Call me optimistic but there could be real value in getting feedback from brewers, event organizers, bars/restaurants. Surveys are useful tools and Dougy wants to be Mr. Open For Business. Updating the puritan beer regulations is low-hanging fruit with minimal electoral cost, perhaps even a gain. Al...

https://www.ontario.ca/page/have-your-say-alcohol-choice-and-convenience-for-the-people

Seems like a window may be opening

I too am a fan of smaller serving sizes and price tags. However sometimes you do get what you pay for. The Lickinghole (Lackinghole?) Heir Apparent is not on par with other fine examples of the style. Ditto for the Boulevard (which is actually only 2/3 barrel aged), and pales in comparison to Kentuc...

Also there are some nice Evil Twin beers (Bible Belt and Imperial Doughnut Break) which I used to round out my Oude Pijpen (now sold out) order yesterday. Some of these products are showing 1 unit in stock at random stores, so they don't show up when you search for "Online Exclusives".. wh...

Belgian wrote:Anyone else excited to try this?

Yes I just popped the cork on one tonight. It’s a very nice brew, lots of deep cherry and not as sour as expected. And it’s really hard to believe this is 8% abv. With a best before date in the 2030s I may grab another 6 if I see them around.

Boulevard Whiskey Barrel Stout — This brew is actually a blend, containing 1/3 fresh (non barrel aged) beer, and you can definitely tell. It's just not as intense as your average well-made BARIS (Double Tempest comes to mind). But it is a tasty stout no less with whiskey barrel and chocolate/caramel...

Rochefort 10 circa 2013. It's a good one.

I'm thinking these Lickinghole (just makes your mouth water, doesn't it?) beers are some sort of agency private order. Hope to get my hands on some.

They are pretty heavily skewed towards sour styles I agree. My previous visit left me with the same impression — an abundance of While Lies variants.. which are good beers. Also I wasn't blown away by Shumei. However Balam is one of the best coffee stouts to have graced my palate. Also enjoyed Devi...

I stopped by here last week and was pretty impressed with range on offer. I should go more ofen. Currently drinking Hocus Pocus. On the can: "Nitro sour brewed with cherries, vanilla and Mandarina Bavaria. Shake before pouring." It's really tasty and unique. Love the cherry-vanilla interpl...

Traquair Jacobite Ale - This ale pours a deep dark brown that looks red when held up to the light. It's clear with zero sediment on bottom. It's sweet and fruity, bready with scotch-ale earthiness. The coriander seemed too much at first, but is much smoother after a few sips.

Looks like Half Hours on Earth and Dominion City have some discounted shipping on offer. Anyone else?

Yeah I went by the brewery today around 1 and they said there is still lots available. Crisis averted!

And then you can piggy back on last year's post without updating the date in the subject line and someone misses out on it

I’ve had bounty hunter a couple of times and been underwhelmed each time. I never get the adjuncts from it and just get the base beer(which is nice tbh). From my experience, probably my least fav Bellwoods beer, apart from some of the OG beers in the first year or two That was exactly how I felt ab...