The Bar Towel

I'm wondering if anybody has noticed a difference in the Arkell lately? About 6 months ago I noticed a drop-off in the usual refreshing slight hop presence, and a turn toward bland. I'm talking specifically about the cask version. Last week I tried a pint at C'est What right after the cask had been ...

No, I think he means growlers from Mill St. At least I think that's what I bought...

"Oh, and it was $8 at Smokeless....still high, but not as bad as previously reported. " My mistake. I got the info second-hand from a bartender at another establishment in town. And re other comments on this topic, thanks, but I'm fully aware of the overhead costs that bars and restaurants...

I was in London on Tuesday night, and I stopped in at Chaucers on after my gig. Great place. Nice tap selection, good whiskies and a full array of Southern Tier products - out of the IPA unfortunately.
I like the way it's tucked away from the incredible student-fuelled fray of Richmond St.

The IPA's are here - in Parkdale at least. I was at The Rhino last night and the waitress trotted out a new beer menu that contained (among other goodies) 3 Southern Tier products. So I jumped on it and ordered 2 IPA's (just being considerate and saving her a trip!) which I've never had before. Awes...

God I love that beer. It's become my go-to at C'est What and they must be moving a lot of it, because I've never had a pint that wasn't fresh.

Not only that, (what Greg said) but I think even older, established pubs \bars where macros held sway are seeing the light and not suffering for it. For example, I recently went to the Imperial Pub to see a friend's band, and was dreading the beer selection, seeing as it is a "student hangout&q...

I missed getting tickets but went by later as things were finishing up. There were14 beers in all, I believe George said. I stuck to the Wellington Imperial, which was fantastic. It's going to be around (on cask, I believe) for a little while.

I'm just polishing one off now after scooping the last 4 on the shelf at Brock St. in Parkdale (sorry Greg!) and introducing it to my brother. But besides the Engine Oil, my God what a piss-poor beer selection. Tons of Euro-lagers, and nothing but a few micro selections. I really hope they take note...

Echoing Jon's comments, when Brooklyn Lager hit the shelves I bought it religiously and drank it in my local (The Rhino) until friends started asking about it, then drinking it themselves. Quite often we've cleaned out The Rhino's supply and now I see it in the fridges of several friends.

I had a few pints at C'est What last week and was equally impressed. Chalk up another one for Neustadt.

I can see your point from a business perspective, however, if I see all 3 in a store, I'm buying all 3. 2 out of 3, 1 out of 3, doesn't matter. Sure, I'm only one person, but I buy a lot of beer and so do my friends. And realistically, how likely is it that all 3 will be on the shelves at any given ...

Jesus.

I went to the CABA shindig upstairs at The Rhino last night. Nice affair, some excellent homebrews. There seemed to be an emphasis on Porters, including an intriguing Black Pepper Porter. The speaker was Marvin Dyck from Wellington. The real news to me of the evening was the flat-out admission that ...

This may be old news already but I was at Cooper St. today and the Old Engine was there (maybe 15 bottles on display), as well as the whole Neustadt lineup, and nicely chilled too. I depleted the Scottish Pale Ale supply.