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by peterchiodo
Fri May 19, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205627

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Yes, I did indeed know what Luke meant......(I had a 2012 Westy last weekend).......but I'd take a Westbrook Mexican Cake over it any day of the week). I think he meant the westy 12 trappist, not westbrook Ordered two Invictus bottles from online. My preference would be to try one, but had to do two...
by peterchiodo
Thu May 18, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205627

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Ordered two Invictus bottles from online. My preference would be to try one, but had to do two to satisfy the $50 minimum order. LCBO's minimum order threshold is definitely reasonable, but I wish they would allow customers to purchase single bottles like with Invictus so we could mix and match, in...
by peterchiodo
Fri May 05, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 383649

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

All good...I'll be at the Brewery on Sunday at 4ish.....
by peterchiodo
Fri May 05, 2017 3:44 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205627

Re: Invictus

I released Invictus to Europe and the USA prior to Canada because Ontario bloggers/BTers are very hard on Ontario brewers--sometimes rightly and sometimes not... Perhaps we are as you say. I try to give any promising brew or brand a chance, for example Bench Brewing Co. is exciting right now just w...
by peterchiodo
Mon May 01, 2017 10:45 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205627

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

In my opinion Flying Monkeys is getting lapped by the competition and have been for a while. The ltd. edition big bottles are so hit and miss that a $38 bottle of anything they do now is an absolute pass. I didn't even try the Aurora Hearts when it hit stores because when I had a bottle from the br...
by peterchiodo
Mon May 01, 2017 6:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 383649

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

I’d be happy to have a few of you bt-ers up to the brewery this week after work on Thursday. I'll open up a few bottles of Invictus and maybe a few others for you to enjoy. Feel free to email me if you are interested. Also, if you have any questions on the development of this brew, my brewery and/o...
by peterchiodo
Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:03 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205627

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

In my opinion Flying Monkeys is getting lapped by the competition and have been for a while. The ltd. edition big bottles are so hit and miss that a $38 bottle of anything they do now is an absolute pass. I didn't even try the Aurora Hearts when it hit stores because when I had a bottle from the br...
by peterchiodo
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 383649

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

I see the Flying Monkeys Invictus is online order for $38/bottle. Seems a bit steep. Is it worth it? The unique thing is that you can order them in singles rather than by the box, as long as the minimum order is at least $50. So, 2 bottles will run me $76. Worth it? It's a high price for Ontario, ...
by peterchiodo
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Flying Monkeys Gararge Party Friday June 14th. Starts at 7pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2736

Hey Thanks all for coming and supporting our experiments and craft beer!It was a pleasure to meet you guys!
by peterchiodo
Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Flying Monkeys Gararge Party Friday June 14th. Starts at 7pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2736

Flying Monkeys Gararge Party Friday June 14th. Starts at 7pm

FLYING MONKEYS' GARAGE PARTY Welcome all bar towel-ers.... Friday June 14 7:00 pm until 1:00am It’s our OPEN HOUSE kicking off Ontario Craft Beer Week Celebrating the “Local in your Locale.” Beer List: City & Colour - Imperial Maple Wheat 13% Pedro the Bionic Man 3XIPA 11.5% 110-IBUs Matador Imp...
by peterchiodo
Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkeys BNL (Bare Naked Ladies) Strong Beer
Replies: 19
Views: 12059

I'm pretty sure it is being shipped to individual LCBO stores as well.....We shipped it out to all distributors at the same time so it is just a matter of processing times through warehouse networks! Peace PC
by peterchiodo
Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkeys BNL (Bare Naked Ladies) Strong Beer
Replies: 19
Views: 12059

midlife crisis wrote:Peter, I thought it was terrific. It, the Stalin's Choice that you mentioned and the collaboration Farmhouse Harvest were my favorites.
Agreed!!
by peterchiodo
Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkeys BNL (Bare Naked Ladies) Strong Beer
Replies: 19
Views: 12059

Is this the same as the Mark Henry Sexual Chocolate beer they had at Cask Days, does anyone know? Sounds the same from Rich's description above. (It was really good). If it was good, yes. Actually it was a little of the production and pilot brews blended into one cask. I enjoyed it but Mike's RIS b...
by peterchiodo
Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Flying Monkeys/Barenaked Ladies Imperial Chocolate Stout...
Replies: 42
Views: 13745

$13.95! I guess if you had a million dollars you wouldn't care (heh heh). Maybe they can put out a Moxy Fruvous beer at a discount? Ha!!! Maybe Jian can get in on that! Actually, $14 doesn't seem like a terrible price for a special beer that tastes like chocolate and hopefully pre-wrapped sausages....
by peterchiodo
Sat May 19, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: 3030 -- 3030 Dundas West (Junction) @ High Park
Replies: 11
Views: 5133

FYI - Stereovision is brewed with tons of wheat, honey malt and a solid and continuous hopping of Stryian Goldings (can you believe no c-hops or dry hopping). It tastes nothing like sound without vision but we did experiment with stryian goldings that evening in that beer. I hope that makes a little...