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by BrewNerd
Mon May 13, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Montréal Mondiale 2013 - May 29 to Jun 2
Replies: 27
Views: 8865

Finally able to make it to this event *rolls around on the ground in happiness*
by BrewNerd
Mon May 06, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: We've had our scooter stolen
Replies: 12
Views: 5227

Masterplan wrote:If nothing else "Stolen Scooter Ale" has a nice ring to it...

Sorry about your luck.

or "In search of Scooty" would probably make it an ESB.. Being as it really sucks to lose a work tool :S
by BrewNerd
Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: We've had our scooter stolen
Replies: 12
Views: 5227

is nothing Sacred :(

Best of luck finding it!
by BrewNerd
Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Stowaway, Hamilton
Replies: 22
Views: 12938

Went there last night and enjoyed myself. Food was a little on the high side however I couldn't finish my fish 'n chips so they definitely weren't stingy. Everything was cooked well too. Beer list was solid. Wouldn't say there was any "crazy" one off beers however there wasn't a single dud...
by BrewNerd
Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:50 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Session Toronto - June 22nd
Replies: 54
Views: 19110

Is it just me.... or is it getting more expensive every year? I mean, no beer tickets kinda levels it out I suppose.
by BrewNerd
Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Big bottles equals Wines...?????
Replies: 34
Views: 8754

OK, so here is my wish list: - On the other extreme, single serving wine. This exists in Europe, but is hardly seen here. This is possibly because wine and beer are not sold like other beverages in Canada, but it's time. In Europe you might find yourself buying a beer or single serving wine with yo...
by BrewNerd
Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer Prices
Replies: 26
Views: 6834

A really good point was brought up... If people are buying it at that price, then you are telling them that it is priced correctly.. to play the devils advocate here... I am sure their costs all vary widely.. Shipping costs, supplier costs, staffing, etc etc. I think its hard to make blanket stateme...
by BrewNerd
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Certified Cicerone® Training
Replies: 12
Views: 6283

the real question is... Do you have un-blended lambic :D jk jk




Sounds good, I will have to pass on this one since wallets tight. How often do you run this course?
by BrewNerd
Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:14 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Casbah, Craft Beer Lounge & Live Music Venue in Hamilton
Replies: 21
Views: 10147

I like what I've read about the tap list and there seems to be a good effort to keep the beer interesting. But I will never go there if its a band night.. Don't get me wrong, I like music... But loud "band groupies" are not really my crowd. Keep us up to date if you make any changes :)
by BrewNerd
Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: new IPAs at LCBO
Replies: 195
Views: 45302

Had to do a doubletake when i saw this ad in the "24 newpaper"

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by BrewNerd
Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Lawsuit against A-B
Replies: 17
Views: 4520

I actually prefer lower ABV beers (good session beers) so normally i wouldn't mind... But if tastes like water and has almost as much alcohol as water.... maybe Bud drinkers will just make the switch to water? Time to buy some Coca-cola stocks :P
by BrewNerd
Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Sam Adams Utopias
Replies: 76
Views: 32505

AHH completely forgot that this was today :(

kinda makes me sad since it seems like your chances were pretty good.. Meh, at least i still have a bottle from the last release aging nicely
by BrewNerd
Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Yankee Jim Silver Reserve and other bottom-quality beers.
Replies: 21
Views: 6341

I like the taste of corn in beer (sometimes). I went to makers mark and had "distillers beer" which was strange, but not terrible :P
by BrewNerd
Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Nøgne Ø LCBO feature
Replies: 25
Views: 7588

All great beers!

I found the carbonation on the Porter kinda crazy as well. Although Id agree the Jule beer was well made, it was one of the first beers in years that I could not finish. Not a bad beer, just not my style at all.