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by mtomlins
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1610979

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

distr0 wrote:or, you know, allow retail stores to exist that might actually give a shit about beer
If I could, I would 'Like' this comment a thousand times!!
by mtomlins
Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: BTP's Johns Dark Secret
Replies: 3
Views: 2954

So many secrets in the brewing world....
by mtomlins
Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: BTP's Johns Dark Secret
Replies: 3
Views: 2954

BTP's Johns Dark Secret

Has anyone tried one of BTP's new BA releases Johns Dark Secret ? It tasted off to me and was wondering what others thought. For a beer that spent a year in a bourbon barrel, there was very little barrel character. I also thought it was pretty bitter/astringent. It couldn't be the hops after all tha...
by mtomlins
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Ontario Beer Trading Facebook Page
Replies: 3
Views: 2401

BakaGaijin wrote:And despite what anyone may tell you, Fou'Foune does not sit on the shelves of the SAQ for $25 in Quebec......lol.
Duh!! Everyone knows bottles just fall from the trees! :lol:
by mtomlins
Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: ft: Prairie BOMB, BCBS 2014, Cascade Elderberry, etc.
Replies: 20
Views: 11114

HaHaHa, stick it Chad!! Me, Craig and Mr. and Mrs. Francis are all not on The Facebooking. :lol:
by mtomlins
Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: ft: Prairie BOMB, BCBS 2014, Cascade Elderberry, etc.
Replies: 20
Views: 11114

Crap, do i have to start Facebooking now?

Thanks for setting it up Ian!
by mtomlins
Mon Feb 16, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: ft: Prairie BOMB, BCBS 2014, Cascade Elderberry, etc.
Replies: 20
Views: 11114

iguenard wrote:Is there an Ontario FT:ISO group elsewhere?
A couple of us tried to get a 'Canada' designation in the BA ISO:FT forum for sorting purposes, but it never gained traction.
by mtomlins
Wed Feb 04, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2014
Replies: 166
Views: 98854

Craig wrote:Hmm. I was hoping to snag some after work. I wonder if my best bet is QQ or King & Spadina?
Well, it sure as hell ain't Ottawa :( !
by mtomlins
Wed Feb 04, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2014
Replies: 166
Views: 98854

spinrsx wrote:Peen - any idea how many bottles of the rodenbach ontario received?
I talked with the beer guy at my LCBO who said the system showed ~5000 bottles at a single warehouse (don't remember which one, sorry). He had no idea when distribution would happen or to where though.
by mtomlins
Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Ordering Cantillon through SAQ?
Replies: 86
Views: 86340

So buy 5 cases and then they will consider selling you 1 case of Loons...if you're one of the chosen ones.... Yah, sounds legit; I can't think of any way that could go wrong :roll: .
by mtomlins
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Ordering Cantillon through SAQ?
Replies: 86
Views: 86340

Craig wrote:Heck, I'd be in even with the case of Belgian garbage.
Even these days are gone. A case of Mamouche had an overhead of 3 other cases plus handler fees and as Ian mentioned Fou had an overhead of 4 other cases. That's just robbery....
by mtomlins
Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:43 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT: BC Mule ISO: Bellwoods (& ON) Mule
Replies: 8
Views: 4342

TheSevenDuffs wrote:
mtomlins wrote:Lurk, you ever want some sweet Beau's releases, be sure to let me know!! :wink:
Expect a flood of PMs. lol
I'm gonna have to email Cass because my inbox is still empty...must be broken... :D
by mtomlins
Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT: BC Mule ISO: Bellwoods (& ON) Mule
Replies: 8
Views: 4342

Lurk, you ever want some sweet Beau's releases, be sure to let me know!! :wink:
by mtomlins
Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2014 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 167
Views: 84451

Yah, I was surprised at the JP price; it was cheaper at the LCBO than at some of the bottle shops right next to the brewery! And I couldn’t agree more with some of the praise for JP, they are making some phenomenally delicious beers.
by mtomlins
Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2014 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 167
Views: 84451

I'm getting more and more turned off my most pricing at the LCBO lately. I used to be okay with some of it, but seeing a the Jolly Pumpkin witbier at 4.8% ABV selling for $10 bucks... I don't care if it's a large bottle... I find that to be a rip off. Calabaza Blanca sells for $9-$11/bottle (USD) e...

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