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#1
Ok lads,

Before they swallow us up, what s your favourite Canadian brew?

Mine is Sleemans Steam........

Cheers,
Ken



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#2
Kanadian Ken, Mar 25 2005, 11:08 PMOk lads,

Before they swallow us up, what s your favourite Canadian brew? 

Mine is Sleemans Steam........

Cheers,
Ken



Nice pic Larry er KKKen. :D
#3
Hurricane249, Mar 25 2005, 11:09 PMNice pic Larry er KKKen. :D


I'm not in an area of the country that has good beer...just the mega Ansheiser-Busch and Miller type stuff. I did taste some nice local brew when I visited Wisconsin for an old college buddy's wedding. Leinenkugel
#4
The ones we get are probably your wateriest exports.

Um, Molsen Golden, Moosehead. Duff. :D
Never heard of Sleemans Steam. Can you send me a case? Or a keg? :beer:
#5
The Holiday Inn in Windsor has something on tap red/green label and I can't remember the name but it was great. Down my way we get a lot of Canadian beer but I generally only drink Labatts Blue, Molson Ice, and Moosehead. :beer:
#6
VFR4Lee, Mar 26 2005, 01:19 AMThe ones we get are probably your wateriest exports.

Um, Molsen Golden, Moosehead. Duff. :D
Never heard of Sleemans Steam. Can you send me a case? Or a keg?  :beer:



My pleasure - we have mini kegs, suitable for pre lunch meetings, and post breakfast mtgs......5 litres (enough to kick your arse if you feel lucky) as well as full party kegs (kill you if you're going alone - mame you if you are partnered up).

Just let me know what you need.

#7
Kanadian Ken, Mar 25 2005, 09:26 PMMy pleasure - we have mini kegs, suitable for pre lunch meetings, and post breakfast mtgs......5 litres (enough to kick your arse if you feel lucky) as well as full party kegs (kill you if you're going alone - mame you if you are partnered up).

Just let me know what you need.



Send a truckload, lots of plastic cups, and a hand stamp with ink pad. :goofy:
Woo Hoo, I'm in college again. :beer:

I see TBZep lurking, we need a band! :thumbsup:
#8
Living in Calgary I have to say almost any of the Big Rock brews, Trad, Worthog and grasshopper. But to be honest I still prefer the English beers I was raised on, Like Tetley's or if i'm in the mood for a dark heavy beer it would be Theakstons Old Peculiar mmmmm memories, can't get that this side of the pond. But in general I just like beer, So what does making love in a canoe and American beer have in common? They are both F&^#ing close to water. :P Sorry guys just joking.
#9
I know this stuff is probably crap by your standards, but I am fan of Kokanee. My wife and I have some fond memories of sitting in a bar in Prince Rupert, B.C. waiting for our ferry to Alaska. Our waitress was one of the coolest people we have ever met and our time there was the best.

As a result, that beer is the best because of the great time we had, the people we met, and the Canadian hospitialty we experienced. I know most "blue state" Candians aren't big fans of American, but I really enjoyed the time we had driving across the rural regions of the country. The folks were great and Kokanee helped ease the diplomatic relations.

Like it or not fellow Canadians, we share a lot of ambitions. However, you're just a little further east and south (remember, I'm in Alaska).

Cheers. :beer:
#10
I prefer Kokanee Gold, and I like to support Big Rock as they are a local company. I also prefer the taste of beer in bottles rather than cans. There is also another beer I'll partake once in a while La Fin du Monde from Quebec. (http://www.unibroue.com/products/fin.cfm) It is worth a try if you can find it.

Remember, the beer is for AFTER THE RIDE.
#11
Sleeman Honey Brown :beer:

However, I've enjoyed lots of good locally brewed beers on travels in the US.

#12
We have some pretty good local brews here in Cleveland. Great Lakes brewery is located here. They have several different brews. The Burning River Pale Ale is great.

The Guiness folks just began importing Smithwicks to the states. Damn good stuff.

#13
My beer of choice happens to share the same qualitys I look for in women,.....

CHEAP, STRONG, and NASTY :beer: :beer:

By the way, first ride of the year today. Took the XR (VFR is still in pieces) to work today, still can't feel my hands. It's kind of surreal riding by lakes that are still iced over. I'm sure you Canuks know what I'm talking about. :thumbsup:
#14
Sleeman's Honey Brown is what I reach for at the local liquor temple, but there is a local brewery here that makes a great IPA.
#15
So many good beers to try :beer: .............so little time.
#16
Sleemans was/is a very good product. I liked a lot of Canadian products except some of the ones that were extremely strong, such as Maudite. I also preferred beer from bottles.
However, all that is behind me. I stopped a few years ago and felt great, so I just stayed stopped.
#17
Maudite, or anything coming from that brewery... (aka Unibroue)
#18
I started brewing my own last fall and now some beers I used to like taste like s**t to me. Seriously. I just made a rye beer that some have told me is the best beer they've ever tasted. If you like good beer, making your own is fun, cheap and really easy.

As far as Canadian beers go, like a lot of you I've only tried the usual imports. I like most of them, though. Any kind of Molson is good. :beer:

Bryan
#19
Moosehead guy here....

And I've had lots of tasty microbrews in the US of A. My last trip down was to Boulder last July, and I had "Spare Tire" (I think that's the name). Pretty good!

Plus, whenever I go to the states I make a point of having a Bud. Not that it's any great beer, but it's just part of the whole USA experience!!
#20
Hurricane249, Mar 26 2005, 12:22 AMThe Holiday Inn in Windsor has something on tap red/green label and I can't remember the name but it was great.  Down my way we get a lot of Canadian beer but I generally only drink Labatts Blue, Molson Ice, and Moosehead. :beer:



Hmmm - red/green....

Could have been Alexander Keiths...or 50 (but I don't know that you would describe 50 as "great"!)
#21
cbar, Mar 28 2005, 02:01 PMHmmm - red/green....

Could have been Alexander Keiths...or 50 (but I don't know that you would describe 50 as "great"!)




"50" is PARTY beer - you take it to the party, put it in the fridge, and have no fear that it'll go missing on you! :beer:
#22
cbar, Mar 28 2005, 12:01 PMHmmm - red/green....

Could have been Alexander Keiths...or 50 (but I don't know that you would describe 50 as "great"!)



Alexander Keith sounds familiar. All I can remember was a really hot bartender and really tasty beer. :beer:
#23
don't usually stick to one.

Been drinking Red Caps lately. Made in waterloo.

After that probably Miller Genuine draft.

I'll never turn down a Sleaman though.

or anyother beer for that matter... :goofy:
#24
Molsen Golden :beer:
#25
I used to love Labatt's on tap, tasted great, but sure gave me a big headache every time ! <_<
:beer:
#26
Sleeman Honey Brown Lager is my casual beer of choice, despite being able to see through it it's quite a tasty quaff.

But until I can't find it anymore, Sleeman Limited Edition Fine Porter is my premium choice... The liquor stores are running out of it quickly now, it was a limited edition run. I'm hoping the popularity brings it back as a regular.
#27
Hurricane249, Mar 28 2005, 01:25 PM.....all I can remember was a really hot bartender and really tasty beer. :beer:



Hmmm - I wonder if the former fact is related to the latter....one thing that's common across all brews is the old beer goggle effect!! :goofy:
#28
baileyrock, Mar 28 2005, 01:53 PMI used to love Labatt's on tap, tasted great, but sure gave me a big headache every time ! <_<
:beer:



Probably has to do more with the quantity rather than the brand, balieyrock!! :P
#29
cbar, Mar 28 2005, 12:58 PMMoosehead guy here....

And I've had lots of tasty microbrews in the US of A.  My last trip down was to Boulder last July, and I had "Spare Tire" (I think that's the name).  Pretty good!


Hey, I have a "Spare Tire". Unfortunately, it's the side effect of beer consumption :(
#30
johne, Mar 26 2005, 10:55 PMMy beer of choice happens to share the same qualitys I look for in women,.....

CHEAP, STRONG, and NASTY :beer:

By the way, first ride of the year today. Took the XR (VFR is still in pieces) to work today, still can't feel my hands. It's kind of surreal riding by lakes that are still iced over. I'm sure you Canuks know what I'm talking about. :thumbsup:



Now that's a beer (and a woman). Where can I buy such a brew with these great Canadian attributes? :beer:
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