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by Vet_Fuel
Wed Nov 25, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rogue Yellow Snow
Replies: 49
Views: 15427

With apologies to the purveyors, nay, inventors of industrial food-like substances, I'm lovin it!
by Vet_Fuel
Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkey
Replies: 197
Views: 63194

[ I have to agree on most points. I don't mind the busy 6 pack. I like that you find new things each time. However a website is a big must IMO. It really connects the customer to the product in this day and age. I would also suggest getting some hats, shirts, sweaters, pint glasses etc. in producti...
by Vet_Fuel
Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkey
Replies: 197
Views: 63194

Hey Vet---Thanks for the comments...I guess I should change the ratebeer description at 18 IBUs.... I do take pride in making this beer as good as I can. I have ADD so being down to the less than 1% tweaking (which I am) is not normal for me - It is way more balanced than the first bottle edition.....
by Vet_Fuel
Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkey
Replies: 197
Views: 63194

I am really impressed with this beer. It is well balanced and punches well above its 30 IBU weight. Keep up the good work, I think you're really nailed the recipe. As a packaging graphics dude, I'd like to point out (to certain other ontario brewers especially) that the quality of printing on both t...
by Vet_Fuel
Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Trafalgar Hop Nouveau
Replies: 109
Views: 33216

I am drinking one (my first) as I write this. First impressions: Almost no head or carbonation evident on pouring. The colour was on the lighter side than what I had anticipated, but it is quite opaque, and it is obviously unfiltered. Found the lack of head alarming, but my fears were allayed somewh...
by Vet_Fuel
Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:54 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: St. Peter's Ruby Red
Replies: 25
Views: 10888

I have never tasted a St Peter's beer I didn't love. I had the Ruby Red and the IPA last night and both were excellent. Peter, if you ever decide to do a consignment order on any of their product count me in. (and I'd love to see the Sam Smith IPA as well) I wait patiently every year for the Samuel ...
by Vet_Fuel
Thu May 08, 2008 9:23 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Back from the Dead?
Replies: 17
Views: 8315

Liberty rocks my world... I'm seeing it in more outlets lately, which pleases me to no end.
by Vet_Fuel
Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Your personal Holy Grail of all beers
Replies: 29
Views: 12796

After speaking with Urbain of De Struise yesterday, we can confirm that their beers will be coming to Ontario soon. Pannepot Grand Reserva 2005 was delayed by some labeling issues and it should on its way next week. Black Albert will be bottled in late April, R+R hopes to have it here in early June...
by Vet_Fuel
Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:24 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: John By Imperial Stout
Replies: 74
Views: 37186

Has anyone seen it listed on their website? I have seen no clue of it, nor even a hint of the winter warmers release. Please don't suggest I ask a KGBO store clerk if they have it, it's like talking to a tree (unless you happen to be in his kinesiology class or have a C-cup or better). You'd be bett...
by Vet_Fuel
Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:29 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Wychwood Bah Humbug
Replies: 41
Views: 23752

I was pleasanly surprised by this beer, and I think it would make a pretty good ('cause of the label) non-intimidating beer gift this xmas for the adventurous macro swiller on your list.
by Vet_Fuel
Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:08 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Beheading!
Replies: 16
Views: 9276

lister wrote:Any publicity is good publicity. :-?
I disagree, and I bet I could find some people at Menu Foods and Mattel that might also.

"Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half." John Wanamaker
by Vet_Fuel
Tue May 01, 2007 10:24 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Mill Street Brewpub
Replies: 56
Views: 40654

Here's a clue: http://www.fabconcepts.hospitalityjobs.hcareers.ca/ I've been twice. The food is typical of chain "pub" food, the service is occasionally acceptable - in other words, if it weren't for the beer, I'd never go back. I had the dry-hopped ESB, which seemed a little flat - even f...
by Vet_Fuel
Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Liberal MPP wants to allow craft beer in corner stores
Replies: 23
Views: 11402

I can buy into your reasoning but to recycle this guy as a Liberal...it's mind boggling...a solid contender for the leadership race even more inane...did everyone forget Rae Days so soon? But...he does fit right in with the eclectic Liberal mold. Ask any of the 40% of MOE staff who lost their jobs ...
by Vet_Fuel
Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Samuel Smith
Replies: 6
Views: 4093

Re: Samuel Smith

We made a Samuel Smith offer last year but it didn't pan out so we're putting it back on the front burner now. We'll be offerring the following which will be available in about 6 weeks time: IMPERIAL STOUT 24 X 355ml NUT BROWN ALE 24 X 355ml OATMEAL STOUT 24 X 355ml TADDY PORTER 24 X 355ml PALE ALE...
by Vet_Fuel
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday packs 2006
Replies: 102
Views: 62293

What is in the Sinha pack? A Sinha Stout, a Sinha Lager, and a glass. I haven't seen one myself yet, but I've heard that the glass is very nice. I bought a Sinha gift pack, and the glass is nothing to write home about. Its a standard tulip with a Sinha logo poorly screen printed on it. The lager wa...