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Lackey wrote:Viggo and I brewed a beer similar to a Cass dark but with Westmalle yeast, it turned out really nice I thought...
That sounds very promising! I'm all for mixing it up but obviously didn't want to place expectations on you. You're already doing a lot to make this happen so we're ultimately going to follow your lead on the exact type/style of beer you want to make.
CDA's are a tricky style. I've had a lot that are nothing special and then the rare and surprising ones that are delicious (I'm looking at you Fish Tale Swordfish!) But something playing off a Belgian strain of yeast has lots of potential to be both unique and great!
I don't always piss in a bottle but when I do...I prefer to call it Dos Equis.
Blankboy wrote:?? I saw no mention in this thread about a FB group?
It was in Jon's OP
Right, it says "people are busy conspiring (thus far secretly on Facebook)".
AFAIK, I can't see this secret group.
Here is the line you need from Jon's OP.
"So please let me know if you would like to participate. You are also welcome to now join our Facebook working group. Search for "Bartowel 10th anniversary" and request to join. "
Okay, I think we are very near our limit for participation. Might have room for one or two more at most. Here's the list of folks involved. Please check to ensure you are on it (some people confirmed using their BarTowel handles and their real names on Facebook...don't want any duplicates);
Wilco
icemachine
jcc
cannondale
Cass
DougShoemaker
dutchcanuck
sala33
Blankboy
HogtownHarry
Chris
Phirleh
Eric E
Troy B
Swordsman
Gord Cooper
Soods
Bartle
Johnny B
Kish84
JB84
Stephen Rich
Greg Clow
Jordan St.John
One last day for any last minute additions (one or two at most) then I will close this off.
I don't always piss in a bottle but when I do...I prefer to call it Dos Equis.
Also, I looked into the price of a Magic School Bus rental to take everyone from the brewery to a downtown pub at the end of the brew day. Sadly they are fully booked on the 17th. If anyone knows of another company it might be worth pricing. If more than 20 of you are planning on going out together after it COULD be cheaper and faster than public transit. Just a thought.
I don't always piss in a bottle but when I do...I prefer to call it Dos Equis.
I've requested to join the Facebook group. I hope my posting the other day asking to be included and requesting to join the Facebook group gets me into this event. It sounds like a lot of fun. I sure don't relish the thought of unbooking the afternoon off work!
Hey, everyone - just wanted to chime in and say that we should all give a virtual round of applause to Jon for getting this arranged.
For those who don't know, he's currently based in Vancouver, and won't even be in town for this event. He just thought it would be nice to do something for the 10th anniversary of the forum, and took the initiative to get 'er done.
Fantastic job, Jon. We'll be sure to save a few bottles of the finished product for you.
