Black Oak Grand Opening - Sat April 18th

DougShoemaker · Post by **DougShoemaker** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:12 am

Sensational!

The bus left The Victory about eight seconds after three- thirty, that was a good sign. From the moment of arrival at Black Oak, the beer flowed freely, the food was constant and the assembled were in a festive mood. The entertainment was fun too. All the beers went down well, I agree Jeremy the Pale was extra good. Nancy's Chili was killer.
The 10:00 bus to Islington Station departed, fairly promptly too.
As the bus pulled away, I felt like I did in 1967 leaving Expo 67.
Wonderful, and yet a little sad to leave the party.

Ken and Adrian You threw a fabulous Grand Opening!
May You prosper in Your new place.

Many Thanks, and Cheers, Doug

Beermat · Post by **Beermat** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:37 pm

I can't top the video, but it was a grand event. Started very well at the Victory, loved the Magic bus (and the Magic bus driver), and had a great time at the brewery. Hats off to Ken and Adrian et al, who really can organize a pissup in a brewery. Good to see everyone.

Nick

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 4:45 pm

Great stuff. The Black Oak team really went all out. I was on the last bus and arrived just early enough to try the Hop Bomb, which was in great form. The whiskey Chocolate Cherry Stout was an interesting variation on the norm and I really enjoyed it too. Thanks Ken and everyone else who contributed.

Torontoblue · Post by **Torontoblue** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:11 pm

Jon Walker wrote:The mime couldn't make it as this happened just before;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTOFWMQZXns

It was a superbly organised day yesterday. Kudos to Ken, Adrian and the staff from Local 4. Beer was on good form, food, especially the chilli was wonderful. I felt bad leaving early

It was great seeing all aspects of the brewing community coming together and having a great day in the sun (indoors).

Jon, hard luck today.

Jon Walker · Post by **Jon Walker** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:59 pm

I had a feeling things weren't going to go our way when Fergie named a starting 11 with only two of our first team players. Regardless of playing our reserves kudos to Everton and good luck against Chelsea. I'll settle for the Prem and the Champions League trophies (hopefully).

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:46 am

An excellent time, thanks so much to Ken and the Black Oak team for putting it all together. It was great seeing so many people from the beer world. Hopefully no one ended up in the correctional facility across the street

Images · Post by **Images** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:36 pm

Cass wrote:An excellent time, thanks so much to Ken and the Black Oak team for putting it all together. It was great seeing so many people from the beer world. Hopefully no one ended up in the correctional facility across the street

You mean that wasn't the hotel???? No wonder the bed was so uncomfortable...

jeff cooper · Post by **jeff cooper** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:53 pm

It was a great time sorry I could not stay longer Ken. I was nice to be in a brewery again. Thanks .

Garthicus · Post by **Garthicus** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:05 pm

Wow - I had such a brilliant time. Bus left bang on 1530 from Victory, from the moment we arrived in the brewery we were treated like friends. The beer was in great shape, there were hotdogs and chilli galore, the craic was 90 as we say in Ireland and the atmosphere was great.

Ken - thanks so much, it was a fantastic event. It was such a great Toronto event, you've really raised the bar.

Slainte,

Al

Garthicus · Post by **Garthicus** » Sun May 24, 2009 7:41 pm

So, I was in the beer store yesterday, I couldn't be arsed walking down to the LCBO. I had in my hand a sixer of Sam Adams Lager and a Sixer of Paulaner Hefeweissbier ( think) . Then out of the corner of my eye I saw the Black Oak boxes and I got to thinking about how great the opening was and how grateful I was. I put the two boxes back on the shelf and grabbed 12 Nut Brown - it's a small token but they taste great and I'll be back for more

DougShoemaker · Post by **DougShoemaker** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:57 pm

Hey Allen,

Your idea got me thinking in the same Thank You to Black Oak way, so I bought 24 of the Pale Ale. Very nice session, in my opinion.

Cheers, Doug

tupalev · Post by **tupalev** » Fri May 29, 2009 8:58 am

The current batch of Pale Ale in the stores is really good. I was pleased to see out here in Waterloo (downtown, a pretty decent LCBO for Ontario beers really). Really fresh and hoppy. Nice work Ken!

tuqueboy · Post by **tuqueboy** » Sat May 30, 2009 7:45 pm

tupalev wrote:The current batch of Pale Ale in the stores is really good. I was pleased to see out here in Waterloo (downtown, a pretty decent LCBO for Ontario beers really). Really fresh and hoppy. Nice work Ken!

i can vouch for this too. may 21 production date, says the bottle

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:15 pm

I just bought a sixer of Pale Ale as well. Very fresh tasting and quite good. But where is this elusive production date? I can't find it at all.

midlife crisis · Post by **midlife crisis** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:22 pm

I also wanted to mention that I saw Ken at Volo the other night and he says Summer Saison will be on its way in the next couple of weeks. Yay!