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by JohnnyB
Thu Nov 24, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beau's Home Delivery shut down by AGCO
Replies: 61
Views: 17783

Beau's Home Delivery shut down by AGCO

This was posted recently on the Beau's Facebook, since it's ACGO related I figure it fits here: "Hey Everyone - We received some unfortunate news this afternoon. The AGCO, acting on a complaint by another brewery, informed Operation Come Home that they cannot purchase beer from our retail store...
by JohnnyB
Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:00 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Warmers 2011 Release
Replies: 115
Views: 45822

Not sure whether to post this in the general LCBO discussion or here: I had a conversation with a woman at the Bramalea store about Great Lakes Winter Ale. She told me that none of the Brampton stores are getting any stock based on what the computer says. (Brampton stores don't show up) This seems ...
by JohnnyB
Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Garrett Oliver and the Oxford Companion to Beer
Replies: 34
Views: 8199

They must have adjusted the price at bookdepository over night, it's showing as $46.29 CDN now.
by JohnnyB
Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Miami Weiss?
Replies: 33
Views: 10113

Usually its the brand with the worst product that tries to blend into the crowd. I'm looking at you amorphous trafalger bottle! I'm sure you get more of the 'flashy packaging & lack luster product' phenomena in the states just given the shear volume of craft breweries about, but in Ontario I thi...
by JohnnyB
Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Miami Weiss?
Replies: 33
Views: 10113

I was embarrassed to buy it. Seriously?? Who cares. I bought 5 today without thinking twice. The cashier actually seemed to think the bottle was pretty cool, he even showed it to the cashier on the other side of him. Maybe its just me, but as long as the beer is good, I couldnt care less about the ...
by JohnnyB
Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Calling All New Niagara College Brewing Students
Replies: 5
Views: 2513

I'm heading into the program next week too. Already got the moving part done, now I just gotta sit tight till the program starts up. If anyone going into the program is local and wants to grab a pint this week before things get busy, send me a message
by JohnnyB
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:57 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: excuse the signature...
Replies: 5
Views: 2038

It'll probably be a while before any party see's a leader with as much character as him. Me being 23, he seemed the only Canadian party figure to come across in my time that was truly inspiring
by JohnnyB
Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Short Doc on Beau's Brewery
Replies: 1
Views: 1388

Really awesome, thanks for the upload
by JohnnyB
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Smashbomb bottles vs Draft
Replies: 27
Views: 8948

I believe the main factor for this difference is likely the time it sat around at the lcbo. For the last couple weeks i've been drinking Smashbomb bottled July 1st that was picked up at the brewery then straight in my fridge. It's been amazingly hoppy and delicious. Yesterday I got my first 6'er fro...
by JohnnyB
Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Tempest
Replies: 97
Views: 23846

Was going to stop by today to pick this up. Went downtown then gave them a call, but it seems they're all sold out of this now. Will have to make do without unless anyones got an extra bottle for sale
by JohnnyB
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Dark Star Sunburst
Replies: 12
Views: 4146

I'll have to fifth the diacetyl on the one. Reminds me alot of the trait i find in bottled dead elephant ale, but with a bit of light citrus. Will try not to drain pour, but won't be going for this again. The Fuller's Honeydew was actually the surprise of the night, liked that alot more than this or...
by JohnnyB
Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Mondial de la Biere 2011 in Montreal - June 10-12, 2011
Replies: 25
Views: 10071

Going to be there Tuesday through Friday. First real visit to Montreal where I'll get to explore all around. Staying near DDC and have been compiling an extensive list of food and drink to make sure I take in. I've read Depanneur Peluso is likely my best bet for bottle purchases, but since i'm bussi...
by JohnnyB
Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:25 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2011 Specialty Beer Release
Replies: 193
Views: 67045

kafercrazy wrote:any guesses on a date for Lindemans Gueuze?
On the LCBO's Beer Garden they have it listed as coming in late June. They've seemed to (purposely i assume) stagger the release this time.
by JohnnyB
Mon May 30, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: If it's not LCBO are you likely to buy it?
Replies: 19
Views: 7904

Before the Mad Tom, the last time i've shopped in a beerstore for myself was to get some dusty Trois Pistol. More recently tho I went in to get a 24 of tankhouse for a friend, and I realized it was such a long time since i'd been in a walk-in store cause i was shocked to see their (be it small) sele...
by JohnnyB
Mon May 30, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46173

I didn't show up on the list you posted, but as i said above, count me in!