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by Jonesy
Sat Jun 27, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best 500mL cans at LCBO?
Replies: 11
Views: 3308

Best 500mL cans at LCBO?

Want some advice on the best 500mL cans at LCBO. Going deep into the woods for a week and don't want to lug bottles around. My first thoughts are: Fuller's ESB, Porter, Holsten Festbock, Maibock.
by Jonesy
Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to see in Belgium
Replies: 22
Views: 10997

Sorry I finally read this entire thread (you're only there for a few days). Brussels is not bad...I'd pick up on what Beaumont said but also recommend taking a bus or cab to Beersel for the day. Gueuze paradise. My favourite city in Belgium was Ghent. Like medieval Brugges but much less touristy. Ho...
by Jonesy
Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to see in Belgium
Replies: 22
Views: 10997

You should see the Kerkom brewery in Limburg. Way off the beaten path, but very cool spot. Tim Webb says it has ' the cutest sampling cafe in all of Belgium'. When we were there we got a full tour and ate a great lunch with bread, cheease and pate made with the beer. The owner, Marc, is super nice. ...
by Jonesy
Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Gift Packs 2007?
Replies: 25
Views: 12153

This Bernardus gift pack only has 4 bottles...why not this one?

http://shop.halftimebeverage.com/produc ... roductId=6
by Jonesy
Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:13 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Gift Packs 2007?
Replies: 25
Views: 12153

LCBO Gift Packs 2007?

Is it too early to start discussing this? Anyone know what's coming down the pipe?
by Jonesy
Fri Oct 06, 2006 8:07 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Unibroue Beers
Replies: 64
Views: 34314

I think you got the right idea Belgian. I would say that 50% of what I buy is Unibroue for the reasons you mentioned. I will likely stock a couple cases of my favourites next week. On another Unibroue note, I was at the Fourquet-Fourchette in Montreal a couple of weeks ago and I bought 3 of the 15th...
by Jonesy
Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday Singles/Winter Warmers?
Replies: 2
Views: 2481

LCBO Holiday Singles/Winter Warmers?

Does anyone know what we might see this year? Last year's was not too bad (from a belgian perspective).
by Jonesy
Tue Sep 26, 2006 4:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday packs 2006
Replies: 102
Views: 51204

So besides Peter's limited selection, what else is good that we can expect?
by Jonesy
Tue Sep 19, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday packs 2006
Replies: 102
Views: 51204

So besides Peter's limited selection, what else is good that we can expect?

On another note, can I FedEX beer from Halifax to Ontario? I see the NSLC has the Rochefort 10 and Westmalle Trippel again so I want to stock-up when I'm out next week. I need to supplement the lack of St. Bernardus.
by Jonesy
Tue Sep 05, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Unibroue Beers
Replies: 64
Views: 34314

I got this back from TBS today: Thank you for your recent email to The Beer Store's Customer Service Department. I am sorry to hear you are encountering some difficulties acquiring your favorite brands Dave's Light at our retail locations. The following brands are not delisted from The Beer Store. I...
by Jonesy
Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Unibroue Beers
Replies: 64
Views: 34314

I have also experienced low supply of Unibroue beers at several North Toronto TBS. I don't like the sounds of all of this.
by Jonesy
Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Exploding Unibroue!
Replies: 16
Views: 8376

Bottled date was January 26, 2006. I have some bottles in the garage from a March bottling and they were fine. The Smith Falls exploding bottles are gone. Anyway, the bottles still contain good beer.
by Jonesy
Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Exploding Unibroue!
Replies: 16
Views: 8376

I'll check the bottles (not sure if I can decipher the date code) but it would seem that these were more recent bottlings. A) Their wasn't the typical dust on the bottles from usual 'lack of consumer interest' in these beers and B) the cap underneath the foil was plain gold instead of the usual &quo...
by Jonesy
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Exploding Unibroue!
Replies: 16
Views: 8376

Fvcked is a little harsh, but my beers tasted the same as always...
by Jonesy
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:36 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Exploding Unibroue!
Replies: 16
Views: 8376

Exploding Unibroue!

Anyone noticed that Unibroue beers in the 341mL bottles are a little extra fizzy lately? I bought some Fin du Monde in Smith Falls a few weeks back and nearly all bottles overflowed once the cap was twisted off. I figured it was a bad case, but I just opened some Trois Pistole from Markham and it's ...