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by admviolin
Fri Nov 27, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New BarVolo / House Ales location in Little Italy?
Replies: 39
Views: 9120

Re: New BarVolo / House Ales location in Little Italy?

According to untappd, moralite is still listed as a collaboration with the alchemist. After trying heady topper for the first time recently, I can taste similarities in hop profile. Also the first Quebec IPA I'd ever liked. :D
by admviolin
Thu Nov 26, 2015 5:04 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Buster Rhino's BBQ Toronto
Replies: 33
Views: 14776

Re: Buster Rhino's BBQ Toronto

Huh....I never made it there, mostly because BBQ is so damn expensive....but I had planned to visit. Now....where does one go if they do want a BBQ & beer fix in Toronto? I would have said Baju at the Monarch but apparently it is now closed. AAA is good and has good beer but it's a bit pricey, ...
by admviolin
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Provost Drunk wrote:
S. St. Jeb wrote:BIG RIG WINTER COPPERBOCK
LCBO 443408 | 473 mL can

Price: $ 2.75
Does anyone know if this is this the same beer as Big Rig's Bock Me Gently that appeared at Cask Days?
yes. I can't remember who I heard it from though.
by admviolin
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New BarVolo / House Ales location in Little Italy?
Replies: 39
Views: 9120

Re: New BarVolo / House Ales location in Little Italy?

Wherever the Brando's fried chicken popup is...that's what I was told was the new location.
by admviolin
Wed Nov 25, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

sofakingdrunk wrote:
spinrsx wrote:listed now

BEAU'S NEW LANG SYNE
Canada | Beau'S All Natural Brewing
LCBO 448621 | 750 mL | $ 16.00
Tell me this price is a mistake...?
http://beaus.ca/beer/new-lang-syne/

Probably not for a BA triple :roll:
by admviolin
Tue Nov 24, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1198067

Re: Yep.

Sure there will be a line, but based on that price point, I probably won't be in it. I certainly liked the normal version, but not nearly enough to pay this much. I think the original one I tried was mind-blowing, back around 2009. So much big velvety bourbon character. The second one was I think a...
by admviolin
Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1198067

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

After buying a case of the Rodenbach vintage, I'm ok with missing this release. One day I'll try BCBS, but for now I'll stock up on dragon's milk :)
by admviolin
Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Schneider Weisse Mein Cuvée Barrique
Replies: 6
Views: 16027

Re: Schneider Weisse Mein Cuvée Barrique

I absolutely loved this beer. The wine/barrel/sour reminds me of Panil Barrique but there is so much weizen awesomeness that follows the initial tartness.
by admviolin
Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1198067

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

aofe wrote:http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2 ... lover.html

....and the cat the is out of the bag....
Damnit Josh! :lol:
by admviolin
Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:53 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Since Rodenbach is pasteurized anyways, I'd argue there isn't much point in aging it. The vintage might be different over time though.
by admviolin
Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
Replies: 234
Views: 95692

Re: Nickel Brook Brewing

walz22 wrote:
rfrf wrote:
skootles wrote:When does Kentucky Bastard usually come out again?

just got a 4 pack of BB at King/Spadina LCBO today.
Still $9.95?
Just grabbed one tonight....price is still $9.95 can't find a date code anywhere on it but let's assume this is new stock ;)
by admviolin
Fri Nov 20, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Just got back from QQ. 2013 Rodenbach vintage is out! I don't remember seeing this on any seasonal lists. Also quite a bit of Unibroue 17 Grand Reserve.
by admviolin
Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ontario Announces First Winning Bidders for Sale of Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 82
Views: 42130

Re: Ontario Announces First Winning Bidders for Sale of Beer in Grocery Stores

I've actually got no real conception of what 10,000 square feet looks like in grocery store form. Does anyone have a better idea, using stores in the downtown Toronto area as comparables? Can we use Rabba foods as a unit of measurement? I think 10k square feet would be about two Rabbas :) Even the ...
by admviolin
Wed Nov 18, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: BCBS 2015
Replies: 33
Views: 11068

Re: BCBS 2015

ercousin wrote:Any news on the LCBO Summerhill release tickets yet?
I assumed they would hand out tickets in line on the day of just like Westy.