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by Raisy
Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 56
Views: 32476

The lcbo sold this last year, but only in select stores, needless to say none of it made its way to Windsor.
While it is a great beer, for me it does not blow the St. Bernardus 12 or the Rochefort 10 out of the water, and at its price point I am going to have to pass. Thanks for the offer though.
by Raisy
Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 56
Views: 32476

The 2 main stores that I usually hit up in Michigan are Holiday Market and Merchant's. I generally find that Merchant's has a bit better selection, but Cloverleaf is literally 2 blocks from Holiday Market, so I can do 2 stops when I make a run. I've only been to Champagne's once, selection was good,...
by Raisy
Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 56
Views: 32476

I would've liked to have tried it, but you are right it is expensive. Also, I've bought a lot of beer recently, so my cellar is pretty full. If you are into the sours and can get over to Michigan, the have been getting in some good stuff from The Bruery.
by Raisy
Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 56
Views: 32476

I'd probably be in for 3 bottles, but I have no way of getting it from Toronto.
by Raisy
Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 56
Views: 32476

Great idea! I'll support this thread and offer any updates I can.
by Raisy
Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:44 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Camerons Barrel series. Can anyone help me out?
Replies: 40
Views: 9707

Would anyone be willing to pick up an extra bottle of the Cognac Barrel and the Dopplebock Bourbon Barrel aged for trade? I would love to try these, but since I'm in Windsor, it is a little too far to drive. I have a pretty decent collection in my cellar and can get a across to Michigan if there is ...
by Raisy
Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221389

And so I fear as a someone living outside of Toronto that my chances of laying my hands on this will be about the same chance as a pig flying. I think it will be easier to get outside of Toronto to be honest. Sometimes I don't understand their rationale for distribution; I've been told that Windsor...
by Raisy
Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Amsterdam to move in the fall
Replies: 42
Views: 14053

Damn it! I was hoping they were moving to Windsor.
by Raisy
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer from a U.S. day trip
Replies: 115
Views: 33719

burningrome wrote:I head over to Royal Oak for a Trader Joes run almost everytime I'm back in Windsor....hadn't heard of either Cloverleaf or any of the others! Good to know!
I have never tried Trader Joes, but in Royal Oak I would recommend Holiday Market.
by Raisy
Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Tree Hophead IPA
Replies: 60
Views: 21098

LCBO Store # 367:


HOWARD & E.C. ROW EXPWY (ROUNDHOUSE CTR)

3165 HOWARD AVENUE, THE ROUNDHOUSE CENTRE,

WINDSOR, N8X 3Y9
by Raisy
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Nørrebro Bryghus brewery feature
Replies: 75
Views: 32185

nickelass wrote:Great release, just wish I had access to it!
I hear you, but I've come to expect this with the LCBO, so I'm not shocked.
by Raisy
Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Sam Adams in Ontario 2010/2011
Replies: 206
Views: 61401

When I signed up they told me I would be notified whether or not I was chosen, but I haven't heard anything yet.
by Raisy
Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: My embarrassing LCBO Beer personality
Replies: 17
Views: 7949

Re: My embarrassing LCBO Beer personality

icemachine wrote:What stellar recomendations does it hold for you?

http://www.lcbo.com/products/beer/en/index.shtml then click on Beer Selector and once loaded, Beer Personality.

It shamed me with Kozel, Tiger and Victoria Bitter
Interesting. It shamed me with the same 3.
by Raisy
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2010 Release (Full list)
Replies: 190
Views: 54459

On a separate note, that Skjálfti is from Iceland!??! That's got to be a new 'tick' for most people out there. I am excited for this one. Last year in Iceland my buddy and I went looking for this brewery and got lost. We were driving on some dirt road in the middle of nowhere and pulled over to ask...
by Raisy
Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Timmins
Replies: 13
Views: 4690

I have a couple family up there. A bigger wasteland for beer you will not find. Windsor? Has to be a close second. Living in Windsor you're way closer to a way better selection of beers than you are nearly anywhere else in the province. Michigan offers not only a plethora of great micro breweries b...