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by Andicus
Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:44 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best 500mL cans at LCBO?
Replies: 11
Views: 3331

I'll second the Great Lakes Devil's Pale Ale.

Fuller's and Creemore would also be up there on my list.
by Andicus
Sun Jun 07, 2009 2:57 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brand engineering pitfalls
Replies: 21
Views: 6528

I recently had a couple pints of Rickard's White and was quite pleasantly surprised. I haven't tried it in bottles, so I can't comment on that.
by Andicus
Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What's a good candidate for a beer fridge?
Replies: 5
Views: 2831

I don't know much about it, but I do remember that there is an external thermostat to allow you to use a freezer. Since you've already got one, it might be worth investigating.

Here's one example: http://kegman.net/9025.html
by Andicus
Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Congrats Belgian!
Replies: 18
Views: 4488

3000 posts? What a blabbermouth!

But seriously, keep it up. I enjoy reading your posts.
by Andicus
Tue May 26, 2009 1:59 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Your 'Go-To' Summer Beers
Replies: 41
Views: 10913

Mill St. Tankhouse Ale
Schneider Weisse
Denison's when available...
by Andicus
Wed May 20, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Labatt suing Brick over Red Baron Packaging
Replies: 17
Views: 15715

Labatt has a point... I mean both brands do start with B. :roll:

Idiots.
by Andicus
Wed May 06, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Orval and foaming
Replies: 5
Views: 2790

I have an Orval chalice type glass, but I've also tried a Chimay glass, as well as a narrow Unibroue glass.

Good things are worth the effort, but the other problem is that the excessive foaming kills any carbonation.
by Andicus
Tue May 05, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Orval and foaming
Replies: 5
Views: 2790

Orval and foaming

Anyone else had a problem with the latest batch of Orval? A friend and I could barely pour a couple bottles yesterday because they were foaming so much. We tried rinsing the glasses, but it didn't really help either. I've had this before with Orval, but this seemed to be worse. It was actually effer...
by Andicus
Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Bar Towel Announcement!
Replies: 45
Views: 16825

My order is in for a case of Imperial Pale.

Cass, best of luck with this venture!
by Andicus
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Salaries - 2008
Replies: 25
Views: 16407

Yes, I make much less than a few G a month. Seriously, you have the easiest job in the province, work at most 25 hours a week and still pull down 1700-2000 a month. STFU. There are people in this province that work twice as long, probably three times as hard and make half as much. So there are peop...
by Andicus
Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: DFH 60, Get some before it's too late
Replies: 145
Views: 30778

For all the talk about DFH 60 in Buffalo, is it still actually cheaper, even when paying duties/taxes? If so, by how much?

Specific numbers would be appreciated, rather than speculation that you 'probably won't have to pay' if you only get 1 case.
by Andicus
Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Volo Cask Days Rumour
Replies: 40
Views: 11122

denguy wrote:"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about."
I wish I had said that.
by Andicus
Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: beer at buffalo bills game
Replies: 42
Views: 11049

HogTownHarry wrote:I've read through this entire thread three times and I still can't figure out exactly why the word "fag" ever plopped into the bowl.

Not cool.

Maybe I need to go away again for another couple of years ...
Bah! I was just thinking that it's nice to see you posting again.
by Andicus
Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: beer at buffalo bills game
Replies: 42
Views: 11049

Please don't get too offended when I say this, but reading or listening to someone's rants about the NFL being like a performance at Stratford is one of my least favourite things to do. . Analogy... Jaysus! Thanks Rosko, I honestly believed you thought that Shakespeare was a football coach! Ugh. My...
by Andicus
Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:16 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ratebeer unsafe?
Replies: 53
Views: 18596

When MADD attacks?

Meh, maybe not... They may have done some stupid things, but I don't think they're clever enough to hatch this scheme.