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by Russell v R
Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:49 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816513

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

S. St. Jeb wrote:I don't understand how a beer can be for sale in the LCBO, but not show up in their (publicly available) inventory system.
Ditto Bench Citra Grove. Absent from LCBO and drinkvine sites, but currently in stock at multiple locations
by Russell v R
Tue Oct 23, 2018 9:04 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2018 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 30
Views: 21919

Re: LCBO Summer 2018 Craft Beer Release

nickelass wrote:Did the Boon Kriek ever hit the shelves?

Spoke with Keep 6 this weekend, I don't think theyre the agents for this release. Anyone know who is? Will we ever get the damn thing?
by Russell v R
Fri Oct 19, 2018 10:35 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816513

Re: Salvator

GtownRandy wrote: Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock is back. What a great value, $2.95 for a 500ml can of 7.9abv goodness. Paulaner jumped from $2.95 to $4.00 within a few weeks of being here. :roll: Yeah... THAT was a mistake! It's worth $4.00 for 500ml. The LC now charge over $3.00 for basic Munich la...
by Russell v R
Tue Jun 26, 2018 8:36 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16949
Views: 3068765

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Badlands Distirted reality-I'm gonna say it...the best Pale Ale in Ontario right now. Hazy,juicy,soft, super tropical,excellent. The IPA, when it's on, it's out of this world also. Picked up a few up at the Dufferin Mall Beer Store yesterday. They have fresh stock, bottled June 20th. Tasting great.
by Russell v R
Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Amsterdam Brewpub - almost a year later, any thoughts?
Replies: 64
Views: 57424

Re: Amsterdam BrewHouse

At the end of the day it's better than a bulk of the generic crappy chain restaurants that dominate the core and touristy areas, but not somewhere I'm eager to return. The brewpub and barrelhouse are both outsourced by Amsterdam and operated by Urban Dining Group Inc whose portfolio includes Gabby'...
by Russell v R
Wed Jun 13, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Expiry Dates
Replies: 34
Views: 22573

Re: Expiry Dates

schomberger wrote:....anyway, I'm concerned that Aromatherapy beers have no date codes of any sort on their cans---

BTP stamp their cases. Aromatherapy at Yonge+Eg was canned Apr 03
by Russell v R
Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Lansdowne Brewery
Replies: 17
Views: 9076

Re: Lansdowne Brewery

midlife crisis wrote:You're not getting any real estate with it, just assuming a lease.
And buying 170k worth of brewing gear.
by Russell v R
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Lansdowne Brewery
Replies: 17
Views: 9076

Re: Lansdowne Brewery

Listed for sale.

http://chirealestate.ca/listings/brewer ... estaurant/

Surprised to see all the brewing equipment in there seeing as I was under the impression they are not licensed to nor have ever brewed on site
by Russell v R
Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816513

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Yeah if that Old Rasputin price is fa realzies I'm busting. I don't see any stock on the website though... has it all been snatched up in an ungodly quick amount of time? Only one store ... centre of the universe ... as is the norm for KGBO on "limited" products. Great ... if you're a bil...
by Russell v R
Wed Aug 31, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Cameron's
Replies: 8
Views: 4185

Re: Cameron's

I am completely unimpressed with Cameron's commitment to fresh stock. I tweeted them that the RPA at my local beerstore was over 13 months old. They tweeted back that they would replace the beer but over a month later they hadn't. So i tweeted them again. A few weeks later the 13 month old stock was...
by Russell v R
Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:02 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 31610

Re: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2016

LCBO just tweeted a photo of their spring releases and I SPY Nicklebrook Immodest IIPA and a Rainhard bottle. "‏@LCBO 1 h It may not feel like spring is around the corner with #onstorm but feast your eyes on these spring beers #craftbeer " https://twitter.com/LCBO/status/704707435928428544
by Russell v R
Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816513

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

spinrsx wrote:noticed this is showing stock again.. 10 6-packs at a toronto lcbo

SMUTTYNOSE ROBUST PORTER
LCBO 399576 | 6x355 mL bottle
Price: $ 16.00
This is rolling out terribly slowly
by Russell v R
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1195065

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Seems that each year they'll grant one new word out of the vulgar dictionary and allow it to enter the sanctity of the liquor store. Im glad they've given bastard immunity. Bolshevik bastard, kentucky bastard, arrogant bastard, fat bastard wines, so on..
by Russell v R
Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 65
Views: 31610

Re: LCBO Spring Craft Beer Release 2016?

I believe St Feuillien Tripel came and went? There are a few good ones the shelves currently: Chimay White, Westmalle, La Trappe....
by Russell v R
Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816513

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Picked up Ransack at the Spadina/Bloor Beer Store, bottled 1 Oct. Shammmmeee