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by ry_kinney
Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:09 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 10043

Re: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company Whisky Holiday Calendar 2019

Still available at at least three Scarborough locations as well.
by ry_kinney
Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Mont Tremblant, QC and surrounding area
Replies: 8
Views: 8968

Re: Mont Tremblant, QC and surrounding area

I'm headed to Mont Tremblant for a couple of days in September. Preliminary research suggests that beyond La Diable in town and St. Arnould on the outskirts, nothing new has popped up. Anyone aware of anywhere else worth hitting? I was there last year and the Metro/IGA? had a very good selection. L...
by ry_kinney
Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Mont Tremblant, QC and surrounding area
Replies: 8
Views: 8968

Re: Mont Tremblant, QC and surrounding area

I'm headed to Mont Tremblant for a couple of days in September. Preliminary research suggests that beyond La Diable in town and St. Arnould on the outskirts, nothing new has popped up. Anyone aware of anywhere else worth hitting? I was there last year and the Metro/IGA? had a very good selection. L...
by ry_kinney
Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822434

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Cascade Apricot marked down to 11.85 at Cedarbrae LCBO. Other than this find today the store is one of the worst for craft selection.
by ry_kinney
Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822434

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

JaseWescott wrote:Beau's Summer Mix Pack 2019 now in cans

https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... JuJD_ZFyUl
Any announcement on what is in the mix pack?
by ry_kinney
Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822434

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Wellington Mix Pack Volume 6 is now in cans. unfortunately none of the beers in the pack are new. But the Rhubarb Saison and Raked Over IPA are new to LCBO distribution. Rhubarb Saison was in one of their past Welly Rebooted mix packs though, so it's really only one new beer for the LCBO. It's too ...
by ry_kinney
Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822434

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

spinrsx wrote:this looks interesting

Name: PLAID HABIT - CANADIAN WHISKEY IMPERIAL BROWN
Style: Brown Ale
Brewery: Boulevard Brewing Co.
Country: USA, Region Not Specified
Price: $14.95 per 750 mL bottle
That sounds awesome and has great reviews. Looking forward to this.
by ry_kinney
Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:55 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1197822

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Hello, Yes, we are pleased to announce that once again we have brought the legendary Thomas Hardy's Ale to LCBO shelves. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing your reviews! Cheers! I drank a bottle this afternoon and it was glorious. Approx how many bottles made it to stores? what vintage...
by ry_kinney
Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 331363

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

Feb 6th Life In The Clouds cans are tasting as good as ever. Maybe a tweaked recipe as the description is now "Double Dry Hopped IPA."

Tastes a little less sweet and little more hoppy. Visually opaque and pure haze.
by ry_kinney
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822434

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Bobsy wrote:New Grapefruit Sculpin in stores with a packaged date of January 7. Tastes great if grapefruit is your thing.
Never had it before so I've tried about 7 times now to get a single through the register but no luck so far.
by ry_kinney
Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Lucky Finds
Replies: 39
Views: 32694

Re: LCBO Lucky Finds

Wheatsheaf wrote:A single bottle of De Ranke XX Bitter at Summerhill, but there must have been more since they had a product number taped to the cash register. Bargain at $2.95.
Ordered this online but haven't tried it yet. How was it?
by ry_kinney
Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822434

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I don't understand how a beer can be for sale in the LCBO, but not show up in their (publicly available) inventory system. Remember I asked something similar about LCBO stocking Dominion City? This is how you responded... "Not trying to be dickish, but why don't you just go to the LCBO website...
by ry_kinney
Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 112537

Re: Collective Arts

Life In The Clouds did change for some time and was less hazy (actual description on the can changed from Hazy IPA to India Pale Ale) but the Sept 18 batch and newer I have found to be much closer to original standards.
by ry_kinney
Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Toronto Craft Beer Fest - Single Ticket For Sale $25
Replies: 1
Views: 2068

Toronto Craft Beer Fest - Single Ticket For Sale $25

Have an extra ticket for tomorrow's beer festival. $25 for the single ticket, comes with sampling glass and 10 sample tokens. 1pm-10pm

Please reply or PM if you are interested.