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by GregClow
Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1839955

http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/centurion-ale Picked up a couple 6's at the brewery last weekend, a very honeyish Scottish style ale, but finishes dry. Not a spruce bomb by any means, but it is noticeable in the aroma Based on the description at that link, it looks like this may be a rebrand of Hi...
by GregClow
Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Secret agreement between LCBO & Beer Store - Star exclus
Replies: 52
Views: 20600

I guess this is one of the reasons breweries join the OCB: http://www.canadianbeernews.com/2014/12/15/four-ontario-breweries-receive-government-funding-for-expansions-improvements/ Aren't Brick and Cassels non-members? Cassel joined the OCB recently. Brick used to be a member, but left some time ago.
by GregClow
Fri Dec 12, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Secret agreement between LCBO & Beer Store - Star exclus
Replies: 52
Views: 20600

I'm not sure (as has already been discussed) this development is at all good for the OCB. Could severely limit their shelf space in the end. Might be a case of be careful what you wish for. This is true. But at the same time it has basically been radio silence from the OCB. You would think they cou...
by GregClow
Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2014
Replies: 166
Views: 71642

came across this.. rodenbach in february?! sigh. http://hellolcbo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2262 Yeah, saw that this morning, and was just about to edit the top post in this thread to show the dates. Personally, I don't mind the idea of a staggered release. It's certainly easier on the wallet &am...
by GregClow
Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Roundhouse Winter Beer Fest - Jan 31
Replies: 4
Views: 2498

How do samples work, and how much will they cost? From the press release: What’s the event going to cost you? Sampling mugs can be purchased in advance for $20 at www.craftbeerfest.ca/winter or for $25 at the gate (remember, first 500 entrants receive a toque). Beer will only be served in the offic...
by GregClow
Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2014
Replies: 166
Views: 71642

listed now Midtfyns Bryghus Chili Tripel Spiced Ale LCBO#: 397463 | 500 mL bottle $6.25 The Fundamental Blackhorn LCBO#: 397455 | 500 mL bottle $7.70 Neither of these showing up on Drinkvine. :( The search might not find 'em, but if you change the LCBO# in the URL for any listing, they'll come up -...
by GregClow
Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: BrewDog on draught
Replies: 16
Views: 6166

El Pinguino wrote:Who is the Brewdog rep now? It used to be R&R, but I know they said last year Brewdog wanted a new rep that covered the West and Ontario....
Premier Brands.

(Which probably explains why it's coming in on draught now, as Premier has one of the few keg import licenses in the province.)
by GregClow
Fri Nov 21, 2014 3:34 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Town Crier Pub
Replies: 19
Views: 11157

Has anyone actually been to the Pre-Nup Pub? I've completely ignored it based on its awful name which, taken with its proximity to UofT, made me think it was just another crappy joint, but 70 beers on tap? The tap & bottle lists are both pretty nice looking - with some good bargains on the bott...
by GregClow
Fri Nov 21, 2014 3:18 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Town Crier Pub
Replies: 19
Views: 11157

Re: Town Crier / Sin & Redemption

Reviving an old thread. Do these two pubs share common ownership? I was looking at Thrillist, which did a "best of" back in July. http://www.thrillist.com/drink/toronto/the-best-beer-bars-in-toronto?ir=venue Town Crier and Sin & Redemption were on the list. I looked at their sites: th...
by GregClow
Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Amsterdam Brewmaster/Winemaker Dinner - Nov 20th
Replies: 0
Views: 1278

Amsterdam Brewmaster/Winemaker Dinner - Nov 20th

[I booked a reservation for this the other day - looks fantastic!] http://amsterdambrewhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/brewers-dinner.jpg http://www.amsterdambeer.com/brewmaster-winemaker-dinner-at-the-brewhouse/ The next installment in our Amsterdam Adventure Brews Dinner Series, our Brewmaste...
by GregClow
Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday Gifts 2014
Replies: 70
Views: 28521

Thanks for listing the Coors Banquet Holiday Gift Pack, I'd hate to miss it!

:wink:
by GregClow
Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:30 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday Gifts 2014
Replies: 70
Views: 28521

jajg4324 wrote:Does anybody know whats in the unibroue pack?
I saw it yesterday, and while I don't remember all of them, it's six beers from their core line-up - Maudite, Fin du Monde, Ephemere Pomme, Blanche, etc.
by GregClow
Sat Nov 08, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: H
Replies: 4
Views: 2619

http://www.ganbeer.com/events---news.html Since the poster indicates events through October and November, and mentioned brewing is occurring in three cities, I'd think the H is fresh stock made in Niagara Falls. Ah, good catch. Yeah, could be that they don't have the capacity at the new place to do...
by GregClow
Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: H
Replies: 4
Views: 2619

I was curious to know how this beer is, as I haven't seen it around anywhere since it was launched back in the spring: http://www.canadianbeernews.com/2014/03/28/gananoque-brewing-hip-hop-artist-jb-team-up-on-homers-premium-lager/ I'm also curious to know how old the bottle was that you had, as Gana...
by GregClow
Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Holiday Gifts 2014
Replies: 70
Views: 28521

Fuller's Vintage 2014 is out now: http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/fuller-s-vintage-ale/676213 $7.65 this year. I think it's inched up again... When I was in Queens Quay last night, they had the tag up for Fullers 2014, but all the bottles on the shelf said Fullers 2013. Huh. I got a 2014 at Dundas...