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by lagerale
Wed Oct 28, 2020 4:21 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Great Lakes
Replies: 303
Views: 137050

Re: Great Lakes

FYI This years version of Devils Pale Ale was released today! I quite liked it. i was worried it might disappoint but I found it to be a very nice change of pace. I'm enjoying this year's release as well. It's always been one of my favorites and I've never found anything quite comparable. I ended u...
by lagerale
Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Great Lakes
Replies: 303
Views: 137050

Re: Great Lakes

FYI This years version of Devils Pale Ale was released today!
by lagerale
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Great Lakes
Replies: 303
Views: 137050

Re: Great Lakes

Devil's Pale Ale, yes please- the original recipe specifically. It comes back as a seasonal but it's billed as a black IPA now, and while it's still really good, it's quite a bit different than back in the day. It was one of my earliest 'whoa' moments as I was becoming more adventurous with craft b...
by lagerale
Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Great Lakes
Replies: 303
Views: 137050

Re: Great Lakes

BURST! A New England Pale Ale coming to the LCBO. https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2020/08/05/great-lakes-brewery-burst-a-new-england-pale-ale-coming-to-lcbo/ I do enjoy pretty much every ipa Great Lakes put out....but honestly, how many NE style ones do they need? I’d love a bit more diversity. Ma...
by lagerale
Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Great Lakes Thrust, fresh from the brewery.
by lagerale
Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Red Racer Supersolar IPA. Found this at TBS.
by lagerale
Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Storm Stayed Panache....delicious DIPA. If you find yourself in London, I'd recommend a visit.
by lagerale
Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Harviestoun Ola Dubh 40, bottled in 2009....forgot about it for a while. But tasting amazing.
by lagerale
Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1842877

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

GtownRandy wrote:Paulaner Salvator Doppelbock is back. What a great value, $2.95 for a 500ml can of 7.9abv goodness.

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Nice catch. I really enjoy this beer.
by lagerale
Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Had the Harvest Ale last night....tasted the same as last year unfortunately.
by lagerale
Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Beer for Camping
Replies: 11
Views: 3747

One camping trip took up a lot of Hockley Valley Dark and Fullers ESB. Next trip a boatload of Great Lakes Devils Pale Ale (and Crazy Canuck) as well as Creemore Kellerbier. And a few BLL for the non craft drinker.
by lagerale
Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Brydens
Replies: 10
Views: 4962

I am very impressed with food/menu every time I go, a large step above pub grub for sure. Oh, and the beer selection is the best in the Village.
by lagerale
Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: 3rd Annual Ontario Cask IPA Challenge - May 14/15
Replies: 27
Views: 8360

#5 and 10 are the same....perhaps another saint will join in?
by lagerale
Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

Southern Tier IPA followed by Flying Monkey Netherworld.
by lagerale
Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3107578

G.M. Gillman wrote:Old Speckled Hen. Every time I have this, including recently on cask in London, it reminds me of Belgian beer. I think it must be the particular yeasty taste.

Gary
Enjoying a 500ml can of this right now (on sale for 8.95 for 4-pack @ LCBO).