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by sstackho
Fri Sep 22, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 2801

Re: Best Ontario pilsners

I visited Godspeed yesterday. Unfortunately they were out of the Sklepnik. They appeared to have a focus on German styles for Oktoberfest. (One-litre draft options currently available, if you want the novelty.) The only Czech-style one they had on draft was the 1.5% Baby Svetly - which I found very ...
by sstackho
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 2801

Re: Best Ontario pilsners

While I prefer Jever I also found myself drinking Pilsner Urquell more this summer... probably because it's in my local lcbo instead of having to order Jever online. Thanks - don't think I've ever tried (or even heard of) Jever. Looks like that is available at my local LCBO, so I'll also give it a ...
by sstackho
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 2801

Re: Best Ontario pilsners

Thanks Tapsucker. I did have my eyes on that GL/Amsterdam release and will order some.
by sstackho
Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 2801

Re: Best Ontario pilsners

by sstackho
Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 2801

Best Ontario pilsners

I don't often drink lagers, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis Pilsner Urquell. I found myself craving a lot of Pilsner Urquell this summer. There's just something in its flavour (the water? the hops?) that sets it apart from other pilsners. Back in the day, I remember enjoying King Pilsner - but it...
by sstackho
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: G&M (paywall): Canada’s crowded craft beer industry is tapped out. What brewers say must happen to stay afloat
Replies: 31
Views: 5037

Re: G&M (paywall): Canada’s crowded craft beer industry is tapped out. What brewers say must happen to stay afloat

https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/11/04/future-of-ontarios-craft-brewery-industry-not-so-frothy.html Future of Ontario’s craft brewery industry not so frothy Experts expect more takeovers and strategic alliances especially for smaller craft breweries as effects of an overcrowded market and the p...
by sstackho
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Steamwhistle
Replies: 1
Views: 1799

Re: Steamwhistle

Here is the article: Report on Business Pilsner and pot: Steam Whistle eyed for takeover The Globe and Mail By ANDREW WILLIS, CHRISTINA PELLEGRINI 28 July 2018, ©2018 The Globe and Mail Inc. All Rights Reserved. As lunch hour approaches on a stupidly hot morning in downtown Toronto, the bar at Steam...
by sstackho
Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Cask Days 2017
Replies: 67
Views: 52892

Re: Cask Days 2017

I'm curious, are there any concerns regarding the serving temperature of the casks, given the weather this weekend? Wonder if/how the large UK festivals handle the temperature of their casks.
by sstackho
Sat May 13, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Rorschach Brewing
Replies: 24
Views: 13326

Rorschach Brewing

https://www.rorschachbrewing.com/ They have been open for about a month on Eastern Ave. near Coxwell, I think in the old Le Papillon space. Nice space. The beer list is saison-heavy with some sub-6% IPAs and a stout. I only tried a couple of beers on our brief visit. I enjoyed the Enthralment IPA an...
by sstackho
Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 58889

Re: Bar Volo

Landlord/rent issues. The Church location is not happening, at least as per Ralph a few weeks ago.
by sstackho
Fri Jan 27, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Great Lakes
Replies: 298
Views: 135032

Re: Great Lakes

Lake Effect is drinking just as nicely as the Karma Citra, i.e. very nicely. Love having these in the cans.

Anyone know what are the main hops in the Lake Effect?
by sstackho
Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Batch (Creemore brewpub)
Replies: 13
Views: 8216

Re: Batch (Creemore brewpub)

Went here last night before a show at Massey Hall. It's close by and they have buck-a-shuck oysters (Wednesday evenings only). The tap list was limited as they were out of the Milk Stout and Wit. The Mild Ale and IPA were decent, the Pale Ale was not. But the best beer on tap was Creemore Urbock. O...
by sstackho
Sat Oct 22, 2016 2:43 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: King Taps - First Canadian Place
Replies: 28
Views: 20066

King Taps - First Canadian Place

Yet another one. https://nowtoronto.com/food-and-drink/food/first-canadian-place-is-getting-a-beer-bar/ King Taps, set to open in First Canadian Place, promises 50 beers on tap. There's no doubt that craft beer has gone mega-mainstream, but you know a trend has hit a whole new level when a giant bee...