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Toronto Beer Week - Sept 20-26

Post details, reviews and recaps of interesting beer events in Ontario and elsewhere here.

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A few of the events that are starting to come in: http://www.bartowel.com/?p=1115

The dynamic listing should become a lot fuller over the next few weeks: http://www.torontobeerweek.com/TBW_2/Events/Events.html

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Looking good! Lots of events, and nice to see the C'est What festival span two days.

Aaaahaha - The Amazing Beer Race!! :)

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Looking good!
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Another sweet event just added to the TBW calendar... on Sunday Sept. 19th, the day before the actual week commences!

beerbistro
18 King Street East
1:00pm
Dieu du Ciel Beer Brunch: Hosted by Stephen Beaumont, featuring the beers and brewer's of Dieu du Ciel! in Quebec.
Tickets are $45, and on sale Wednesday Sept 8th (416) 861-9872

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Bar Towel is proud to be co-hosting along with beerbistro a Lost Abbey and Port Brewing tasting on Wednesday September 22nd. 6 beers will be part of the sampling with a talk featuring Matt Tweedy, a familiar face for anyone who frequents beerbistro, and who did a brewing stint at Lost Abbey earlier in the year.

Stay tuned for more specifics.

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Cass wrote:Bar Towel is proud to be co-hosting along with beerbistro a Lost Abbey and Port Brewing tasting on Wednesday September 22nd. 6 beers will be part of the sampling with a talk featuring Matt Tweedy, a familiar face for anyone who frequents beerbistro, and who did a brewing stint at Lost Abbey earlier in the year.

Stay tuned for more specifics.
Awesome news, Cass!

The official TBW passport is being distributed to participating locations as we speak - so keep your eye out for it.

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Bobsy wrote:The official TBW passport is being distributed to participating locations as we speak - so keep your eye out for it.
I picked one up at the Balzac's in Liberty Village this morning. Very nicely done!

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Tickets for the Brewdog dinner at Beerbistro are on sale as of 10am. Last time I spoke to R&R they said that Brewdog will planning on bringing some of their big guns (I'm talking 30%+). James should be a fascinating guy to listen to, and as a marketing guy myself, I love the press they get!

I've grabbed my ticket, and anyone interested can call BB @ (416) 861-9872.

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Bobsy wrote:Tickets for the Brewdog dinner at Beerbistro are on sale as of 10am.
I called at 9:57, because I'm a nurd. :)

I expect this one will be selling out quickly...

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GregClow wrote:
Bobsy wrote:Tickets for the Brewdog dinner at Beerbistro are on sale as of 10am.
I called at 9:57, because I'm a nurd. :)

I expect this one will be selling out quickly...
So that's why I got the busy tone!

Joking... I called at 9:56
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Looking through the events listings, this one also caught my eye...

Wednesday September 22nd
Victory Cafe
581 Markham Street
6:00pm
ONE-OFF STAND - OFF
Beau's All Natural Brewing Company and Nickel Brook Brewery will be offering several one offs and some of their regular seasonal beers (details TBA). $20/ticket - includes 2 pints or four 5oz samples and food. RSVP only to info@victorycafe.ca

Wonder if Beau's will bring any of the beers they're having at oktoberfest?

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The Bar Towel presents a Lost Abbey/Port Brewing beer tasting as part of TBW

Wednesday Sept. 22, 2010 at beerbistro

Hosted by me!

Featuring 4 Lost Abbey beers (Carnevale, Red Barn, Avant Garde, and Lost and Found) along with Port Old Viscosity and Port Older Viscosity. Brewer Matt Tweedy will be on hand to guide you through the beers, and share his experiences working at the brewery.

6pm / $25pp / tickets now on sale by calling beerbistro - 416-861-9872

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Jesse Valins, who is a former Bar Towel regular and currently chef at Trevor, asked me to mention that they're doing a beer dinner with Duggan's during TBW. Here are the deets:

SATURDAY SEPT 25TH

Trevor Kitchen and Bar
38 Wellington Street East

6 Course Dinner with Beers from Duggan’s Brewery - 6pm

A beer pairing dinner with Michael Duggan of Duggan's Brewery. 6 courses paired around various beers produced by Duggan. Tickets are $79 and can be purchased by calling (416) 941 9410.

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Just some of the new events posted today:

Monday
Granite Brewery
245 Eglinton Ave East
New Beer Launch - A new beer will be introduced at the Granite in recognition of Toronto Beer Week. A special brew made in conjunction with the SOB’s (Southern Ontario Brewer’s) “Plan it for the Granite” HomeBrew Competition.

Thursday
Toronto Beer Week Ladies Night
7:00pm Duggan's Brewery, 75 Victoria Street
8:15pm beerbistro, 18 King Street East
9:30pm Trevor Kitchen and Bar, 38 Wellington Street East
Calling all women who appreciate flavour. Join us for a casual meander around 3 local bars, enjoying craft beer and camararderie along the way. Oh, and men are welcome too! Free Toronto Beer Week t-shirts for the first two females to show up.


Friday
Gladstone
1214 Queen St W
6:30pm- 9:30pm
Cask Tapping: Featuring Great Lakes Brewery Johnny Simcoe American Pale Ale tapped by GLB rep who will answer questions about the brewing process and cask beers ($6.00 a pint or pair with a Cheese Plate for $13.95, or 2 pints and Cheese Plate $23.95). Cheese Plate: Monforte Toscano (Stratford, Ontario); Baluchon, (Quebec); 4 year old White Cheddar (Ontario)

Highway 61
1620 Bayview Ave
6 pm
Mystery Cask Unveiled - We will be finally unveiling a delicious Belgian Dubbel made at Great Lakes by their own John Bowden and Highway 61's, Matthew Clappison. In an attempt to gain favour with the Highway 61 staff we have left the naming of this cask entirely up to one lucky member, who will reveal the name at 6 pm sharp! Don't miss this one because it will never be made again!


All Weekend
Granite Brewery
245 Eglinton Ave East
Cask Ale Weekend - Experience and enjoy the wonderful world of cask ales at a great price. Four casks available (Hopping Mad, IPA, Best Bitter Special and “The New Beer” on gravity tap at the bar). All cask ale pints are just $4.95 plus tax for the weekend.

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Man I gotta figure a way to hit up a few more of these. Wonder if I can clone and then recombine my various selves at the end of the week
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Okay, another event for Saturday (25th) just came in from Steam Whistle and it's pretty cool.

Steam Whistle Brewing Co.
255 Bremner Blvd.
11am-2pm
Ticket: $20 (cash only)
In celebration of TBW, Steam Whistle offers an exclusive bus tour to The Hop Farm! (Gormely, ON) - Learn about the traditions of growing Hops in Canada & experience the joys of harvesting the spice of beer at The Hop Farm. This wonderful opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of rural Ontario includes lunch and ice cold Steam Whistle Pilsners!

Space on the bus is limited. To reserve your spot, email Mike at mikea@steamwhistle.ca today!

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