The Bar Towel

Posted: **Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:54 pm**

Opened up a large bottle of La Trappe Quad from the last major LCBO release, 2011 vintage. Wow has it ever blossomed at the moment. The new forward flavour is candied sugar, like candy floss. Think Rochefort 10 (been drinking that lately as well) but much smoother overall. Just so smooth. Great.

Posted: **Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:53 pm**

Driftwood Sartori Harvest

If the next two bottles I have are anything like this one, I may have a new favourite Canadian brewed IPA. Peachy, piney greatness.

Posted: **Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:17 pm**

Kekumba wrote:Driftwood Sartori Harvest

If the next two bottles I have are anything like this one, I may have a new favourite Canadian brewed IPA. Peachy, piney greatness.

I picked up a few of those as well... great stuff, though I think I actually prefer the Fat Tug as an IPA.

The Hoyne Wolf Vine wet-hopped pale ale is quite good as well. Same Sartori hops, but in a pale ale with marris otter. I need to buy more of these (the Driftwood sold out in a few hours).

Posted: **Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:09 pm**

Over the last two nights at home:
Amsterdam Calm Before The Storm
Southern Tier Harvest Ale
Sierra Nevada Tumbler Autumn Brown Ale
Amsterdam Autumn Hop Harvest Ale

Posted: **Fri Oct 04, 2013 11:37 pm**

Phillips Puzzler Belgian Black IPA
Timothy Taylor Landlord
Evil Twin Yin
Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break

Posted: **Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:48 pm**

last night at jprimes

Biere De Garde by Matt7215
Hellwoods by Bellwoods Brewery
La Fin Du Monde Oak Aged by Unibroue
Ontario Wet Hop by Nickel Brook Brewing
Life Of Riley Irish Red by 5 Paddles Brewing Company
Tenacious Wee Aged In Eagle Rare Barrels by Voodoo Brewing Co.
Parabola (2012) by Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Sour Saison by Matt7215
Deliverance (Pinot Noir) by Great Lakes Brewery
Narcissism Of Minor Differences Ipa by 5 Paddles Brewing Company
Vieille Artisanal Saison by Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Dulachan IPA by Lavery Brewing Company
Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine Style (2013) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Oude Geuze (Armand & Tomme Blend) by Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen
Heather Ale by Cambridge Brewing Co.
Samuel Adams Utopias (2011) by Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

Posted: **Sun Oct 06, 2013 1:17 pm**

distr0 wrote:last night at jprimes

Biere De Garde by Matt7215
Hellwoods by Bellwoods Brewery
La Fin Du Monde Oak Aged by Unibroue
Ontario Wet Hop by Nickel Brook Brewing
Life Of Riley Irish Red by 5 Paddles Brewing Company
Tenacious Wee Aged In Eagle Rare Barrels by Voodoo Brewing Co.
Parabola (2012) by Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Sour Saison by Matt7215
Deliverance (Pinot Noir) by Great Lakes Brewery
Narcissism Of Minor Differences Ipa by 5 Paddles Brewing Company
Vieille Artisanal Saison by Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Dulachan IPA by Lavery Brewing Company
Barrel-Aged Bigfoot Barleywine Style (2013) by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Oude Geuze (Armand & Tomme Blend) by Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen
Heather Ale by Cambridge Brewing Co.
Samuel Adams Utopias (2011) by Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)

pretty crazy night, thx for the shares guys!

Posted: **Sun Oct 06, 2013 2:33 pm**

distr0 wrote:
Vieille Artisanal Saison by Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project

Open now or let sit awhile longer?

Posted: **Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:27 pm**

Last night at Bar Hop:
Kensington Brewing Tilt (draught)
Oast House Country Bumpkin (draught)
Ommegang Belgian Pale Ale (draught)
Northwinds Corduroy Rye IPA (draught)

distr0 wrote: Ontario Wet Hop by Nickel Brook Brewing

What were the group's thoughts on this one?

Posted: **Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:47 pm**

cratez wrote:Last night at Bar Hop:
Kensington Brewing Tilt (draught)
Oast House Country Bumpkin (draught)
Ommegang Belgian Pale Ale (draught)
Northwinds Corduroy Rye IPA (draught)

distr0 wrote: Ontario Wet Hop by Nickel Brook Brewing
What were the group's thoughts on this one?

I thought it was lovely! It's reviewing well on ratebeer. Also $6.95 for a 750ml is not too bad when we have turds like Lake of Bays IPA @ $8.95

You should try it!

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/nickel-bro ... 768/54825/

Posted: **Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:54 pm**

Bunch of homebrews on the back deck, finished up with Pliny the Elder and Heady Topper.

Not a bad way to finish the warm sunny days!

Posted: **Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:22 am**

matt7215 wrote:
cratez wrote:Last night at Bar Hop:
Kensington Brewing Tilt (draught)
Oast House Country Bumpkin (draught)
Ommegang Belgian Pale Ale (draught)
Northwinds Corduroy Rye IPA (draught)

distr0 wrote: Ontario Wet Hop by Nickel Brook Brewing
What were the group's thoughts on this one?
I thought it was lovely! It's reviewing well on ratebeer. Also $6.95 for a 750ml is not too bad when we have turds like Lake of Bays IPA @ $8.95

You should try it!

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/nickel-bro ... 768/54825/

echoed, I really enojyed it

Posted: **Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:25 am**

sprague11 wrote:
distr0 wrote:
Vieille Artisanal Saison by Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Open now or let sit awhile longer?

i'd say open now, i don't see it benefiting much from aging

Posted: **Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:39 am**

sprague11 wrote:
distr0 wrote:
Vieille Artisanal Saison by Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Open now or let sit awhile longer?

I bought all 3 of the regular offerings that Premier had and have enjoyed both the Vieille and the Hop Savant so far and both are fantastic. I would enjoy them now.

Posted: **Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:36 am**

Yesterday while watching the Presidents Cup:
Great Lakes Oktoberfest
Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA
Southern Tier 2XRye

matt7215 wrote: I thought it was lovely! It's reviewing well on ratebeer. Also $6.95 for a 750ml is not too bad when we have turds like Lake of Bays IPA @ $8.95. You should try it!

distr0 wrote: echoed, I really enojyed it

Sounds promising. I'm gonna grab a couple tonight.

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