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by tyler90
Thu Sep 13, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112624

Re: Collective Arts

MatttthewGeorge wrote:Just tried #6... it’s not good.
I got a distinct rubber smell from mine. Anyone else? I had it on tap at the brewery.
by tyler90
Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:04 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Witchstock 2018
Replies: 51
Views: 44098

Re: Witchstock 2018

I think they sold out. Good lord, clearly the new price point was fine for most.

EDIT: They didn't sell out, the system was slow. Tickets available ATM.
by tyler90
Wed Jul 04, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2018 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 30
Views: 22054

Re: LCBO Summer 2018 Craft Beer Release

follwell9 wrote:Does anyone know when the Saison Dupont will hit the shelves? I have been travelling for a while and hope that I have not already missed it.
Don't know when it will be on the shelf, but you haven't missed it yet.
by tyler90
Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:28 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Cask Days 2017
Replies: 67
Views: 52936

Re: Cask Days 2017

I'm in no way affiliated with the event but I was under the impression that the Brickworks were under construction, and would be for the next year or so.
by tyler90
Wed May 16, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Montreal
Replies: 57
Views: 43153

Re: Montreal

Went a few weeks ago. Worth a visit:

Bars:
DDC
MaBrasserie
Harricana
Isle De Garde
Vices et Versa
Pit Caribou
L'Espace Public

Stores:
Peluso (Either location)
Au Coin Duluth
by tyler90
Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:37 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 58916

Re: Bar Volo

Expect some news in the coming weeks...
by tyler90
Tue Mar 13, 2018 11:23 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075659

Re: IPA's, go Ontario, go.

Belgian wrote:Collective Arts Life In The Clouds IPA - a real winner.
I'm enjoying the different artwork on each can of this brew.
Between this and #5, Collective Arts is far and away my favourite Canadian IPA brewer.
by tyler90
Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Release 2017
Replies: 77
Views: 44747

Re: LCBO Winter Release 2017

Did I miss the Tripel Karmeliet release? I thought I was watching that pretty closely...
by tyler90
Wed May 24, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Sexism in beer labels in Ontario
Replies: 153
Views: 83431

Re: Sexism in beer labels in Ontario

atomeyes wrote: so why would a brewery like Nickelbrook, who must be hella in debt, want to stir any controversy and have a beer that's slightly sexist and possibly alienate potential customers?
Just off-hand, how do we know they're in debt? Just an assumption that all/most craft breweries are?
by tyler90
Fri Mar 17, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 58916

Re: Bar Volo

Heard a rumour this location isn't happening anymore- any insight?
by tyler90
Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Peche Day - Feb 28
Replies: 3
Views: 2532

Went to the 10th anniversary of Peche in Montreal- all 15 (16?) taps were different types of Peche. Posted up at noon and tried to make it through them all.
by tyler90
Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Mikkeller Brewery Feature
Replies: 139
Views: 64009

Re: Mikkeller Brewery Feature

Roland + Russell wrote:The beers are currently undergoing mandatory LCBO lab testing, after that is complete we hope to see the brewery feature on the shelves.

Cheers,
Welp my optimism has faded

Why are brewery features announced before the beer is even tested?
by tyler90
Mon May 26, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Brooklyn (Kingston)
Replies: 7
Views: 9207

Masterplan wrote:Is that the old trashateria/elixir?
Yeah, the Brooklyn is where elixir/revolutions used to be. Hopefully this bar sticks around, the location isn't the most visible unless you live nearby.
by tyler90
Sun Jun 02, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197999

Oh, and in terms of aging - the bottles we got are already over 2 years old (2011/02/17), so they're probably in pretty prime drinking condition right about now. That's a good point, I was thinking about that the other day. Wouldn't this beer be best drank fresh off the shelves? I don't doubt other...
by tyler90
Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: DDC Aphrodisiaque/Aphrodite
Replies: 15
Views: 9833

Belgian wrote:Aphroditiaque would be freaking awesome on tap. Definitely a big favorite.

What took so long? hee hee...
It's on at Volo right now, may have drank the entire keg by myself last night though. Sorry!