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by sprague11
Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3102995

Granite Hopping Mad and Sam Smiths.
by sprague11
Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: DFH vs. ST
Replies: 56
Views: 21252

Ralphus wrote: In taste though, both these drinks are rock stars. I love the balance and the complexities in each.
Now the trick is to show your Keith's drinking friends the light.
by sprague11
Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: NHL Beer Cost Index for 2008/09
Replies: 3
Views: 2009

JerCraigs wrote:The better questions is what KIND of beer do they have. Some of the ballparks in the US have pretty solid beer selection.
Toronto: Nothing worth drinking.

Buffalo did have Sam Adams in the club section last year.
by sprague11
Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Cobra
Replies: 8
Views: 3470

If this is the true taste of beer then I may switch back to scotch. Wasn't quite a sink pour, but it was as underwhelming as a Ryan Hollweg essay on sportsmanship. This is some weak ass beer. Had one tonight at a work tasting, then had another just to make sure when I got in. Fully weak. No reason t...
by sprague11
Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release
Replies: 146
Views: 52221

Re: LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release

Hobgoblin Gift Pack ($6.95 - LCBO 3566 ) 500 ml bottle of Wychwood Hobgoblin and a branded glass. Samuel Smith's Selection Box ($12.95 - LCBO 696658 ) One 550mL bottle each of Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout , Samuel Smith's Pale Ale and Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale , a branded glass, and two coasters...
by sprague11
Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:39 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: C'est What? Festival of Small Breweries - Oct 3
Replies: 44
Views: 15707

velovampire wrote:
shintriad wrote: the event has become too popular for the space in which it is held...
My thoughts exactly. After seeing the lineup to get in I grabbed some DFH at the LCBO and drove home.
by sprague11
Wed Oct 01, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Adnam's Broadside
Replies: 19
Views: 8190

Managed to score a measly 4 bottles. Not something I'd drink bottle after bottle of but what's sitting in the cellar is going to be great on those cold winter nights infront of the fireplace.
by sprague11
Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Great Lakes Pumpkin Ale
Replies: 7
Views: 4071

Belgian wrote:This bottling is spot on and is my favorite thing they make. Horde six bottles & stash someplace dark and scary.
Bought several from the brewery and cannot wait to sit down with them over the holidays.
by sprague11
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 2008 Gift Packs at the LCBO
Replies: 32
Views: 10162

a Unibroue package with glassware would take care of 75% of my christmas gift-giving list.

I like the Intro to Craft Beer idea featuring seasonal brews.
by sprague11
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: group in KW/Cambridge/Guelph area to split private orders
Replies: 85
Views: 36600

Not in Kitchener but I go through weekly thanks to work - LMK
by sprague11
Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Dogfish Head 60
Replies: 135
Views: 52534

Grabbed One of two 6-packs left in Aurora at the LCBO on Bayview North of Wellington - Still one left for somebody willing to make the drive.
by sprague11
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Autumn 2008 Release
Replies: 121
Views: 44971

JesseM wrote:Why the hell is Tottenham hording all the Belhaven Wee Heavy at the moment? 143 bottles? What the hell? :lol:
Gotta increase tourism somehow!
by sprague11
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to do when the beer selection sucks?
Replies: 60
Views: 18101

Most places I go to will at least have a Steamwhistle or Rickards White on tap, so that's usually my default beer. In the States I downgrade to a Sam Adams. If neither of those are on tap that's when I reach for the Run and coke. Luckily my local pub has a seemingly endless supply of King Pilsner on...
by sprague11
Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: DFH vs. ST
Replies: 56
Views: 21252

Just recently had the Southern Tier after about a year drinking DFH and I gotta go with Southern Tier.
by sprague11
Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Vermont
Replies: 229
Views: 110129

I did a trip through Vermont a couple months back. For a small state there are some terrific micros and brew pubs. Im thinking of making a weekend in Vermont a yearly trip. For the breweries I hit Rock Art in Morrisville, Magic Hat (Always an experience) Otter Creek and Zero Gravity (American Flatbr...