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by admviolin
Thu May 30, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

But some online Toronto blog/magazine told me it was!!!! ;) Real estate is cheap. Not the best location if you want to live where you work, though! Haha! As a Hamiltonian I grew up always hearing that Hamilton was going to turn around and get better. I have a soft spot for it, but only because I do...
by admviolin
Thu May 30, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

Hamilton is poised as the next "it" spot in Ontario (I jest you not) and still there is no purchasing recognition from an LCBO standpoint. . Hamilton is always the next "it" spot until people move there and realize it's full of people like them looking for "it". Consta...
by admviolin
Thu May 30, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Brasserie Dupont Brewery Feature - March 2013
Replies: 107
Views: 40878

where is it?????
by admviolin
Thu May 30, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

I called St. Lawrence market, their first response was "check back next week" but after I explained the quantity in Ontario and that two stores were already showing inventory, they came back and said "we have 22 on hand" I raced over on my bike and grabbed three. There were about...
by admviolin
Wed May 22, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

I picked one up the other day...at first it's not bad...by half-way, it just gets really artificial tasting....

...must be the flavour.
by admviolin
Mon May 20, 2013 6:33 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Your Ten Best GTA Beers?
Replies: 23
Views: 6222

Nicklebrook Green Light was one of my favorites from last year.
Augusta Ale
Calm Before the storm
Headstock

What we need is a good GTA Hefeweissen...
by admviolin
Sat May 18, 2013 6:35 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer Store Store Upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 4977

I mean it won't make a difference for the people who are far enough into beer to post on a forum like this, but if it puts a little more information in the hands of the masses I see no reason to criticize TBS for it. The only problem then is if TBS knows enough about their product. After someone ha...
by admviolin
Fri May 17, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

What is in the summer sampler? Central City's website lists it as a 12-pack of cans, but I'm guessing based on LCBO price it's a 6. Is it the same assortment though? (PA, white, pilsner)
by admviolin
Fri May 17, 2013 7:23 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Amsterdam's Fracture IIPA
Replies: 6
Views: 3456

As a "Double bone shaker" I thought it was really good. IIPAs for me sometimes get syrupy and I didn't find that at all with this one.
by admviolin
Sun May 12, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

Also saw Boxer Watermelon 8.5% strong beer tallboy cans at TBS, so... if you've been wondering what watermelon and beer tasted like when mixed together..... boy are you in for a treat! Kensington Brewery has a watermelon wheat...I'll probably stay away from the Boxer "adventure series" :)
by admviolin
Thu May 09, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

not sure if I saw anyone post about this or how long it's been out, but I just picked up a Cameron's Obsidian Imperial Porter at Queens Quay
by admviolin
Mon May 06, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Brasserie Dupont Brewery Feature - March 2013
Replies: 107
Views: 40878

I was just going to mention this...had a heck of a time finding the Saison over the weekend...looks like it's sold out almost everywhere.
by admviolin
Sat May 04, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Muskoka Summer Weisse
Replies: 4
Views: 2557

Muskoka Summer Weisse

Just saw that this is now sold as a 6-pack.

I always liked the swing-top 750s, but thought it was weird that they came in a 2-pack last year.

Thoughts?
by admviolin
Sat May 04, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1864063

I was just at the St.Lawrence one, and was shocked at how much they had...I think maybe they will sell out of curiosity....
by admviolin
Tue Apr 23, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: $26,000 bottle of Glenfiddich stolen from LCBO
Replies: 22
Views: 6365

The article says he "selected" the bottle...which to me means there was an employee there helping him choose / unlocking the glass for him. Often times police use the term "selected" when describing theives choosing what to steal...I don't think it implies staff helped him. My g...