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by BakaGaijin
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1220814

Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout Nickelbrook Berliner Forked River Riptide Bell City Eureka Cream Ale Beaus Patio Saison Junction Brakeman Session Ale Schneider Tap X Also, Duvel and all the Fullers stuff is coming back in 4-Pks I just pulled out a Hitachino Nest Expresso Stout to drink from the cella...
by BakaGaijin
Mon May 05, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Contract Brewers at Ontario Fests? No longer!
Replies: 38
Views: 9911

Belgian brewers rip contract brewers:

http://www.belgianbeerandfood.com/news/ ... -the-alarm
by BakaGaijin
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Hop
Replies: 105
Views: 52774

How do they have bottles of Westvletern XII? Isn't this only available at the Abbey?

Would an agent have to bring it in to legally sell it?
by BakaGaijin
Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:53 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Winter Craft Beer Release
Replies: 152
Views: 65135

They are still pretty solid for being old. I guess we're spoiled - while the LC fails at getting us some IPAs nearly as fresh as we'd like, at least we rarely find years-old stock lurking on the shelves here as we can in some USA retail shops. Really??! I took this picture at a store in Oakville on...
by BakaGaijin
Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Winter Craft Beer Release
Replies: 152
Views: 65135

draak had a weird distribution. Only 2 stores in the ottawa area ever received it. Even the founders feature went to more stores Oakville never received any, so I called the Flagship store on Cornwall and asked them to order some from the London warehouse (which had stock).......and then they did. ...
by BakaGaijin
Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Buffalo Craft Beer Festival - Feb 15th
Replies: 2
Views: 1890

Buffalo Craft Beer Festival - Feb 15th

Looks pretty good. Unlimited sampling of 150 beers for $35. http://upstateontap.com/buffalo/ Participating Breweries: American: Flying Bison // NY Saranac // NY Lake Placid // NY Founders // MI Great Lakes // OH Brooklyn // NY Shock Top // MO Yuengling // PA Long Trail // VT Goose Island // IL Ithac...
by BakaGaijin
Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Japan
Replies: 0
Views: 1159

Japan

I will be travelling to Japan next month for a three week visit.

I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of beer to try while I am over there.