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by Manul
Thu Oct 25, 2001 10:27 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Replies: 0
Views: 2400

I bought a few bottles of this outstanding Rogue beer and as I was tasting it I was wondering about the legitimacy of its attributed Maibock description. In my opinion this is rather a very good ESB than a maibock. Any other opinions?
by Manul
Tue Oct 23, 2001 10:52 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Smoked Marzen @ Denison Brewery
Replies: 4
Views: 4422

I recently dropped by Denison Brewery and was pleasantly surprised to find this new brew on tap. It's brewed in the Bavarian style and it successfully fits in the rauchbier family. It shows a nice smoked malt flavor enveloped by a slight bitterness. Good job. <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited ...
by Manul
Fri Oct 12, 2001 7:50 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Winter Beers/Stouts & Porters
Replies: 4
Views: 5709

As much as I appreciate your trying to distribute your porter to different pubs in Toronto area I will remind you there are some of us that live too far from downtown Toronto and would appreciate availability at least in one major LCBO store that we can easily access. <font size=-1>[ This Message wa...
by Manul
Fri Oct 12, 2001 7:43 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Real IPA's
Replies: 9
Views: 7977

Just brew it and have it sold at Bayview Village LCBO and possibly Queensquay LCBO and you'll make a lot of people happy.
by Manul
Wed Oct 10, 2001 7:24 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: 13TH Annual Festival of Small Breweries at C'est What
Replies: 9
Views: 7547

Does anyone have a beer list for the C'est What fest?
by Manul
Tue Oct 02, 2001 12:55 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Wellington Imperial Stout
Replies: 5
Views: 4854

Sometimes I get the feeling that we are too prone towards criticizing some brews that are unique and commendable, especially for the Ontario beer market. The other day I happened to overhear a conversation at Queensquay LCBO between a customer and a LCBO employee where the customer kind of rejected ...
by Manul
Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:50 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Wellington Imperial Stout
Replies: 5
Views: 4854

It's finally made its presence at Queensquay LCBO along with County Ale and Iron Duke Strong Ale in nice 650ml bottles. Something that will really make a difference in our stout selection.
by Manul
Wed Sep 19, 2001 12:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Victory HopDevil
Replies: 8
Views: 7993

I'm interested in two cases of hopdevil and maybe one of old horizontal.

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by Manul
Tue Sep 18, 2001 1:47 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Victory HopDevil
Replies: 8
Views: 7993

This is the best beer news I got this year. Hopefully LCBO will order enough of it.
by Manul
Wed Sep 05, 2001 7:46 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Buffalo Review
Replies: 6
Views: 6369

Looks like quite a few of our fellow torontonian beer drinkers made a stop at Premier Gourmet, since when I got there, Saturday at about 7PM, many of the labels were missing from the shelves. Fortunately, with a selection this large there was still plenty to choose from. Good job Lyle. <font size=-1...
by Manul
Thu Aug 30, 2001 8:31 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Buffalo BrewFest 2001
Replies: 12
Views: 10541

Scary...
by Manul
Mon Aug 20, 2001 8:09 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: New Denison Wheat?
Replies: 3
Views: 4225

Haven't been there since June but I hope we are not going to loose that fine brew their wheat used to be.
by Manul
Mon Aug 20, 2001 8:00 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Buffalo Beerfest Tickets and Parking
Replies: 5
Views: 6654

I wonder if anyone knows if buying tickets on the spot will be a problem and also some convenient parking spots in the area.
by Manul
Fri Aug 17, 2001 4:39 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Foul Beer
Replies: 7
Views: 7602

Actually I thought I was the only one who noticed LCBO beer mishandled but now when I saw your posting I'm happy someone else noticed it too. I once tried to explain to a few employees at an LCBO next to my place that Creemore Springs Lager and Niagara Falls brewery products are supposed to be store...
by Manul
Mon Aug 13, 2001 12:50 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Hopback Summer Lightning & Marston India Pale
Replies: 20
Views: 17132

Entirely subscribe to Josh's opinion on this particular one. Anyway I bought a whole case since it's a rare occurence on the canadian market.