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by kmallett
Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Pepperwood`s
Replies: 5
Views: 2325

Been to Pepperwood a few times. I really enjoy the TNT shrimp they have there!

Recently got a new job in Burlington so I may move out that way eventually.
by kmallett
Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Bent Elbow (was: A Kitchener Christmas Present)
Replies: 43
Views: 24016

I think kmallet is talking about the area I mentioned. Homer Watson is definitely a drive from there. Used to live on Fifth Avenue, which was close to Kingsway Dr. and Franklin St. Was around the time that the Castle closed up so I didn't make it up there too often. What happened to Bogey's? I used...
by kmallett
Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Bent Elbow (was: A Kitchener Christmas Present)
Replies: 43
Views: 24016

Used to live very close to that area. May have to move back soon! I still have a "golden ticket" hanging around somewhere for a growler of the Executioners Ale.
by kmallett
Wed Apr 18, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Black Oak Brewery Board Games Night - Apr 25th
Replies: 4
Views: 1950

Went to their board game night last month. Was a pretty good time and they had a great turnout!

The drink tickets last month were monopoly money. They said they would be switching it up every month so you can't go and raid your own monopoly board ;)
by kmallett
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:08 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Cameron's Rye Pale Ale
Replies: 104
Views: 34884

Picked up a sixer from the brewery a few days ago. I really enjoyed it.
by kmallett
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: ranking of IPAs currently availible in ontario
Replies: 48
Views: 12080

Just picked up some Red Racer on the weekend. Tried looking for some earlier but it disappeared pretty fast. Luckily the LCBO at Dundas & Mavis seems to have a bit of a stockpile left. My top 5: 1. Red Racer 2. Curmudgeon 3. Southern Tier IPA 4. Mad Tom 5. Smashbomb They're all pretty good IMO. ...
by kmallett
Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Liberty Ale
Replies: 41
Views: 21654

Used to always have a few bottles of Liberty Ale in the fridge when it was around. Excellent news to see it coming back!
by kmallett
Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer from a U.S. day trip
Replies: 115
Views: 33897

I was over a few weeks ago and bought quite a bit of stuff (over $200 worth of various beers and some other items). Figured there was a 95% chance of getting charged duty anyway, I just filled out my declaration card and crossed at the Whirlpool bridge which is for Nexus holders only. If you fill ou...
by kmallett
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Tree Hophead IPA
Replies: 60
Views: 21309

LCBO Store # 371:
SOUTHDOWN & ROYAL WINDSOR (CLARKSON)
930 SOUTHDOWN ROAD,
MISSISSAUGA, L5J 2Y4

and/or

LCBO Store # 486:
CORNWALL & TRAFALGAR
321 CORNWALL DRIVE, UNIT C120,
OAKVILLE, L6J 7Z5
by kmallett
Sat May 28, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Muskoka Mad Tom IPA
Replies: 204
Views: 61859

Picked up two sixers at the Meadowvale Beer Store in Mississauga yesterday. Looks like they had just got it in as it was still on a cart waiting to be placed on the shelf (self-serve store).
by kmallett
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Grand River Brewing
Replies: 33
Views: 10094

I love their stuff! Every time I'm in the Kitchener/Cambridge area I'll usually pick up 12 bottles. Probably my favourite beer they made was the Plowman's Anniversary Ale last year. Still have a "golden ticket" somewhere around my house for a growler of Executioner Ale, but I don't think t...
by kmallett
Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: value beer
Replies: 15
Views: 4960

Just picked up some Upper Canada Lager yesterday. It's a good beer to have when friends come by that only drink Coors Light (or equivalents).

Another option is Wellington Trailhead.
by kmallett
Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: spin-off from 2010 predictions: how much 10BY is left?
Replies: 29
Views: 9152

I live right by the brewery, but with their hours of only open until 4pm I can only get there on Saturdays. Could drop by there this Saturday but my roommate picked up a case a week ago, so we still have plenty ;)
by kmallett
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Project X bottles nov. 29th
Replies: 4
Views: 2944

Went there tonight and only the Porter was still available. Picked up a few bottles of that and some of the Crazy Canuck Pale Ale.

Hopefully they make more soon!
by kmallett
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: The Bar Towel Bus Trip to the Blue Monk - Sat Nov 20
Replies: 105
Views: 28877

Other than the incredibly long wait at the border on the way back, I had a great time! I think if people go shopping in Buffalo (or wherever those guys went), they should take a car - it would be much faster. Other than that, the Stone Lucky Bastard Ale was excellent along with the food at the Blue ...