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by hopdevil
Sat Mar 16, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Myrtle Beach
Replies: 2
Views: 2028

Myrtle Beach covers a big area , so try this link:

http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/list?ci ... US&s_id=SC

I visited the Liberty Taproom and For What it's Worth on my last visit.
Thought they were both great.

Can't go wrong with Mellow Mushroom
by hopdevil
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Merchant Ale House
Replies: 14
Views: 13691

I highly recommend the Syndicate - 2 min south of the QEW, on Ontario St.
( same ownership as the NF location )
by hopdevil
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Good pubs in Burlington that isn't Pepperwood...
Replies: 9
Views: 4339

I can vouch for Local. They have Hops & Robbers and Crazy Canuck on tap, plus a few other OK options. They plan on adding to their craft taps. It is the former Turtle Jack's and has a very nice interior; the bar area is great, with lots of large TVs. Fairview, between Appleby & Walkers. ( ne...
by hopdevil
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:06 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Craft Beer in Richmond Hill!
Replies: 22
Views: 11196

Can we expand on this a bit? Where are the craft beer bars north of the 401, in the GTA? I was at Yonge & Steeles last Saturday afternoon, for a bridge game, and was wondering where we could go for a good beer afterwards. We ended up going to the Twisted Kilt, at Davisville. ( I see that 'Stack'...
by hopdevil
Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Nashville, TN
Replies: 9
Views: 5391

Broadway Brewhouse - right in the middle of all of the action, downtown on Broadway
by hopdevil
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: TAPS Niagara Falls,
Replies: 19
Views: 9750

Taps & The Syndicate

I always make a point of stopping in at Taps, when coming back from the States, just to have a pint of Sinister Sam's IPA ( formerly Chuck Norris ) Don't forget that you can go to its partner, The Syndicate, at Lundy's Lane & Dorchester ( right off Hwy 420 ) Some of the same beers, but the food ...
by hopdevil
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3111488

In Charleston, SC for the week

From COAST Brewing Co:
'More Consistenter' Citra Rye Pale Ale - Wow!
'Hop Art' IPA
Blackbeerd Imperial Stout (Bourbon Barrel Aged)

Sierra Nevada Celebration
Avery IPA
by hopdevil
Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1207823

What's really good though is the Kentucky Bastard - Gotta get that at the brewery though.
On tap at the Mugshot Tavern right now.
by hopdevil
Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Spearhead Moroccan Brown Ale
Replies: 11
Views: 5488

I had this on tap at The Monk's Kettle, during Toronto Beer Week. While I found it a little too sweet for my tastes, I still found it very enjoyable. Medium bodied & full-flavoured, nutty, and fruity. The figs /dates came through in the aftertaste. A very well-made beer; If it wasn't for the swe...
by hopdevil
Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Cameron's Rye Pale Ale
Replies: 104
Views: 34950

On Tap at Jack Astor's

This is is on tap at Jack Astor's - Dundas St, near Hwy 403, in Mississauga.
Tasted fantastic - $7.65 for 23 oz.
by hopdevil
Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Buffalo NY - what to see and explore?
Replies: 145
Views: 87826

Amherst Marriott

Stayed at the Buffalo Marriott at Millersport / Maple & the I-290 this weekend. Paid $66+ on a Priceline Express Deal ( no bidding ). This 3 1/2 star hotel can usually be had for a reasonable price on Priceline. Right next door is Santora's Pizza, with a pretty good selection of craft beer, with...
by hopdevil
Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Fall 2012 Release and Shipyard Feature
Replies: 120
Views: 40362

Shipyard Smashed Blueberry

Some bottles of Smashed Blueberry on the Clearance shelf
at Erin Mills & Eglinton: $6.10 ea
by hopdevil
Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Philadelphia
Replies: 42
Views: 29267

Finishing up a week in Philly. What a beer town!! So many bars with great tap lists; and to make it even better, the lists are all quite different ( with the exception of the locals-Yards, etc ) A great effort to bring in interesting beers from all over is very evident here. I stayed at 18th & M...
by hopdevil
Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Morrisey House, London On.
Replies: 61
Views: 28785

The Morrissey House

I was in London for a bridge tournament this week. We were very impressed by The Morrissey and went there for dinner every day but one. Word got around, so more players were going, as the week went on. Beer: Smashbomb ( great tasting, here ) Hops & Robbers GRB Blackberry Wheat, couple of Duggan'...
by hopdevil
Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Father's Day at Trafalgar
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Father's Day at Trafalgar

Dropped by Trafalgar this afternoon for their kickoff event for Ontario Craft Beer Week. They opened up the brewery and offered all of their beers ( Trafalgar, Elora, and Black Creek ) In addition, there were several one-offs: A Coconut Stout, English Black Ale, Adweisse, Bamboo, and another weisse....