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by Tapsucker
Wed May 03, 2006 1:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Styles
Replies: 6
Views: 4931

The sad part is that style labels usually are used to exclude things. For instance, people will say "I don't like XYZ style". It's too bad some people will close thier mind to new experiences. Style labels can be a ghetto too! I think your comments on the mutation of styles may take away s...
by Tapsucker
Wed May 03, 2006 1:13 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Upper Canada Rebellion ALE
Replies: 8
Views: 6325

Another nice beer that disappeared some time ago was Conners Stout.
I think that was around the time Brick got involved. I guess they couldn't follow the recipe.
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.
Replies: 16
Views: 9137

I LIKE this thread! How about taking loose singles of micro beer from the brown wicker bin and swapping them into cases of Corona, then reclosing them? Those Corona drinkers would find themselves at a party with nothing to drink but Church Key Holy Smoke, taste it and maybe like it! BING, new conve...
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.
Replies: 16
Views: 9137

John Aitken wrote:Are you suggesting moving the product and the shelf tag? I like that idea, wonder if they would just keep restocking in the new location.
The only downside is that the next poor customer might actually be lead to beleive the product was always on that shelf and therefore properly handled.
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.
Replies: 16
Views: 9137

Fair enough...it just sounded like an attempt by someone associated with OCB trying to get us to help retain their cooler space. I'd love to see lots of stores go the route of the one north of the 401 where Yorkdale mall is (wish I could remember the ACTUAL name or number of the store). Anyway, the...
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.
Replies: 16
Views: 9137

How about a little bit of civil disobedience? If you don't like where a beer is displayed, pick up a case and plop it where you think it should be. One man can't make a difference, but if nothing else it'll make you feel better. That is a great idea! Not destructive but just a littel disruptive. Al...
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:18 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.
Replies: 16
Views: 9137

Jon Walker wrote:Interesting idea...but not a new one. Out of curiosity...which micro do you work for? :-?

Regardless, welcome to the forums.
I assure you I do not work for a micro, I'm not even close to the industry. I'm just a picky and sometimes cranky consumer!
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.
Replies: 16
Views: 9137

Time to take LCBO merchandising to task.

Hello everybody, this is my first post, so if you disagree please be kind and if you agree I encourage you to buy me a round! I have always enjoyed this site, but am not much of a forum type. A recent trend I have seen has changed that... I'm sure you have noticed the LCBO recently moving all (or mo...