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by lagerale
Sat Dec 09, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
Replies: 57
Views: 6280

Re: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?

Boneshaker is the one I go to for this style, on a semi regular basis.
by lagerale
Sat May 27, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: GLB AMA
Replies: 12
Views: 9087

Re: GLB AMA

It's out now.
by lagerale
Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Pine
Replies: 21
Views: 8995

Re: Pine

I had a couple cans of Lagunitas the other night. They tasted great and had that pine taste.
by lagerale
Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822487

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Thanks for the update. I had one bottle left from the last release, but now I can stock up.
by lagerale
Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Top 5 B.S.
Replies: 13
Views: 1712

Re: Top 5 B.S.

I would have to with Great Lakes Burst. It's a good tasting pale ale at only 4.5%. After that, I'd go with Bitburger; I feel there's quite a few European lagers that would fit the first three criteria and that provide good value. Oh, and Kostritzer Schwarzbier is another fave.
by lagerale
Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822487

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I picked up a couple of bottles of the 3F Intens Rood. Also noticed an Ontario classic back on the shelves (or perhaps i just haven't noticed it) in the form of Saint Andre Vienna Lager, though now called Bohemian Lager.
by lagerale
Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Black Oak Sold
Replies: 7
Views: 1285

Re: Black Oak Sold

Thanks for sharing this. I haven't bought much black oak lately, but always enjoyed the release of their nutcracker porter, and their 10 bitter years was amazing at the time it first came out. Hope Ken finds success in this new chapter.
by lagerale
Sat Mar 05, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075287

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Enjoying a couple of Mascot Pilly's with my partner. Didn't check the brewed on dates and from what I can tell there's about a 6 month difference. They also noticeably look different:
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It a really good beer when fresh, still decent when not.
by lagerale
Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Replies: 16
Views: 3080

Re: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Here's the email: Sent in partnership with Sierra Nevada Now in its fifth decade on shelves, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale has a timeless grip on taste buds, edging out serious brewing talent for readers’ choice accolades like “Favorite Pale Ale Brewer.” And to think it all started, says founder Ken Grossm...
by lagerale
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What’s in the back of your fridge?
Replies: 23
Views: 5143

Re: What’s in the back of your fridge?

Great thread, motivated me to look on the shelves. My oldest is a 750ml of Chimay blue from 2006 followed by a couple of 2007 and 2008 Thomas Hardy ales. Also have a magnum (or 1.5l) of Chimay Blue 2013.

I drank all my Fuller Vintage ales last year - they ranged from 2007-2012.
by lagerale
Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: I think we should be getting ready for a hop shock
Replies: 5
Views: 1868

Re: I think we should be getting ready for a hop shock

I was just reading in an email from Stan Hieronymus that the USDA reported a record year for hop production in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. His updates get quite in depth at times, but it truly is an insightful look into the world of hops. You can join his mailing list at https://appellationbeer.co...
by lagerale
Thu Dec 23, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075287

Re: What're you drinking right now?

distr0 wrote: Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:15 am I grabbed a few 666's, still a solid brew
Its still a favorite of mine. I picked up a few cases! I'm currently enjoying a GLB Apocalypse Now which is like an amped up version of 666.
by lagerale
Sun Dec 12, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822487

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Urotsukidoji wrote: Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:23 pm Just drank a Tynt Meadow tonight, bought at the Meadowvale Town Center store, very enjoyable,
I just noticed this beer and bought a few. Does it taste comparable to anything else you've had? I have yet to drink one.
by lagerale
Sun Dec 12, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075287

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Craig wrote: Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:38 am Sam Smith oatmeal stout. Pretty much have to get a couple of these every December. As good as ever.
Just opened one myself and am enjoying it. I also pick this one up and any other Samuel Smith's that come our way.
by lagerale
Sat Nov 27, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to do with the Bar Towel Forums?
Replies: 55
Views: 9184

Re: What to do with the Bar Towel Forums?

Thanks for keeping Bartowel Alive!