January 27, 2012

10/410)  Burger Bar & Tequila Tavern:  Doublewide DIPA by Beau's All Natural Brewing of Ontario:  **;  "massively hopped" double IPA;  bitter, earthy very much up front hop notes;  strong hop nose; on cask; 

11/411)  Burger Bar & Tequila Tavern:  Shiver Eisbock by Ganaoque Brewing Co. of Ontario:  **;  Barmaid Katie says it's "yummy" and who am I to argue with such a fine server;  faint mocha nose;  mildly sweet, faint mocha notes;

12/412)  Caffe Volo:  Pompous Ass English Pale Ale by Great Lakes Brewery of Ontario:  **;  the hops are mild but prominent, just in a subtle fashion; 

13/413)  Caffe Volo:  Working Class Stout by Barley Days of Ontario:  **;  sweet chocolatey, nutty nose;  mocha and hazlenut flavours;  I am reminded of the Hazelnut Chocoate Ale they used to make at C'est What, though this isn't quite so rich and dessert-like;

I ate lunch at the Burger Bar & Tequila Tavern in the Kensington Market district.  Exchanged pleasantries with Brock, the owner, and ordered the OMGTJMKM (Oh My Goodness, This Just Might Kill Me) burger.  It starts with a whole wheat bun so you know it is going to be healthy.  Then they add an eight ounce pattie, chile, a fried egg, blue cheese, brie, chevre, bacon and an onion ring.  Some day it just might kill me but what a way to go.