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by Andicus
Sat May 27, 2023 1:14 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
Replies: 33
Views: 14230

Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release

Great news about Boon! I bought 2 cases, last time, and only have 2 bottles left. I made the mistake of using 1/2 bottle in making ribs, and really enjoyed it, so have made a habit out of it. I'll be stocking up, again. Looking forward, however, to trying Lambiek Fabriek - Brett-Elle. Will have to d...
by Andicus
Mon May 22, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel
Replies: 54
Views: 15725

Re: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel

No word from Greg Clow? I see him on twitter.

What about Joey Capps, Dan-D-Man, Beer Kitten?

Would be great for Perry to stop by, too.

Same with Ken Woods. We don't seem to get Black Oak, locally, these days!
by Andicus
Wed May 17, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel
Replies: 54
Views: 15725

Re: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel

Hey Cass!

I do pop by, now and then. I guess I don't post all that often, though.

Hope you are well!
by Andicus
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:51 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3111490

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Zundert 10 — Picked this one up as I've been neglecting quads. It's a pretty good effort from a Trappist I'd never heard of before. It seems like there's been a mini boom in Trappist breweries in the past 5-10 years. I remember when I could name them all! Speaking of which — where the HELL is Orval...
by Andicus
Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:46 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3111490

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Saulter Street Riverside Copper Pilsner from brewery store, the can is souring just a few weeks after purchase so I dumped it out. The Sorachi hop Lager they have on tap right now is really nice though. This new Duvel Tripel Hop Cashmere Belgian IPA (9.5%) is very flavourful showing nice underlying...
by Andicus
Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Grand River Brewing
Replies: 38
Views: 18318

Re: Grand River Brewing

Remember when Mill St. Tankhouse was actually pretty decent? Also, Sgt. Major. I remember this, well. It was still decent, IMHO, until they switched to 'Organic.' Definitely downhill after that. After I tried the first one, I bought most of the old recipe Tankhouse I could find, around town. As it ...
by Andicus
Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:34 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Peter Lopaty
Replies: 14
Views: 11613

Re: Peter Lopaty

As mentioned in the other thread, I haven't been on the forum in a while, and was sad to read this news.

I bought a lot of great beer from Peter. Only had the pleasure of meeting him once, way back when, at the beer festival at Fort York.

May he RIP.
by Andicus
Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Esprit Agencies
Replies: 28
Views: 23826

Re: Esprit Agencies

Wow. Haven't been on here in ages, and I find this.

RIP Peter.
by Andicus
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:41 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Name one beer have you been saving for a special occasion
Replies: 84
Views: 25400

Still have my 1996-1997 Boon Oude Geuze. I had it when I joined this forum, with the intention of finding more. Will definitely be a special occasion when I open this one. Also: 1995 Sam Adams Triple Bock - was kind of lousy back then. Don't know if age will have made it drinkable. No expecting so. ...
by Andicus
Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 334203

So we're back up and running. It turns out that lcboapi.com was also affected, but Carsten is fast and got his crawler updated very quickly. drinkvine is now using lcboapi.com for some things and crawling the vintages site for others. There's bound to be some quirks as result of the changes. Please...
by Andicus
Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 334203

So we're back up and running. It turns out that lcboapi.com was also affected, but Carsten is fast and got his crawler updated very quickly. drinkvine is now using lcboapi.com for some things and crawling the vintages site for others. There's bound to be some quirks as result of the changes. Please...
by Andicus
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 223673

This guy must be a new one, he's not even trying to pretend it's not beer for sale: http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-art-collectibles-Westvleteren-12-Chalices-and-Box-W0QQAdIdZ439909758 Selling the Westvleteren Chalices and Box of this ULTRA-RARE Brew. Please call or text me at (416) eat-shi...
by Andicus
Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:54 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Timothy Taylor Landlord private order
Replies: 36
Views: 21293

1 case for me, please!
by Andicus
Fri May 25, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Lindemans Gueze Cuvée Rene
Replies: 9
Views: 8388

I heard back from Peter and we're back on track.

Thanks for the heads-up anyway!
by Andicus
Fri May 25, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: One-Off Rogue Release
Replies: 34
Views: 14532

I didn't try DDG before, so I'll give that a shot, but I doubt I'll try the maple bacon beer. Well, maybe just one...

I'd much prefer they get the Brutal Bitter/IPA whichever it is now. Also the Half-E-Weizen they had was very tasty. Haven't seen that for ages.