Muskoka Mad Tom IPA

andrewrg · Post by **andrewrg** » Thu May 24, 2012 3:39 pm

I imagine that it's some sort of ridiculous social responsibility mandate about not selling people alcohol in such "large" quantities.

Could be wrong.

Droogy · Post by **Droogy** » Thu May 24, 2012 8:49 pm

Derek wrote:
JerCraigs wrote: The real question then is why can 4x6 be considered a 24 at TBS and not the LCBO?
And why doesn't the LCBO carry cases of 24?

TBS should NOT have any control over the LCBO.

My guess would be space.

Kish84 · Post by **Kish84** » Thu May 24, 2012 9:43 pm

If space is the issue, then why can't the LCBO have a "package" price if you buy multiple sixes, similar to certain beers at TBS.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri May 25, 2012 12:13 am

Admittedly that was a rhetorical question, just to stir the pot (Troll post!).

The big brewers want to keep the case sales at their own outlet (TBS). That's where their main source of revenue is.

Pure Corporatism.

I'm drifting way off topic here... I probably should have linked to a new post in the LCBO forum.

kafercrazy · Post by **kafercrazy** » Fri May 25, 2012 8:24 am

is this thread still about Mad Tom IPA reviews?

JerCraigs · Post by **JerCraigs** » Fri May 25, 2012 9:52 am

Derek wrote:
JerCraigs wrote: The real question then is why can 4x6 be considered a 24 at TBS and not the LCBO?
And why doesn't the LCBO carry cases of 24?

TBS should NOT have any control over the LCBO.

I suspect its more of a case that people that buy 24 packs tend to shop at TBS but that might be a chicken and egg scenario. I don't actually know the nitty gritty.

Kish84 · Post by **Kish84** » Fri May 25, 2012 5:48 pm

I've avoided bottles of Mad Tom since the cans came out, but I bought 2 sixes today because of bonus Air Miles points. They are in the fridge now, while I'm having a Denison's.

markaberrant · Post by **markaberrant** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:11 pm

So apparently Mad Tom is now available in Alberta. My dad brought me back a 6-pack of bottles yesterday.

First thing I notice is how crystal clear the beer looks in the bottle. Not a good sign for an IPA.

Best before date is Nov 16 2012, so I'm assuming reasonably fresh.

Aroma is like a milder version of Bell's Two Hearted - fresh lemony citrus with light crackery malt in the background.

Taste starts out with metallic notes, completely ruins the continuation of the aroma. Finish is harsh astringency. Very typical of heavily filtered bottled IPA.

I'll be giving away the rest of this 6-pack, and likely won't finish my glass. Such a shame, as I can tell this is a very nice beer.

Belgian · Post by **Belgian** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:44 am

Kish84 wrote:If space is the issue, then why can't the LCBO have a "package" price if you buy multiple sixes, similar to certain beers at TBS.

Good idea. Would chaos ensue? Endless arguing among cashiers?

markaberrant wrote:(Alberta) I'll be giving away the rest of this 6-pack, and likely won't finish my glass. Such a shame, as I can tell this is a very nice beer.

It damn sure is. Sorry to hear the Alberta situation.

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:05 am

I never get any metallic notes or harsh astringency in my bottles, so it sounds like you got a bad/compromised sixer. IMO it's a first-rate US IPA that compares to the best of them. Muskoka does several things wrong (overpriced bombers, a mostly boring core lineup, showing up to notable beer festivals with nothing more than their standard brands), but Mad Tom isn't one of them.