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by Jon Walker
Tue Jul 31, 2001 4:11 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: IPAs in Ontario
Replies: 45
Views: 29643

While I appreciate Peter at Esprit even considering the possibility of doing this and in taking part in this thread, $75 a case is simply out of reach. I don't work in the field of alcohol importing so I can't dispute the taxes and shipping charges justification Peter has presented for the $75 price...
by Jon Walker
Mon Jul 30, 2001 1:45 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: IPAs in Ontario
Replies: 45
Views: 29643

FYI regarding Pike IPA...In the B.C. Liquor Stores a six pack of 355ml bottles of Pike IPA goes for $12.95...that's $51.80 per case of 24. If Esprit can do it for that (or cheaper!?!) I'm in for two cases. That might seem pricey to you guys but it really is worth it.
by Jon Walker
Sun Jul 29, 2001 3:13 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Church Key Ale?
Replies: 3
Views: 5741

I have tried the Church Key Ale on tap. It was available at Isaiah Tubbs resort pub in Halliwell (resort area south of Kingston very near the site of Glenora Brewery in Quinte) but it is no longer available there. As a draft it was very underwhelming with a very average taste, no lingering flavor an...
by Jon Walker
Sat Jul 28, 2001 4:54 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: IPAs in Ontario
Replies: 45
Views: 29643

As Cass can attest I've been really dissappointed with the selection of IPA available in Ontario since moving here from Vancouver last fall. What's especially frustrating is the number of beers that call themselves IPA but clearly aren't. Magnotta, Keith's and Dave's all fall into this category. As ...