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by Swampale
Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:07 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 283
Views: 155521

The Agency Store I went to just outside if Peterborough sold 99% macro-brew. Steam Whistle was the 1%. I was pissed and will never go back.
by Swampale
Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Kawartha Craft Beer Festival June 20 2015
Replies: 6
Views: 3650

I was just going to post this but you beat me to it. Yes, I'll be going but they say they are going to get more breweries which they need.
by Swampale
Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: OCB proposes complementary beer sales channel
Replies: 8
Views: 4678

As a homebrewer, yes, I may start to buy beer again if OCB are allowed their own stores. Bloody politicians just have too much say in this. Allow OCB stores and step away Ont gov't and let capitalism take it's course. Until then, enjoying tax free homebrew on tap.
by Swampale
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 283
Views: 155521

Since I make my own beer, this is a non-issue for me. I do, however buy beer the odd time. It would be nice to NOT go to the beer store for a change.
by Swampale
Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 283
Views: 155521

It's a start though.
by Swampale
Mon Dec 15, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 344938

atomeyes, Heym I know what your are thinking. It's beer but that is it. It would of been a better beer if they added hallertauer instead of centennial hops.
by Swampale
Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 344938

Costco Peterborough had their Brewhouse Lager kits on sale for $19.97. Acceptable beer and the price was right. Bought 5. They have none left and don't plan on getting any more in. They said they couldn't move them fast enough at $38.
by Swampale
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Burlington Beerfest - July 18th - 20th
Replies: 9
Views: 2920

How was the Burlington Beer Fest? How many breweries?
by Swampale
Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Smithworks Grand Opening
Replies: 4
Views: 1734

uhh Peterborough
by Swampale
Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Smithworks Grand Opening
Replies: 4
Views: 1734

Smithworks Grand Opening

http://www.smithworksbrewing.ca/smithworks_008.htm

Kinda late on this, but incase there are any locals that didn't hear about their grand opening, it's tomorrow.
by Swampale
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:02 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: 100 Mile Lager
Replies: 97
Views: 20358

I can't buy any of those beers in my hometown but will if I see them at our LCBO. That Polish Lager is still there though, right, front and center.
by Swampale
Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:47 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Russian Gun Imperial Stout
Replies: 6
Views: 2577

I think the brewer of Russian Gun was on the Ontario Craft Brewers podcast talking about it.
by Swampale
Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 344938

You'll certainly be able to chill it in record time. That is so cold. You are braver than me, I wouldn't brew in that weather, even in a garage. Stay warm if possible.
by Swampale
Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Glen Howard just called me!! (for the Beer Store)
Replies: 3
Views: 2262

If you use Twitter, search the Beer Store. They are really running scared. Texas Cops tweet how wonderful our Beer Store operates. I have never seen such Bull in all my life. The Beer Store is acting like parents to small children. Taking our hands and keeping us all safe from those bad Convenience ...
by Swampale
Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:55 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ontario Beer of the Month Club
Replies: 11
Views: 2776

Wasn't the Perth brewery a former BYO?