More interesting stuff from Black Oak. On Monday we will be packaging (Both bottle & keg) our latest seasonal beer: A Winter Ale. Matthew developed the recipe. After carefull taste examination over the course of several pints (and a few volunteers to check it out) it has been deemed really good....
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Feb 14, 2004 1:11 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Oak Nutbrown on Cask
Replies: 7
Views: 3678

On Friday the 13th, (insert scary music here) I dropped off two casks of Nutbrown at the Blue Meaney. Each cask has been dry hopped differently just to challenge your tastebuds. One with Willamette and the other with Northern Brewer (hope I got them right). But we're not going to tell you which is w...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Wed Dec 17, 2003 9:34 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Beerbistro Brewery Tastings
Replies: 8
Views: 3270

Hi Again
The times for each nite will be between 5 pm & 7 pm
Location is at King & Yonge
Cheers
Ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Wed Dec 17, 2003 9:30 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: New Years Eve with the Blue Meaney & Black Oak
Replies: 2
Views: 2114

Hi Ya'll There has been plotting and planning going on in the background. Our event is ready. New Years Eve dinner at the Blue Meaney, using a Black Oak Beer in each course. (There might even be some of that stuff to drink :wink:) Even the dessert sounds great using our NutCracker. Call the Blue Mea...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Wed Dec 17, 2003 9:18 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Beerbistro Brewery Tastings
Replies: 8
Views: 3270

Hi everybody I'll be there on Friday Nite sampling some of our Nutcracker and our Nut Brown. Even though I'm not the brewmaster I have some idea about these beers. Our No Carb product will not be available for sampling (Sorry :wink:). Look forward to seeing you there, maybe I'll drop by on the other...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:41 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Oak Christmas Nutcracker
Replies: 16
Views: 8765

OOPS I forgot the Beer Bistro. We did put two casks of Christmas Nutcracker into the Blue Meaney and it did very well. Too well because I only got to have one pint from each cask, (I'm still grumbling on the inside about that!!!!!) We'll work on some more cask beer but we only have two casks, so our...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:31 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Oak Christmas Nutcracker
Replies: 16
Views: 8765

Hi Everyone Mathew, Jeremy and myself are really greatful for the feedback about our Christmas Nutcracker. It's been doing well in the pubs (C'est What, Cafe Volo, Winking Judge, The Bow & Arrow, Both Rebel & Rebel Chop houses (Homes?)). We've still got some bottled product available if anyo...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:21 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Oak Joins the Low Carb Market
Replies: 6
Views: 3568

Press Release: The Black Oak Brewing Company is pleased to announce its entry into the Low Carb Product market. "Our Reverse Osmosis Water is guaranteed to be low in carbohydrates, completely void of fats (including trans fats) and completely lacking in protein". Stated Ken Woods, Presiden...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Nov 22, 2003 9:12 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Blue Meanie - Update?
Replies: 21
Views: 14788

It's my pleasure to announce that The Blue Meaney will have a soft opening on Sunday November 23. That's Tomorrow Folks!!!!! Planned opening time is at 2:00 in the afternoon. My only regret is that it will no longer be a Black Oak Tied house. Ah well I guess I can do some market research there. The ...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Nov 15, 2003 2:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Black Oak Nutcracker
Replies: 7
Views: 2718

Sorry, Appologies to the Judge. I hope & pray to also have it at the Winking Judge soon.
And possibly Smokeless Joe's
(Boy you can't post when your mind isn't razor sharp!!!!)
Cheers
Ken
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:40 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: A Basket of Fruit at Smokeless ...
Replies: 8
Views: 4030

Broccoli isn't so bad once you cover it with Cheez Whiz. However a cheez whiz chaser may not go so well with beer;)

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by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:33 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Black Oak Nutcracker
Replies: 7
Views: 2718

Hi Everyone Our Christmas Nutcracker is now available in the following places. The Bow & Arrow, & Volo cafe. I'm hoping to have it on tap at C'est What soon and both the Rebel Chop House & Rebel House. It tastes really good and I got some fantastic feed back from the festival of microbre...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Nov 15, 2003 10:20 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Volo Ristorante
Replies: 25
Views: 14076

We've just put the Black Oak Nutcracker on Tap at Volo. Cleaned the lines and enjoyed a taste (its all about quality control!!!) Please note the "Gansta Nutcraker" taphandle. Something suitable for Yonge St. The nutcracker was generously donated by DAN-D-Man and his much better half, Elain...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Fri Sep 19, 2003 1:57 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Victory Cafe
Replies: 11
Views: 5778

The Victory Cafe has just installed a draft fridge and a new set of draft taps on the main floor and upstairs. I recommend the Victory (Behind Honest ED's, close to Bloor & Bathurst), because it has a great selection of good micro beers and the food is pretty damn good too. Its got a nice wrap a...
by Asst. Grain Shoveller
Sat Sep 13, 2003 10:33 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Winking Judge Beer Fest
Replies: 16
Views: 7407

Hi From Black Oak
Just some clues as to what will be at the judge:
Something Publican loves and yammers on religiously about (maybe I'll let him have some) and something I've been hiding in my fridge.
Come to the judge and you be the judge.
Cheers
Ken