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by alsiem
Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Maverick Brewing
Replies: 38
Views: 16135

Re: Saturation? Maverick Brewing

I can no longer drink from the fire hose. Good luck, if you are still in business, get good reviews and I happen to be in the neighborhood, you may see me at some point in the future. That is all I can commit to in my support of craft beer in Ontario because there are already quite a few good option...
by alsiem
Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Radical Road Brewery
Replies: 40
Views: 16639

Re: Radical Road Brewery

I thought all of the beers I had were above average. Yuzu Pale Ale: A cloudy, tart pale ale. This would be great on a patio. Entropy Stout: This was just a solid stout. Midnight Oil Oatmeal Imperial Stout: You would never guess that this was 9%. Hid it well and had a lovely creamy mouth feel. I will...
by alsiem
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: King Taps - First Canadian Place
Replies: 28
Views: 19969

Re: King Taps - First Canadian Place

My friend is involved in the construction. When we spoke at Christmas, the schedule was for an April opening. Not sure if they are still on schedule though.
by alsiem
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Common Good Beer Co.
Replies: 19
Views: 8489

Common Good Beer Co.

I actually don't have much to say here. I was under the impression that this was a production brewery for contract brewers but they do in fact have a bottle shop. Most of their info is on their face book page. Seems that they have the basics covered for styles and comments seem to highlight the brow...
by alsiem
Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816544

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

They also had interesting one off releases.
I remember loving Space Invader. I'd like to see that more often.
by alsiem
Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:51 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Left Field Brewery
Replies: 47
Views: 33758

Re: Left Field Brewery

A shout out to Left Field. They had a great deal on, two 6-4-3 IIPAs, 1 Prospect Citra IPA, 1 Prospect Simcoe IPA bombers for $20. I've seen arguments about the profit margin on direct sales (accepting Amex etc.) so nice to see a brewer having a 'sale'. Lovely local, fresh IPAs. Obviously they upsol...
by alsiem
Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 37616

Re: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016

I wonder if Orval will not be coming with the death of Peter, owner of the what I think is a one man agency, that distributes it. I might be wrong on the latest business arrangement.
by alsiem
Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Ransack the universe
Replies: 9
Views: 5542

Re: Ransack the universe

Hops seem to be a very individual thing for taste and then you add in where on the timeline you are for optimum taste of those hops. Sometimes when I get this I really enjoy the melon, pine, bitterness which plays off a fairly strong malt (sweet) base. Other times it just tastes sweet with a bittern...
by alsiem
Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816544

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I think that is the dregs of the 2014 brewery feature. Still making the rounds looking for buyers.
by alsiem
Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Birreria Volo
Replies: 44
Views: 24212

Re: Birreria Volo

I believe I had Crooked Stave Vieille on tap in Denver over the summer. It had more barnyard funk than I was prepared for. Have fun.
by alsiem
Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New store Coxwell/O'Connor now open
Replies: 1
Views: 2216

New store Coxwell/O'Connor now open

The store opened on Nov. 23rd. The beer selection is certainly better than it was and they now have the cold storage walk in area for beer so that's nice. Unfortunately some of the items they used to carry like Rochefort 8/10 are not there anymore and they certainly don't have the selection of the L...
by alsiem
Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 37616

Re: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016

Nice! :D Has anyone actually drank a Kasteel Donker in years?
I feel the same about the Samichlaus. There's a hot sweet fire in my mouth.
by alsiem
Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 37616

Re: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016

Orval - Great or Greatest?

Seems that I can drink those last 2 peoples that I was hording.
by alsiem
Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
Replies: 233
Views: 94615

Re: Nickel Brook Brewing

http://www.canadianbeernews.com/2016/09 ... -funk-lab/

I know that this was discussed before but they have finally committed to making the old Burlington location into the Funk Lab. I think that's great for the company.
by alsiem
Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 330623

Random Discounts

In the last 6 months I'm seeing that the LCBO is now doing discounts on products. They seem to be random and from store to store they are the individual and I'm not sure how long they last. They do not show up on the website in any search. For example, secret LCBO store (I need to see if they have m...