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by The Mick
Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Samuel Adams Utopias 2013
Replies: 73
Views: 23464

Toss me into the pile that received (or didn't receive) a broken bottle. After seeing so many bottles recieved I went down to my local LC to ask if it had come in yet when they, very nervously, explained that it broke in transit. Im a little disappointed that they've known for a while and instead of...
by The Mick
Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3124750

Drinking a bottle of Bellwoods Stay Classy, in honour of the Anchorman 2 release today... don't act like you're not impressed.
by The Mick
Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Shipyard ipa
Replies: 12
Views: 4725

Bought one of these before all the negative reviews on here happened, so I thought I'd give it a shot and truthfully, I gotta say I disagree with what most people wrote so far.... at least that was my inital thought when I first smelled it, but then I took a sip and it turns out everyone here is pre...
by The Mick
Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:24 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Brooklyn (Kingston)
Replies: 7
Views: 9262

I totally hope they do revamp their beer line up at the Red House. They're awesome guys and they're doing a splendid job. I was using them in the original post not to put them down, rather, to build the Brooklyn up because I do really enjoy the Red House.... and the Welly is pretty good too, now tha...
by The Mick
Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Brooklyn (Kingston)
Replies: 7
Views: 9262

The Brooklyn (Kingston)

Stopped in last weekend and thought this place was awesome. 14 taps of great beer. Lots of seating, lots of people and a Ms PacMan machine by the bathroom. Despite the number of bodies it was very easy to get a beer. Definitely the coolest bar to drop in Kingston in quite sometime... and yes, I've b...
by The Mick
Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:21 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Draught St Ambroise RIS
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Stopped in at the Loon last night and Scotty Still had some pouring, luckily. Awesome beer. Huge roastiness, creamy mouthfeel, and a hint of smokiness. Later this week I'll probably crack into one of my bottles from last year to see how they compare.
by The Mick
Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Samuel Adams Utopias 2013
Replies: 73
Views: 23464

groulxsome wrote:What estimates for delivery time was everyone else given? I got 2-3 weeks. The guy said I was in the last 2/3s of the allotment...
I got a 4-6 week time frame, but that's for Ottawa... the way distribution works here, I'll be happy to receive it before March...
by The Mick
Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3124750

cfrancis wrote: Oilers win, good night.
I actually saw a clip of you on sports centre cheering the oil at a Sen's game.

Had some Sweetgrass Golden Ale and Big Rock Traditional Ale last night
by The Mick
Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Samuel Adams Utopias 2013
Replies: 73
Views: 23464

I got a busy signal for the first 10 or so tries then got through. There was about a 10 minute wait on hold then I placed the order... If you count the last 2 years that I missed out on this I guess I waited 730 days and 10 minutes :roll: I thought this was a 1 per person limit? If not I would have ...
by The Mick
Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: LTM Porter Baltique 2013 and 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 2614

Awesome! I have a 2010 bottle I've been thinking about cracking. Glad to hear it's in fine form.
by The Mick
Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:03 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1856317

Lecocq wrote:Big Rock Saaz Pilsner 473 coming to TBS...curious to give this one a try!
Tried this one on tap the other day and thought it was actually quite nice. Interested to see how it will translate in the can.
by The Mick
Sun Oct 20, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3124750

Favourites were the Sartori, Dragon Series, Fully City, and Pumpkin Wound Had the Plaid Dragon at the brewery in February earlier this year when I was out there and it was fantastic. Great people and hopefully we start to see some more from them in Ontario! Sipped on some tasty beers from Ashton Br...
by The Mick
Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Nebuchadnezzar in 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1691

Nebuchadnezzar in 2014

According to their importers facebook page, we'll be getting some of this from Omnipollo in early 2014. https://www.facebook.com/CraftBrandCo
by The Mick
Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:05 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beau’s Announces “B-Side Brewing Label”
Replies: 35
Views: 6603

The problem I see is that Beaus, despite their size and sales force, still only has wide distribution for a few core beers. So many of their other great beers barely make it out of the Ottawa region (or even the brewery). I'd guess they would want to correct that before taking on more responsibilit...
by The Mick
Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Lake of bays river walker
Replies: 2
Views: 1536

At Brothers Beer Bistro they're tapping a cask of this later today. If there's any left tomorrow when I'm there, I'll give it a shot.