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by ckoop
Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Witchstock 2018
Replies: 51
Views: 44057

Re: Witchstock 2018

Tickets appear to still be available, which isn't surprising given the price. I keep debating going, but the lack of info on their site is poor at best, unless I'm missing a whole FAQ somewhere. No mention about if DDs are allowed inside, I'd assume no though since I am sure that would open a can of...
by ckoop
Thu Jul 19, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197790

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Hill Farmstead Arthur, Anna, and Florence ready to roll for Monday LCBO online drop, limit 4 pp! Price point is less than stellar at $16.75 a bottle which is about $3 above cost, but I'll pay that convenience fee all day to have these gems delivered locally! Good luck all!
by ckoop
Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Orlando
Replies: 25
Views: 19341

Re: Orlando

Any new developments down this way? Looks like I'm going to have to do a family Disney land trip. I think we're going to be staying in kissimmee(is this Orlando?). Hoping to score some good local stuff, Cigar city etc. I've been down there early December for the past 5 years. I usually have a fairl...
by ckoop
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323052

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Man, I'm not a big glassware guy, but that skeleton key glass teased on instagram is outstanding!
by ckoop
Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380442

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

Son of a bitch. Just got a order cancelled email from the stupid lcbo for my a&g order. I hate them so much. How do you have inventory, take the order and then realize you don't have enough. Oh well, saves me some money at least. Did you previously get a "shipped" confirmation or just...
by ckoop
Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380442

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

Son of a bitch. Just got a order cancelled email from the stupid lcbo for my a&g order. I hate them so much. How do you have inventory, take the order and then realize you don't have enough. Oh well, saves me some money at least.
by ckoop
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380442

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

I see the Flying Monkeys Invictus is online order for $38/bottle. Seems a bit steep. Is it worth it? The unique thing is that you can order them in singles rather than by the box, as long as the minimum order is at least $50. So, 2 bottles will run me $76. Worth it? It's a high price for Ontario, ...
by ckoop
Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380442

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

Cafe Bastardo finally live. Fortunately, you don't have to buy a case.
by ckoop
Fri Dec 23, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323052

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

I get the price bitching about 2nd rate Ontario Brewers, but if you can't afford Bellwoods, don't act like it's Bellwood's fault. Couldn't agree more. The bitching about the pricing on these bottles was a given. Always seems to be the same people too. If people don't like the prices, they can take ...
by ckoop
Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Buffalo NY - what to see and explore?
Replies: 145
Views: 86655

Re: Buffalo NY - what to see and explore?

Just came back from a quick cross border hop run to grab some of Woodcock's new XPA at Brewed and Bottled in lewiston (maybe 10 minutes or less from the Q-L bridge). Two things: - this new store is great and will likely be my go to spot from now on. Chris knows his stuff and is genuinely enthusiasti...
by ckoop
Fri Nov 25, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822340

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I have to laugh at the talk of gouging and complaining about price increases, I mean no one has batted an eye at Bellwoods' pricing of their IIPAs at 6.25 or 6.50 for a 500 ml bottle. How is that any worse than a $6 473ml can? I don't like the pricing on either but given how our dollar is in the sta...
by ckoop
Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:58 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: BCBS LCBO?
Replies: 13
Views: 8456

Re: BCBS LCBO?

so funny to see the terrible allocations buffalo gets as well. premier says you can buy one bottle of your choice of the 2016 or (hopefully not infected) 2015 and no variants! meanwhile, many places in the states are getting rare and regal along with regular. I mean rumour has it the yield is down, ...
by ckoop
Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: The Exchange Brewery
Replies: 27
Views: 13739

Re: The Exchange Brewery

I finally had a chance to go there about two weekends ago and have to agree that pretty much every beer of the 7 I tried was at least good to very good. the nice array of well done and interesting styles easily pushes them to top of the breweries in the niagara region (I know, not heavy competition,...
by ckoop
Fri Jun 10, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Brew Box - home-delivered craft beer
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Re: The Brew Box - home-delivered craft beer

"There is NO good reason to do this!" http://www.bananabenders.com/uploads/images/croc-zoo.jpg Try living in Windsor. While MI distro is very very very good right now, how are we supposed to try all the new Ontario hype? pfft. i'll send you all the hype you want for all the shorts, oddsid...
by ckoop
Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Brew Box - home-delivered craft beer
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Re: The Brew Box - home-delivered craft beer

I found a flyer for The Brew Box ( https://www.thebrewbox.co/ ) on my porch this morning. Some interesting stuff but that's a lot of coin. Basically it's at least $5 per tall boy...taken from the Sawdust City $60 example. Their cheapest mixed brewery pack is $70 for "approximately 4 litres of ...