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by roland
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:08 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Goldenfield Brewery
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

Re: Goldenfield Brewery

It's hard to find bourbon barrel aged stouts under $10, so I raced over over to Goldenfield when it released its $8 tall boy cans.
I'm happy to report that it's a solid value, better than the similarly-priced Left Field Blackburns and the St-Ambroise Imperial Porter.
by roland
Fri Oct 09, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112596

Re: Collective Arts

I picked up the Origins of Darkness mix pack at the new Toronto store last night. I tried the Almond Milk/Coffee variant and it was ... nothing special. Not a good balance as the coffee steamrolled over the other flavours. The Untappd reviews so far seem to reflect my experience. I cannot find this...
by roland
Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112596

Re: Collective Arts

I picked up the Origins of Darkness mix pack at the new Toronto store last night. I tried the Almond Milk/Coffee variant and it was ... nothing special. Not a good balance as the coffee steamrolled over the other flavours. The Untappd reviews so far seem to reflect my experience.
by roland
Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075454

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Do you know which stores are offering the Oak Grove discount? Thanks.
by roland
Tue May 19, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112596

Re: Collective Arts

I just threw up in my mouth a bit. Couldn't they have also thrown in some maple syrup and maybe Thai fish sauce? You know, like double down on a bad idea. I do like the fruit concoctions from CA, but their recent Arts Fest Pineapple Vanilla IPA was downright awful. Also, their porters and stouts ne...
by roland
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822644

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

tyke66a wrote: Now in the system at 3 locations only. Mine is Kanata
Thanks for the info. I doubt Toronto stores have the 30% off deal.
by roland
Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822644

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

tyke66a wrote: This one is a 500ml bottle and already selling at 30% off.(at my local store anyway) Tastes a bit sweet right now so a good one to cellar.

Which store is that?
by roland
Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Seasonal Craft Beer Release 19/20
Replies: 43
Views: 22590

Re: LCBO Winter Seasonal Craft Beer Release 19/20

beerstodiscover wrote:13444 Renaissance Tribute Barley Wine 2018 - 500mL — Just saw this one. Good price at ~$6.50, haven't tried it yet. And it's not viewable on LCBO.com.
Hi, do you remember which LCBO store?
by roland
Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822644

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Remaining bottles of Founders CBS have been reduced to $6.65 across the province. Quite a steal. Respectfully disagree. The sale started over a month ago and it seems LCBO still can't get rid of the stuff at that price. I found the CBS very good, but not great, so $6.65 is still too high for me. Wi...
by roland
Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197928

Heir Apparant Mexican Spiced Imperial Stout

This one just hit the shelves today, and I'm drinking one right now. Yes, it really is $3.70 for 500ml/11.7%.
Taste is quite sweet with hardly a trace of the peppers. A decent but not an essential stout.
by roland
Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075454

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Right now: Fuller's Imperial Stout - I like this one a lot. Yes, that Fuller's is a good one, especially for the price. Boulevard Whiskey Barrel Stout is excellent, cheaper than the KBS. Also tried Bring Out the Imp. I had it right after Boulevard, so my taste test may have been compromised. It was...
by roland
Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 331400

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

The Dragon's Milk stout price increase is annoying. Last fall, it was $8 and then it jumped to $10 a few weeks later.
When it hit the shelves last week, it was $9.95 and now it's $10.70. Won't be surprised it will rise again next month.
by roland
Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197928

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

KBS starting to roll out at some Toronto stores and 1 Ottawa store.......sorry if ya'll already know this! Also plenty of backwoods bastard about. Watch out for the Backwoods Bastard expiry dates. The bottles I'd picked up last week were July 20, 2018. No wonder the price is now 3.30, down from 4.
by roland
Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197928

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Does anyone know when KBS Stout will hit the shelves? It was listed weeks ago.
by roland
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Muddy York Brewing
Replies: 48
Views: 33549

Re: Muddy York Brewing

I was intrigued by the Barrel-Aged Plank Road Baltic Porter and was planning to pick up a few until I noticed the price.
$10 for 355ml ?! Good grief, I'll pass.