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by El Pinguino
Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Crap Beer In Restaurants
Replies: 58
Views: 23943

I think this is a common problem. The all too familiar 'what's on tap' question....we hate to have to ask it, and servers hate to have to answer it. If you're 'blind' so to say in terms of the beer served, and think they should have something then simply asking 'Do you have any Wellington beers?' wo...
by El Pinguino
Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:31 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Unibroue Blues
Replies: 35
Views: 13992

Hmmm. You know I have to admit I take Unibroue beers for granted at places like BB. I just assume they'll always have it on tap, and opt for something different that I rarely or never have. With that said, I didn't know La Terrible isn't made any more. I looked at their 'in process' website, and it ...
by El Pinguino
Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:05 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Autumn Ales 2007 release
Replies: 174
Views: 78165

Well the Great Lakes offer and the Jacobsen are new to me, plus I never picked up the Big Rock pack last year. Doing a search for 'gift' now reveals more beer packages on the LCBO site than are listed in this thread, so maybe there are more still to come...lets hope!
:D
by El Pinguino
Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:32 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Volo Cask Days
Replies: 160
Views: 56848

Quick question...what does the $25 ticket price get you (besides a seat)?

Does everyone get a 'cask days' branded glass? Are any samples included?

The cask list looks quite long, will all beers be offered at all seatings?

I wasn't therre last year so I'm just curious....cheers!
by El Pinguino
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer Glasses
Replies: 16
Views: 7479

On the cheap beer glasses note, dropped by the LCBO today and they had 'free' Negra Modelo glasses on display with the 6-packs.

I picked up a 6-pack and glass, as the glass is quite different than any I have, and the beer is at least somethign different for if friends come over.
by El Pinguino
Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Beheading!
Replies: 16
Views: 7536

I give it a thumbs up. If you can't handle the marketing, don't handle the beer.
by El Pinguino
Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Great White North Craft Brewery Opening
Replies: 9
Views: 4053

Thanks for the tip!
:D
by El Pinguino
Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Great White North Craft Brewery Opening
Replies: 9
Views: 4053

Interesting article, hopefulyl they'll succeed! On a related note I'll be heading north uo towards Timmins and beyond. Are there any brweries worth stopping in on the way up? Are there any specialy beers out there worth grabbing right now? I was thinking maybe King Brewery, as I haven't tried their ...
by El Pinguino
Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: OCB Blog
Replies: 56
Views: 20901

All three micro's in Oakville are buried in industrial no-mans-land with Camerons being the worst. They are absolelutely dependent upon distribution through existing systems. I can see why they hesitate but I still think we can all position ourselves to package and sell unique products. It just tak...
by El Pinguino
Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO July23-Aug 18 Ontario Craft Brewers End Isle
Replies: 13
Views: 6711

Very true cannondale......
I like this development for Unibroue, let's hope they ge more than just Blanche and maudite in the larger versions....but I wont complain if they don't.
by El Pinguino
Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO July23-Aug 18 Ontario Craft Brewers End Isle
Replies: 13
Views: 6711

Man, my local LCBO had beer everywherre when I stopped by today. End Isle (or end Aisle?) overload. I only saw a few Chimay White caps hiding near the register after giving up on them. I also noticed in their current beer push that they had some posters up on a UNibroue display with 750ml bottles pi...
by El Pinguino
Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Favourite Beer Glasses
Replies: 8
Views: 3750

Hmmm. Tough one here. I've got most my glasses packed away at the moment, but always keep a selection out. For overall enjoyability and sentimental value... - my Grimbergen or Delirium Tremens for the finer trappist / abey ales - my frosted Barbar mug for anything else 'heavy' - my Wunder Weiss (Mag...
by El Pinguino
Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:21 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Southern Tier in Ontario?! YES PLEASE!!!
Replies: 95
Views: 44661

Thanks Al.
Not sure if it warrants a whole case for me still, so leaning towards IPA now!
by El Pinguino
Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Southern Tier in Ontario?! YES PLEASE!!!
Replies: 95
Views: 44661

Hey folks, These comments about the IPA being similar o DFH 60 are about to convince me to grab a case! I had been looking at the Harvest Ale however. It's interested me for awhile, but I guess I have some questions..... - has anyone had teh Harvest Ale....can you compare it to any other brews avail...
by El Pinguino
Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:39 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Chimay White Cap
Replies: 28
Views: 9631

I thoroughly enjoy the white cap. Honestly, I haven't even gone to look forthe summer releases yet because they were so sporadic / late, whatever.
Maybe I'll go grab some white caps and see what else is kicking around.
Agreed that blue is my fave Chimay.