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Muskoka Mad Tom IPA

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Post by Pub Style »

Bonesey wrote:Does anyone know if it will be a swingtop? I lovem for homebrews
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Post by Bobsy »

I think this one could be a winner. Muskoka keeps on getting better...

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Post by velovampire »

Bobsy wrote:I think this one could be a winner. Muskoka keeps on getting better...
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Post by TheSevenDuffs »

velovampire wrote:
Bobsy wrote:I think this one could be a winner. Muskoka keeps on getting better...
+1
Agreed. These guys seem to be taking chances ... right up there with Flying Monkeys.

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Post by Belgian »

Me four.

They could really become our own Sierra Nevada if the Cabin Fever I tried the other day is any indication. Great peachy/apricot stone fruit flavors & aromas over the totally convincing citrus hops. It was pretty American-tasting, so these Muskoka folks seem to know exactly which way they are headed when they are brewing stuff.
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Post by carguy »

The swing tops look nice, but I'm glad to see it's coming in a regular bottle, as their seasonals in the swing tops are priced too high to make them regular buys, despite their being very good.

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Post by midlife crisis »

Yeah, I had the Cabin Fever (gravity cask) last night too at the Volo event and was quite impressed. If the Old Tom is similar, I predict a winner as well.

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Post by Belgian »

carguy wrote:the swing tops are priced too high to make them regular buys, despite their being very good.
I know those impressive swing-tops cost Muskoka money, and they do need to pass on the cost - it's a very good Summer Weisse!

I think Schneider Wiesen Edel Weisse and Denisons are both amazing value so everyone can be happy right now.
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Post by Ralphus »

You can now add this product on drinkvine. It's under the summer releases.
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Post by elproducto »

How did this ever get past SR at the LCBO?

Surely it is offensive.

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elproducto wrote:How did this ever get past SR at the LCBO?

Surely it is offensive.

:lol:
The Canadian Mental Health Association and Rage-aholics Anonymous will both be filing complaints imminently.

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Post by NRman »

MAD Tom? CRAZY Canuck? wait a minute..... I get it!!
Hops clearly causes in insanity! That explains a LOT!
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Post by SteelbackGuy »

Is this just a re-brand of the Cream Ale in a 750 swing top? Hahahah :)
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Post by heebes »

driving north off the 410, came up to a Muskoka truck yesterday, as i passed by i threw on the CB;
"hey how bout' ya Muskoka? got a copy?"
no response. either no CB or not on the general travelin' trucker channel.
i wanted to ask him if he had any Mad Tom on that ther truck.

well today i saw Muskoka's tweet that it was hittin beer stores today!
lo' and behold! found my local fully stocked with Mad Tom and Cream Ale, all new packaging.

Loving this beer Muskoka! this has got to be my favourite Ontario brewery right now, seasonals have impressed me (harvest & summer weisse) and now the first ontario brewery to bring us a REAL american IPA to stores!

thanks for stocking in my local beer store, ill be sure to buy a few cases worth in order to make it worth stocking there!

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Post by Hawks28 »

just found some at TBS in Pickering. Cant wait to try one tonight.

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