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A salute to you, fair carpenter…

6a — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:25:46 +0000

This is cute one. Baird Brewers in Japan have released the Carpenter's Mikan Ale. Not only is this beer gorgeously unique, but it comes with a darling story to boot. They received the mikans (a Japanese tangerine-like fruit) as a gift from the Heda orchard of their carpenter friend, partner and mentor – Mitsuo Nagakura. "It would not be an exaggeration to say that he (Mitsuo Nagakura) is the complete embodiment of the dedicated, uncompromising and passionate Japanese craftsmen whom we so respect and whom we strive to emulate. The Carpenter’s Mikan Ale is our modest attempt to pay tribute to Nagakura-san as well as to all great Japanese craftsmen..."

Aw shucks, why can't everything be like that? In honour of beer & carpenters & Japanese humilty we offer you a video of a young Schwarzenegger eating huge mouthfuls of noodles...

Just a touch of gold…

chris — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:20:15 +0000

So, we got in a few bottles of Dogfish Head's Midas Touch last week. It part of the breweries Ancient Ales series and, I have to say, its pretty exotic stuff (flavours of honey, saffron, & sweet melon happily under a 9% roof).

The recipe for Midas Touch - which actually contains saffron and honey amongst other exciting oddities - is based on archeological evidence from the tomb thought to be that of King Midas. It sounds a little far-fetched, I know, but coming from a brewery like Dogfish, far-fetched is the norm.

Tough day? Duck into Six Acres.

chris — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:53:39 +0000

Okay, so Six Acres wasn't around in 1984... and it kind of looks like Bastian turns into what is now Vera's rather than the Acreage.

All I am trying to say is that I like to imagine Six Acres to be somehow akin to a mystical bookshop that contains a volume of child heroes, giant rock people, and magic white dog-dragons (as well as being a good place to run away from meanies).

Happy Moving Day!!!

chris — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:30:17 +0000

No, no. We're not moving. But on this day of joyous flag waving, face-painting, and anthem singing (and beer drinking), we at Six Acres think also of the brave apartment renting souls of Montreal who drive, bike, carry, drag, toss, and roll all their worldly possessions to their new abodes.

To the renters of Montreal and the nation we love, we raise a glass. Salut.

where bottle caps go

chris — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:32:18 +0000

here is one good use... if you have patience

Monsieur Lemieux…

6a — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:58:29 +0000

Mario, how fondly we remember your slight of hand, your top corner magic, your this way & that. How daintily you deeked, how swiftly you shot. In honour of a true blue Team Canadian, let us take a moment to raise our glasses in song:

You the best, Mario Thebest
Yeah you the best, Mario Thebest
To hell with the rest, Mario's the best
You the best, Mario Thebest...

Egypt: wonderous, mysterious…

6a — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:31:25 +0000

In pharaonic Egypt, the goddess Hathor was celebrated as "queen of drunkenness and dance, the inventress of beer". Cool fact. Here's an Egyptian Lover video.

Revolutions In Jumping…

6a — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:33 +0000

The Olympics are coming, this much is certain. The torch is in motion, Omega's digital glory hands tick ever closer. Politics aside, let us take a moment to applaud the Olympiad. In particular, Brian Orser, whose curly coiff & regal onesy brought us revolutions in jumping. Thank you Brian, may your triple axle forever provide shelter to the needy...

Andre we love thee.

6a — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:17:48 +0000

Although the authenticity of this claim is questionable, I hope that you will be as able as I to suspend your disbelief. While there was no photo-finish nor was a gold trophy awarded, it is popularly held that Andre the Giant drank 119 beers (standard 12-ounce) in 6 hours. Shortly after he was happily sawing logs in a cozy hotel hallway.

Good Bye Mr. Rogers…

corben — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:43:54 +0000

Removing items from our bathroom hallway walls has proven a popular pastime for a nameless few visiting our fair Acres. With this in mind, we'd like to express our dismay at the passing of our dear friend Fred Rogers. While he was only with us for a short while, his calm smile & gentle demeanor charmed us all while waiting for our shot at the loo. Good bye friend...