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by midlife crisis
Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 41019

Re: LCBO.com

Ah ok. That's no good! I didn't realize that (don't use the app).
by midlife crisis
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 41019

Re: LCBO.com

The one thing that stands out is finding products in the app. This is my biggest complaint about the LCBO app. I can't search the total inventory, just by physical proximity. I therefore use the mobile website rather than the app. Enter product name in search bar. Click on desired product. Click on...
by midlife crisis
Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Spa
Replies: 6
Views: 1299

Re: Beer Spa

Thanks. I don't really see it appealing to guys unless they include something manly (ha ha) like golf or fishing. Plus, I have never heard of Clear Lake Brewing Co. And not to be too snarky, but beside the caption "best food you've ever had" is a picture of a pretzel, some onion rings and ...
by midlife crisis
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Spa
Replies: 6
Views: 1299

Beer Spa

A friend sent me this. Anyone familiar with it?

https://muskokabeerspa.com
by midlife crisis
Wed May 24, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 323334

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Well, they asked for and received specific performance, so undoubtedly their intention is to use the space.

In any event, fantastic result for Bellwoods' counsel, who also was (or is?) a good Bar Toweller as some of you know.
by midlife crisis
Tue May 16, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: True History Brewing
Replies: 6
Views: 5261

True History Brewing

Recently had a chance to stop in here, briefly. I was impressed. Their focus is mostly on lagers, and the German Pils and Vienna were both very good. Well presented in an oversized glass with lots of room for foam. Top notch stuff. There is also a small food menu (I didn't partake) and a nice cosy s...
by midlife crisis
Tue May 16, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822981

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

anthony9 wrote: Tue May 16, 2023 11:52 am
northyorksammy wrote: Tue May 16, 2023 7:44 am
anthony9 wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 1:23 pm

Me, too. There is a tier-1 not too far away, but the closest to me are all tier-3s and tier-2s.
so you are asking the LCBO to shed a tier for you
You okay bro?

Even with limited reading comprehension where would it have suggested that?
That's a pun, son.
by midlife crisis
Thu May 04, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Why don't brewery taprooms stay open late?
Replies: 15
Views: 6677

Re: Why don't brewery taprooms stay open late?

Could it be licensing? A true brewery tap sells only beer from its own brewery, no wine, liquor, other beer, etc. Presumably that is a different licence than a full-on pub or bar.
by midlife crisis
Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Surprisingly good beer from TBS
Replies: 10
Views: 8331

Re: Surprisingly good beer from TBS

Although I haven't availed myself of it (don't buy in bulk any more), Amsterdam has been e-mailing with deals on 25 packs of cans.
by midlife crisis
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Celebrity Pub Encounters?
Replies: 7
Views: 7087

Re: Celebrity Pub Encounters?

A few over the years. Most recently (but before pandemic) sat next to Brian Burke at the bar of Amsterdam Barrel House on Laird, one afternoon. He was happy to engage in some conversation, though not about hockey. Talked a bit of baseball. Pretty sure they comped him his lunch, lol.
by midlife crisis
Sat Mar 18, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822981

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I believe I still have a TK or two at the very back of the cellar. They have long since gone "off" though, unfortunately.
by midlife crisis
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: The Granite
Replies: 8
Views: 4092

Re: The Granite

I see they have a couple of specialty stouts coming out tomorrow for St. Paddy's too. They remain an under-appreciated treasure, IMO. Had a great birthday party there recently for about a dozen of us. Excellent service; excellent beer.
by midlife crisis
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822981

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

dealing with this market is a nightmare, thats why you dont see many widely distributed brands here In addition to missing Rouge, I miss Southern Tier too. That was a fun time. I miss doing the private orders. My favourite was ordering cases of Great Divide Titan and Hercules. Those beers blew me a...
by midlife crisis
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822981

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Anyone 'member when they brought in some Dogfish Head 60? It was the greatest summer our lives... I think that may have been the first ‘beer frenzy’ in Ontario. Everyone running around searching for it and posting up on BT the locations they found…good times! This led to the frenzy of Westy 12, and...
by midlife crisis
Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: For Fun: ChatGPT Throwdown!
Replies: 13
Views: 8254

Re: For Fun: ChatGPT Throwdown!

Hmmm... got a different answer, when using the same website, when I asked the same question again. It was similar though. My buddy, who is a Prof of this stuff, says if you ask the same question twice, the second time it will seek to improve on the first answer. That is to say, don't expect answers...