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by MatttthewGeorge
Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:28 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beau’s Announces “B-Side Brewing Label”
Replies: 35
Views: 6599

I just got my hands on some fresh Frankenheim, Uriege and Schumacher. So I just picked up Festivale and Sticke alt to try that blind tasting. Last time I did it with Festivale and Rescousse from DDC. Without the spalt select hop, most North American breweries have issues really re-creating a true a...
by MatttthewGeorge
Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Stone Hammer Thread
Replies: 10
Views: 4064

We were scheduled to do a tap takeover at The Stowaway, but it fell through, mainly due to problems on our end unfortunately. Hopefully next year we'll get something together. :oops: With breweries in Hamilton & Dundas coming on board, I would think (hope) OCB Week 2014 for Hamilton will be bett...
by MatttthewGeorge
Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Stone Hammer Thread
Replies: 10
Views: 4064

We've got a cask for Strawberry Blonde at Imbibe tonight.

For Sessions tomorrow we have Pilsner, Coffee Stout, Strawberry Blonde cask and our collaboration with Coyotes Run, Merlarger

Cheers!
by MatttthewGeorge
Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Forest City Beer Fest 2013 @ Museum London, Sat Aug 3rd
Replies: 5
Views: 2666

I'm still trying to get approval to go. Didn't get it last year due to how late it ended. I don't know what the issue is for it this year. Will post when I find out yah or nah.
by MatttthewGeorge
Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Whisky for Beer Drinkers
Replies: 15
Views: 5724

Come to Guelph anytime to do this! :D
by MatttthewGeorge
Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Summer Beers 2013
Replies: 9
Views: 2997

midlife crisis wrote:Really like the Naughty Neighbour.
Has been a go-to for me as well. I find it odd that many are raving about Mikkeler Canadian Dream, which I think is very one dimensional, when a fantastic, hop forward, lighter beer is available from an Ontario brewery.
by MatttthewGeorge
Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Boycott of Labatt
Replies: 12
Views: 5212

If my employer wants to change our previously agreed upon compensation I can either accept it, negotiate or find another job. What I cannot do is stop working but not allow anyone else to fill the role.
by MatttthewGeorge
Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:04 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Good pubs in Stratford
Replies: 13
Views: 17028

I'm not too sure if they still have Tankhouse on, but then I didn't look around for long.

As I was just dropping off kegs at Mercer Hall, I can tell you they have the following on tap: Beaus, Stone Hammer Light, Crosswinds Pale Ale, Neustast Sour Kraut, Silversmith
by MatttthewGeorge
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Boycott of Labatt
Replies: 12
Views: 5212

Despite massive profits, employer is demanding major concession

Which are?

Absolutely no facts in this besides stating that InBev is profitable.
by MatttthewGeorge
Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Stone Hammer Thread
Replies: 10
Views: 4064

Instead of making a new thread every time there's something from our brewery to promote, I've just changed this thread to an overall event thread. Hopefully that's less annoying! :) Anyhoo, here are our events for OCB Week: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/5607_633877589975331_...
by MatttthewGeorge
Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Good pubs in Stratford
Replies: 13
Views: 17028

Best one is Mercer Hall, with 5 taps, all craft.

Bentley's across the road only has one or two craft. Forsters has 2 or 3. Down The Street has a few craft. As does Pazzo. It isn't a booming market for craft beer... yet.
by MatttthewGeorge
Sat Jun 08, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Hop Mason IPA
Replies: 22
Views: 7770

(Double post)
by MatttthewGeorge
Sat Jun 08, 2013 12:20 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Hop Mason IPA
Replies: 22
Views: 7770

Waiter at F.Mc in Guelph told me that Hop Mason has been discontinued. Said they have six kegs left then it's gone. They're also doing a promo right now where if you buy a pint they give you a Hop Mason glass. I said something to the effect "guess you're trying to get rid of the HM glassware&qu...
by MatttthewGeorge
Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Summer Craft Beer Release
Replies: 57
Views: 32478

I was unimpressed with CD. All hop with little else.
by MatttthewGeorge
Tue Jun 04, 2013 4:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848224

3F

All 12 in Guelph are gone/on hold. 10 bottles (of 24) left on shelf in Uptown Waterloo as of when I left at 1pm (with a bottle for myself, of course!).

Thanks to Matt in Cambridge for the offer though!!! Great community we have here!