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- Mon May 26, 2014 4:24 pm
- Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
- Topic: Great Lakes 11th Annual Charity BBQ
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1411
We had a great time at this BBQ this year just like we have the past four years. The Limp Puppet was extremely quaffable outside in the sun. The one glass of Appocalypse Later was also very tasty - dangerously so for a beer of its strength! This is always a nice family event and it help to support a...
- Sun May 18, 2014 12:05 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Ontario election discussions
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15463
I thought it was odd that no one has put forth a platform on how they will address booze sales. If Hudak is going to turf 100,000 public servants disbanding the LCBO would be a great start and would probably lead to a higher number ( of admittedly lower paying ) jobs in that sector. I can't underst...
- Sat May 17, 2014 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Ontario election discussions
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15463
I thought it was odd that no one has put forth a platform on how they will address booze sales. If Hudak is going to turf 100,000 public servants disbanding the LCBO would be a great start and would probably lead to a higher number ( of admittedly lower paying ) jobs in that sector. I can't understa...
- Mon May 05, 2014 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Contract Brewers at Ontario Fests? No longer!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9897
I don't think they stepped on any toes or said anything untowards. Just simply stating the rules out loud to an large audience. As much as I cannot believe it, survey after survey keep reminding us that something like 60% of Ontarians think The Beer Store is government run. Small brewers need to tak...
- Mon May 05, 2014 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Contract Brewers at Ontario Fests? No longer!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9897
Good to hear Left Field on the radio this morning. They reached a far wider audience in ten minutes than they would have with a whole summer's worth of festivals and they also got their message and brand to non hardcore beer geeks. Not only did they take an opportunity to get the Left Field name out...
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: 1. Give your lager a golf name 2. Profit
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9489
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: 1. Give your lager a golf name 2. Profit
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9489
I wouldn't seek it out but if it is available at a course I am at and I want a beer I will try it. I really don't see why anyone would be upset about this. A local entrepreneur might make a few bucks, the folks at Great Lakes are doing alright brewing it for him and if it turns a few macro drinkers ...
- Thu Apr 17, 2014 4:48 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Convenience store owners are evil
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4856
I love how obviously misleading those stats are. 1.2% of beer drunk by underage people came from the beer store? Man, the LCBO must have awful controls then. That or a LOT of kids have taken up homebrewing... I think I'd be sort of ok with a 17 year old taking up homebrewing. The lessons in chemist...
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Does craft beer have a quality problem?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 12202
Even if we don't care for their product, you gotta admit that the big guys have a real talent for making each and every bottle and keg exactly like every other one with no variation or gushers. If your first foray into craft was a Trafalgar, or any of the other beers that have been described here as...
- Sun Apr 06, 2014 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3122426
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Blue Jays vs. Steam Whistle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7716
I definitely drink a lot less at Jays games compared to years ago. Partly price, but mostly quality. Hoegaarden has been my go-to beer, but it is a hassle to walk all the way to the 100 level spot where they have it (just as finding the Steamwhistle was). Anyone know what beer they serve at the Ren...
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:47 pm
- Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
- Topic: 100 Mile Lager
- Replies: 97
- Views: 20383
- Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:09 pm
- Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
- Topic: 100 Mile Lager
- Replies: 97
- Views: 20383
Eat and drink local is every bit as trendy as craft beer itself. It really doesn't matter if the product is head and shoulders above similar brews, it is being marketed to a different group. Does a local cow always taste better that a cow from Alberta? Nope, but there are lots of places advertising ...
- Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: In what intersection should Toronto's next brew pub open?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 15544
Bloor between Royal York and Kipling I moved from there five years ago. Since then there are ( at least ) six new condo towers. My work is still in the area. The boss buys a building and holds on just until the developers buy it to build another tower. Our shop will be moving again in the spring. Ki...
- Tue Feb 11, 2014 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Mediocre Beer
- Replies: 163
- Views: 33509