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by MaltyTasker
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Founders Brewery Feature
Replies: 278
Views: 86469

spinrsx wrote:283 4-packs should keep people going for a while.
Except that that very store has now twice sold out of 100 in a matter of hours, so sold 200+ already apparently. Please don't hoard guys, I've been to numerous stores and gotten everything except Breakfast Stout, but can't get to QQ today anyway!
by MaltyTasker
Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Founders Brewery Feature
Replies: 278
Views: 86469

Grey wrote:As for the breakfast stout... well I'm on a mission to acquire more, that's all that needs to be said :D
Please, not until I get a first taste!
by MaltyTasker
Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:57 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1842640

Deus

Anyone seen Deus anywhere that doesn't have listed stock in Toronto or Ottawa?
by MaltyTasker
Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Fall Craft Beer Release
Replies: 148
Views: 53188

How is this information procured, may I ask? Do you guys work there/have connections there/call them frequently? What's the inside scoop on the inside scoop!

Regardless, thank you all so much!
by MaltyTasker
Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Fall Craft Beer Release
Replies: 148
Views: 53188

Does anybody have any insight on when Deschutes or the Founders selection might hit shelves?
by MaltyTasker
Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1842640

Trafalgar

C'mon guys, Trafalgar reigns supreme...

... at inducing drainpours. My friend drainpoured his first beer ever with Hop Nouveau last night and now worries he has become a 'beer snob.' Another victim of Trafalgar's poisons!
by MaltyTasker
Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:21 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2013 Fall Craft Beer Release
Replies: 148
Views: 53188

Belgian wrote:Got the three Danish ones on Danforth today
Which Danforth store, Belgian? Showing no stock online - should I presume Broadview?
by MaltyTasker
Tue May 07, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Single Bottle Codes
Replies: 55
Views: 31065

Poor Customer Service

The woman I encountered on Sunday refused to try those codes. She told me "They are not our codes. If I typed them in they'd refer to another product because these cannot be sold singly." When I requested that she try one, she reiterated, acted annoyed, encouraged a customer behind me to a...
by MaltyTasker
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: One good thing, one not so good.
Replies: 13
Views: 2178

That was an amazing find - and I am sure the story correlates in that you only found it because you were on pat. leave and that was the point right? That work interferes with our chances to find obscure beers? :D I actually took time off with my little guy too. I agree - totally worth it, though I a...
by MaltyTasker
Tue Dec 25, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Am I the Only One?
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Am I the Only One?

Hiding from my in-law-holiday insanity by perusing the forums as I count down the time until I drive home and can dig into the Chouffe Houblon Double IPA Tripel and Dominus Vobiscum Lupulus that will drown my sorrows? How are the rest of you coping?

Merry Christmas!
by MaltyTasker
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Top 10 new beers of 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 3608

JerCraigs wrote:Dieu du Ciel / Hill Farmstead Friendship and Farewell
Oh shit, yes! Forgot this, best cask I have as yet tasted!
by MaltyTasker
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Top 10 new beers of 2012
Replies: 15
Views: 3608

New to Me and in No Particular Order:

Dogfish Head Burton Baton
Allagash Curieux
Dominus Vobiscum Hibernus
Dieu du Ciel Grand Noirceur
New Belgium Lips of Faith Cocoa Mole
Rodenbach Grand Cru
Duchesse de Bourgogne
Pannepot
Edit: Make that Cantillon 100% Bio Gueuze
Achel Extra Bruin
by MaltyTasker
Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT: Most Quebec Options ISO: Good Beer
Replies: 0
Views: 856

FT: Most Quebec Options ISO: Good Beer

I will be coming from Montreal to Toronto and could grab some things to trade if desired for an in person trade. DDC's Grande Noirceur, U Terrible, St Ambroise Vintage 2012, St Ambroise Russian Imperial Stout and regular offerings are around. I'd ideally like something of LCBO seasonals or out-of-bo...
by MaltyTasker
Sun Dec 16, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Next Beer Frenzy?
Replies: 74
Views: 13339

Liverdie wrote:Where are the good beer bars in Barrie? Do tell, I've just moved up here.
According to a review on beer advocate, you have one option: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24297/view=beerfly
by MaltyTasker
Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Next Beer Frenzy?
Replies: 74
Views: 13339

On two strands in this thread: 1) Nothing will top this, not that it shouldn't - the hype, the story, the once-off nature won't be topped. But I am glad about that, we need good beer imports, not insane overnight lineups with the bandwagoneers who may chug it from the bottle. 2) Though I'd love to g...