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by kinguy
Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: scotch barrel aged nutcracker
Replies: 10
Views: 4016

I'd love to try that... Nutcracker is one of my all-time favourites! Also one of mine and I have to agree with TheBeeraholic. My wife surprised me with a few bottles and I was really looking forward to it. If I didn't know it was the same base beer, I wouldn't believe it. The peaty, scotchy (I thin...
by kinguy
Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: My beer collection - any I should drink?
Replies: 24
Views: 8261

A general rule of thumb... Don't age: Any beer below 8% ABV (aside from wild ales, lambics, etc) But you can age Black Oak's Double Chocolate Cherry Stout for a good few years. A 5 year old bottle has great soured cherry & cocoa flavours. The Nutcracker ages well, too. While drinkable, I found ...
by kinguy
Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Beer Ever
Replies: 20
Views: 8063

A snifter of Goose Island Bourbon County at the Goose Island Wrigleyville Brewpub after my first Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

As I recall, it was the first time I paid double digits for a beer in a bar.
by kinguy
Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075142

5 year old Fin du Monde, in the correct glass, to celebrate the non end of the world.

Just wonderful...
by kinguy
Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221355

Got a friend in line for me at Kingston. She got there at 8:15 and was 15th in line. They're supposed to have 60 cases. Line continues to grow.
by kinguy
Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221355

In other news, the BA Cameron's beers are showing stock. Wow! Did they ever pick a bad release day! Was at Cornwall & Trafalgar LCBO in Oakville today and since the Westy wasn't in, I asked about the Cameron's. I was told that they weren't carrying it, but could get it at the brewery just up th...
by kinguy
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221355

dutchcanuck wrote:By sell out in 5 minutes I am sure they mean that it'll be promised to the people waiting in line before the store opens and will take 5 minutes to cash them out :P
You really think they'll work that fast? :D
by kinguy
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221355

Sign on the door at Bloor and Royal York that basically said "as of today, we don't have it. We're not making a list and when we get it, it's first come, first served, limit one per customer."

Oakville store said they would be getting on Friday and expected to sell out in 5 minutes.
by kinguy
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221355

Torontoblue wrote:
kinguy wrote:I can't help but wonder how many are going to end up on ebay.
That loophole has been closed by Ebay now.
Didn't know that, thanks.
by kinguy
Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221355

I can't help but wonder how many are going to end up on ebay.
by kinguy
Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 1990s Ontario Beer History!
Replies: 31
Views: 11106

midlife crisis wrote:I believe, after financial difficulty, the brands were bought by another brewer. Forget which one.
I believe that was Robinson's in Mississauga. I recall seeing some Hart-Robinson beers for a short time.
by kinguy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Ontario Craft Brewery Feature - Aug 2011
Replies: 136
Views: 38740

PPA is also on the shelves at the Atrium on Bay LCBO for those in the vicinity of the Eaton Centre.
by kinguy
Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 1990s Ontario Beer History!
Replies: 31
Views: 11106

Belgian wrote: And didn't Kawartha Lakes Raspberry once taste pretty decent?
Once one of my favourite beers, KLB Raspberry Wheat has been shite since production moved to Toronto from Peterborough.
by kinguy
Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Erie PA
Replies: 15
Views: 9377

Will be heading down in mid September, and we figured since we're driving may as well head into Mentor OH and see if I have any luck finding some BORIS the Crusher for my pre and post wedding parties. BTW anyone in Newmarket Oct 2nd is more than welcome to stop in for a bottle or two as well as som...
by kinguy
Thu Aug 18, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Publican Square Nail cans
Replies: 6
Views: 3792

Publican House website says House Ale cans are available at select Beer Stores, but doesn't say which ones. Square Nail may follow.