Black Oak
Barrel-aged Saison — Black Oak Brewery
One of my favourite perennial beers is Black Oak's Summer Saison. A wicked good saison, with lots of bright citrus notes and classic Belgian spices from the yeast, it's a heck of a beer. So I was obviously pretty excited …
Oaktoberfest —Black Oak Brewing Co.
While Bavarians are in full Oktoberfest swing, and the massive tents of Munich are full to overflowing with joyful celebrants, we are just starting to get our dose of German and German-style Oktoberfest beers here in …
Friday Beer Break with Fearless Fred — Black Oak Ten Bitter Years
Today, Fred and Chris get into some of Black Oak's anniversary beer, Ten Bitter Years Double IPA. They also show off their new custom-made bbBarFly bottle openers.
The Should Have Been Friday, Saturday News Post
Well, I had the best of intentions, I really did. I had a bunch of great news items and events to post yesterday. Then I didn't. The good news, is I'm doing it now. And it's not too late! So if you're just getting back …
10 Bitter Years XI - Black Oak Brewing Co.
Every year, in Munster Indiana, there is a migration of sorts. While it doesn't have the drama of David Attenborough narrating the migrations of the Serengeti, it may well be the largest migration of beer geeks in the …
Brewer's Plate Toronto 2011 - Attended!
Oh goodness gracious. What a massive event. This Year's Brewer's Plate in Toronto took place in the Wychwood Barns, a really cool City of Toronto event space. It's an old TTC building, that appears to have housed …
Pale Ale - Black Oak Brewing Co.
So, hopefully you all read my post on The Brewer's Plate, happening next Wednesday, April 6th, in support of Not Far From the Tree. Over the next few days I'm going to post reviews about beers by some of the brewers who …
Brewer's Plate Toronto 2011
Get ready, this is going to be crazy. Want to drink excellent beers, eat amazing food and support a good cause all at once? It's easier than you think. The Brewer's Plate has got you covered. On April 6th, Brewer's Plate …
Things you need to know today - January 19th, 2011
Hey hey, it's Wednesday! Got any plans? Got any Hopes? Dreams? Me too. Here's some things that could help fill some of those desires. CASK Social - The Burger Bar New year, and a new set of socials. The good folks at …
10 Bitter Years - Black Oak Brewing Co.
So in the process of cleaning up a fairly messy beer storage area in readiness for Christmas entertaining, I realized I still had a bottle of 10 Bitter Years, imaginably waiting for review. If you're not familiar with 10 …
Black Oak at Volo and beyond - Toronto Beer Week
After making my farewells at The Monk's Table, I hopped the subway down to Wellesley and the short walk to Volo. Upon approaching, I was hailed from the patio by Ken Woods, Ralph and a crew of happy beer drinkers. After …
One-off Stand-off at The Victory Cafe - Toronto Beer Week
Another night in Toronto Beer Week, and more events to entice and entertain. So much so, that my friend Josh drove down from Kenora Uxbridge, to come along. So off we headed to The Victory Cafe to drink some one-offs …
$4 Pints at Volo - Toronto Beer Week
After eating more seafood then a Nova Scotia Fisherman at Starfish, I hopped up to Volo to vote on the IPA cask challenge final and enjoy some $4 pints. At this point I must say: I go to Volo somewhat frequently. I've …
My Schedule for Toronto Beer Week
[caption id="attachment_719" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Toronto Beer Week"][/caption] So I posted my planned schedule in my calendar, but I'm just so damned excited about Toronto Beer Week, I wanted to type …