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by aser
Thu Jun 30, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Charlevoix Arrives in Ontario - June 29/30
Replies: 6
Views: 2718

i'm def going....

anybody know if the lineup is served on tap or bottles?
by aser
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208648

Not that it helps you in Sudbury, but those of us in the GTA will also have 10BY coming very soon... I don't want to be the one to break the bad news........I tasted the new batch of 10BY and it's VERY different than the original batch. I found it very disappointing. :( Hopefully they tweak it to w...
by aser
Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:45 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Southern Tier 2xIPA
Replies: 29
Views: 11345

The category "2xipa" is what's throwing people off. If that wasn't on the label, people would rate this beer much higher. It doesn't have the kick you in the arse hoppyness ze beer nerds are craving, but I think it's very well rounded for a high abv beer. Hides its alcohol very well, with ...
by aser
Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:33 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Session 99: A Craft Beer Festival - Sat Jun 25
Replies: 32
Views: 12333

I didn't go, found the cost prohibitive. Plus I was at Volo the night before for house ales.

So, to quell my curiosity, what did Trou Du Diable & Trois Mousquetaires have?
by aser
Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:29 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: House Ales Launch Party @ Volo - Jun 24th
Replies: 6
Views: 3587

of the 5 I tried, the jonny boy double ipa was the winner.

Good event, surprised to hear house music at bar volo, but it was great! The guys from ddc were playing music via traktor on their laptops.
by aser
Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Charlevoix Arrives in Ontario - June 29/30
Replies: 6
Views: 2718

had their triple which I thought was so so, but still this is a damn good brewery.

I have a La Fache Folle in my cabinet waiting to be cracked. I think I'll have to make my way to this shindig, Volo always brings it with the events.
by aser
Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Rogue Brewery Feature - June 2011
Replies: 238
Views: 62619

so DDG never even made it to online inventory I gather
by aser
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:33 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer boutique
Replies: 53
Views: 17879

what's with all these scensters at the launch, that prob drink bud lime. also notice it's 99% white people, very representative of Toronto as per usual w/ these industry events. By industry, I don't just mean beer, but take a look at pics for any party covered by media like Toronto Life. I should no...
by aser
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:00 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Session 99: A Craft Beer Festival - Sat Jun 25
Replies: 32
Views: 12333

Can't lie, it's a pretty tempting lineup, especially trois mousquetaires and trou du diable for me. But, $35 just to get in, w/ no beer tickets, is well a bit steep to me. The other things you've listed to be honest have very little added value to me. I don't care about the contests, the cooking dem...
by aser
Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:14 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: La Trappe Triple (Koningshoeven) at the LCBO
Replies: 44
Views: 12607

I'm pretty sure you can order Rochefort through Esprit agencies in Ontario. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. Last I heard they do still carry Rochefort, and they had the 10 in stock. Peter can be tough to get a hold of, but once I sent him payment for the Karmeliet the case was delivered to my ...
by aser
Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Rogue Brewery Feature - June 2011
Replies: 238
Views: 62619

King & Spadina had chipotle, northwestern and orange/honey yesterday. No brutal or double dead guy.
by aser
Sun May 08, 2011 1:51 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: La Trappe Triple (Koningshoeven) at the LCBO
Replies: 44
Views: 12607

now let's see regular releases for Chimay Blue, Westmalle and Affligem dubel/tripel . Affligem dubbel is coming as well don't yank my chain, this will make my day. I love Affligem dubbel!!!! I must've bought around 10 Affligem gift packs when they last came around for 2009 Christmas. I agree, La Tr...
by aser
Fri May 06, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: La Trappe Triple (Koningshoeven) at the LCBO
Replies: 44
Views: 12607

I'm happy with this, not ecstatic but happy. Baby steps I guess, now let's see regular releases for Chimay Blue, Westmalle and Affligem dubel/tripel

Those are probably more realistic than asking for St Bernardus, Delirium or Orval as reg release.
by aser
Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Sake brewery opening in the Distillery District
Replies: 6
Views: 2675

well, I emailed, here's what they said about opening day.... Thanks for your interest. We will be open from 11am to 7pm for sure, maybe a bit later. We will be offering sake by the glass as well as bottled sake. There will be some nibbles from chef Nobu Yamada but otherwise it will be a pretty low k...
by aser
Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Wvrst to open on King West in TO
Replies: 58
Views: 32973

JesseMcG wrote:
aser wrote:
JesseMcG wrote: What?
umm talking about the beer hall, they can stock DT via Beer Store.

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/Beers/brandd ... sp?id=2163
Cool.. learn something new every day. Can anyone order it?
http://www.thebeerstore.ca/storesandproducts-kegs.html

pretty much, just have to pay to play.