I.P.Eh?

Queef · Post by **Queef** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:07 pm

Thats kind of funny. Sounds tasty, anyone know who is serving it next friday? There was a list up on the site, but I don't see it anymore. Was pretty sure there was a list of places on tap that would have it.

Beaver River I.P. Eh? (Available Starting Apr. 24) – Inspired by the Beaver River (rivière Castor), which connects Ottawa to many communities to the East, this IPA is designed to appeal to Hop Heads. Taking the malt and yeast profile of a traditional British style India Pale Ale and adding an American-style citrusy punch, our Beaver River is both assertive and drinkable. Beaver River is brewed with local spring water and the ingredients are 100% certified organic.

El Pinguino · Post by **El Pinguino** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:58 pm

http://www.beaus.ca/en-seasonals.html

Queef · Post by **Queef** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:26 pm

El Pinguino wrote:http://www.beaus.ca/en-seasonals.html

yup, thats where the list of places it would be on tap was, but now it's gone. I think it said Cheshire Cat in Carp for one.

Bytowner · Post by **Bytowner** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:01 pm

Huh, interesting that they changed the name. I think the Black Tomato here in Ottawa is usually good for the Beau's seasonals, but I could be wrong. I was under the impression you can't get their seasonals outside of the NCR. Maybe Steve B is lurking around and can let you know. I'm going to head out to the brewery next Saturday to pick some up, very excited about this one!

SteelbackGuy · Post by **SteelbackGuy** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:04 pm

I just talked to a rep at the brewery. This will be available as of Friday at Play, Pub Italia, and Cheshire Cat. And I'll be in Ottawa all next week, so I'll get to try it.

Bytowner · Post by **Bytowner** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:14 pm

Thanks for the info. It's awesome that they will be serving it at Play. Play is the new "it" restaurant in Ottawa, opened by our most acclaimed restauranteur and sommelier, Stephen Beckta. It's good news when you see haute cuisine establishments respecting local beer, especially when they start to stock seasonals.

Queef · Post by **Queef** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:06 pm

Bytowner wrote:Thanks for the info. It's awesome that they will be serving it at Play. Play is the new "it" restaurant in Ottawa, opened by our most acclaimed restauranteur and sommelier, Stephen Beckta. It's good news when you see haute cuisine establishments respecting local beer, especially when they start to stock seasonals.

I believe it's also the only draught beer they carry as well.

Ralphus · Post by **Ralphus** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:13 pm

Had this today at the brewery and was sort of expecting the worst.. but it's good! Slightly sweet and fruity up front with a nice bitter hop finish without being over the top. Very sessionable. I'm looking forward to breaking into the growler tomorrow.

BTW.. I was at Pub Italia last night and was told that they are not expecting to have this in for another 1-2 weeks.. they need to finish what they have on hand first.

Bytowner · Post by **Bytowner** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:40 pm

This is good. I wasn't overly impressed with my sample at the brewery, but my bottle is fantastic. Nothing (canadian) like this in these parts. Not sure if Ralphus would agree with me, but I think it gives ST and DFH 60 a run for their money. I see similarities with DFH.

Brews Phillips · Post by **Brews Phillips** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:45 pm

Grrrr. I went out to the Cheshire Cat last night thinking this would be on tap. I gues I'll have to go to the brewery to get some. Fortunately, Beau's is open on Sunday

Ralphus · Post by **Ralphus** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:09 pm

Bytowner.. I think it does. I just wish we could get it at the LCBO!

Last night a friend and I drank the growler of IP-Eh, followed by some Thomas Hardy, Brutal Bitter, Dead Guy & St. Ambroise Vintage.. they are all very good but the one we enjoyed the most was the IP-Eh.

Queef · Post by **Queef** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:55 pm

GREAT stuff. Got out to brewery for some on the weekend. Haven't made it down to try the grand river crummudgeon, but I have yet to have anything Ontario made like this yet.
The similarities to DFH, I have to agree, and thats saying alot.

xocoatl · Post by **xocoatl** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:08 pm

Is this only available from the brewery directly? Any options for getting some in southern ontario without making the 5 or so hour drive?

For regional products from breweries like this, will the LCBO do a store to store transfer if you order a full case? And if they don't carry it, anyone know if you can do a private order for something in Ontario (kind of ridiculous you would need to, but...). At least the shipping charge should be low.

Queef · Post by **Queef** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:19 pm

As far as I know it's only available at the brewery. Last I heard none of the seasonals are available at the lcbo until next winter with maybe the bogwater?

Jenn89 · Post by **Jenn89** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:07 pm

Hey Bar Towelers,

It's Jen from Beau's... just wanted to add that the following are also carrying Beaver River as of as soon as we can get them it (truck broke down again today

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Buell St Bistro, Brockville
Sam Jakes Inn, Merrickville
The Branch, Kemptville
Serendipity Bistro, Merrickville
Casselman Restaurant (and home of the namesake Beaver river!)
Blueberry Hill Bistro, Vankleek Hill (But hey, if you drove that far, you have to come see us too!)

Cheshire Cat should be picking it up this week too, we are stalled because Dustin wants to serve it cask conditioned, and I'm so excited about that, that we are trying to work out the logistics. Hopefully we'll get it to the Cat in regular format in the meantime ASAP. You can email me with my name at beaus.ca to find out more. Cheers! Jen