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by atomeyes
Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ontario brewed Tripels...
Replies: 52
Views: 33184

Re: Ontario brewed Tripels...

I've long lamented the lack of consistently available, good quality Ontario-brewed tripels as it is one of my favourite styles and definitely under-represented. Very few brewers have taken a cut at brewing a tripel, and those that do often feel compelled to put a twist on the style (e.g., barrel-ag...
by atomeyes
Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ontario brewed Tripels...
Replies: 52
Views: 33184

Re: Ontario brewed Tripels...

I've long lamented the lack of consistently available, good quality Ontario-brewed tripels as it is one of my favourite styles and definitely under-represented. Very few brewers have taken a cut at brewing a tripel, and those that do often feel compelled to put a twist on the style (e.g., barrel-ag...
by atomeyes
Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822587

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

BakaGaijin wrote: A&G was sold just over a week ago. 10 cases. No limits.
pretty sure he's referring to the A&T release years back.
and just an FYI, heard that A&G was listed accidentally. all purchases were apparently refunded and it will be listed again.
by atomeyes
Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822587

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

the bottom line: zero reason to freak out unless some d-bags are buying huge amounts to resell. so the lcbo should put a 12 bottle limit and that reduces some problems. we all know the drill: it's a gong show for the next 2 weeks and then you'll be able to find it at Summerhill or QQ without any is...
by atomeyes
Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822587

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

you guys are aware that we're getting 14000 bottles in Ontario, right? It's actually just north of 15,000 from what I have seen and been told :) the bottom line: zero reason to freak out unless some d-bags are buying huge amounts to resell. so the lcbo should put a 12 bottle limit and that reduces ...
by atomeyes
Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822587

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

you guys are aware that we're getting 14000 bottles in Ontario, right?
by atomeyes
Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:25 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 18
Replies: 19
Views: 22227

Re: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 25

the 2015 xx tempest on tap at the barrel house was world class. this year's tempest can use 1-3 years before it's in that league. but it's still excellent fresh. i may shit on the direction Amsterdam's gone in the past few years (i.e pilsnermania) but xx tempest is such an underrated beer. one of t...
by atomeyes
Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: So is $3.75 for a 355ml can the new norm in east Toronto?
Replies: 35
Views: 13252

Re: $3.75 for a 355ml new norm in E Toronto?

The price drops a bit if you buy a 4-pack ($12.75 for 4), but they won't let you mix and match (it has to be 4 of the same beers, otherwise it's $3.75 a go). That's crazy for a brewery to be like that. :roll: I sympathize... I wonder if businesses know that may seem disrespectful, that your time an...
by atomeyes
Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 18
Replies: 19
Views: 22227

Re: Amsterdam Double Tempest Day - Nov 25

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this years is the best double Tempest. It’s damn near perfect. the 2015 xx tempest on tap at the barrel house was world class. this year's tempest can use 1-3 years before it's in that league. but it's still excellent fresh. i may shit on the direction Amsterdam's...
by atomeyes
Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:58 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197904

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

* for those not following whisky (similar nonsense as happens in "craft" beer), Lot 40 CS is the first (substantially) higher than "normal" proof Canadian Whisky on the market: 55% ABV, 100% rye grain (most Canadian "rye" contains very little to no rye at all), distill...
by atomeyes
Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Amsterdam Barrel House
Replies: 10
Views: 7247

Re: Amsterdam Barrel House

I've had some co-workers go at lunch and said it was some of the worst food they've had in a while. The pulled pork was super dry and beer is quite expensive for having their own taps. Bummed as I had high hopes for this place. I sure hope they didn't repeat the mistake they made at harbourfront an...
by atomeyes
Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Cask Days 2017
Replies: 67
Views: 52919

Re: Cask Days 2017

no one was really happy with the music. it was loud and annoying. not oldmannish of me (i used to work in the music industry). i think someone even disconnected one of the speakers at one point at session 3. the good: excellent to have Cascade and Allagash at the event. some nice Quebec pours as wel...
by atomeyes
Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Amsterdam Barrel House
Replies: 10
Views: 7247

Re: Amsterdam Barrel House

i dropped by yesterday. not sure if i misunderstood a tweet, but i wanted to grab some bottles of the barleywine. i thought that they had a small brewhouse at the barrel house, so assumed they'd be selling bottles. went inside and it looks quite different than Against the Grain. looks like a Keg. i ...
by atomeyes
Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380533

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

JaseWescott wrote:this would be a great time for the LCBO to change it's special import policy so I can buy a single bottle :roll:
they are piloting it.
but don't get your hopes up. will likely be for higher end products (like scotch)
by atomeyes
Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:29 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 117587

Re: Godspeed Brewery

Craig wrote:
I can't help but feel there was a more polite way to get that point across.
You're not wrong.
That was too far and a silly, unnecessary pissing match. Apologies for going too far and in a wrong direction and with really dumb innuendo.