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by lagerale
Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:54 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Beer Carriers
Replies: 29
Views: 8637

i noticed the 8 packs missing yesterday... so i carried 8 bottles up to the front and they proceeded to use 5 bags (4 small into 1 larger one) to pack up my beers. is it that much cheaper to use the bags? i imagine its much more of a pain in the ass for the worker having to do this too. I've had th...
by lagerale
Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Mike Duggan Number 9 IPA
Replies: 42
Views: 15072

Picked up a full case of #9 from the Cool brewing store last night, looked like there was quite a bit in stock, but you may still want to call ahead. And if you're in the area, Black Oak and Great Lakes are within 2-5min drive of each other.
by lagerale
Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Autumn 2009 Release
Replies: 114
Views: 34922

Bought several at Jane/Dundas LCBO. They were awesome! Must buy more....
by lagerale
Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Nickel Brook Marzen
Replies: 18
Views: 4993

phirleh wrote:
lagerale wrote:Do they sell this in bottles at the brewery, or is it key only?
Sadly, keg only I think.
Too bad, this is one brewer I don't get to try enough of, and I tend to be drinking more at home than not these days!
by lagerale
Sat Oct 17, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Nickel Brook Marzen
Replies: 18
Views: 4993

Do they sell this in bottles at the brewery, or is it key only?
by lagerale
Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3102452

Creemore lager, followed by Victory Prima Pils. The Prima is primo!!!
by lagerale
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3102452

North Coast Old Rasputin Imperial Stout...delicious.
by lagerale
Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Trafalgar Hop Nouveau
Replies: 109
Views: 24820

carguy wrote:First time in a long time I purchased a Traflagar product, first time in an even longer time that I actually enjoyed a Trafalgar product. It was a pretty good beer.
Same for me. Pleasantly surprised by this one.
by lagerale
Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3102452

DragonOfBlood wrote:Southern Tier IPA. Hits the spot.
Same here.
by lagerale
Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3102452

Victory prima pils...pretty interesting for a pilsner...but just seems to mimicking an APA.
by lagerale
Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Flying Monkey
Replies: 197
Views: 47144

Had this last night and was thoroughly impressed! Reminded me of SNPA (maybe it was also the green colour around the label to). A solid pale ale and look forward to any tweaks the brewer has in mind....
by lagerale
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:08 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Coles 5th Annual IPA Tasting - Sat Aug 15
Replies: 8
Views: 2930

So, has anyone else been to the Coles website? It must be really out of date because it has a banner for their 3rd annual IPA fest in July....
by lagerale
Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:52 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Selector: Coming Soon
Replies: 33
Views: 11562

So I click on ales and then click on Brooklyn Lager (in the ale section as noted by others) to get get details and here is another "joke":

Available formats for Brooklyn Lager:
12x341ml, 14.95
6x355ml bottles, 11.95
710ml can, 12.45

I'll be emailing them for sure on this one....
by lagerale
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3102452

dutchcanuck wrote:A side-by-side comparison of Fuller's ESB and Niagara's Best Special Bitter.
They're comparable eh? I love the Fullers, so you've got me intrigued. Which one came out on top for you?
by lagerale
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:24 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Oak Summer Saison
Replies: 11
Views: 3477

sstackho wrote:Can anyone comment on how this one holds up over time?
No...it's too good to keep around!!!!