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by jp_jkl
Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 157081

I picked up a couple bottles after work just now and there was small a line up. I have no idea if they're selling in order of the number but I have bottles 707 and 708 out 2100.

Looking forward to this one along with the other future barrel releases in the near future.
by jp_jkl
Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: NYC - places to eat? Good beer also helps
Replies: 8
Views: 4267

Gramercy Tavern would be my recommendation for a nice dinner in Manhattan. The Dining Room is quite expensive, but the Tavern/Bar side is reasonable and doesn't require reservations. The beer list is excellent. Easily my most memorable meal in 7 visits to NYC over the last 10 years. I'd also recomme...
by jp_jkl
Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848575

Lugtread was a perfect gateway beer for me. It seemed like overnight it was in several bars and had wide LCBO availability. Their one-offs and mix 4-packs encouraged me to try different beers, which in turn refined my tastes towards more superior beers. I rarely ever drink any Beau's offerings anymo...
by jp_jkl
Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Green Flash no longer at the lcbo
Replies: 18
Views: 6588

I'm really happy this beer is available again (for now). Trying it for the first time was a watershed moment in my enjoyment of beer.

I noticed it's now labelled as a double IPA at 8.1% abv. It was previously labelled as an IPA at 7.3% abv. I'm curious if it tastes any different.
by jp_jkl
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: WESTVLETEREN 12
Replies: 29
Views: 14982

Re: WESTY 12

Another order has arrived and it's available at $382.80 for 24 x 330ml. Peter espritagencies@sympatico.ca I would be interested in 6 to 12 bottles if anyone in the GTA wants to split this. I am down to split. Anyone else? I don't really need 12 bottles. Would be happy with 6. I'd be up for 6 bottle...
by jp_jkl
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208860

Seriously? Why have you waited so long to drink that? Some people don't realize how quickly hoppy beers degrade, especially our LCBO overlords. Noticeable differences after 1 month, not the same beer after 2. Or the guy holding onto an ENTIRE CASE of this beer for a few months after it's release. I...
by jp_jkl
Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 157081

Bellwoods Brewery ‏@bellwoodsbeer 1h Boogie Monster returns to the Bottle Shop this Thursday with a brand new label! Details here: http://tinyurl.com/pnrazle I can't recall trying this one before. Has anyone tried it? Any good? I had a bottle over Christmas when it was first released. I recall it r...
by jp_jkl
Wed May 07, 2014 3:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Karma Citra IPA - Great Lakes Brewery
Replies: 27
Views: 9825

If GLB is having such a big success with these recent IPAs, why not sell them year round? People are willing to line up for Karma Citra and buy all the cans in a matter of hours... to me that says you have a popular product on your hands. Wouldn't it make sense to sell that product all year as oppos...
by jp_jkl
Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Founders Brewery Feature
Replies: 278
Views: 86516

I actually haven't been blown away by this feature so far. The Pale didn't do much for me and the porter was good but not as good as some others in the LCBO right now, I like Deschuttes and Nutcracker better. Scotch ales just aren't my style, so it's not fair for me to judge the other ones. I got a...
by jp_jkl
Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:40 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Winter Craft Beer Release
Replies: 152
Views: 64863

weird, Ottawa got the Rochefort 10 before anywhere else There was a case of it on the shelf at King and Spadina in Toronto yesterday. I got there around 12:30pm and about one-third of the bottles were already gone. I grabbed four, along with some Founders and was on my way. It must've sold out yest...
by jp_jkl
Mon Dec 09, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Founders Brewery Feature
Replies: 278
Views: 86516

anyone with lcbo internal system access know when these will be on shelves? I'm assuming toronto sees them this week? I stopped into the King & Spadina LCBO on my lunch break today and no Founders were on the shelf yet. There was a lot of empty shelf space where their seasonal releases are usua...
by jp_jkl
Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Alchemist Brewing Closing Retail Shop!
Replies: 33
Views: 8777

I was in Vermont last weekend and got ridiculously lucky finding Heady Topper. Healthy Living Market in South Burlington was loading the shelves with Heady at 5pm on a Monday while I was there buying groceries. They had a six 4-pack limit, or 1 case. City Market Onion River in downtown Burlington ha...
by jp_jkl
Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Holiday Gifts release
Replies: 58
Views: 27982

What a piece of shit release. I will be buying a grand total of zero of the gift packs. Maaaaaaaybe the Stiegl depending on the glass. Hopefully it's this glass: http://www.beerables.net/ProductImages/stiegl/glassware/Curved%20Stange.jpg Last year the Stiegl gift pack had a 200ml mini Stiegl glass....
by jp_jkl
Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Founders Brewery Feature
Replies: 278
Views: 86516

Well Im personally a bit confused about their release schedule. The current 'official' availability calendar shows FBS is available oct through feb: but I got a four-pack in mid-september that was definitely bottled this year. I feel like they released a bit ahead of schedule; my bottle date was ju...
by jp_jkl
Mon Nov 04, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Founders Brewery Feature
Replies: 278
Views: 86516

Well Im personally a bit confused about their release schedule. The current 'official' availability calendar shows FBS is available oct through feb: but I got a four-pack in mid-september that was definitely bottled this year. I feel like they released a bit ahead of schedule; my bottle date was ju...