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by velovampire
Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 157547

In NB's retail store now. Now only if they could revamp Headstock and NN graphics to bring them in line with this... https://www.facebook.com/NickelBrookBrewing/photos/a.371172706267676.102906.319268014791479/702131356505141/?type=1&theater It's in the works. I expect that they've got a lot of ...
by velovampire
Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 157547

In NB's retail store now. Now only if they could revamp Headstock and NN graphics to bring them in line with this... No word on price. https://www.facebook.com/NickelBrookBrewing/photos/a.371172706267676.102906.319268014791479/702131356505141/?type=1&theater just grabbed some. $4.50 a can, whic...
by velovampire
Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 157547

In NB's retail store now. Now only if they could revamp Headstock and NN graphics to bring them in line with this... No word on price.
https://www.facebook.com/NickelBrookBre ... =1&theater
by velovampire
Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1214252

Not 100% sure that this is "coming soon", but I'd bet good money that it is. I mean, why not, right? Just posted by St. Ambroise on their FB: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=733845253301493&set=a.639119126107440.1073741827.157294464289911&type=1&theater (For those who s...
by velovampire
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: 100 Mile Lager
Replies: 97
Views: 20392

Thanks, Brad, for the informative reply. I've supported these brews all along, and will continue to do so. I do appreciate these different flavours, and while they may not be as bold as some high alpha acid varieties, I like the subtlety, nuance, and (as Gary mentioned) terroir they lend to your, an...
by velovampire
Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: 100 Mile Lager
Replies: 97
Views: 20392

I really like this one too, and agree with all you've noted here, but I really wish there was some fresher stock around. All the cans I've seen have either an October or November canned on date, and I'd imagine this beer is best served fresh. I like their ale, too, but the same lack of freshness app...
by velovampire
Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1214252

guy at the lcbo today was telling me that Nicklebrook Naughty Neighbour was going to be available in 6 pack 355ml cans soon. Not sure if there's any truth to this though.. That would be very odd considering that all of the other NB canned beers are in 473 ml singles. Which is a format I'd LOVE to s...
by velovampire
Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:12 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Headstock IPA freshness
Replies: 21
Views: 8408

This is my go to Ontario IPA at the moment. The Jan. 14 cans are, as noted, bursting with flavour and aroma. I feel like after batches and batches of tweaking, they've finally dialed this one in. Top notch stuff.
by velovampire
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Buffalo Craft Beer Festival - Feb 15th
Replies: 2
Views: 1885

No Princess Pass? Pffft.... Unless they can guarantee VIP washrooms, they don't have my dollar. :wink:
by velovampire
Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1860915

cratez wrote:
spinrsx wrote:new:
BROOKLYN DRY IRISH STOUT
LCBO 362723 | 6x355 mL bottle
Price $ 13.95
BADLY needed in this market as most of our local brewers and agents seem to think that porters and stouts should only come in large bottles, and at a higher price per ml. I'll be buying lots of this.
This.
by velovampire
Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1860915

admviolin wrote:Harry Porter still isn't searchable on LCBO's website...
There was a bunch on the shelves at Liberty Village as of 15 minutes ago...and a GLB rep pouring Canuck samples. Founders Porter (and a couple others) there, too.
by velovampire
Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stone introduces new session IPA
Replies: 3
Views: 1692

Re: Stone introduces new session IPA

Thank god they're better at using hops than they are at using apostrophes.
by velovampire
Mon Jan 20, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Session Toronto 2014 - Jun 13/14
Replies: 36
Views: 12169

JeffPorter wrote:Love cask days, but I think my favourite event right now is Greg and Chris' seasonal events at the Rhino...

Laid back, great beer, not too expensive.
Shhhh, we don't want this perfectly balanced gem to get blown out! :wink:
by velovampire
Tue Dec 17, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1214252

PeenSteen wrote:GLB Beard Of Zeus (Bourbon Barrel Barleywine)
GLB Harry Porter
Thornbridge Halcyon
NICE!