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by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:44 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Duggan's #5 Asian Lager
Replies: 19
Views: 7033

Thought that this beer was VERY good.

Crisp and refreshing. Biggest surprise of the samples we got. I highly recommend this beer.
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 2010 predictions for the Ontario beer scene
Replies: 64
Views: 16568

The following predictions are really wishes for 2010.


1. More California West Coast IPA beers at the LCBO (Stone, Alesmith, Green Flash, etc).

2. Homebrewing takes off in the GTA
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:39 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: BrewDog Punk IPA
Replies: 23
Views: 8397

Good info on this. I have not tried it, but I was curious when I saw it at the store.

Looks like I'll pass, unless I can get a single at the LCBO.
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:33 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3126436

Brought this with me in the move...


Stone IPA - 6 pack
Green Flash West Coast IPA - 6 pack
Lagunitas Maximus - 6 Pack
Lagunitas IPA - 6 Pack

Racer 5 - 22oz
Hop Stupid - 22oz
HopRod Rye - 22oz
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mike Duggan's New Brewery
Replies: 238
Views: 57634

Swung by the place today with the wife and son. I am very encouraged to see a brewer looking to bring quality beer to the GTA. I love his philosophy. Hopefully, Mike will be distributing his beers to other bars in the area. Before I say anything about the beer, I want you all to know that the servic...
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Simple American IPA recipe?
Replies: 41
Views: 10833

Basic... Simple... West Coast Style. I'm hoppy to see other IPA lovers out here. I can't find a good IPA in the GTA to save my life. I'll be brewing this up again just as soon as I find a good LHBS. ------------------------------ 8 lbs. Light LME 1 lbs. Crystal 60L 2 oz Mangun 1 oz Columbus 1 oz Wil...
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Portland & Seattle
Replies: 51
Views: 23303

Got to say, I'm suprised you didn't do Pyramid in Seattle or Rogue in Portland.
by IPA Boy
Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Toronto Homebrew Scene
Replies: 3
Views: 2955

Toronto Homebrew Scene

Hi all. I just moved here from sunny San Diego and am getting my feet wet in the GTA beer scene. I'm getting ready to start up another batch of my IPA and a Stout, and am wondering what the homebrew scene is like out here. There doesn't seem to be a lot of LHBS out there, and I haven't seen any TO b...