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by DeMarco
Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Octoberfest/Marzan
Replies: 12
Views: 5725

Re: Octoberfest/Marzan

Would definitely take a Marzen over any wet hop except for sartori harvest. I find some wet hop stuff just so disgusting.
by DeMarco
Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Witchstock
Replies: 31
Views: 17512

Re: Witchstock

Surprised they haven't released a tap list yet considering it's 3 days away. Maybe it will be all lagers?
by DeMarco
Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Toronto Beer Week 2017
Replies: 6
Views: 3951

Re: Toronto Beer Week 2017

Who was the super genius behind that write up?
by DeMarco
Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Zwanze
Replies: 22
Views: 20924

Re: Zwanze

Going to sit this one out. Got a wedding that day and timing doesn't work out with how spread out everything is.
by DeMarco
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Autumn Import / Halloween / Ontario Release 2017
Replies: 76
Views: 44052

Re: LCBO Autumn Import / Halloween / Ontario Release 2017

But overall this is a disappointing release. Really wish they would bring Pumking back. :( I enjoy many of Southern Tier's products however I bumped into one of the Southern Tier Directors of Brewing & Quality earlier this year at Bar Hop 2. Southern Tier itself couldn't justify have their prod...
by DeMarco
Thu Aug 10, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1816563

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

for a beer that used to sit on the shelf, it's amazing how excited we all for it to return. Shame on the LCBO for getting rid of it.
by DeMarco
Wed Aug 09, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 283
Views: 154182

Re: Beer in Grocery Stores

woo hoo beer has finally landed in Markham grocery - Loblaws on Bullock Dr sad display ... (took over two sections previously selling snacks) ... no fridge (yet), BUT - its better than nothing. picked up: Beyond the Pale, pink fuzz Pengo Pally Abe Erb 1857 I'll have to keep the Pink Fuzz in mind ne...
by DeMarco
Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:12 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1195102

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

July 12, 2017 Zodiak by Omnipollo http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/brunswick-bier-works-omnipollo-zodiak/518795#.WWdrsrgpWVs IPA - American / $3.60 (473 mL can) / Ontario, Canada You think Henok of Omnipollo came to brew this beer here or did he give the recipe to brunswick? I'm guessing the latter.
by DeMarco
Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Godspeed Brewery
Replies: 152
Views: 117207

Re: Godspeed Brewery

Still don't understand the whole lining up for some basic beers. Space looks awesome, price of beers was a bit steep considering it works out to be $5.30 a tall can. I'd be fine if they never made an IPA again.
by DeMarco
Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: OCB Week came and went and Bar Towel had nothing to say about it
Replies: 6
Views: 4374

Re: OCB Week came and went and Bar Towel had nothing to say about it

ry_kinney wrote:Was there a specific OCB week beer in the LCBO this year? There was a barrel aged porter last year or the year before that was pretty damn good.
I don't believe there was, as I too was looking for something.
by DeMarco
Thu Jun 15, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Austin, TX
Replies: 9
Views: 6397

Re: Austin, TX

nice! I really like austin and san antonio. Glad to hear you had a good time!
by DeMarco
Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 321987

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

lasted til about mid-week last year according to this thread. Trying to grab a bottle or two tonight since I wasn't able to make it over on the weekend.
by DeMarco
Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stone Brewing - Thoughts Nowadays?
Replies: 17
Views: 9109

Re: Stone Brewing - Thoughts Nowadays?

I think they are still on my radar, but I have a feeling it might be the beer reps that are out of touch. I've never heard of that bar and if it wasn't for this post, I would've had no idea he was in town. Our laws and the current dollar keep me from buying more stone than local stuff.
by DeMarco
Thu Jun 08, 2017 1:32 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer Craft Beer Release 2017
Replies: 48
Views: 29167

Re: LCBO Summer Craft Beer Release 2017

483123 Le Trou du Diable Mellifera - 600 ml - Canada is missing, is it gone? This is actually now listed on the LCBO site, no stock. I checked a number of others, but the only other one I saw listed so far is the Warsteiner Weiss. Still, great news (for me at least) about Le Trou. I just saw Keep6 ...