Greetings from Canada.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:27 am

Sipping on a Loyalist Lager.

Down at the Socialist Pig.

Earlier we were on Wolfe Island. I had a tasty dish of Eggs Benedict.

Snapped a shot of the Kingston skyline. I was surprised it had one.

Well, that's our day trip to Canada. We ran into a couple who told us Don Cherry's son in law changed his last name to Cherry. Oh Canada, you and your crazy love for Don Cherry.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:04 am

Detroit needs to name a waste water treatment plant in honor of Don Cherry.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:30 am

88 wrote:In Canada, milk comes in bags.

For a good reason

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:33 am

No stop at one of these before you went back home?

We'll be up in O' Canada next month.

R-Jack · Post by **R-Jack** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 3:10 pm

Wolfman wrote:

Note the curvature of the parking lot.

Your move 'tart

Bucmonkey · Post by **Bucmonkey** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:25 pm

R-Jack wrote:
Wolfman wrote:

Note the curvature of the parking lot.

Your move 'tart

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:22 pm

BSmack wrote:Sipping on a Loyalist Lager.

Toured that brewery about a month ago (it's a small room

). Went on a stag-do for four days in Prince Edward County, the whole place is a massive distillery. Unreal, just came back fucking sideways. Heaven fell to earth in the form of that place, never knew it was there as a place to go to be honest. And never mind the Union Jack, if you're not flying the King's Colours you're a heretic. Never been to Wolfe, it always sounded a bit spartan

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:53 am

Wolfe is Spartan. It is almost entirely agricultural except for a small town located at the island end of a ferry that runs between Kingston and Wolfe Island.

As for the Loyalist Lager, that was a kick ass session beer. Not that Goober would like it, it doesn't wipe it's hops on the drapes as it leaves. But rational humans who just want to drink a beer that tastes good? You'll like it. I'm looking for it at my local Beers of the World.

My wife and I loved what little we saw of Gananoque. The next time we get a child free weekend to get away to a B&B, Gananoque is going to be a serious contender.

Jay in Phoenix · Post by **Jay in Phoenix** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:20 am

The real question you hoser, is did the Beer Store carry this brew, eh?

Goes great with back bacon.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:29 am

Alas no Elsinore. Rumor has it two hosers in Toronto drank it all.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 2:34 am

BSmack wrote: As for the Loyalist Lager, that was a kick ass session beer.

I'll disagree with you there, the terms get thrown around. A session beer is for a session man, someone who likes to drink for a period of time. I didn't like it and I drank everything out there. All microbrews try to knock you out with one punch when they shouldn't, they cater to people who want a pint, not several. Came back appreciating wine and cider a bit more.

Do yourself a favour and consider Prince Edward next time, it's lovely. Thirty vinyards on top of brewries and cider distillers. The largest freshwater sandbanks in the world and just wonderful, chilled out people and good food. Not Canadian cuisine dredged from the bottom of the St. Lawrence and smothered with gravy and vinegar.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:21 am

I actually thought of Price Edward this time. I wanted to go to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Unfortunately it just wasn't feasible with everything else we had on the schedule and us being based on Wellesley Island. It sounds like fun. I'll look into it.

As for the Lager, at 4.5% ABV this was anything but trying to knock you out with one punch. Had I not been driving I would have had a few more. It paired well with my meal IMHO.

BTW, at no time did I have river food. Beef and eggs for me when we went out. Steak, carrots and potatoes for our camp dinners. Bagels and bananas for breakfast.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:57 am

As for the Lager, at 4.5% ABV this was anything but trying to knock you out with one punch.

Not thinking so much alchohol content, it goes like this: TONS OF CITRUS, OUR BEER TASTES LIKE GRAPEFRUIT!!! or HINT OF BURNT CHOCOLATE!!

Yeah great, I noticed when I first sipped it, you've succeded in your task, wonderful. Now get on to something without a gimmick so that I can drink for a few hours straight.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:43 am

Stouts and porters have my blessing to use chocolate and coffee in their recipe. The rest? Yea, mostly undrinkable. This was, IMHO, one of the exceptions.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:06 pm

BSmack wrote:As for the Loyalist Lager, that was a kick ass session beer. Not that Goober would like it, it doesn't wipe it's hops on the drapes as it leaves. But rational humans who just want to drink a beer that tastes good?

My favorite local brewer released a pair of Imperial Stouts last weekend. And he adheres to the German purity laws. No coffee. No chocolate. Just great fucking beer.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:37 pm

Kind of a sad looking eggs benedict. Was that supposed to be hollandaise? And where is the back bacon?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:09 pm

mvscal wrote:Kind of a sad looking eggs benedict. Was that supposed to be hollandaise? And where is the back bacon?

Good observation. Looks like just egg yolk or something else yellow on top. Hollandiase - so mysterious and yet easy to make.

The last few times I've made eggs benedict I've used lox instead of any pork product. Really good that way. And a great side to use up some of the hollandaise is steamed broccoli.

BSmack · Post by **BSmack** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 4:57 pm

mvscal wrote:Kind of a sad looking eggs benedict. Was that supposed to be hollandaise? And where is the back bacon?

Prosciutto on one side and bacon on the other. The egg was poached. Not sure what the sauce purporting to be hollandaise was, but it tasted good.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 5:36 pm

Going to Canada for beer is like wine-shopping in Mississippi.

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:05 pm

Or dating slender women in Wisconsin.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:10 pm

Dr_Phibes wrote:
As for the Lager, at 4.5% ABV this was anything but trying to knock you out with one punch.

Not thinking so much alchohol content, it goes like this: TONS OF CITRUS, OUR BEER TASTES LIKE GRAPEFRUIT!!! or HINT OF BURNT CHOCOLATE!!

Yeah great, I noticed when I first sipped it, you've succeded in your task, wonderful. Now get on to something without a gimmick so that I can drink for a few hours straight.

You know what a great flavour of beer is?

beer flavoured beer

That's one of my faves.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:40 pm

Screw_Michigan wrote:Or dating slender women in Wisconsin.

Or in your case, dating women.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:58 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:
Screw_Michigan wrote:Or dating slender women in Wisconsin.
Or in your case, dating women.

That's gonna leave a mark...ouchhhhhh....

Screw_Michigan · Post by **Screw_Michigan** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:14 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:
Screw_Michigan wrote:Or dating slender women in Wisconsin.
Or in your case, dating women.

I thought you were above IKYABWAI.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:19 pm

Screw_Michigan wrote: I thought you were above IKYABWAI.

He like to "slum it" once in a while.
Helps him remember his roots...keeps his humility in cheque.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Tue Sep 08, 2015 8:37 pm

I just checked the official IKYABWAI Manual: 2015 Edition and Goobs skates by on a technicality.

Section 5.4.2.1
(c):
If the returning insult is modified in any way, it is not considered "I Know You Are But What Am I."

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:10 pm

IKYABWAI would have been if I had said "dating slender women in DC." Nice try Screwball.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:46 pm

Papa Willie wrote:Do you have beer flavoured beer stores in your neighbourhood, or are they closer to your town's centre? What colour are they?

Fuque off.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:52 pm

Papa Willie wrote:
Do you have beer flavoured beer stores in your neighbourhood, or are they closer to your town's centre? What colour are they?

Generally, grey...but I won't labour over the many varieties.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:59 pm

'Spray, can we trade you Winnipeg for Savannah?

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:17 pm

Hamilton for San Francisco seems like an even trade. Piss smell and freaks on parade.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:30 pm

Sorry, we're not giving up "The Hammer" for Tinkle Town.

Not happening.

:x

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:49 pm

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:Sorry, we're not giving up "The Hammer" for Tinkle Town.

Not happening.

:x

How about we trade you Macon, Georgia for a case of that Loyalist Lager?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:17 pm

Left Seater wrote:Hamilton for San Francisco seems like an even trade. Piss smell and freaks on parade.

San Francisco may smell bad and stuff (not nearly as bad as Houston, BTW), but at least there's some cool stuff to do there.

I'd be willing to give up Bakersfield, though. You can have it for free if you come and get it before next Tuesday.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:33 pm

Mikey wrote:
Left Seater wrote:Hamilton for San Francisco seems like an even trade. Piss smell and freaks on parade.
San Francisco may smell bad and stuff (not nearly as bad as Houston, BTW), but at least there's some cool stuff to do there.

I'd be willing to give up Bakersfield, though. You can have it for free if you come and get it before next Tuesday.

Would you bundle that offer with Fresno?

:?

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 7:54 pm

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:
Mikey wrote:
Left Seater wrote:Hamilton for San Francisco seems like an even trade. Piss smell and freaks on parade.
San Francisco may smell bad and stuff (not nearly as bad as Houston, BTW), but at least there's some cool stuff to do there.

I'd be willing to give up Bakersfield, though. You can have it for free if you come and get it before next Tuesday.

Would you bundle that offer with Fresno?

:?

In a neck - err - heartbeat.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:24 pm

Shlomart Ben Yisrael wrote:
Mikey wrote:
Left Seater wrote:Hamilton for San Francisco seems like an even trade. Piss smell and freaks on parade.
San Francisco may smell bad and stuff (not nearly as bad as Houston, BTW), but at least there's some cool stuff to do there.

I'd be willing to give up Bakersfield, though. You can have it for free if you come and get it before next Tuesday.

Would you bundle that offer with Fresno?

:?

The east side of Houston does have a bit of a wang to it. That is the smell of industry. The west side has no smell.

What if we thru in LA with San Fran for Hamilton. You get rid of one shit hole and we get rid of two. You guys run enough charter flights between Toronto and LA/SFO it might as well be a domestic flight.

atmdad · Post by **atmdad** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:26 pm

pssssst Mikey,

Don't scare him away with such a hard bargain. Go ahead and throw in everything up to and including Stockton and between 20 miles east of the 99 to 20 miles west of the 5.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:35 pm

atmdad wrote:pssssst Mikey,

Don't scare him away with such a hard bargain. Go ahead and throw in everything up to and including Stockton and between 20 miles east of the 99 to 20 miles west of the 5.

Sounds like a plan. That would make Canada the world's largest producer of almonds and meth, but it would solve our water problems.

Dr_Phibes · Post by **Dr_Phibes** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:57 am

Goober McTuber wrote:Going to Canada for beer is like wine-shopping in Mississippi.

er, I've read your beer threads.

I'll wager Canada

and the US

are on an equal beer footing. Both crawled out from under Labatt/Molson - Budweiser/Coors at the same time and realised something better. Early small brewers did well, just made decent simple things with decent simple labels and all was well.

Now it's like this caricature, Every skinny-jeaned dickhead and unemployed fraud from Scotland is opening a brewery in mum's basement and getting coverage in the local fanzine and everyone talks about it. Now everyone's inundated in it. A decent 'session-ale', eh?

J'accuse, Goober :brad: