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by TJ
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: India Ink Black Pale Ale
Replies: 29
Views: 10012

Mine had zero carbonation. It was a watery roasty mess. Total drain pour. I need to trust my instincts to avoid all things Trafalgar more.
by TJ
Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Harvest Ale, $9???
Replies: 12
Views: 3948

The price last year was $7.95, if this is correct.

http://www.bartowel.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=5829
by TJ
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beau's Greener Futures
Replies: 25
Views: 5982

I don't know I could see a how a once a month bottle pick up day where they say that the delivery truck is going to be at a specific location for like an hour and if you notify them in advance you can come down an pick up your bottle, that system might work. In Ontario? I'll believe it when I see i...
by TJ
Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beau's Greener Futures
Replies: 25
Views: 5982

I think the ideal thing for me would have been to work out something where you could pick it up at the LCBO, I think it would be ideal for the people who are part of this scheme, but not for Beau's and especially not for the LCBO. Assuming all 30 of these beers don't have to go for lab testing befo...
by TJ
Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beau's Greener Futures
Replies: 25
Views: 5982

I think a bar in Toronto should step up to act as a hub for Toronto area people to pick up their Futures beers. Assuming they could ship it to a bar for people to pick up, wouldn't it have to be consumed on premises? And even if you could walk away with an unopened bottle, what would be in it for a...
by TJ
Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Central City Red Racer
Replies: 249
Views: 59939

I tried to order 12 cans yesterday from a store in Peterborough. They said it could be a long time until their warehouse in Whitby/Pickering area gets it in. Is that how this works? They can't transfer it from the massive supply in Toronto? I highly doubt they would drive half a case of beer from Q...
by TJ
Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Autumn 2011 Specialty Beer Release
Replies: 133
Views: 61309

Re: LCBO Autumn 2011 Specialty Beer Release

Will pick up in abundance: Ayinger Celebrator Les Trois Mousquetaires Porter Baltique Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Triple Will reexamine: Garrison Imperial I.P.A. Southern Tier Choklat And look forward to trying: Cannery Maple Stout Bacchus Flemish Old Brown Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale Fuller'...
by TJ
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Central City Red Racer
Replies: 249
Views: 59939

Garthicus wrote:I got some at Cooper Street LCBO earlier, they have 1,000 cans in stock - it's in the fridge with the Heineken etc not with craft beer.

ENJOY!
I've enjoyed three tonight. Such a great beer. I really should go back and stock up.
by TJ
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: More Double Dead Guy?
Replies: 20
Views: 8989

Queen's Quay LCBO has them on the shelves. I was in today to get some Red Racer, and I found them sitting near the other summer premium releases. I took two – at least 6 left – not sure how many are in the back. There were two left about an hour ago. It's worth trying, but not something to get too ...
by TJ
Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer boutique
Replies: 53
Views: 17920

A sneak peak at the mediocrity that is to come:

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by TJ
Thu May 26, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Muskoka Mad Tom IPA
Replies: 204
Views: 61957

Agreed that the aroma is muted and the only real disappointment for me. But this comes way closer to what I look for in an American IPA than anything else I can think that has been brewed in Ontario up to this point that I have tried, with the exception of Smashbomb and Beaver River IPEh? from 2010 ...
by TJ
Thu May 12, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Muskoka Mad Tom IPA
Replies: 204
Views: 61957

Can't wait for this. I've never tried it but I'm curious to see what the Sorachi Ace Hops bring to the party. I dig the packaging. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224028_10150191944988739_175268248738_6862832_6031087_n.jpg It reminds me a little of Beau's branding. Which isn't a bad t...
by TJ
Wed May 04, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring 2011 Specialty Beer Release
Replies: 228
Views: 68569

Looks like the Hitachino Nest White came in at $3.85. Which is fine by me. It's a fantastic witbier, and I'm quite sure it'll be miles better than Shock Top Belgian White which seems to have quietly found its way into the LBCO: http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNum...
by TJ
Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: yonge and eg lcbo
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: yonge and eg lcbo

just got some Beau's Beaver River IP Eh and Hitacho Nest White Ale..so sad this is my last day working downtown...Pickering and Ajax LCBo's suck I think the Pickering one on Brock is decent. They have an Ontario micro section, seasonal releases are always well represented there, and they have a goo...
by TJ
Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring 2011 Specialty Beer Release
Replies: 228
Views: 68569

Re: LCBO Spring 2011 Specialty Beer Release

210054 / Hitachino Nest White Ale / KIUCHI BREWERY / 5.0 / 330 / $3.75 Anyone? Yes, they do nice things using spices & herbs in their beers. I was not crazy about a 'soured' bottle I tried from Premier Gourmet and assume this will be a chance to try a fresh one. Cool. I just meant did anyone kn...