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by Bobsy
Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Craft beer industry faces reckoning as claims of sexism, misogyny and assault surface online
Replies: 1
Views: 1314

Re: Craft beer industry faces reckoning as claims of sexism, misogyny and assault surface online

Craft beer industry faces reckoning as claims of sexism, misogyny and assault surface online Not a good story. Resonating with me is "...allegations that stand in stark contrast to the feel-good image of friendliness, inclusivity and community the sector has long conveyed." A sobering rea...
by Bobsy
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16949
Views: 3068829

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Chocolate Manifesto and Fullers Vintage Ale (2020) are not drinking well. Chocolate Manifesto still taste like Nesquik but it's thinner and less chocolatey than I remember. the roasted malt in Fullers this year makes the whole beer taste like a can of FAXE, Bavaria 8.6 or another Euro Strong Lager,...
by Bobsy
Fri Aug 28, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Spending/Drinking More or Less on Beer during Pandemic?
Replies: 19
Views: 7440

Re: Spending/Drinking More or Less on Beer during Pandemic?

Drinking more, but then again, I have 3 young kids at home so that explains it...
by Bobsy
Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 330626

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

I'd just like to point out how shit the LCBO's ecommerce platform is. The site is slow, counterintuitive in its sort functionality and riddled with crap. I spent about an hour sorting through their current selection, and after putting together a case, I get this message at checkout: "There are ...
by Bobsy
Tue May 12, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 54
Views: 20730

Re: Coronavirus

Now, to tie this into Covid-19 since that is the topic of the thread- perhaps people who aren't regular craft drinkers have also been taking advantage of online ordering/shipping deals and are trying out some local breweries. It's wishful thinking but maybe there'll be interest from a wider range o...
by Bobsy
Tue May 12, 2020 2:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 54
Views: 20730

Re: Coronavirus

I'd love to see a breakdown on how breweries are affected by this. I read a CBC article about how some brewers couldn't keep their online stores stocked because of unprecedented demand. Of course, that's coupled with keg sales disappearing and probably temporarily laying off a huge chunk of staff. I...
by Bobsy
Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ontario Beer Delivery Index
Replies: 32
Views: 12698

Re: Ontario Beer Delivery Index

Top marks to Amsterdam for today's delivery. Placed the order yesterday evening and it arrived soon after lunch right to my door in Vaughan. Enjoying a super-fresh Space Invader right now and got some double IPA ready for tonight.
by Bobsy
Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ontario Beer Delivery Index
Replies: 32
Views: 12698

Re: Ontario Beer Delivery Index

A great resource - thanks Cass! Received my order from Sawdust City yesterday. Just as a note, I believe all orders that would have been sign at the door delivery are no directly routed to your local post office, so while this will allow us to access a lot of delicious beer, it's not going to cut ou...
by Bobsy
Sat Nov 09, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
Replies: 91
Views: 44833

Re: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)

Not seen a single beer from the import list in-store. Has the lcbo given up altogether or are they clearing the shelves before I turn up? I have seen Hofbrau Oktoberfest, Maduro Brown and Windswept Glen Moray. maybe find a LCBO with a better manager or try ordering online? Online ordering doesn't s...
by Bobsy
Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)
Replies: 91
Views: 44833

Re: Ontario Craft Beer, Imports and Pumpkin Beers at the LCBO (Fall 2019)

Not seen a single beer from the import list in-store. Has the lcbo given up altogether or are they clearing the shelves before I turn up?
by Bobsy
Tue Oct 29, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Christmas 2019
Replies: 12
Views: 7616

Re: LCBO Christmas 2019

Saw a Boneshaker gifts with a skull glass as well as the 6 exclusive Belgian Ales pack that is a mainstay. I can understand some sensitivity to not posting the list too early, but most people's interaction with the LCBO is at store level, so if you don't want the list posted you should ensure that C...
by Bobsy
Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816576

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Remaining bottles of Founders CBS have been reduced to $6.65 across the province. Quite a steal. Respectfully disagree. The sale started over a month ago and it seems LCBO still can't get rid of the stuff at that price. I found the CBS very good, but not great, so $6.65 is still too high for me. Wi...
by Bobsy
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816576

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

New Grapefruit Sculpin in stores with a packaged date of January 7. Tastes great if grapefruit is your thing. Never had it before so I've tried about 7 times now to get a single through the register but no luck so far. The 6 pack price is really up there, and I think only worth it if grapefruit flo...
by Bobsy
Thu Feb 07, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816576

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

New Grapefruit Sculpin in stores with a packaged date of January 7. Tastes great if grapefruit is your thing.