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by nickw
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:17 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Most Brew You've Brought Home from The US via flight?
Replies: 30
Views: 6576

With the larger suitcase, probably about 5 litres? (maybe 4 bombers, a couple of cans, 5ish regular sized bottles... could've fit more, but because that was a summer flight, I didn't have many bigger articles of clothing to cushion them. I'm pretty sure I came in at right about 50 pounds all in. I'd...
by nickw
Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Most Brew You've Brought Home from The US via flight?
Replies: 30
Views: 6576

From Newark to Toronto Centre, about 8 litres of various sizes split between two suitcases with no real extra planning or packing equipment -- just ziplock bags, socks, and shirts. Any extra planning (e.g. extra space, bottle packing cases, etc) and you could bring a fair bit more.
by nickw
Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: DDC Aphrodisiaque/Aphrodite
Replies: 15
Views: 9927

That the importer of DDC has tweeted about it a few times would seem to be pretty good confirmation... :wink:
by nickw
Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3149677

The Crisp was at Cocktail Bar, Bengali Tiger at Black Hoof
by nickw
Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3149677

Yeah, Sixpoint is also on the menu at Cocktail Bar and Black Hoof.
by nickw
Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2012 Winter Craft Seasonal Release
Replies: 144
Views: 55666

It's not listed, but the Jewbelation is currently on the shelf at King and Spadina in Toronto.
by nickw
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Best place to watch the Super Bowl?
Replies: 2
Views: 1574

WVRST is showing the game; they've been promo'ing it on their Twitter account all week.
by nickw
Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: The Rhino's Controversy
Replies: 54
Views: 10505

The social media out lash directed at the Rhino was somewhat shocking. The fact that the 'citizen journalism', which made some pretty serious (and unjustified) assumptions, then got picked up by mass media, is quite troubling. If this is true, however, it's fairly serious. http://i47.tinypic.com/1z...
by nickw
Sat Dec 22, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1221526

hopdevil wrote:
What's really good though is the Kentucky Bastard - Gotta get that at the brewery though.
On tap at the Mugshot Tavern right now.
I had it at Volo on Thursday.
by nickw
Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Beer Ever
Replies: 20
Views: 8257

I was in Germany for the first time on a three-month exchange program when I was in grade 11 (in 2001) as a 17-year-old. Prior to that, I'd only had what I now know as being uninspired mass-produced Canadian lagers (Kokanee, Labatt Blue) or my dad's not-so-great homebrew. Staying just outside of Bre...
by nickw
Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 225228

King and Spadina had a few people waiting at 9, but a quick call to the store dispersed them for the time being. Likely tomorrow...?
by nickw
Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: My beer collection - any I should drink?
Replies: 24
Views: 8366

Westvleteren 12 - 84
:o :o :o :o :o
by nickw
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Half Pints coming soon?
Replies: 9
Views: 2969

I messaged Half Pints and it is as I thought, limited bottles are going to Volo (to start), that's good, but sending a private order to one bar in Ontario hardly warrants an article. Sigh! :( keep 6, via Twitter this morning: We did a small order for Volo and will be available at more bars early in...
by nickw
Fri Dec 07, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo - tap and food menu make-over.
Replies: 93
Views: 22281

I love the self-serve system for drinking-focused bars, unless staff is very attentive which can be challenging. I was recently at Local Option in Chicago and one of the server dudes constantly walked up and down the length of the room, clearing glasses and taking orders. That's rare. Self-serve is...
by nickw
Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Half Pints coming soon?
Replies: 9
Views: 2969

Looking forward to a taste of back home here, finally.

Hopefully this shipment actually comes through (unlike the earlier Humulus Ludicrous).