The Bar Towel

Last night at the Academy of Spherical Arts the winners of the 2nd annual Golden Tap Awards were announced. The winners were: Best Microbrewery: MILL STREET Best Bar (Draught selection): C'EST WHAT Best Bar (Bottled selection): SMOKELESS JOE Best locally-produced beer (tie): MILL STREET TANKHOUSE PA...

I went here on Saturday night and had a very good time.

Nice selection of beers on tap, incl. Blanche de Chambly, McAuslan Apricot, Black Oak Pale, Wellington and a few others.

Great patio - close enough to Yonge Street but not loud. Friendly staff.

Check it out.

I'm pretty sure what I posted is correct - perhaps the LCBO made a recent decision to change. In any case, it's nice that we're getting Orval!

Can't wait for winter? We'll get these from the LCBO on December 5th. Dogfish Head Raison d'Etre Chimay Blue Cap La Terrible Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome Delirium Tremens Mahr's Brau Christmas Bock Rogue Yellow Snow Ale X.O. Beer Kasteelbier Brown Orval Trappist Ale St. Peter's Winter Ale Samuel Sm...

I'll be heading there on Friday after work too. Too crazy on Saturday.

FYI, here's a bunch of stuff the Toronto beer fest sent me today. Media Release July 22, 2004 Calling All Beer Lovers Toronto's 9th annual Festival of Beer is back and it's bigger than ever TORONTO: July 22, 2004 ….Sip beer mimosas at the Unibroue Beer Lover's Brunch. Grill, thrill and chill at Ribs...

The first 5 cases of anything undoubtedly go to Joe's, or Beerbistro or others. Exceeding 5 and adding the $135 means the costs for the bars go up. I suspect Peter is only willing to add this extra cost if there is enough extra order to spread out the $135 to everyone.

Ok, I guess its time for the Bar Towel to move to an offshore haven. Matthew - welcome to the forum, and I hope you are not offended by what has been said. This forum enjoys the rare priviledge of bringing together beer connoisseurs and the brewing industry. I do what I can to ensure our discussions...

If anyone wanted to author this system I would happily host it on the bartowel.

OK, I've confirmed the Golden Tap Awards party.

It will once again be held at the Academy of Spherical Arts, on Tuesday, August 10th.

I'll post up more details closer to the date. So everyone please save that date!!! It's going to be a great party this year.

Yeah, I think the Golden Taps would be the next best opportunity to get together. Hopefully I'll have details on time & place shortly.

Not sure if this is known yet, but Durham has begun bottling Ces't What's Hemp Ale as of a week or so ago. It will be available at certain bars and restaurants first, then selected LCBO outlets.

For those who haven't seen it, Stephen Beaumont wrote a "Beer Bit" about the Bar Towel in the latest issue of the LCBO's Food and Drink magazine, which just hit the stores. Take a look at a scan of it here: http://www.bartowel.com/bartowel.jpg Thanks very much to Stephen for this generous ...

Lots of thanks to Ken as I was able to get a keg of the new Summer Saison for my long weekend and the cottage. Very nice brew.

Thanks again Ken!

Yeah, I heard about this too, which sucks.

Rumour has it that the owner of the block wanted the tenants out...to do what with the space I don't know.