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by ritzkiss
Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:19 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Wren - 1382 Danforth
Replies: 9
Views: 8496

Popped in last night. Nice, concise 12 tap list covering good local options (Twice as Mad Tom, RPA, Watermelon Wheat, etc...) Food was delicious, simple southwestern grub in good size portions. Had the pulled chicken sloppy joe with a smoked corn relish, which was delightfully smoky and had some war...
by ritzkiss
Thu Jul 04, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075646

On this humid night:

Upright Brewing Flora Rustica, every time I have this I wish it were available more easily, one of the best saisons out there

Founders Centennial

Homebrewed old ale, that keeps reminding me of Great Lakes 999, a tasty little treat.
by ritzkiss
Mon Jul 01, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 340304

Brewed up an Alt last night, American - Pilsner 58.5% American - Munich - 60L 29.3% American - Caramel / Crystal 80L 4.9% American - Wheat 4.9% German - Melanoidin 2.4% Hit all my numbers on the dot, OG 1.061. Using Wyeast 1007 to ferment, first time doing a German ale so excited to see how it turn...
by ritzkiss
Mon Jul 01, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 340304

Brewed up an Alt last night, American - Pilsner 58.5% American - Munich - 60L 29.3% American - Caramel / Crystal 80L 4.9% American - Wheat 4.9% German - Melanoidin 2.4% Hit all my numbers on the dot, OG 1.061. Using Wyeast 1007 to ferment, first time doing a German ale so excited to see how it turns...
by ritzkiss
Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Keep6 is now importing 3 Fonteinin
Replies: 18
Views: 4274

I remember buying a 750ml bottle of the Schaerbeekse Kriek in Buffalo, back when things like that were available there, for around $35 - I imagine that this would be about right for what we would see here. So, to echo I guess, if it's $15 it's likely the 375ml. Regardless, great news! I love the geu...
by ritzkiss
Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 331421

Do the breweries make more selling bombers? I wanted to get a bottle of Amsterdam Framboise, $11.95 for a bomber is too much for me. Packaging is one issue, but brewers also have the option of charging more per ounce in the bombers. You, as a consumer, are far more likely to buy an $8 bomber, which...
by ritzkiss
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 331421

Maybe larger format, I think the Summer Saison has new packaging (650ml) out of the brewery. I hope not. I don't like the fact that everythign seems to be moving to bombers. Do the breweries make more selling bombers? I wanted to get a bottle of Amsterdam Framboise, $11.95 for a bomber is too much ...
by ritzkiss
Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:02 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Session Toronto - June 22nd
Replies: 54
Views: 18931

I'm sorry but I find all these collaborations with musicians\celebrities and local DJ's (?) so gimmicky. Focus on the beer and not what celebrity wants to throw their name on a label. I think it's great personally. I imagine that it would help bring more exposure to craft beer, more exposure could ...
by ritzkiss
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Beaches BBQ and Brew
Replies: 3
Views: 1820

Just saw this & think I might check it out. Left Field had on their Facebook that they'd be there, otherwise I have no idea.
by ritzkiss
Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: BC Scene
Replies: 6
Views: 2860

Just came back from a week in Victoria and thought I would add the Hoyne name to the list you should try when you see. Had three of their offerings, all very nice. Wasn't as impressed with Parallel 49 but they were all decent. And, as always, Driftwood is near the top of the pack, love what they do.
by ritzkiss
Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075646

In Victoria, drank: Hoyne IPA Parallel 49 Hay Fever Saison Gigantic Brewing Porter Driftwood Crooked Coast Alt And then went over & picked up at the bottle store: 3 Fontainen Oude Gueze Golden Blend Upright Flora Rustica Parallel 49 Humphrey Biere de Garde Eleysian Super Fuzz Blood Orange Pale A...
by ritzkiss
Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:03 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075646

In Victoria for a week, first night began with:

Ninkasi Spring Reign (nice hopped pale ale, earthy and spring like)
Townsite Brewing Said the Ale (clean, complex malts, hoppy Belgian ale)
Parallel 49 Hopnotist (hop bomb, IIPA, all Mosaic)
by ritzkiss
Thu May 30, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822807

Was at Manulife at 10:00, woman wouldn't touch the skids for me. Went over to Atrium & snagged three (didn't grab them all!). Thought I was going to miss this release (at the airport as I type), but happy to know they're waiting for me when I return! Ontario is changing, this release wouldn't ha...
by ritzkiss
Wed May 29, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Brew Kettle suggestions
Replies: 4
Views: 3392

I've got the OBK 9gal and I'm happy with it, it's got what I need (maybe minus the sight glass). Though those Blichmanns are pretty sweet set-ups and if money is not the issue, they're known as the best around.
by ritzkiss
Wed May 29, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Need someone, Montreal -> Toronto w/ a free trunk
Replies: 7
Views: 3185

Thought I might bump this with Mondial going down... anyone from Toronto heading up that would be willing to help out in a big way?