The Bar Towel

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2003 2:40 pm**

Scott:
If you're anxious for more Smuttynose Robust Porter, there were in excess of 24 bottles sitting on the shelf at the University Plaza LCBO in Dundas (Store# 25). I've had a steady supply for about 6 months.

Slainte,
Jeff

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:15 pm**

Scott, your beer descriptions where just fine. And as Doug mentioned, you tagged the Brooklyn as being an Inmperial Stout without knowing it was, so you must be doing something right.

If you want more practice in rating & describing beers, you should sign up at ratebeer.com. It's a great way to develop your palate and learn more about what you're drinking.

Greg

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:18 pm**

There's also stock of Porter in LCBO stores in Barrie, Aliston, Barry's Bay, Elliott Lake,Hagar, Haileybury and Whitby...if you want details...e-mail me at esprit@primus.ca

Posted: **Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:01 pm**

Peter, do you have any idea why the Smuttynose Robust isn't showing up in the LCBO's website inventory system? It's proven to be pretty accurate for me so far, so I'm surprised to see a product completely missing, especially when it's available in a few different stores.

Greg

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2003 10:38 am**

Greg, it has to do with how the products coded when they were first entered. These seasonal were not coded so that they would appear on the product search (only the LCBO could explain to you why...the explanation I received was ridiculous). Having said that, I ranted when I found out and they agree to include them but this started with the Spring promo products and therefore does not include products like Smuttynose which were released in January.

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:04 pm**

Scott,

I'm glad you had a good time at our store. Sorry I missed you, but I ended up going to NYC for the "NASFT Fancy Food Show." Josh flew to NYC on Sunday and joined me. Meanwhile, Wesley was in Cooperstown visiting Ommegang. I'll make sure to tell them that you enjoyed their suggestions, and the visit to Pizza Plant.

Besides all the gourmet foods, etc., at the Food Show, there were a few interesting new beers at the show, plus - of course, we managed to visit a handful of the normal good-beer spots in the city - Bierkraft, Mugs Ale House, Gingerman, Sparky's, d.b.a., Blind Tigers, and the Burp Castle. Lots of fun!

Anyway, we returned to Buffalo to find that 22oz bottles of the Smuttynose Barleywine, and Smuttynose "Big A IPA" had arrived at the store. I've had the barleywine on draft, but never in the bottle, and I haven't tasted the IPA yet. Anyone had these beers?

Lyle

Posted: **Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:22 pm**

On 2003-07-02 14:04, Lyle wrote:

Anyway, we returned to Buffalo to find that 22oz bottles of the Smuttynose Barleywine, and Smuttynose "Big A IPA" had arrived at the store. I've had the barleywine on draft, but never in the bottle, and I haven't tasted the IPA yet. Anyone had these beers?

Lyle

Lovely beer--here's is my rating:

http://www.ratebeer.com/ShowBeer.asp?Be ... nOfID=5235

Posted: **Thu Jul 03, 2003 12:13 am**

I guess if I had taken the time to read the fine print on the neck of the Brooklyn Black Chocolate bottle, I would have seen it being described as an Imperial Stout. I've scanned through Ratebeer.com a few times (read some of your reviews Greg, as well as Joe's, and Doug's) and I guess it's about time I signed up. I've got a lot to learn still.

Lyle, too bad I missed you. Thanks for letting Josh know I was coming!

Scott

Posted: **Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:29 am**

My wife Anna and I took a little trip to Premier Gourmet yesterday. Wesley, Josh and Lyle were extremely helpful. Janet, Lyle's Mum, was kind enough to give Anna a personal tour of the all the other bounty which Premier offers. Anna isn't a beer geek, so this was very thoughtful. Happened to meet a couple of Rochester Ratebeerians as well, Jeremy and Howard. After making our purchases, we were treated to a tasting. Lyle had a few of his homebrews, and a very nice assortment they were. Also tried the Southampton Old Ale 2002, and the Harveys Elizabethan Ale 1997?

Wesley, Josh, Lyle and Janet, Thank You for all the help, advice and genorosity.

See You again soon, Cheers, Doug

Posted: **Sun Jul 20, 2003 3:28 pm**

Sounds like we should try for another road trip, this time to Buffalo (Premier being a major stop). How does everyone feel about it? Cass, will the Magic Bus take us down there?

Posted: **Mon Jul 21, 2003 8:07 pm**

Would it be worth while going to Ellicottville while we're down there? It's a beautiful town (I go skiing there all the time)... I don't really know much about the brewery though. I never really had time to stop in. Too much skiing and hanging out at the Gin Mill to do

Anyways, if we plan a trip, I'm in!