Archive for March, 2008

Its Maple in the County time and Barley Days Brewery played a big part in the festivities that tuke place on March 29th and 30th, throughout Prince Edward County, Barley Days launched the Sugar Shack Ale, made from Pure Dark Maple Syrup from Vadors Sugar Bush.
Brewmaster Doug Pengally was very creative with this Ale. tourist from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and local residents filled the Brewery for a taste of the brew and to enjoy some 2 steppin music orgainzed by the Festival Players of Prince Edward County (Hank Williams, the show he never gave)
The brew was paired with local foods prepared with the Sugar Shack Ale ….The Maple baked Beans were a big success. Two full days of Maple Fun and some great tasting beers.

Come in and enjoy a taste purchase your 6 pack of Sugar Shack…..only here until its gone

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Looking for a taste that’s sure to a-peel?

Perhaps something to cure what ales you?

Any way you slice it, you’re sure to enjoy our spring and summer seasonal, Orange Peel Ale.

Pouring a beautiful copper colour, it boasts a subtle aroma of orange (a touch more than last year) that carries through in the flavour with a pleasant bitterness in the finish. We think it’s the perfect beer for the warm weather, especially on a patio (which isn’t that far off!)

Bottles are now available at our brewery, and it should be on tap at a number of familiar licensees in the coming days and weeks. The LCBO will also be carrying bottles in late May as part of their Summer Beer Release, but until then, you can only get it directly from us.

You can find us near Royal York and the Queensway, just a field goal away from Costco.

Cheers,

John
GLB

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Looking for a good reason to enjoy a craft beer? Check out this great article from Forbes on Eight Healthy Reasons to Drink Beer.

Heart Health

A vast number of studies show that moderate consumption of alcohol, including beer, may reduce the risk of heart disease–consistently the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. A 2006 study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Harvard School of Public Health found that, among men with healthy lifestyles, those who consumed moderate amounts of alcohol had a 40 to 60% reduced risk of heart attack compared with heart healthy men who abstained.

Cognitive Function

Is beer good for your brain? Research suggests the answer is yes. A 2006 report published in a journal of the American Heart Association showed that moderate drinking may be associated with better cognitive function in women. Likewise, a 2003 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association said that adults over 65 who consume between one and six alcoholic beverages each week have a lower risk of dementia than non-drinkers and heavier drinkers.

Staying Alive

A review of 50 studies has shown there’s an inverse association between moderate drinking and total mortality under all scenarios for middle-aged and older adults, according to a 2005 report from the United States Department of Agriculture. The lowest risk of death appears to occur when people consume one to two drinks per day, likely a result of the protective effects against coronary heart disease and stroke.

Click here to check out the other Five reasons.

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Show Notes:

Episode 15

Interview John Bowden of Great Lakes Brewery

01:05 – John talks about the Orange Peel Ale, available at the Great Lakes Brewery beginning in late March and at select LCBO stores this summer.  He discusses the brewing process, how the brewery keeps it local and what makes the Orange Peel Ale so unique. 

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Spring is almost here…and so is the return of Orange Peel Ale!

Due to overwhelming demand last year, Orange Peel Ale will soon be available for spring AND summer this year. Bottles will be available from our retail store later this month, and at the LCBO in late May until the end of the summer.

We brew Orange Peel Ale with fresh oranges and peels right in the boil, resulting in a slightly fruity and citrusy taste. We can’t wait to crack open a bottle and celebrate the return of the warm weather, and hope you can stop by the brewery for a taste too.

Limited quantities of our Winter Ale remain - and judging by the weather today it’s still very much in season.

Cheers,

John

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