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- Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:49 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Dry Stout
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1659
Re: Dry Stout
I've yet to try it but Beyond the Pale has an oatmeal stout, the Darkness. Based on the description it's probably on the drier side; roasty coffee, dark chocolate, "gentle hit of hops". Generally favourable reviews too.
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:03 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What’s in the back of your fridge?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5322
Re: What’s in the back of your fridge?
You know, if this was posted just a few months earlier I'd have a lot more, but I made a point of clearing out some older bottles over the past few months or so. The oldest included Amsterdam Six Boroughs brewed for Toronto Beer Week 2015 (not infected!) and the GLB 30th Anniversary BA Quad. Seems I...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 10:56 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5283
- Views: 1857717
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Lol I have a bottle of Celebrator that’s been at the back of my fridge for years! I couldn’t find any date info but I would guess 4 or 5 years old. Saved it for a special occasion that has never came around. I will drink tomorrow and get more if it if I still like it, which I imagine I will. This i...
- Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:32 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5283
- Views: 1857717
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
And as discussed before, sometimes new releases slip through the cracks, so imagine my delight when I stumbled upon Ayinger Celebrator today. Had no idea it was returning but since it's one of my favourite doppelbocks, and all around beers, I'm happy to see it. I will also add, strictly for informat...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3126646
Re: What're you drinking right now?
Yes it's the 'double' NE version. I'm having another one now, and I'm not picking up on the sweetness mentioned. And I'm sensitive to that. I much prefer my beers quite dry. This certainly doesn't have the offensive treacle notes of some Scotch ales or dopplebocks, if that's what you are describing...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:36 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3126646
Re: What're you drinking right now?
Yes it's the 'double' NE version. I'm having another one now, and I'm not picking up on the sweetness mentioned. And I'm sensitive to that. I much prefer my beers quite dry. This certainly doesn't have the offensive treacle notes of some Scotch ales or dopplebocks, if that's what you are describing...
- Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:20 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3126646
Re: What're you drinking right now?
Robohop. Big bold and beautiful. I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords. I had one last night as well. I found it really sweet,almost getting into TIPA territory. It’s been going more and more this way the past couple versions that I’ve had. It’s a long long way from the big bitter bastard tha...
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Happy Holidays!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2425
Re: Happy Holidays!
That looks like Zum Flaucher. Such a beautiful setting, I'd love to have something like that here. For sure that would be great here - the simple genius of trees to shade the beer, along with perfect snacks. It's really not far from where my Aunt and Uncle now live, on Grünwalder Straße 3-4 km away...
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: I think we should be getting ready for a hop shock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2161
Re: I think we should be getting ready for a hop shock
Interestingly I've been noticing more nitro beers than I've ever seen as of late, seems everyone is jumping on the trend. I've also been noticing a lot of beers seem more watery these days, lacking mouthfeel. My friend had a theory that brewers are cutting back on malt to offset costs, and nitro mig...
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Happy Holidays!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2425
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:21 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Signal Brewing Co., Belleville
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7509
Re: Signal Brewing Co., Belleville
Damn that is indeed weird; almost comes across as something from a dark humour/satire film or something. Act fast, our owner has died sale is on now!
At least break it into two posts... yeesh.
At least break it into two posts... yeesh.
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Alcohol regulation changes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4672
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:01 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Alcohol regulation changes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4672
Re: Alcohol regulation changes
This is a big one. Might warrant a new thread, but posting here for now.
https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2021/1 ... staurants/
https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2021/1 ... staurants/
- Wed Dec 15, 2021 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3126646
Re: What're you drinking right now?
Had the Third Moon Gordie Mortis. Quite nice, came across as an amped up Canuck with that Third Moon presentation; a bit fuller, hazier, lots of aromatic hops. Didn't get the GLB side of the collaboration though (Lacus Mortis), curious if anyone tried both.
- Wed Dec 15, 2021 4:27 pm
- Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
- Topic: Ontario Brewing Awards 2021
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3678
Re: Ontario Brewing Awards 2021
While I do agree with a lot of what you're saying and generally find the OBA's to be not the best representation of quality in the province, Especially given the conspicuous absence of so many trendy/popular Ontario breweries I do question the last paragraph you wrote. I'm just curious if you've ta...