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by cratez
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cincinnati
Replies: 12
Views: 6731

Re: Cincinnati

Cass's recommendations worked out well, and we really enjoyed our trip. The Cincinnati Reds game, Taft's Ale House, and the Roebling Suspension Bridge were three of the highlights of the trip. Cass was also correct that Great American Ball Park has excellent craft beer options. We hit the Fifty West...
by cratez
Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: London, Ontario and Area
Replies: 75
Views: 81436

Re: London, Ontario and Area

Thought I'd bring this back up to mention a few notes about London. The Tourism board was generous enough to assist with a trip for A Quick Beer video, so I did a whirlwind tour last weekend. More to come in the video, but some quick notes: - Milos and Beerlab continue to anchor beer awesomeness do...
by cratez
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cincinnati
Replies: 12
Views: 6731

Re: Cincinnati

Digging up this prehistoric thread (no one's been here in 13 years?) to seek up-to-date recommendations for Cincy. My wife and I wanted a quick, affordable, and low-key getaway for the Civic Weekend, so Cincinnati it is. Excellent! Cincinnati has been on my list for potential A Quick Beer visits. I...
by cratez
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cincinnati
Replies: 12
Views: 6731

Re: Cincinnati

I also put the following guide together, based on combined BA and RB place ratings, to help guide us on our trip. Wondering which of these are must-visits, which ones are overrated, etc. Cheers! Breweries, Brewpubs & Taprooms: Taft's Ale House - 1429 Race Street, Cincinnati - RB: 95 / BA: 83 / C...
by cratez
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cincinnati
Replies: 12
Views: 6731

Re: Cincinnati

Digging up this prehistoric thread (no one's been here in 13 years?) to seek up-to-date recommendations for Cincy. My wife and I wanted a quick, affordable, and low-key getaway for the Civic Weekend, so Cincinnati it is. Looking for suggestions on must-visit beer destinations - breweries, beer bars,...
by cratez
Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:38 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Portland, ME
Replies: 13
Views: 10542

Re: Portland, ME

Thinking of taking the I-90 and I-95 on our way to Portland, but I'd be open to the 401/Montreal route if people have found that faster. Awesome, that trip will be a lot of fun - envious! This is certainly not faster, but I would table for consideration the Cornwall -> Plattsburgh Ferry across Lake...
by cratez
Mon Jun 20, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Portland, ME
Replies: 13
Views: 10542

Re: Portland, ME

I did go to Allagash which is 1000% a must-visit. One of the best tour experiences I've had. Granted, I had the "industry" tour so got to see a bit more than the regular tour. But I'm sure it's awesome either way. Nice tasting area to hang and enjoy some beers. Be sure to pick up some of ...
by cratez
Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Portland, ME
Replies: 13
Views: 10542

Re: Portland, ME

Driving from Toronto to Portland with my wife next week. First time visiting for both of us. I put the guide below together using combined BA and RB place ratings. Wanting to know if there are any glaring omissions, or overrated places we should skip. Also up for any suggestions on worthwhile touris...
by cratez
Wed Dec 01, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Montreal
Replies: 57
Views: 42987

Re: Montreal

I was last there in 2018, so my recommendations may be a bit dated, but I enjoyed the following spots on a brief work trip:

Pub BreWskey
Benelux Rue Sherbrooke
Pub Pit Caribou
Dieu du Ciel! Brouepub
Isle de Garde Brasserie
Vices et Versa
by cratez
Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Are you travelling for beer again?
Replies: 12
Views: 3704

Re: Are you travelling for beer again?

Now that the PCR test for short trips has been lifted (takes effect November 30), my annual Christmas beer haul from Port Huron is back on. Wolverine Market has growlers of Zombie Dust, Alpha Klaus, Permanent Funeral, etc. from Three Floyds, so looking forward to grabbing a few of those. Unfortunate...
by cratez
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816543

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Couldn't agree more RE: the Jubelale. It had been 7 years since I last tried the packaged product and this current iteration is tasting glorious. Also enjoying the Timothy Taylor Landlord; despite the July 22 bottling date it is holding up extremely well. Another nice LCBO find was Cascade Brunch Li...
by cratez
Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to do with the Bar Towel Forums?
Replies: 55
Views: 9119

Re: What to do with the Bar Towel Forums?

Echoing much of what has been said already, I still find this forum useful for obtaining information on new beer releases and where to buy them, brewery and venue openings, industry announcements, and the like. BT is the reason I discovered LCBO Watch after Drinkvine ceased to exist, and it has alwa...
by cratez
Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16949
Views: 3068798

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Post-COVID staycation in my hometown of London, Ontario: At Storm Stayed Brewing: Storm Stayed Sunburst - New England Pale Ale (draft) At Wolfe Pack Company Bar: Town Brewery Big Money - Helles Lager (draft) Fairweather Silky - Oat Porter (draft) At Curley Brewing: Curley Pseudo Bohemian - Kveik Pil...
by cratez
Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Left Field Brewery
Replies: 47
Views: 33758

Re: Left Field Brewery

I heard word today that Left Field is increasing their staff pay to $22/hr. Kudos! I won't even complain if there needs to be a price increase to support this. Agreed. Our craft beer industry constantly churns out deliciousness for us to enjoy and I feel like we rarely ask ourselves how the staff a...
by cratez
Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16949
Views: 3068798

Re: Ommegad! Clearout priced bottles

Ommegang Game of Thrones: For the Throne Ommegang Game of Thrones: My Watch Has Ended I've kind of ignored this series as many of Ommegang's beers, while good seem a bit same-y. Watch Has Ended definitely had a very typical 'house' character, a bit mineral and umami like veal stock. For The Throne ...