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by phirleh
Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Where to get 375ml Belgian Bottles
Replies: 31
Views: 12873

belgian beer bottles == champagne bottles. though the little ones are far less common in the wine world so I doubt they'd necessarily have them on hand, but might be able to put you in touch with where to get 'em. You could also try contacting Zach @ toronto brewing or Randy @ cdn homebrew supply a...
by phirleh
Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Hallowe'en Beer Release
Replies: 42
Views: 14241

You are looking at it the wrong way, it is not so much a "Halloween Relesase" as it is a "Pumpkin Feature". All a matter of perspective.
by phirleh
Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Westvletern in Person
Replies: 10
Views: 3283

If you are heading to that area, you should hit up De Struise in Oostvleteren. The brewers Phillipe and Urbain seem to be very welcoming to visitors and they have a tasting room in an old converted schoolhouse. By far, one of my favourite Belgian breweries (I haven't been there personally, but every...
by phirleh
Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 337404

interesting subtractions from the lcbo BLACK OAK NUT BROWN Canada | Black Oak Brewing Company Ltd LCBO 547422 | 6x341 mL | $ 12.95 | PRODUCT DISCONTINUED BLACK OAK PALE ALE Canada | Black Oak Brewing Company Ltd LCBO 547430 | 6x341 mL | $ 12.95 | PRODUCT DISCONTINUED Are they switching to cans mayb...
by phirleh
Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Perhaps I Bottled too soon?
Replies: 4
Views: 3189

Out of the roughly 52 batches I've done, 49 and 50 had major infections (a IIPA and oatmeal stout) the IIPA had a few bottle bombs due to thin bottles (founders and anchor bottles) your 650's may be able to hold more pressure. I tried venting the IIPA's with some success and they were still drinkabl...
by phirleh
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3140546

Was at the Casbah in Hamilton for the Brews and Bands event earlier this afternoon with Cale and Mel, boney, streets and fellow HOZERS. Had: Nickelbrook - Immodest Imperial IPA HOZER - Hefewiezen (Chris Cleaver) Sawdust City - Red Rocket Stout HOZER - Mosaic Red (Cale) Nickelbrook - Green Light Berl...
by phirleh
Fri May 31, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1869078

A bunch made it to the shelf at St. Lawrence Mkt this morning.
by phirleh
Thu May 30, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1869078

Atrium told me all but 6 got snagged by one person first thing this morning. The other 6 are held. That was not correct. I was there at opening and there were 5 on the shelf. Those five went immediately, split between myself and somebody else who had been waiting. Clearly some more were put out by ...
by phirleh
Thu May 30, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1869078

Went to Atrium...all gone, I was the 10th person who asked for it. Other than the 6, that are being held for someone.
by phirleh
Sat May 25, 2013 10:29 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: BREWS N BANDS: CASBAH CRAFT BEER FEST - May 31/Jun 1
Replies: 13
Views: 5285

boney wrote:Going to purchase a ticket this weekend for one the Sat sessions. You guys have Sat tix, and if so, what session?
Going to the 1pm session too.
by phirleh
Fri May 24, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: BREWS N BANDS: CASBAH CRAFT BEER FEST - May 31/Jun 1
Replies: 13
Views: 5285

It's with extreme excitement that we are announcing the particpation of HOZER! (Hamilton Ontario Zymurgy Enthusiast Ring) at this year's BREWS n BANDS! HOZER is a rapidly growing group of homebrewers in the Hamilton area, dedicated to refining their craft and sharing out knowledge. Their membership...
by phirleh
Mon May 13, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 350981

Did a Blood Orange saison over the weekend. Might do a Nogne O 100 clone to put down until Christmas soon.
by phirleh
Mon May 13, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Anyone growing hops?
Replies: 35
Views: 41789

3rd season hops in pots, 2 cascade and 1 mt.hood. Already at about 6 feet or so.
by phirleh
Wed Apr 24, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: $26,000 bottle of Glenfiddich stolen from LCBO
Replies: 22
Views: 6365

spinrsx wrote:there a item number for this? I'd like to add it to my drinkvine watchlist :)
And knowing the LCBO, that bottle is still listed in stock probably, one of those "Phantom" bottles.
by phirleh
Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3140546

Some Russian Gun earlier, now into a Stormy Monday, this is good stuff!