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by BartOwl
Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

I too am drinking a Fuller's IIPA. This is absolutely terrific. The only complaint is the pepper that they added is a little too strong for me. I am going to try and find more of this.
by BartOwl
Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: GLB Tetrahedron Belgian Quad (Rum Barrel Aged)
Replies: 5
Views: 35738

GLB Tetrahedron Belgian Quad (Rum Barrel Aged)

I picked this beer up at Great Lakes Brewery in Etobicoke. It has a dark brown colour between a triple and a typical quad, so it is lighter than usual. There is almost no head to this one. Aroma of rum, orange candy, and chocolate. I can taste rum, brown sugar, molasses, with some earthiness in the ...
by BartOwl
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:49 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197826

Re: Beau's and a Bust

Regarding Beau's prices. I was under the opinion that they use organic ingredients. This could account for the higher than average price, and for some they may be willing to pay for it based only on that. That being said, I haven't tried a Beau's in a long time, since they did not impress me in the ...
by BartOwl
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 369167

Re: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation

Clair de Lune Sauternes 2014. 500ml 12 euros
I am drinking this in Bordeaux right now. Notes of mold, honey,and floral notes. Lots of finessse and well balanced with a slight acidic bite. Very good and great value.
by BartOwl
Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

In Normandy, I am drinking a local brew called Northmen Biere Brune by Ferme Brasserie La Chapelle. There is lots of malt complexity, with plenty of roasty coffee notes, chocolate, raisin etc. Half way between a double and a stout, I would recommend it.

Also, I have enjoyed some local cidre here.
by BartOwl
Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Avling Brewery
Replies: 6
Views: 5275

Avling Brewery

I just got back from this Toronto (Leslieville) brewery on Queen East. It has opened at the beginning of July, so it is fairly new. https://www.avling.ca/ I had the Epserta (Hoppy Belgian Ale) and the Avling IPA. I also got to taste the Avling Saison, Pilsener, Galette (Buckwheat Sasion), and Brevis...
by BartOwl
Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

GLB Voodoo Haze Mama DIPA i think I detect citra hops. Anyway it is quite good.
Bench Stone Road. This wit beer is not bad but nothing special.

I am heading to buffalo snd premier gourmet. Any recommendations for IPAs or abbey beers would be appreciated.
by BartOwl
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

At bier markt, I retried a favourite Boon Kriek. To my disappointment, it it now a sweet lambic with not nearly the complexity I rememer it having. I will have to remember to avoid their regilar lineup now. At Wvrst, I had a glass of Cascade Kriek. Good, but could be more complex. So far I liked Cas...
by BartOwl
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 369167

Re: Lions de Suduiraut 2014 Sauternes

Château Suduiraut - Lions de Suduiraut 2014 Sauternes Opens with a great aroma and thick gold pour. Faint petrol, tart-sweet apricot, pineapple. Taste acidic dry apricot, lychee and pale tropical fruit, minerally petrol and honey, sweet marmalade citrus, dry flower petal. Delicious, big long flavor...
by BartOwl
Wed May 08, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

I just returned from my first trip to Godspeed brewery, and I can say I am very impressed.
ESB - well done.
Kristal Imperial IPA - ditto
Barley Wine - amazing
Dark Czech Lager - also amazing.
by BartOwl
Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:23 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Folly Rhizhome with German hops. Nicely balanced with lots of flavour.
by BartOwl
Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Cowbell Brewing
Replies: 11
Views: 8187

Re: Cowbell Brewing

Couldn’t find a Cowbell review thread so I’ll place this here: I’ve been to Cowbell 3 times now. Each time I’ve been impressed with the atmosphere and food, and the beers have been decent if a bit tame. Overall it’s been a positive experience. However when I was there last Sunday I went to the beer...
by BartOwl
Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Forked River Flanders Red - Sour, acidic, fig-like maltiness with some fruitiness. Yum.
by BartOwl
Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:12 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075231

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Muskoka Black Raspberry Thunder Milkshake IPA is similar to the Kawarthas ice cream that it is named after. It has a strong vanilla and black raspberry component, tasting like the ice cream. However, for an IPA I would like it to be hoppier.