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by Coronaeus
Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo 2.0
Replies: 25
Views: 23305

Re: Bar Volo 2.0

FYI. Iris is available on the Birreria Volo site again. 1/person at $49.
by Coronaeus
Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Persian Empire
Replies: 5
Views: 2671

Re: Persian Empire

I can’t see a reason to ever find myself in Peterborough, but if I do, I’ll see if I can grab a can of each for science. Also, a jeroboam of Arak seems like a no-brainer to me.
by Coronaeus
Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Persian Empire
Replies: 5
Views: 2671

Persian Empire

Has anyone heard of this place? It popped up in my Facebook feed. The oddly named beers and low budget graphic design make me morbidly curious: Indian Pale Ale Otanobee River lager Belgian Style Beer (in Fraktur style lettering). Dark Porter Beer. I think I need to try this. The website is impressiv...
by Coronaeus
Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2020-2021 Winter Season at the LCBO
Replies: 28
Views: 13420

Re: 2020-2021 Winter Season at the LCBO

I swear that the low volume of BCBS year after year is due to that poorly attended launch with Vanilla Rye in 2015. I remember overhearing that boisterous marketing guy that was chatting up people in line complain under his breath to one of his underlings about the poor showing. How many people were...
by Coronaeus
Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Some OG Bellwoods
Replies: 4
Views: 8530

Re: Some OG Bellwoods

Hi all, No idea if there is any appetite for the following beers that I've just found in the midst of a recent move: Bellwoods Grognard, No Rest For The Wicked (x2), first run of Lambda, first run of Grandma's Boy, first run of Jelly King (x3) and first run of Warp & Weft. Lemme know if any of ...
by Coronaeus
Fri Oct 02, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 117577

Re: Kizuna 絆 Original

It's here! Kizuna 絆 Original Vermont Inspired IPA. Thoughts when you e tried it please. Tried one last night. Well constructed as expected for Godspeed, but nothing really stood out. It's a good beer and all but based on the description and collaboration with Hill Farmstead I was expecting a little...
by Coronaeus
Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Amsterdam Brewery
Replies: 50
Views: 27122

Re: Amsterdam Brewery

Very curious to hear what any of you think of the four new lagers from Amsterdam. I am planning to grab some to try for myself later this week regardless, but would love to read some reviews. Cheers.
by Coronaeus
Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 117577

Re: Kizuna 絆 Original

It's here! Kizuna 絆 Original Vermont Inspired IPA. https://scontent.fyzd1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/120509455_2729275313841569_5031594400524734230_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=AFnqHGuKm80AX9Snano&_nc_ht=scontent.fyzd1-2.fna&oh=e4b2d7014c8f239dc26b5e8e54ebd8d0&oe=5F990...
by Coronaeus
Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 117577

Re: Godspeed Brewery

Can anybody tell me what the canning dates are on the current Dortmunder, Svetly, Ikinuki and Ibushi in the shop?. Svetly -28.08.20 Dortmunder.- -28.08.20 Both @ peak deliciousness. Also the NONBE Oktoberfest Märzen is just out 21.09.20 - and the KIZUNA is soon to follow . Fantastic. Thanks much fo...
by Coronaeus
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 117577

Re: Godspeed Brewery

Can anybody tell me what the canning dates are on the current Dortmunder, Svetly, Ikinuki and Ibushi in the shop?

I’m buying for a friend who is picky and I dread asking for each at the cash and then perhaps turning them down.
by Coronaeus
Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Wet Hopped Ales?
Replies: 26
Views: 9272

Re: Wet Hopped Ales?

Craig wrote:Is it gone already? I looked online and can't find it.
It was still on the Ossington shop page about 30 minutes ago. I’m guessing sold out online and at Hafis.
by Coronaeus
Tue Sep 15, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Wet Hopped Ales?
Replies: 26
Views: 9272

Re: Wet Hopped Ales?

I think Bellwoods announced Bine Hunter. I just can’t find where. Maybe a newsletter.
by Coronaeus
Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Spending/Drinking More or Less on Beer during Pandemic?
Replies: 19
Views: 7506

Re: Spending/Drinking More or Less on Beer during Pandemic?

Drinking less, but spending a lot more. The lambic available to go in the city has been hard to pass up. Who’d of thunk a year ago you’d be able to buy multiples of bottles like Iris and Vigneronne ‘off the shelf’ in Ontario! I’ve also been doing more trading, particularly internationally. The low p...
by Coronaeus
Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge
Replies: 290
Views: 156721

Re: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge

I’m really looking forward to the pilsner. I find that breweries that make good IPAS tend to make good lagers.
by Coronaeus
Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 331382

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

I noticed today they have updated the Utopias price. Has this come and gone and I missed it? Or, is it coming? Anyone have an idea? Just showed up, there's stock online, but they also email blasted it so it might go fast. Saw that this morning myself and grabbed a few. Even with the price increase,...