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by hopdevil
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Rib Eye Jack's Ale House: Streetsville
Replies: 10
Views: 10009

Rib Eye Jack's Streetsville

Here is their current draft / can / bottle list:
http://ribeyejacksalehouse.com/Streetsville/Beer.html

Recent Thursday casks: Quick Brown Fox ESB, Twice as Mad Tom
by hopdevil
Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New non-LCBO/TBS beer releases
Replies: 591
Views: 157009

Karma Citra vs Monogamy Citra

rfrf wrote:Monogamy:Citra available at Bellwoods.
El Pinguino wrote:Although Karma Citra is brewed to be an IPA, while the Monogamy brews are APAs. Not that there is always an easy or obvious distinction between the two styles.
Karma Citra:6.5%
Monogamy Citra: 6.4%

Both wonderful, if you're a fan of Citra hop.
by hopdevil
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Sawdust City Twin Pines
Replies: 9
Views: 5867

Tallboys ( Bloor & Ossington ) has cans of this. I had one this afternoon. Wow! It's also on draft at Indie Ale House and others Very smooth, with a great nose! 5 types of hops. Much better than Lone Pine. I love my regular brewery sources in the GTA and Burlington, but this one leaves the rest ...
by hopdevil
Sat Mar 14, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best consumed fresh: Bottled on date stamps
Replies: 13
Views: 9435

Cameron's RPA

I stopped by the brewery in January.
All 6-packs were labelled H1914 ( August ?)
I bought one anyway, silly me. The beer was well past it's prime.

I emailed them to express my disappointment. No response.

RPA is off my list until I see some really fresh stuff.
by hopdevil
Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3112947

In Sarasota, FLA

Over the weekend, on draught, at The Tavern on Main and The Shamrock:
Fat Head's Headhunter IPA
Bell's Hopslam IIPA
Lagunitas Sucks IIPA
Lagunitas IPA
Ballast Point Dorado IIPA

Daily from the can ( and it's very fresh )
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA and Invasion APA
by hopdevil
Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Buffalo NY - what to see and explore?
Replies: 145
Views: 87945

Buffalo-Transit Rd

For those staying at an airport hotel, or shopping on Transit Rd, here is an update on all things beer on the 1-mile stretch of Transit Rd, starting at Main St and going north. Most are familiar with the Buffalo Brew Pub , Main & Transit. http://www.buffalobrewpub.com Great selection these days,...
by hopdevil
Thu Dec 25, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Stone City Ales in Kingston
Replies: 109
Views: 67443

growler fills

Nickelbrook will fill any growler

Filled my growler there with "Sons of Sydenham" recently
by hopdevil
Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Milton, Ontario
Replies: 8
Views: 4776

Brydens in Milton. On south side of Main St, west Of Hwy 25.
Old-timers will remember it as "The Charles"

2 Great Lakes taps ( $5.50 a pint on Thursdays )
2 Mill St. taps

http://www.brydenspub.com
by hopdevil
Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:55 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Corks Beer and Wine Bar (Longo's Laird location)
Replies: 2
Views: 3236

Corks ( Longos )

I visit the Leaside Longo's frequently. Usually 6 craft beers on draught, but always an IPA and a dark beer. They have a decent bottle selection, too. Service is friendly and efficient. It's in a great looking old building and has a nice environment, with enough TVs to watch the games. Can't beat Pi...
by hopdevil
Thu Jun 26, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Fresh Founders Centennial at the LCBO
Replies: 132
Views: 47804

Picked up 6 yesterday, at Leaside: same BB date as in above post
by hopdevil
Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3112947

Hop Drop 'n Roll IPA, from NoDa Brewing Co. in Charlotte, NC
- 16 oz can
by hopdevil
Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3112947

Cigar City Beers, while in Sarasota: excellent stuff Jai Alai IPA Hopped on the High Seas ( dry hopped with Citra ) IPA Invasion APA Six Point Hi-Res: smoothest 11% beer ever. Lots of interesting stuff I've never heard of before, in the good bars here. I've managed to find fresh Cigar City beer in P...
by hopdevil
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Rib Eye Jack's Ale House: Streetsville
Replies: 10
Views: 10009

It's Open :D Visited twice today. It's a good-looking place with lots of TVs. Service was great, once at a table, the other time at the bar. Food: their chicken is excellent - I had the Tennessee Chicken entree tonight and a sandwich at lunchtime. Special of the day ( Thursday ) was a 32 oz stein of...
by hopdevil
Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3112947

Hop Drop 'n Roll IPA

Hop Drop 'n Roll IPA - NoDa Brewing Co. - Charlotte, NC
An outstanding West coast-style IPA - only available in NC ( 16 oz can )

Drinking this at the Charlotte Airport - Carolina Beer Co. - near Gate D6
( they had other locals, like Old Mecklenberg and Natty Greene's )
by hopdevil
Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Red Racer - freshness
Replies: 30
Views: 15231

Red Racer - freshness

What do we know about the freshness of Red Racer in the LCBO these days? Once upon a time, there were dates on the bottom of the can.... not any more. I bought a number of unlabelled cans in the Fall and was quite disappointed. Last week, I gave them another shot, and was pleased to taste the great ...