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by Sil
Mon May 28, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Crooked Cue Port Credit
Replies: 21
Views: 9817

Crooked Cue is switching up/expanding their tap lines. They said the new beers should be on my the end of the month. What I remember for sure they're adding: - Delerium Tremens - Nickel Brook Organic - Thornbury Cider - Fuller's ESB (replacing the London Pride) Apparently the craft beer is working w...
by Sil
Thu May 24, 2012 11:55 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: One-Off Rogue Release
Replies: 34
Views: 14571

And I'm still under the impression that, aside from the regular Dead Guy and Brutal IPA, Rogue sends its least notable brands to Ontario. We got Yellow Snow IPA a few years ago, which is one of Rogue's most popular beers. Also, pretty much my favorite beer on the planet. The Northwestern Ale from l...
by Sil
Wed May 23, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: weihenstephaner vs. Schneider
Replies: 20
Views: 8735

I'm a bit of a sucker for Hefeweizens, what can I say I've spent a lot of time in Germany. My favorites are Paulaner, Erdinger, Weihenstephan. In that order and assuming on tap, because I don't generally drink the style from bottles. I know this makes me a heathen to some, but that's just the way it...
by Sil
Wed May 23, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Benelux Cask Days - June 9 (Montreal)
Replies: 9
Views: 3243

Can't wait for this!
by Sil
Tue May 08, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Cameron's Rye Pale Ale
Replies: 104
Views: 35005

We picked up 12 of these last weekend at the brewery and honestly I didn't even look at the price, because it's just that good . I schlep back beer from the States all the time and with the gas/duty figured in it's way more expensive than what Cameron's is charging. Luckily we live fairly close to t...
by Sil
Wed May 02, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cleveland and surrounding area
Replies: 26
Views: 13686

Hoping to do a long weekend beercation this month and currently eyeing Cleveland as a potential destination. Wanted to ask Towelers a few things: 1) What are the top must-visit beer destinations in the city? We'll be in town Friday night, Sat & Sun in the day, and Monday until lunch. We were th...
by Sil
Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: A rumour I head...about Tempest...
Replies: 89
Views: 15661

I bought around 12 last year. If it's $10 a bottle, I'll probably only buy 1 to do a side by side with my one remaining bottle from last year It's a lovely beer, but that wax is more of a nuisance than a benefit (seriously, getting to the beer is a challenge!) and $10 is a lot of dosh for 500ml.
by Sil
Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:38 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3114411

Awesome tasting last night in Port Credit: Keg of Sun King Osiris Pale Ale Sun King Poff the Magic Dragon Double Rye PA 3 Floyds Rabid Rabbit 3 Floyds Brian Boru Jaipur IPA Hoppin' Frog Barrel Aged Boris Cigar City Hunahpu Imperial Stout Cigar City Big Sound Scotch Ale others I just can't remember....
by Sil
Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 243
Views: 86577

I was at the tasting yesterday as well. I'd drink the hell out of the DIPA, and probably will. I really enjoyed the Pale Ale and could see that as a session beer on a patio. The saison was quite nice in the category as well. The dubbel wasn't my thing, but it wouldn't be. Agree that the space is ver...
by Sil
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Montreal Suggestions
Replies: 5
Views: 2807

Vices et Versa
L'Amère A Boire
Benelux
Brouhaha

You can't go wrong with any of the above (or DDC).
by Sil
Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Chicago Style Pizza
Replies: 13
Views: 5618

Not enough sausage, etc. That's what I meant by stingy toppings, exactly. There was plenty of cheese, but a good Chicago style pizza will have a metric crapton of toppings - sausage, veggies, whatever you like and a tasty balance of sauce. I found the crust lacking. Not enough flavor. Because a dee...
by Sil
Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:40 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Need some help with World of Beer in Clearwater...
Replies: 2
Views: 1494

If you aren't chasing down super-rare beers, I'd go to the Total Wine website, plug in their Tampa store, and base the list on that. World of Beer is 95% likely to have whatever Total Wine has and that can give you a good starting point and suggestions for Dad.
by Sil
Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Chicago Style Pizza
Replies: 13
Views: 5618

I've been out there, but I don't even remember them having beer. Are you sure they're licensed? We went right when they opened and there was already a line. From what I understand that is normal. (My visit was a couple of years ago, to be fair) I grew up on Chicago style pizza and my favorite in the...
by Sil
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Dark Lord Day 2012
Replies: 18
Views: 7157

We're opting out of the ticket rush and general chaos this year. We'll be in Indiana over the Easter weekend, so we can always get the usual releases then.
by Sil
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Mondial de la Bière, Montreal, 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 3052

We'll be there for the whole week "visiting family"
:lol: