Finally got around to checking out Burdock. The beer selection is great, and I was especially impressed by their Brett Farmhouse Saison. It's really great...much better than the Bellwoods version at the moment, and I'm known as a Bellwoods fan boy on here.
Space is very comfortable and warm. Busy but not slammed, but this was a weeknight. Didn't try any of the food. Very friendly staff. Alas my favorite beers weren't available in bottle.
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I've heard from friends that the food here is the same chef (?) as woodlot. If you've ever been to woodlot, it's pretty great. Their bread is amazing.
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The Berliner was indeed also excellent. I prefer it to the Nickelbrook Uber. Maybe even just a hint of saltiness that made me think of a gose.northyorksammy wrote:the quality of beer has picked up: new world saison, the berliner
Put me down as a fan of the Berliner. The American Wheat needs some work though.
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I'm on board the Burdock bandwagon. The Brett Farmhouse Saison was very good, and even the California Common was enjoyable, particularly for a style that I have little interest in.
I can't say I was a big fan of the berliner, it needs work. I have a brett in bottle, I'm going to sit on it for a bit and see if it helps it a bit more, wasn't so great on tap.
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Some pretty good reviews so far, and it's reasonably accessible by transit, so I plan to visit soon.
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Maybe we should organize a bartowel outing.cratez wrote:Some pretty good reviews so far, and it's reasonably accessible by transit, so I plan to visit soon.
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I'm down for a meet up. Don't have time to organize, but will do my best to attend if people can agree on a time.napoleon wrote: Maybe we should organize a bartowel outing.
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had their hoppy pils on friday. bottle was purchased a month ago, i think?cratez wrote:Some pretty good reviews so far, and it's reasonably accessible by transit, so I plan to visit soon.
anyways, slightly oxidized. may be how they're bottling (beer gun vs counter pressure fillers). a bit disappointing, since i don't want that oxidized flavour on a pilsner.
but hopefully they correct that