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by phat matt
Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
Replies: 78
Views: 12738

Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out

Just noticed that Little Beasts Brewery has been closed for 5 weeks now without an update. Doesn't look promising for them.
by phat matt
Tue Jan 04, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: I think we should be getting ready for a hop shock
Replies: 5
Views: 1881

Re: I think we should be getting ready for a hop shock

Yes, from my limited readings North American barley growers were hit the hardest this past season, and the maltsters are now seeing just how bad it is in there facilities. It will be up to the brewers now to keep the products inline with previous expectations.
by phat matt
Tue Dec 21, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Signal Brewing Co., Belleville
Replies: 15
Views: 7308

Re: Signal Brewing Co., Belleville

It is certainly a sad state of affairs reading what happened over at signal brewing. I was reading over the comments on that post on my Instagram, and someone had a comment about "how appropriate is it to sell shirts on your owners passing?" I simply liked the post, and now they have banne...
by phat matt
Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Anyone get a beer advent calendar?
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: Anyone get a beer advent calendar?

My wife bought me one from Toronto Brewing, and the first day was Sierra Nevada Torpedo. A touch old, but haven't had it in awhile so it was a nice suprise. Looking forward to the other days!
by phat matt
Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380644

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

Just noticed Goose Island BCB Stout just got released this morning. Managed to get myself 2 of those and 1 of the drie fontaine intens rood.
by phat matt
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: 100 Breweries in Ontario?!?!?!
Replies: 30
Views: 11054

I know that Amber, the first one, does "house" beers for different restaurants. There's an Indian Restaurant down the street that has their "dark" and "lager". And then...there's Tracks... They do a lot of brewing for restaraunt in china town also. Pretty interesting p...
by phat matt
Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075880

at home making some irish stew for dinner, and watching some walking dead. So far
2 x brooklyn dry irish stout
2 x founders all day ipa
1 x ballast point Calico
1 x black creek drey horse ale
by phat matt
Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: homebrew bottle count
Replies: 13
Views: 5161

I currently have 56 bottles of various sizes and 16 gallons of lambic aging.
by phat matt
Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Founders coming to Ontario
Replies: 38
Views: 10899

Great news. Founders ipa is an excellent product with great shelf life.
by phat matt
Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1823002

I grabbed a bottle of double hop head last night in st catharines. very fresh bottles. Much better than past ones i have tried.
by phat matt
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Brasserie Dupont Brewery Feature - March 2013
Replies: 107
Views: 40356

Havent had anything from this brewery before. I will be trying all I can get my hands on.
by phat matt
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: What're you brewing right now?
Replies: 1139
Views: 340373

brewed a dopple bock a few months ago. came out at 1090 and finished at 1020. Malt bill was floor malted pilsner, munich, munich 2, carahell, and a touch of carafa for color. decided to eis a gallon of it. ended up with 700ml of water left after freezing and racking.
by phat matt
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075880

so far while watching the fights on fox....

2x flying monkeys stereo vision
1x Bellwoods Hellwoods...first time trying one from them...pretty dry and bitter to my tastes...took a little to get used to but ended up loving it
1 pint of granite gin lane
by phat matt
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075880

And Patrick was served a cuppa Yorkshire Gold, which I believe Belgian has described as the 'Blackout Stout' of teas ;). http://gifts4heartbeat.co.uk/images/uploads/Yorkshire-Tea-4-Yorkshire-Gold-Tea-Bags.jpg A fine tea sir! If your drinking tea loose leaf is the only way to go. You never know what...
by phat matt
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075880

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haha awesome desription. Just finished a growler of granite ipa. now drinking a glass of grainte gin lane barley wine.