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by ry_kinney
Tue Oct 06, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2020 Holiday Gift Packs at the LCBO
Replies: 21
Views: 11197

Re: 2020 Holiday Gift Packs at the LCBO

Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter Gift Pack $15.95 500 COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWING LIMITED This is probably just the 500ml bottle in a box: https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/beers/barrel-aged-imperial-porter/ I skipped it last year, $16 felt a bit high for me. Did anyone try last year's edition? I'm ...
by ry_kinney
Mon Jul 20, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Worst Ontario Craft Breweries
Replies: 51
Views: 24159

Re: Worst Ontario Craft Breweries

Not Ontario but Parallel 49 is being cancelled right now due to staff treatment by owners and management. Has anyone seen the notourp49 Instagram and their response?
by ry_kinney
Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 335604

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

I'd just like to point out how shit the LCBO's ecommerce platform is. The site is slow, counterintuitive in its sort functionality and riddled with crap. I spent about an hour sorting through their current selection, and after putting together a case, I get this message at checkout: "There are...
by ry_kinney
Tue May 19, 2020 7:13 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: North Works Brewing Co.
Replies: 10
Views: 3972

Re: North Works Brewing Co.

Tried 3 of their IPAs, all were top notch. Looking forward to stopping by again next time I'm in Cambridge.
by ry_kinney
Sat May 16, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Third Moon Brewing
Replies: 16
Views: 7052

Re: Third Moon Brewing

HeadyestTopper wrote:I had Bone Tree today, phenomenal.
Definitely one of the better IPAs I've had. Nice full flavor and lingering moderate bitterness which is missing from most hazies these days. Hits the spot for me.

Will try Cut Me Down tomorrow, looking forward to it!
by ry_kinney
Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1856010

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

GtownRandy wrote:
tyke66a wrote:Brewdog Hazy Jane at $2.95 a can is a 7.2% NIPA style that is a great bargain and tastes fantastic
I agree, it’s a top 10 value for ratings and abv per $
I got some double IPA vibes from it, great price and will be going back for more.
by ry_kinney
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1856010

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

spinrsx wrote:
This sounds good:

Rye On Rye 6 by Boulevard Brewing Co.
Rye Beer / $5.25 (355 mL bottle) / USA
Anyone tried this yet? I have one in the fridge maybe tonight will be the night!
by ry_kinney
Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Seasonal Craft Beer Release 19/20
Replies: 43
Views: 23053

Re: LCBO Winter Seasonal Craft Beer Release 19/20

13444 Renaissance Tribute Barley Wine 2018 - 500mL — Just saw this one. Good price at ~$6.50, haven't tried it yet. And it's not viewable on LCBO.com. Hi, do you remember which LCBO store? I saw some bottles at the Queen's Quay LCBO about a month ago when I last stocked up. Got this at VP and Elles...
by ry_kinney
Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 116457

Re: Collective Arts

I don't mind the chunks. Often those batches taste better (ie Sparklepuff, Life In The Clouds) From what I've heard and my very limited brewing knowledge it's due to too much protein.

Whatever, give it a swirl before you pour that last quarter! You'll be fine!
by ry_kinney
Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge
Replies: 290
Views: 160242

Re: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge

Got it, love it. Shoulda grabbed more but I budgeted for North Works as well, a first try for me. The BarnCat stuff was definitely a step above https://untappd.com/user/konflict/checkin/887572029 Scored some Badlands (fornthenfirst time) this week so I didnt make the trip. On their IG it looks like...
by ry_kinney
Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge
Replies: 290
Views: 160242

Re: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge

Got it, love it. Shoulda grabbed more but I budgeted for North Works as well, a first try for me. The BarnCat stuff was definitely a step above https://untappd.com/user/konflict/checkin/887572029 Scored some Badlands (for the first time) this week so I didnt make the trip. On their IG it looks like...
by ry_kinney
Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge
Replies: 290
Views: 160242

Re: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge

duckdown wrote:They got a well rated hazy looking beauty on deck for tomorrow, I’m headed over around 1pm !

https://untappd.com/b/barncat-artisan-a ... in/2123876
Had a growler of this last time it was released, delicious.

Might drive out tomorrow if there is some left!
by ry_kinney
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 116457

Re: Collective Arts

duckdown wrote:Anyone tried their new Tangerine Sour or the FEST IPA?
Tangerine Sour is ok but I prefer their dry hopped raspberry sour. It's available for online orders, just received mine yesterday.

I didn't order the Fest IPA, not a fan of fruited IPAs. Would try one can but not a 4 pack.
by ry_kinney
Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1211963

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Coming to the LCBO this spring according to the Sawdust City newsletter. Everyday Magic Hazy IPA Good beer. Similar to Yummy! and Jutsu (which is also coming to the LCBO). Also 2xIPA by Anderson Craft Ales IPA - Imperial / Double / $3.50 (355 mL can) / Ontario, Canada Had this at Steamwhistle Beerf...
by ry_kinney
Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:19 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1856010

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Bellwoods Brewery Jutsu 473 mL can | LCBO#: 16051 $4.50 I rarely make it to Bellwoods so I'm excited to have access to this again. Also 2xIPA by Anderson Craft Ales IPA - Imperial / Double / $3.50 (355 mL can) / Ontario, Canada Had this at Steamwhistle Beerfest, it was one of the more memorable tas...