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by kinguy
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards
Replies: 60
Views: 13736

Re: 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards

ISO: Molson Virgin American Oak Barrel Aged Weasel Poop Imperial Stout I would like to have seen how this beer would fare in the stout category: http://cgi.ebay.ca/1950s-LABATTS-CREAM-STOUT-ALE-BEER-FULL-BOTTLE-/200324089570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2ea43f06e2 I've got a few full stubbies...
by kinguy
Thu Oct 14, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Volo IPA Challenge Smashbomb vs. My Bitter Wife
Replies: 19
Views: 5089

Does Great Lakes bottle My Bitter Wife at all? Is it available for growler fill at the brewery? How can I get my hands on this one to try? Same goes for Smash Bomb ... I've picked up My Bitter Wife in Project X bottles at the brewery a few times. Either call the brewery or drop in and take your cha...
by kinguy
Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Making a trip to Premier Gourmet
Replies: 60
Views: 12185

Every time I've crossed the Borders, they just ask what day we first crossed, not the time of crossing. So, you could cross at 10pm Friday, come back 11am Sunday, they will count that as 48 hours. That is my experience anyway. This is correct. 48 hours means any part of two days, not counting the d...
by kinguy
Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Project X bottles
Replies: 33
Views: 9264

Never had a problem at Great Lakes and the staff has always been pleasant and friendly. Morning Glory Breakfast Stout and Miami Weissendunkel Project X bottles were available today at the Harvest Fest. Had a good time, with great sausages and Peach Wheat and Pumpkin Ale on cask, although the regular...
by kinguy
Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:06 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Favorite Pumpkin Ale looking forward to?
Replies: 83
Views: 18487

IMO, the Grand River is the best of Ontario pumpkin, but looking forward to trying this year's offerings. Tried Dogfish Head Punkin on tap at the DFH Alehouse in Falls Church, VA a couple of weeks ago and wasn't that impressed. Grand River and Great Lakes both out-do it.
by kinguy
Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New LCBO at Rutherford (Carville/16th) and Bathurst
Replies: 6
Views: 4073

The LCBO on the ring road outside Square One is likewise a beer wasteland.
by kinguy
Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mustard
Replies: 37
Views: 8283

Col. Mustard in the Library with the candlestick. Hopefully that will end this thread.
by kinguy
Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: My embarrassing LCBO Beer personality
Replies: 17
Views: 8025

cratez wrote:
kwjd wrote:I got Innis & Gunn, Steam Whistle and Dutchy Organic Ale. Could be worse I guess.
Same, and the only one I drink out of the three is Steam Whistle in very desperate situations.
And me as well...but I don't drink any of the three. Fail!
by kinguy
Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:31 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: GPS Beer Maps
Replies: 11
Views: 8329

Thanks and great timing Cass. Heading for Philly week after next.
by kinguy
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Wellington Silver Wheat Ale
Replies: 49
Views: 8981

Yuck! I thought Trailhead was Welly's worst beer. Now I'm not so sure.
by kinguy
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The 3 Brewers
Replies: 45
Views: 18436

Re: 3 brewers

gongu wrote:I have heard they have now closed. Can anyone confirm?
I was there Thursday for lunch and they were pretty busy. The food we had was very tasty, but the Wheat beer left something to be desired. The Dark is the best of the bunch IMHO.
by kinguy
Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3132929

Nickel Brook Green Apple Pilsener
Great Lakes Pompous Ass Pale Ale

Thinking about my last Red Racer IPA
by kinguy
Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Okanagan Springs Brewery Explosion
Replies: 19
Views: 8569

phirleh wrote:
Kel Varnsen wrote:One guy died of alcohol poisioning the next day.
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I'm not in the picture...but I was there!
by kinguy
Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3132929

Couple of Nutcracker Porters and a Great Lakes My Bitter Wife IPA...I'm not a huge fan of IPAs, but wow!
by kinguy
Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Happy Canada Day!
Replies: 18
Views: 4890

Dinner at Mill Street with a Lemon Tea Ale and a Coffee Porter.