Comments on: Bevel-out or Bevel-in? Good Question

By: Mattias in Durham, NC

Mattias in Durham, NC — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:59:05 +0000

What Francois said. Except the part about the beer: I don’t do beer. And Good Afternoon, not Good Morning. But you get the idea.

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:42:47 +0000

Brad,

They both work very well. I don’t prefer one over the other for chisel work — though the Veritas also is a good assembly mallet. The Glen-Drake gets props for its compact size and nice handle shape.

Really, either are excellent tools.

Chris

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:34:39 +0000

Is that a Glen-Drake chisel hammer in the first photo? I’m just curious about your impressions of it and how it compares to the Veritas mallet.

By: Paul Kierstead

Paul Kierstead — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:50:39 +0000

One of the finest beers in Canada, in my opinion. However, it must be said that it doesn’t take many sips to be too many. But man, is it tasty.

By: David

David — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:18:37 +0000

There’s good reason these "naturally fermented" beers aren’t in every grocery store. Because they’re not pasteurized, they have to be kept refrigerated at all times, and at least in NC, the big beer distribution companies that keep the large grocery stores filled can’t garantee that refrigeration. And if you’ve ever tried one of these that hasn’t been kept cold at all times, you’ll know why the bigger grocery stores won’t carry them – think skunk that’s been run over by an 18 wheeler and left in the sun for 3 days in July.

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:23:27 +0000

Dave,

Heck, I can get them at the grocery store in Cincinnati. And our local bars that Maudite on tap!

Just look for the big bottles! They are everywhere these days.

Chris

By: Dave Brown

Dave Brown — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:19:25 +0000

Nice teaser on the Unibrou products Christopher. Where do we get them in the States?

cheers!
Dave

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:13:01 +0000

Francois,

I’m glad the explanation helped.

And I don’t know of anything I like as much as Unibrou products (except Piratt on occasion). The Unibrou No. 17 ale this year is near perfect.

Chris

By: Francois Fournier

Francois Fournier — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:09:41 +0000

Good Morning Chris,

Thanks for the clear explanation regarding your chisel work. I admit that it I raised an eyebrow when I read the article, but now I understand the logic much better. I also commend you on your selection of fine french canadian beer!

Francois (from Quebec city)