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by jayB
Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Help buying Pappy Van Winkle
Replies: 11
Views: 6941

I had heard from Vintages that they would be releasing a Van Winkle (don't think Pappy) in the spring. It will be the 23 year old Pappy that is coming Have any idea of the price point? Only time I seen it on the shelf was 199$ in Syracuse. Went for the 99$ 20-year old in stead at the time after tas...
by jayB
Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 229
Views: 109422

My girlfriend and I are heading back to Burlington again this weekend, we enjoyed it so much last long weekend. Some suggestions: Ben and Jerry's is worth a tour, and the Alchemist is just down the street, so you might as well stop in and pick up some Heady Topper anyway. :) Stowe is a very nice lit...
by jayB
Mon May 28, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 86587

If you can get out to Aylmer, L'Autre Oeil (http://www.lautreoeil.com/) has by far the best selection in the area. Lots from Quebec and Belgium (including a pretty good stock of Cantillon usually). Highly, highly recommended. (Food selection is a little light, but I enjoy what they have.) Aside from...
by jayB
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: St. Ambroise RIS 2011
Replies: 26
Views: 8152

with a beer like this that is only in its 3rd vintage no one can say that it will improve for 7 - 10 years because it hasnt even been around for that long has anyone even done the mini 3 year vertical to find out if this beer is even improving? I have, and while I'm not sure I have the ability to s...
by jayB
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa-based tasting group (Poll)
Replies: 80
Views: 21857

Well, it doesn't look like I can make it after all. Have fun everyone, and please keep this thread updated if you plan to do it again sometime. I'd love to meet everyone and pick the brains of some other beer nuts.
by jayB
Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa-based tasting group (Poll)
Replies: 80
Views: 21857

Sounds good, I think I will make it. So how do we find each other once we're in the Loon? (Assuming everybody else doesn't already know each other)

Oh, and any suggestions of where to park? I don't get down that way very often.
by jayB
Mon Oct 31, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa-based tasting group (Poll)
Replies: 80
Views: 21857

I'm definitely up for it, and Thursdays or Fridays are usually pretty good. Nov 10 definitely works for me, if that's the date that is decided.
by jayB
Wed Sep 14, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT: Consecration and Supplication in person Ottawa Area
Replies: 4
Views: 2956

Definitely interested. I sent you a PM.
by jayB
Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ottawa-based tasting group (Poll)
Replies: 80
Views: 21857

Sounds great, I would definitely be interested too.
by jayB
Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Southern Tier 2xIPA
Replies: 29
Views: 11235

Re: ST 2XIPA Freshness

We can't comment on individual taste perceptions, but we can tell you with certainty that the ST 2XIPA is fresh . Thanks for the clarification R+R, and I hope I didn't offend with my question. It just seemed to have far less flavour than when I last had it, which is what prompted my query. As I say...
by jayB
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Southern Tier 2xIPA
Replies: 29
Views: 11235

Any chance we got some old stock of this? This is far more subdued than the beer I enjoyed so much in Syracuse in May. (Granted, that was on tap, but still...) I get a little bitterness, a tiny bit of grapefruit, and that's it. Really disappointed, and a little sorry I bought two six packs. I love S...
by jayB
Thu May 19, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Favorite Wheat Beer available in Ontario
Replies: 46
Views: 21829

There was a couple events during Toronto Beer Week where the Gose was poured, it was really good. Would like to see it return It was also available at their Oktoberfest party, as well as in growlers at the brewery around that time. I've never had the style before, so I don't really know what it is ...
by jayB
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Mill St. Looking to Open Brewpub in Ottawa
Replies: 11
Views: 5339

Ah, thanks. I did a quick Google search, but I couldn't find anything. Guess I should have checked the online version of the same source. From reading that, I think the guy just read that story out on the radio verbatim.
by jayB
Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Mill St. Looking to Open Brewpub in Ottawa
Replies: 11
Views: 5339

Mill St. Looking to Open Brewpub in Ottawa

I heard on CBC Radio Ottawa this morning that Mill St. has submitted plans to City Hall to turn the site of the old Mill restaurant into a small brewpub (they mentioned 40 kegs a week). Sounds like it's just in the planning and permits stage, but that seems like a great place for a brewpub if it hap...
by jayB
Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: A-B to buy Goose Island for $38.8M
Replies: 42
Views: 14167

I haven't had anything else produced by a Canadian brewery either that rivals Unibroue in Belgian style ales. Not a big loss though as Allagash and Ommegang still do the trick, and the LCBO still comes through with good authentic Belgians. Molson could produce the greatest beer ever made and I stil...