IPA CHALLENGE RE-CAP

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On behalf of Cask Days & barVolo we would like to thank everyone who joined us this weekend and participated in the 4th Annual Ontario Cask IPA challenge. The weather was in perfect condition for cask ale and it was the largest customer participation / turn out we have ever seen. 

A special thanks to all of the craft breweries from Ontario who entered their beer into this years challenge. Everyone can agree that the quality and taste of the IPA’s were in excellent condition and gets better every year. The challenge is not so much about who makes the best beer, but to spread the awareness of the style and to stimulate local breweries to create new and exciting varieties of india pale ales. 

Cask Days would like to congratulate House Ales who came out on top and won the challenge with their West Side 213 IPA. For those of you who missed out this weekend or our live twitter feeds you can check out the results here; 

We also have some great photos of the event taken by Mandeep Flora;

Finally, a big thanks to Caplansky’s Truck & Chef Ryan (for catering the event), Guerrilla Printing (for all their hard work and awesome prints), Keep6 Design (for branding the challenge), barVolo staff/volunteers (standing outside all weekend long in the cold weather serving beer) and for all our customers who came out to support the event. Its great to see so many new faces and industry folk present. Its a good time to be a craft beer lover in Ontario. Cheers and see everyone next year! (At a new undisclosed location )

Event Reviews;

CASK DAYS IPA CHALLENGE THIS WEEKEND!

This weekend barVolo will host the Cask Days 4th Annual Ontario Cask IPA Challenge. During the main festivities (Saturday & Sunday) barVolo will not be open for regular business and dedicating our space to the IPA challenge. Admission is $10.00 (includes official glass, score card and program guide) at the door. Food will be provided by Caplansky’s Truck & Chef Ryan. 

CHECK OUT THE BEER LIST HERE!  http://bit.ly/HG5YQE

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Tonight (Friday, April 20th) we will be open for regular business and begin this years festivities with the IPA SPIN OFF featuring not so traditional IPA’s from Ontario breweries. This will include the following styles: Double IPA’s, Black IPA’s Belgian IPA’s and experimental IPA’s Beers. The majority of beers for this event will be one offs. No admission required. 


AMSTERDAM’S “Dodoens Pale” – Belgian IPA 8.4%
BELLWOODS “Witchshark” – Imperial IPA – 10.7%
BEAU’S “Hell Hop” - Imperial Red Ale - 8.5%
BLACK OAK’S “Ten Bitter Years” – DIPA – 8.0%
CAMERON’S “Barrel Aged Sour IPA” – Hybrid – 6.0%
CLOCK TOWER “Piney The Beer” - Hybrid - 6.0%
FLYING MONKEY “Harmonic Decimation -DIPA - 10.0%
GRANITE “Darkside” – Black IPA – 6.0%
GREAT LAKES “Apocalypse Later”– Imperial IPA – 11.0%
GREAT LAKES “Audrey Hopburn” – Belgian IPA – 6.2%
GREAT LAKES X DHC “Mango Kiwi IPA” – Hybrid – 4.4%
HOUSE ALES “Fermium” Double Black IPA – 8%
SAWDUST CITY “The Princess Wears Girlpants” – Belgian IPA – 8.5%


For more information check out;


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Event Bracket http://caskdays.com/ipa2012_bracket.png

Event Logo http://caskdays.com/ipa2012_logo.png

Press Release http://caskdays.com/ipa2012_press.pdf

Event Website http://caskdays.com/ipachallenge

Facebook http://facebook.com/caskdays

Twitter http://twitter.com/caskdays

During the main event (Saturday & Sunday) …

  • We will be accepting CASH ONLY. ATM available downstairs
  • IPA challenge is 19+. $10.00 Admission At the Door.
  • Our capacity is 120 persons. We are hoping for a steady flow of people as the challenge is a tasting event. 
  • barVolo will only be serving advertised beers this weekend
  • After Round 2 (Saturday Night) we will be open until 2:00am serving only beers that have been knocked out of the challenge. 

#BEAULO Tonight

Tonight we will be hosting #BEAULO with our good friends at Beau’s All Natural!

Check Out More Event Details Here

  • barVolo will not be open for regular business today.
  • We will close from 5:00pm-7:00pm to set up for the event. 
  • We are located at 587 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario
  • Event will run from 7:00pm-2:00am (or until supplies last)
  • Food will be available. No Table Service.
  • Event is 19+ and CASH ONLY. ATM is located downstairs
  • Only beers advertized for this event will be served.
  • All beers will be served in a 330mL glasses
  • Our event capacity is 100 guests (50 inside, 50 outside)
  • Dress warm, beer stations will also be set up outside
  • Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Cheers!!!

BEER 4 BOOBS

Today we will host BEER 4 BOOBS. Here’s a few things you should know before coming to the event;

  • barVolo will not be open for regular business.
  • We are located at 587 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario
  • Event will run from 2:00pm-8:00pm (or until supplies last)
  • Food will be provided by Alli’s Fresh Baked. Regular menu not available.
  • Event is 19+ and CASH ONLY. ATM is located downstairs
  • Only beers advertized for this event will be served.
  • $20.00 admission donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
  • All beers will be served in a 330mL glass for $5.00 (One Token)
  • Our event capacity is 100 guests (50 inside, 50 outside)
  • Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.


BEER LIST (UPDATE)


1. Amsterdam Lassie’s 80 (Scottish 80 Shilling)
Brewers: Morgan, Kaitlin, Jenn (5.0%, 20 IBU)

2. Cheshire Valley Bitter Black Beauty (Black Bitter)
Brewers: Tracy, Tamara, Amber (4.5%, 40 IBU)

3. Granite Alternator (Alt/brown Ale)
Brewers: Siobhan, Mary Beth (5.5%, 23 IBU)

4. Great Lakes Rosie the Riveter (Biere De Mars)
Brewers: Erica and Bridgid (7.0%, 23 IBU)

5. House Ales Freya’s Tears (Golden Ale)
Brewers: Erica, Jen, Siobhan (4.2%, 35 IBU)

6. House Ales Mezza Notte Espresso (Milk Espresso Stout)
Brewers: Aina (6.5%, 40 IBU)

7. Niagara College Cocoa Inferno (Chili Chocolate Stout)
Brewers: Jen, Kellye (6.0%, 30 IBU)


BEER 4 BOOBS COLLABORATION BREW

8. House Ales X BEER 4 BOOBS Saison De Filles (Farmhouse Saison)
(5.5%, 15 IBU)

9. House Ales X BEER 4 BOOBS Saison De Filles (Farmhouse Saison With Brett)
(5.5%, 15 IBU)


ON CASK - GRAVITY

10. Amsterdam Lassie’s  80
11. Cheshire Valley Bitter Black Beauty
12. Granite Alternator
13. House Ales Freya’s Tear
14. House Ales Mezza Notte Espresso

#BEAULO - Beau’s Total Takeover Of barVolo

Part of our on going series of tap take over’s, we are very excited to be working with and feature one of our favorite Ontario craft breweries Beau’s All Natural. This night we will only be serving Beau’s All Natural beers for one night only. Part of this event will include a special one off collaboration brew with House Ales X Beau’s All Natural - Ryes Above Porter YOW/WTZ (Rye Porter)

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:00pm - 2:00am (No Admission, Arrive Early To Avoid Disappointment)

Beau’s total takeover of barVolo

27 Different Beers, 1 Night Only…
- 13 Taps, 7 Casks, 7 Bottles
- 3 Seasonals, 10 Wild Oats, 4 Beau’s One-Offs, 4 Collaborations, 1 Barrel Aged
- And… 1 exclusive Beau’s + House Ales Collaboration

On Tap
1. Lug•Tread - Lagered Ale (Flagship Beer)
2. NightMärzen - Oktoberfest Lager (Fall Seasonal)
3. Bog•Water - Gruit Ale (Winter Seasonal)
4. Beaver•River - I.P.Eh? (Spring Seasonal)
5. Smokin’ Banana Peel - Smoked Hefeweizen (Wild Oats #11)
6. Weiss O’ Lantern - Pumpkin-weiss (Wild Oats #13)
7. Mr Hyde - RyePA + Roggenbier (Wild Oats #14)
8. Dr. Jekyll - Nightmarzen + Lugtread Blend
9. Treading•Water - Bogwater + Lugtread Blend
10. Barrel Aged Dunkel Buck (Greener Futures Release)
11. Ryes Above - Rye Porter (House Ales + Beau’s collaboration)
12. May Contain Traces of My Nuts - Peanut Butter Stout (exclusive #beaulo one-off)
13. Strong Patrick - Irish Red Ale w/ Barrel Aged Blend (Wild Oats #18)

Bottles
1. Barrel Aged Dunkel Buck (Greener Futures Release)
2. Mates with Dates - Experimental Fruit Beer Collaboration (Wild Oats #16)
3. Winterbrewed - Coffee-Amber (Wild Oats #9)
4. Collabrrrewator - Coffee-Dopplebock (Wild Oats #17)
5. Dunkel Buck - Dunkel Weizenbock (Wild Oats #10)
6. Hogan’s Goat - Spiced Bock (Wild Oats #15)
7. Screaming Beaver - Oak Aged Double IPA (Wild Oats #3)

Casks
1. Beaver River - I.P.Eh? (Spring Seasonal)
2. Ryes Above - Rye Porter (House Ales + Beau’s collaboration)
3. Ryes Above (w/Brett) - Rye Porter w/Brett (House Ales + Beau’s collaboration)
4. Doublewide - DIPA (Pro-Am Collaboration #3)
5. “Doble de Acción” - Agave Pale Ale - Aged with Tequila Soaked Oak Chips (exclusive #beaulo one-off)
6. Good Night Nurse - Belgian Quad (exclusive #beaulo one-off)
7. Super Smash Beau’s - Single Malt + Single Hop Brew (exclusive #beauo one-off)

Food available • 19+ Event - Doors open at 7. Limited space available, so show up early to avoid disappointment! - Cash Only - ATM downstairs

We also worked together and designed a unique series of posters leading up to the event;

BEER 4 BOOBS

BEER LIST (UPDATE)


1. Amsterdam Lassie’s 80 (Scottish 80 Shilling)
Brewers: Morgan, Kaitlin, Jenn (5.0%, 20 IBU)

2. Cheshire Valley Bitter Black Beauty (Black Bitter)
Brewers: Tracy, Tamara, Amber (4.5%, 40 IBU)

3. Granite Alternator (Alt/brown Ale)
Brewers: Siobhan, Mary Beth (5.5%, 23 IBU)

4. Great Lakes Rosie the Riveter (Biere De Mars)
Brewers: Erica and Bridgid (7.0%, 23 IBU)

5. House Ales Freya’s Tears (Golden Ale)
Brewers: Erica, Jen, Siobhan (4.2%, 35 IBU)

6. House Ales Mezza Notte Espresso (Milk Espresso Stout)
Brewers: Aina (6.5%, 40 IBU)

7. Niagara College Cocoa Inferno (Chili Chocolate Stout)
Brewers: Jen, Kellye (6.0%, 30 IBU)


BEER 4 BOOBS COLLABORATION BREW

8. House Ales X BEER 4 BOOBS Saison De Filles (Farmhouse Saison)
(5.5%, 15 IBU)

9. House Ales X BEER 4 BOOBS Saison De Filles (Farmhouse Saison With Brett)
(5.5%, 15 IBU)


ON CASK - GRAVITY

10. Amsterdam Lassie’s  80
11. Cheshire Valley Bitter Black Beauty
12. Granite Alternator
13. House Ales Freya’s Tear
14. House Ales Mezza Notte Espresso

Canada’s first annual ‘Beer For Boobs Fundraiser’ is debuting in Toronto!

On Sunday, March 25th from 2:00–8:00 pm, an ALL FEMALE-brewed line up of one-offs will be featured at Bar Volo (587 Yonge St.). The event has a $20 cover charge which, along with raffle proceeds and the cost of beer, will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Toronto’s 11 female brewers will be brewing on pilot systems at Amsterdam, Great Lakes, Granite Brewery, House Ales, Niagara Teaching College and Black Oak this February and March. 

The women are also joining forces for a collaboration Sour Ale at House Ales

Participating brewers include:
Erica Graholm from Steam Whistle Brewing; Kaitlin Vanderbosch, Siobhan McPherson and Bridgid Young from Mill Street Brewery; Tracy Phillippi from Black Oak Brewing; Mary Beth Keefe from Granite Brewery; Tamara Wise from Burger Bar; Morgan Wielgosz from Amsterdam Brewery; and Jenn Robitaille from Magnotta Brewery.


Admission to Beer 4 Boobs Toronto will be $20 at the door, with full proceeds to be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For more details, check out the Beer 4 Boobs Facebook page and Twitter feed.

RSVP ON FACEBOOK!  

Leelanau Makes Its Way To Canada!

In the last month we were fortunate enough to visit and tour Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter Michigan - one of the most recognized breweries in the United States for barrel aging and open fermentation. Deep in the brewery amongst the 300+ wooden barrels you will find a small pocket dedicate to beers of Leelanau Brewing Company. With a very small production made each year and limited availability we have managed to convince owner Charles Psenka to ship his beers north of the border (for the first time) to our bar here in Toronto. On Thursday, February 9th, 2012 starting at 7:00pm we will be featuring two of the three beers made by Leelanau Brewing Company; Whaleback White Ale and Good Harbor Golden Ale. From the Brewery;

“We consider each of our beers a work of art, our passion evident in every taste. We hand craft our ales in old-wood traditions and patiently age them in our custom made, oversized, fine grain, French oak barrels.” 

Take a minute to read their brewing process

Midnight In A Perfect World - NYE 2012

GUEST TAPS
1.    Hopfenstark Saison Station 7 (Farmhouse Saison)
2.    Unibroue Trois Pistoles 2009 (Belgian Strong Ale)
3.    Mill St. Barley Wine 2010 (English Barley Wine)
4.    Flying Monkey Super Collider Double IPA (American Double IPA)
5.    Denison’s Weissbier (German Hefeweiss)
6.    Great Lakes Apocalypse Later (Imperial Black IPA)
7.    Amsterdam Tempest (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout)
8.    King Pilsner (Czech Pils)
9.    Dieu Du Ciel! Rosee D’Hibiscus (Belgian Wit)
10.  Dieu Du Ciel! Peche Mortel (Imperial Coffee Stout)
12.  Church Key Barely Legal 2010 (Barley Wine)
13.  Spirit Tree Pub Cider (Hard Cider)
14.  Waupoos County Cider (Hard Cider)

HOUSE ALES TAPS
13.    House Ales Dirty Blonde (Belgian Pale Ale)
14.    House Ales SWAG OUT STOUT (Candian Oak - Bourbon Treated)
15.    House Ales X Biergotter Black Tongue (Imperial Porter)
16.    House Ales X Kilber Gratzer Ale
17.    House Ales 9th Day Saison (Wild Saison)

CASKS
18.    Sawdust City Lone Pine IPA (American IPA)
19.    Amsterdam Boneshaker IPA (American IPA)
20.    House Ales X Hip Hops RUN ESB (Black Extra Special Bitter)
21.    Black Oak Ball Dropper (Pale Ale with Champange Yeast)
22.    Beau’s Wild Oat’s #15: “Hogan’s Goat” (Spiced Bock)

SPECIAL BOTTLES
23.    Le Trou Du Diable Buteuse Brassin Special (Brandy Oak)
24.    Le Trou Du Diable Imperatrice (Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout)
25.    Le Trou Du Diable Nez De Poivrot (Barley Wine)
26.    Le Trou Du Diable Grivoise Du Noel 2010 (Spiced Strong)
27.    MicroBrasserie Charlevoix 2010 Dominus Vobiscum Brut
28.    Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique 2010
29.    Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Saison
30.    Driftwood Old Cellar Dwellar Barley Wine 2010 (Barley Wine)
31.     Mikkeller Santa’s Little Helper 2010 (Spiced Belgian Strong)
32.    Bosteels Deus (Brut Des Flandres)
33.    Spirit Tree Reserve Cider (Aged in Oak Barrels)

*** All Beers Are Subject To Change and Availability
*** No Reservations Required. Open From 2:OO pm - 2:00 am

Cask Days 2011 Events @ barVolo

Cask Days 2011 will take place on Sunday, October 30th, 2011 at the Hart House Quadrangle (University of Toronto Campus). As of date we are up to 100+ casks, 52 participating breweries from across Canada and 7 days of events.

More information about the events surrounding Cask Days 2011 have been released (below). Don’t forget to check out the current list of beers that will be available at the main event. Costume’s are encouraged for Session 2! (Best costume wins a case of Dieu Du Ciel! Peche Mortel) Hope to see everyone soon!

Click Here To Buy Tickets!

Pre-Cask Days 2011 @barVolo (October 24th-October 27th)

Fuller’s Cask Night @barVolo (Friday, October 28th, 2011)

CASK! Toronto / Cask Days Seminars @barVolo (Saturday, October 29th, 2011)

Breakfast With The Brewers @barVolo (Sunday, October 30th, 2011)

Cask Days 2011 Main Event (Sunday, October 30th, 2011)

Cask Days 2011 After Party @barVolo (Sunday, October 30th)*

* Special Cask of Dieu Du Ciel! Bourbon Barrel Aged Peche Mortel (Imperial Coffee Stout) will be available!

Cask Days was founded at barVolo in 2005. Please be advised that this event is a 19+ and  CASH ONLY. There are several ATM’s available on campus for your convenience. For more information please visit http://caskdays.com or e-mail us info@caskdays.com. Tickets are 75% sold out. Any Remaining tickets will be available at the door. For live information feed’s please follow @CaskDays on Twitter. Cheers !