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by Bobbyok
Mon May 17, 2004 10:03 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: CANTILLON LAMBICS
Replies: 98
Views: 59040

Andicus wrote:Not to be a wise-ass, but cherry pits do contain trace amounts of cyanide.
That's fine, but if it's considered a contaminant in beer, or any other product, then should it not also be considered a contaminant by itself (i.e. fresh cherries)?
by Bobbyok
Mon May 17, 2004 9:25 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: CANTILLON LAMBICS
Replies: 98
Views: 59040

a chemical substance which comes from the cherry pits is currently considered a "contaminant" by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency If that's the case, shouldn't the sale of fresh cherries be outlawed as well? It continues to amaze me that an entity can regulate something it clearly know...
by Bobbyok
Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Unibroue To Be Sold?
Replies: 55
Views: 21526

the.brewer wrote:Beanmedic,
Your post of 10:14 today contained a link at the bottom which turned out to be loaded with adware/spyware. Did you mean to send it, and if so, what were the contents about? I don't want to open it up again!
Michael
That's listed as Beanmedic's own webpage. No Unibroue info.
by Bobbyok
Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:25 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Unibroue To Be Sold?
Replies: 55
Views: 21526

I wouldn't be at all surprised if Sleeman's bought them - them promptly move the brewing of Unibroue brands to the Maritimes like they did with Upper Canada. Really, Upper Canada is brewed here in the Maritimes now? I find that odd considering it's not available here. Wouldn't it make more sense to...
by Bobbyok
Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:06 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Returnable bottles in Québec
Replies: 8
Views: 4108

I bet that doesn't stop them from charging a deposit on those bottles, does it? Most recycling places here in NS don't even check to see where the bottle was purchased. The first time I dropped off some outsiders, I noticed that the staff person at the recycling place was really looking over a few o...
by Bobbyok
Wed Feb 25, 2004 3:00 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Cask Conditioned B.O. Nut Brown Ale
Replies: 3
Views: 3960

I can identify with that. :lol:

Bobby O'K.
On 2004-02-25 13:57, Asst. Grain Shoveller wrote:
Still having a desperate need to avoid the BO connotations for Black Oak. Its a sweaty job but we're not stinky.
CHEERS :wink:
Ken
by Bobbyok
Tue Jan 06, 2004 12:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Old Foghorn etc.
Replies: 25
Views: 8950

I just may make an offer of the Grand Cru to our customer base and see what sort of response I get in order to judge whether we should bring some in. FYI, we represent Rodenbach in all Canadian provinces with the exception of Quebec. I'd definitely grab a case if it was available here in NS - as wo...
by Bobbyok
Sun Dec 28, 2003 11:02 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Propeller Extra Bitter.
Replies: 10
Views: 4990

Greg hit on all the good places here in NS. As far as the beers to try goes, Shippey's Left Coast Stout and Left Coast IPA are very good, as are Rogue's Roost's Pale Ale, Propeller Porter and Pale Ale (as well as the ESB), Garrison Brown Ale, and Paddy's Raven Ale. There's also a new Brewery/Brewpub...
by Bobbyok
Fri Dec 19, 2003 11:06 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Propeller Extra Bitter.
Replies: 10
Views: 4990

If you've had this in the past, you may want to try it again. Several people in the local homebrew and beer club here in Halifax say it has been improving over the last few batches.
by Bobbyok
Tue Dec 09, 2003 10:25 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: McAuslan to brew Carlberg
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

On 2003-12-08 09:46, Maudite wrote: This also enabled McAuslan to be distributed and represented in the Maritime Provinces. That's interesting, because McAuslan (St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout and Pale Ale) is currently only available in Nova Scotia, and not in Moosehead's home province of New Brunswic...