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- Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Is lining up for beer releases a thing of the past?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 572
Is lining up for beer releases a thing of the past?
When was the last time you stood in line waiting for a beer release? With online orders possible almost everywhere now, it seems this old tradition is a thing of the past. For me it was probably one of the Goose Island BCBS releases. I used to line up for Double Tempest Day, but was out of the count...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Cask-in-a-Box
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1080
Cask-in-a-Box
I've ordered the 4L cask boxes from Granite many times, usually in the summer. The Best Bitter and Hopping Mad are both great in these. Pretty sure only Volo and Granite have them. (Neither have any in stock right now.) Am I overlooking anyone else who might have cask beers that they'd be filling in...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Down to my last bottle of Boon Gueuze
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8542
Re: Down to my last bottle of Boon Gueuze
Too funny. Not sure who the importer of Boon is. LCBO had the Kriek not long ago, so might be able to track down that way...? Vitriol in Quebec brings in Boon. Off-ish topic...had a 40 year old beer once (not a lambic). It was actually quite enjoyable. Hmm, probably posted about it on here back in t...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
- Replies: 234
- Views: 108056
Re: Nickel Brook Brewing
I used to drink more Nickel Brook as well. I'd mostly go to stock up on their root beer, and then grab a mix of some other stuff that was available at the time. The Kentucky Bastard would always draw me in too. I don't really get excited by their newer offerings, and their overall branding now. Oh w...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 77
- Views: 16257
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
The two best NA brews I've had recently were both Red Ales.
One from Toolshed in Alberta, one from Brasseur de Montreal.
Just another one of those styles that seems to work better than others in NA form. (To me at least)
One from Toolshed in Alberta, one from Brasseur de Montreal.
Just another one of those styles that seems to work better than others in NA form. (To me at least)
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3194726
Re: What're you drinking right now?
I'm only drinking NA beers for 100 days, lol. Had Chester from Bazaar recently, an NA Berliner weisse with black currants. It was quite good! Grabbed the new Swoon stout from Burdock, and picked up Nickel Brooks NA beer to try soon. Bazaar is pretty great. Gimmicky dessert beers are the future of N...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10998
Re: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
I like the sounds of this one from Sawdust City...anyone tried it yet?
Wayback Playback - West Coast IPA - Citrusy and floral. This West Coast IPA has a bold hop aroma that packs a bitter punch. It finishes dry and crisp.
Wayback Playback - West Coast IPA - Citrusy and floral. This West Coast IPA has a bold hop aroma that packs a bitter punch. It finishes dry and crisp.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:00 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
- Replies: 82
- Views: 24090
Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
I never managed to try any Cassel beers. it does feel a bit weird having Ontario breweries open and close without having ever sampled their goods.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Red Tape Brewery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2701
Re: Red Tape Brewery
Has anyone used Red Tape to brew a custom beer? Anyone have an idea on pricing? Just curious. $1,200 for 100 cans. https://shop.redtapebrewery.com/collections/gift-card/products/bespoke-beer-gift-card-1 Ah cool. Good to know! I imagine they have different options if you contact them, but this is he...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Alcohol regulation changes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6444
Re: Alcohol regulation changes
Interesting.
The only brewery I've successfully ordered from out of province is PEI Brewing / Gahan. Them and Upstreet Brewing both have "two" online shops.
One shop for in-province / local purchases, and another for orders from the rest of Canada.
The only brewery I've successfully ordered from out of province is PEI Brewing / Gahan. Them and Upstreet Brewing both have "two" online shops.
One shop for in-province / local purchases, and another for orders from the rest of Canada.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
- Topic: Zwanze
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24475
Re: Zwanze
Sounds interesting!
I rarely drink lambics anymore, because of the insane pricing.
Regular beers are getting pricey as it is.
I rarely drink lambics anymore, because of the insane pricing.
Regular beers are getting pricey as it is.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:34 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Red Tape Brewery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2701
Re: Red Tape Brewery
Has anyone used Red Tape to brew a custom beer? Anyone have an idea on pricing? Just curious.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10998
Re: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
I think I'll have to do a taste test for WC IPAs and WC DIPAs when I finish my current non-alcoholic binge, lol.
Wonder if Bellwoods will ever re-do the original Witchshark recipe?
Wonder if Bellwoods will ever re-do the original Witchshark recipe?
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Best Happy Hour Deals in Ontario (Ongoing)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10482
Re: Best Happy Hour Deals in Ontario (Ongoing)
Those GLB deals sound pretty good.
Walked by Something in the Water (still haven't tried their stuff), and they had a sign for $6 beers from 4-6 any weekday.
Walked by Something in the Water (still haven't tried their stuff), and they had a sign for $6 beers from 4-6 any weekday.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 77
- Views: 16257
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
I'd have to agree Jazz Hands is still one of the best I've tried and has the most complex hop profile, as well as being the most convincing. I tried Collective Arts NA IPA the other night and that one was lemony. Woo boy, like lemon drops. I did like it overall, but as I drank it I started to get a...