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by zane9
Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:23 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rogue Brutal Bitter
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

... ... GAG ?? That's my reaction to those overcooked fruit monsters! :wink: But I'm trying to appreciate California Cabs.... Yeah...gag, or run screaming out of the room! I am completely familiar with the insane markups on wine applied by Toronto restauranteurs: some plonk @ $9.50 in the LCBO sell...
by zane9
Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rogue Brutal Bitter
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

GregClow wrote:...Soon enough, you'll be jaded and cranky like the rest of us sad bastards...
Ha! I went through wine fatigue recently. One more big, jammy, blow your head off Aussie Shiraz and I'm gonna.....
by zane9
Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:15 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rogue Brutal Bitter
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

It's in this folder by mistake, I expect that mj meant to put it in the Beer Reviews folder.... Thanks, Greg. I did an LCBO search and found it at stores near me. Looking forward to trying it. On a side note, I'm envious of those of you who years ago discovered the delights of (micro-brewed) beer. ...
by zane9
Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rogue Brutal Bitter
Replies: 17
Views: 5768

I'm pretty new here, so bear with me. The Rogue Brutal Bitter review is in the "Good Pub Reviews"...so which publicans have it on offer? Thanks!
by zane9
Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Meantime Brewing Co.
Replies: 15
Views: 7418

I received the Meantime IPA yesterday. My compliments to Roland & Russell for their great service. The positive reviews linked in the second post in this thread are quite accurate so I won't repeat them here. A highly enjoyable IPA and it will balance very well with a spicy main course.
by zane9
Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Meantime Brewing Co.
Replies: 15
Views: 7418

I put in an order for the Meantime IPA. If you are in Oakville and want to share, send me a PM.
by zane9
Fri Mar 12, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Change in Duggan's Bottle Size?
Replies: 23
Views: 6236

...Okay, I think I'm done ranting. Well then, I'll pick up the rant! I'm not well informed on the details of the beer bottle deposit/return programme, but where do you take those non-standard bottles back for credit? The pub? The brewery? I stopped ranting a while back about overpriced badly roaste...
by zane9
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Breweries offer Hands-on Tours
Replies: 6
Views: 2508

I guess the craft brewers looking at overnight-stay beer tourism have a bigger challenge than the winemakers. The wine guys can leverage their location at or near the vineyard, typically in an attractive countryside setting with nearby hotels and other attractions. Craft breweries can be located any...
by zane9
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Breweries offer Hands-on Tours
Replies: 6
Views: 2508

Breweries offer Hands-on Tours

Hi all. My first post on The Bar Towel, and I hope it's in the right forum! Read an interesting article in the Sunday NY Times today. Craft breweries in the USA are moving into offering a deeper experience for beer lovers. With tie-ins to hotels and inns, hands-on "make it and drink it" we...