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by Cale
Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Netherworld now IN STOCK!
Replies: 19
Views: 7637

Picked up some in Dundas, was afraid wasnt going to see it in my area. I like it! It's on tap at the Winking Judge as well. Went there for an afternoon pint with my girlfriend. Very tasty stuff, but apparently that particular tap was giving the bartender some trouble and it took a while for it to b...
by Cale
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:30 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Fullers London Porter
Replies: 27
Views: 7846

This has been one of my favourite late-night/rainy day brews for a long time. One of my default beers at my local LCBO, and a great deal at that price.
by Cale
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:12 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3114542

My last 10 Bitter Years :cry: I've opened my last 10BY and Oak Aged Ploegers Vlaams Rood in the past few days. Bittersweet moments. Finishing up a Lava at the moment. Can't decide which winter release to move to next - picked up one of each earlier tonight. I hope this seasonal release is a sign of...
by Cale
Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:00 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Ölvisholt Lava
Replies: 30
Views: 12500

Re: Ölvisholt Lava

It's out. I loved it, better than I expected..... but I'm interested to see what Bar towelers thought of it I'm drinking it right now and enjoying it quite a bit. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about it as my only drain pour beer I can remember was the Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier as I'm just not a fan ...
by Cale
Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Nightmares
Replies: 15
Views: 5217

GLUTEN INTOLERANCE.
by Cale
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cascadian Dark Ale
Replies: 34
Views: 15116

It's a style I have yet to be exposed to, but I'm looking forward to trying both the Garrison Black IPA when my order comes in, and Netherworld CDA when it hits shelves. Despite being just as much of a hop-head as I am a... malt-mouth?.. I'm not sure how I will feel about it. I've had a few hoppy st...
by Cale
Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3114542

Galt Knife. I nearly didn't recognize it. Saw that myself tonight, along with some slightly hidden Belhaven Scottish Stout and restocked Orval which made me happy. I had a feeling they were going to switch over that style of label after seeing it on the Plowmans Anniversary, Oak Aged Vlaams Rood, a...
by Cale
Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Nutcracker Porter now Bottled and available at the brewery
Replies: 6
Views: 4025

Just make sure to call ahead! Ended up going a couple hours or so after Ken made that post and found they were closed for deliveries :( I wasn't about to go home empty handed so I went down the street to grab some coffee for a bit. The "closed" sign was still there upon our return, however...
by Cale
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:24 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Nutcracker Porter now Bottled and available at the brewery
Replies: 6
Views: 4025

Hey, I'm the one who emailed you earlier in the week about bottles of 10BY - I may get easily distracted by shiny objects but I still plan on coming by! Today in fact, just haven't had the opportunity until now. Looking forward to trying the porter for the first time.
by Cale
Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3114542

Taps Belgian IPA and a St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout at the Winking Judge Did they have any smash bomb on tap? If so then I might try to pop in sometime this weekend. They do still have Smash Bomb on tap. Still no casks, they said something about them being stuck in customs when I inquried. Those cask...
by Cale
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3114542

Taps Belgian IPA and a St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout at the Winking Judge - with a bison burger and onion rings somewhere in the middle. Very impressed by the IPA!
by Cale
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Halowe'en Beers 2010
Replies: 101
Views: 32277

If you want I can PM you when the next round of goodies comes out. Like when Dundurn gets the Ola Dubh. Thanks for the offer! I've recently discovered the site Drinkvine, so I'm in a much better position to get there on time from now on. Although if you have any inside scoops, I'd certainly be inte...
by Cale
Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Halowe'en Beers 2010
Replies: 101
Views: 32277

One thing I have found amazing is the way my locals blew thru the Halloween and Autumn listings. I mean this is Hamilton, no more: Garrison SA Octoberfest All the pumpkin beers except the recently incoming Brooklyn Post ST Choklat Muskoka Harvest Nasty Habit and on and on. One CSR told me their sto...
by Cale
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Garrison Private Order - Winter 2010
Replies: 109
Views: 36828

Beautiful! That brewmaster's mix is perfect. Can anyone attest to the goodness of Hop Yard? Worth getting a 24? Perhaps I can find someone to split with.

Thanks for setting this up.
by Cale
Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3114542

Finally got around to trying both Ten Bitter Years and Smash Bomb last night at the Winking Judge. Both were great but TBY came out the clear winner. Sad to find out they had nothing on cask that night, but the woman mentioned something about getting some Fuller's casks next week. Picked up a few bo...