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by instantkamera
Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Suggest a family-friendly lunch place around Bell-TIFF ...
Replies: 11
Views: 3958

Thanks for the suggestions. Why wouldn't Barhop work for a kid? I've been there once, and it was pretty packed, so my experience may not be applicable for lunchtime (though I also recall it being a bit dingy in general, and the washrooms inconvenient and a bit sketchy). Do you have experience otherw...
by instantkamera
Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Suggest a family-friendly lunch place around Bell-TIFF ...
Replies: 11
Views: 3958

Suggest a family-friendly lunch place around Bell-TIFF ...

Heading to digiPlaySpace with the wife and kid tomorrow and wanted to grab lunch somewhere decent and kid-friendly that might have a tap or three. I know barHop is basically right there, but something tells me that's not going to work with a child. Is amsterdam's brewhouse worth checking out? Sugges...
by instantkamera
Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Bellwoods Trials and Tribulations
Replies: 12
Views: 5228

atomeyes wrote: can't really compare WS to Boogie Monster.
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the guy who goes on to compare the two wrote: i really dig WS for the viscous mouthfeel, amarillo hops and the booze.
Boogie Monster's more of a drinkable hop juice. it's fresh and clean and tasty.
by instantkamera
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2015
Replies: 110
Views: 56133

Belgian wrote: That's Buffalo if any of you've never experienced super fresh *IMPORTED* IPA. ;)
FTFY, there's fresh stuff at the LCBO from Ontario, not to mention what you can get if you go to a brewery.
by instantkamera
Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Brooklyn Sorachi Ace - aging question
Replies: 9
Views: 3853

depends why you like the beer, right? the sorachi ace nose is the difference maker. that will fade with time. i also wouldn't be shocked if the beer is not bottle conditioned. not sure if the label says anything about that. i'd drink it within a year for optimal enjoyment. it's not like Dupont wher...
by instantkamera
Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Bellwoods Trials and Tribulations
Replies: 12
Views: 5228

I wasn't impressed with it. It has almost ZERO nose and, although it packed a good bitterness, the flavour profile from the hops was fairly muted. Funny, that's how I feel about witchshark, except it has a nose (that I feel oversells the beer). WitchShark, I feel, is highly overrated and I like boo...
by instantkamera
Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT: GLB Unicorn Ale ISO: Bellwoods
Replies: 2
Views: 1627

Just thought I'd post that this has been claimed (by yours truly).
by instantkamera
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Forum Upgrade Time!
Replies: 52
Views: 13584

YAY!


about fucking time
by instantkamera
Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2015
Replies: 110
Views: 56133

spinrsx wrote:So we should start seeing some of these soon.. noticed the gueuze is listed now:

ST LOUIS PREMIUM GUEUZE
LCBO 397927 | 375 mL bottle
SEASONAL/LIMITED QUANTITIES
Price $ 4.45
you first ...
by instantkamera
Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 161192

Witchshark was supposed to be released....but apparently did not hold up to the Witchshark flavour profile and will be released as another DIPA. Phantom Limb out now as well. I have never been a huge fan of WS, so I'm curious as to how different the profile is. Boogie Monster, on the other hand, is...
by instantkamera
Thu Feb 19, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 161192

mgmoney wrote:Bounty Hunter is out now...wont be any left when I get there on Sunday I suppose...
This is a semi-regular release, I really don't think it's in that high demand. This is, what, the 3rd time in under a year that it's been bottled?
by instantkamera
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Elora Brewing Company
Replies: 27
Views: 13152

I guess it is all a matter of opinion. A 74% local made brew that I can get fresh off the shelf for a couple of bucks is at least as valuable to me as a 90% rarity that I must make a big effort to procure and pay double for. False dichotomy. What about the 90's made in Ontario that can be sourced w...
by instantkamera
Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Atwater and Redhook coming to Ontario
Replies: 31
Views: 9599

Considering they're better than any Ontario brewery I guess that's an indicator of just how far behind this province still is in the craft game. HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA whatever. Truth hurts, I know, so I forgive your sarcastic, all caps laugh. Troll's obvious, so forgive me if I ignore everything el...
by instantkamera
Wed Feb 04, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Atwater and Redhook coming to Ontario
Replies: 31
Views: 9599

Ale's What Cures Ya wrote: Considering they're better than any Ontario brewery I guess that's an indicator of just how far behind this province still is in the craft game.
HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

whatever.