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by Lackey
Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:15 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Replies: 41
Views: 32205

Vivant is a cool spot and worth checking out. Beer was really nice. We were there on a busy Saturday night and would recommend hitting it in the afternoon.
by Lackey
Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Great Lakes Project X - 2nd Thurs of each month
Replies: 203
Views: 65028

Zack's beer will also be available in a limited supply of bombers Thursday night!
by Lackey
Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: G.L.B. Crazy Canuck Pale Ale in cans!
Replies: 119
Views: 29701

Some cool feedback sent to GLB - "Dear Sir: I purchased one of your Crazy Canuck beers from the LCBO...it is the worst dog piss I have ever tasted. My friend and I both had a sip and we almost puked! What the hell kind of shit are you guys selling? I will never buy another beer from your brewer...
by Lackey
Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Toronto Beer Week Homebrew Contest
Replies: 115
Views: 39744

It was a pleasure to help judge the final round yesterday. Some damn fine beers. Nice work guys
by Lackey
Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Canadian Brewing Awards 2011
Replies: 54
Views: 15690

Is that the main reason that the majority of people drink beer from big brewers, or is it more the fact that people like dependable products that aren't too adventurous? I mean more people watch Dancing with the Stars than Breaking Bad or Parks and Recreation. More people will probably go see the l...
by Lackey
Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Canadian Brewing Awards 2011
Replies: 54
Views: 15690

Macro beer makes up, oh, 90% of the beer that's sold in Canada. It doesn't matter that you don't like it, which you clearly don't. I agree with you on most points Jordan except this one. 90% of people drink macros, not because they "like" them but merely because it's the product that's be...
by Lackey
Sat Sep 10, 2011 6:46 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Canadian Brewing Awards 2011
Replies: 54
Views: 15690

They are all styles of beer. Just because you dont like the taste doesnt mean they arnt good. I get tired of hearing and reading this all the time. What if they just aren't very good. Maybe they are only celebrated because the perception of beer for the better part of the past century has been that...
by Lackey
Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46212

FYI please keep this beer refrigerated and despite the lovely wax dip will not age particilarily well and should be drank fresh
by Lackey
Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46212

We will putting the remaining bottles up for sale this Saturday the 3rd (store open 10-6). Two bottle limit, $6.95 500ml - wax dipped ;) Hope everybody interested sees this?
by Lackey
Mon Aug 29, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: San Francisco
Replies: 42
Views: 29610

cannondale wrote: This is great information, thanks. I'm tentatively scheduled to be in Petaluma for a couple days next month.
Make sure to take the short trip (10 or 15 minutes) up to Russian River in Santa Rosa while you're there!
by Lackey
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Golden Tap Awards - August 26/27
Replies: 23
Views: 7206

Bearing wrote: What won "best in show"?
The Bar Towel beer won in a landslide...home ice advantage? Don't think so. Maybe.
by Lackey
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46212

We will give the folks that were at the event a week to either come down to the brewery and grab the beer or at least let me know here when you can make it and I'll put some aside.
I'll see how the week goes and let you guys know when we will open sales up.
by Lackey
Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46212

The beer has finally been bottled and will be avaiable at the retail store momentarily. If you were part of the brewday and your name is on the sheet there will be a sample bottle for you-just ask the girl at the front. Everybody can by up to 2 bottles more. I did a brew with the same recipe but Ch...
by Lackey
Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Bartowel Forums 10th Anniversary Brewday - June 17
Replies: 138
Views: 46212

The beer has finally been bottled and will be avaiable at the retail store momentarily. If you were part of the brewday and your name is on the sheet there will be a sample bottle for you-just ask the girl at the front. Everybody can by up to 2 bottles more. I did a brew with the same recipe but Chi...
by Lackey
Mon Aug 22, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Buffalo NY - what to see and explore?
Replies: 145
Views: 91304

Ithaca...Flower Power and the 13th anniversary if they still have it. The Brute may be out now too, haven't been in a couple weeks. Their saison is pretty good but I prefer the Hennepin from Ommegang.