The Bar Towel

Brewers aren't always aware of of the what the perceived marketing related strenghths or weaknesses of a particular competion might be, especially in the first year of said competion's inception. We're very proud to have done well under the scrutiny of qualified judges. Let's not forget that part of...

:-? As brewer for Beau's All Natural, I was naturally pleased with garnering our first gold medal in competition. I believe the fact that it was a BJCP sanctioned competition lends the results some credibility. Furthermore, although the categories were compressed into a bit of a hodgepodge of styles...

FYI, Carlsberg for this market is most probably being produced by McAuslan in Montreal as a result of their partnership with Moosehead.

During the time I was working at Hockley Valley Brewing, it was a one brand brewery. I strongly believe that is still the case and will remain so for some time. I would have to classify their current offering as a blond ale. I cite the pale colour, low bitterness, and definite fruity note as the cri...

Having brewed at Hockley Valley, I can assure you that the product is an ale.
Cheers!

Perry,
Is there anywhere in the GTA or west thereof that I might currently find the Scotch Irish Plain Porter? Actually, I'd be happy to hear about the whereabouts of any of your libations in the region. Thanks. Nice job with the background info on the stylistic profiles of porter. Slainte!
Matthew

Kid Presentable- I certainly agree that just because a product adheres to a particular industry norm, it won't necessarily be good. Though I also enjoy McAuslan Oatmeal Stout in the bottle, I happen to have a preference for St. A Oatmeal Stout on tap. There is at present only one draught offering of...

Uncle Bobby- one used to be able to find a good pint of Beamish at Castro's Lounge in the beaches, that was a while ago though. More recently they've had Fuller's Porter on tap which was quite good. Over the last few years I've noticed the virtual disappearance of Murphy's Stout on Ontario taps. I d...

Denison's closing will leave a huge void on the Toronto and Ontario beer scene. I'll always fondly remember my days working there as Michael's assistant. I took great pride in being part of a team dedicated to providing top-notch, authentic German lagers and wheat beer. I'd like to toast all the emp...