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by RayOhm
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Nice beer glass set @ Bed Bath & Beyond
Replies: 18
Views: 8332

Belgian wrote:Cheaper tulips at Beer Academy and Amsterdam Brewing Co. Surprisingly nice unbranded ones under 5 dollars on Spadina Ave. near Nassu St. (Kensington Market.)
Anyone looking for cheap Tulip Glasses should try Dollarama. They have a surprisingly great glassware selection.
by RayOhm
Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Home brew stores Kitchener/Guelph area
Replies: 1
Views: 2451

Home brew stores Kitchener/Guelph area

Was planning on bottling some beer today, but i noticed a small crack in the bottling bucket. So i guess i need a new bucket, anyone know of any home brew stores in this area that sell bottling buckets? I got my current one in Buffalo when i used to live in St Catharines but that is way too far of a...
by RayOhm
Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Next up: San Franciso
Replies: 5
Views: 3052

Have you checked this out? There's a GPS waypoint map for SF.
by RayOhm
Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Creek Pumpkin
Replies: 6
Views: 3043

ive had this, great lakes pumpkin and DFH Punkin so far this season. ive actually liked this one the best. still on the lookout for ST Pumpking though.
by RayOhm
Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Co2 tank refills Kitchener / Waterloo / Guelph
Replies: 3
Views: 6067

Co2 tank refills Kitchener / Waterloo / Guelph

Just wondering where people are getting their Co2 tanks refilled in the K/W or Guelph area.
by RayOhm
Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Founders Brewery at Consumer Beverages
Replies: 5
Views: 2970

Was surprised to find it a Premiere last week as well.
by RayOhm
Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: 5L Kegerators / Kegs
Replies: 1
Views: 2418

5L Kegerators / Kegs

Anybody have one of these 5L Kegerators? Something like this

Just wondering how you like it, and if its possible to get empty 5L kegs somewhere. Been wanting a kegerator but I don't have the room for a mini-fridge conversion in my apartment.
by RayOhm
Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Article on Internet Resale of Beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4778

The way I see it, having your beer resold on EBay for megabucks is like free promotion to the brewery.
by RayOhm
Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: 2012 Pumpkin Ale
Replies: 6
Views: 3739

Re: 2012 Pumpkin Ale

Anyone else brewing a pumpkin this year? I did my first Pumpkin ale last week: 2.5 Gallon 4.5 lbs two row 1 lb munich 0.5lb Crystal (60L or 80L, not to sure) OG = 1.064 (hit dead on) FG = 1.016 (i think the actual will be lower by a bit based on last night's gravity reading) 90 minute boil at 90 - ...
by RayOhm
Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Apollo hops
Replies: 2
Views: 2000

Apollo hops

Has anyone brewed with Apollo hops yet? Not seeing alot of info on this hop on the internets, how is it?

I saw the 19.5 AA and got all excited lol.
by RayOhm
Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:07 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What was your first "Aha!" IPA?
Replies: 31
Views: 8762

Ale's What Cures Ya wrote:Stone IPA. Good lord I love that stuff.
Same here.
by RayOhm
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Garrison Brewery feature
Replies: 57
Views: 21483

Just visited the Guelph store showing inventory. Couldn't find it. Asked. They hadn't put it out yet. They brought out a case of each of them. Got what I wanted (some of all 5). It's a good day! :) vn. i was there yesterday and didnt see any on the shelf, not wanting to deal with the CSR there, as ...
by RayOhm
Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring 2012 Release
Replies: 316
Views: 94193

What a great list. Very excited for some of these.

phat matt wrote:solid list. times likes this I hate being a student.
ha! Great time to graduate eh.
by RayOhm
Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2012 spring
Replies: 44
Views: 13835

matt7215 wrote:
RayOhm wrote:Sping??? I'm still waiting for some of the Christmas releases to hit the shelves.
what ones are you waiting for??
That st Berny gift pack. Unless it came and went without me knowing it.

I never saw the Chimay come in either.
by RayOhm
Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:56 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2012 spring
Replies: 44
Views: 13835

Sping??? I'm still waiting for some of the Christmas releases to hit the shelves.