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by jayB
Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Saison/Farmhouse Ales from Ontario or Quebec?
Replies: 17
Views: 8515

I picked up a Quebec Saison at Broue Ha Ha this fall that was enjoyable, though again not really representative of the style (at least in my little experience). Unfortunately I cannot remember the name or find it otherwise. If you ask Gilles at Broue Ha Ha, he might be able to help you. It's got an...
by jayB
Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Saison/Farmhouse Ales from Ontario or Quebec?
Replies: 17
Views: 8515

It sounds like you're in Ottawa; if so you have a couple of options. I picked up a Quebec Saison at Broue Ha Ha this fall that was enjoyable, though again not really representative of the style (at least in my little experience). Unfortunately I cannot remember the name or find it otherwise. If you ...
by jayB
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Gatineau - bottle purchases
Replies: 145
Views: 54738

Just thought I would let everyone know that the SAQ once again has Rochefort 8 in stock. I grabbed six from the de la Carriere location today and they had a bunch more on the shelves. A few other stores in the area also appear to have renewed stock... Thanks much for the heads up, I'm going to be g...
by jayB
Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What would be ideal features in a nearby NY beer shop?
Replies: 10
Views: 5149

I've gone down to NY state twice now for beer, and bought most of my haul at Beers of the World in Rochester, Finger Lakes Beverage in Ithaca, and various Wegman's stores (I almost cry every time I'm in there and start comparing them with Loblaw's). Both trips have been weekend-long trips that incor...