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by Orval_Al
Wed Dec 07, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016
Replies: 69
Views: 37794

Re: LCBO Winter Craft Beer Release 2016

Anyone know if we're supposed to get a Rodenbach holiday release this year?
by Orval_Al
Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:39 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bench Brewery
Replies: 11
Views: 7042

Bench Brewery

Hey all, Sorry if these guys have already been covered, but I've been drinking a huge amount of Balls Falls Session IPA since it's been available at the LCBO. This is one of the juiciest IPAs I've tried, session or otherwise. Tastes kinda like a Jutsu light to me. Almost no malt presence to speak of...
by Orval_Al
Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Help Identifying A Beer
Replies: 4
Views: 2362

Re: Help Identifying A Beer

guessing this is it. That's what I found when I tried to do some Googling myself, but it's not the one. Went back to the club today and the can was still where I left it, haha. Turns out it's The 87 double IPA from Night Shift brewery. Never heard of them before, but if you can get your hands on it...
by Orval_Al
Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Help Identifying A Beer
Replies: 4
Views: 2362

Help Identifying A Beer

Hey guys, a couple nights ago I worked an event and someone left a strange tall boy that I'd never seen before on a table, so I gladly gobbled it up after work. I'm having trouble figuring out the exact name, but I know the number 80 or 88 was displayed largely on the front. Also, it was a double IP...
by Orval_Al
Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1842540

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I'll pay $4.50 for Jutsu all day. Jesus Christ that beer is good.
by Orval_Al
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:10 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 856
Views: 333779

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

I really don't mind the IPA at all, I think it's solid. I polished off a few 12 packs last summer... +1. Goose Island is a good-value IPA that is fresh and flavorful, and that's a good product ethic. I like the regular Goose IPA too, but to me it drinks more like a session IPA. Bland, but refreshin...
by Orval_Al
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 384033

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

Maybe if the LCBO just stocked a few of these exclusives in-house instead of more sub-par Ontario craft lagers and ambers we wouldn't have an issue.

Rant over.
by Orval_Al
Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 384033

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

I was at the King/Spadina LCBO yesterday and someone had also left about six bottles of the Oud Beersel Oude Kriek! I convinced my buddy to buy one, but I'm currently too poor to afford them. Ten bucks for a 375ml.

There was five left. Doubt they'll last long.
by Orval_Al
Sat Aug 27, 2016 2:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 384033

Re: LCBO Online Ordering Launches

Anyone know the rhyme or reason behind why some beers can be ordered and others cannot? For instance, I can now have Paulaner delivered to my doorstep, but no dice on Mort Subite or Fullers ESB. Also, the LCBO discontinued London Pride. :cry: It appears that the lcbo may have come to their senses a...
by Orval_Al
Tue Jul 26, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 384033

Re: LCBO Online Ordering Launches

Anyone know the rhyme or reason behind why some beers can be ordered and others cannot? For instance, I can now have Paulaner delivered to my doorstep, but no dice on Mort Subite or Fullers ESB.

Also, the LCBO discontinued London Pride. :cry:
by Orval_Al
Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Random Reviews
Replies: 465
Views: 169766

Re: Random Reviews

Been enjoying Nicklebrook's Payson Saison in a can lately. Kinda drinks like a cross between an IPA and a wheat beer. Also tried their raspberry berliner in a bottle recently. I was pretty inebriated at the time, but I remember feeling rather meh about it. Not a big raspberry fan in general though. ...
by Orval_Al
Thu May 19, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Beer for non-craft drinker guests?
Replies: 17
Views: 8971

Re: Beer for non-craft drinker guests?

Why not just buy macro? Isn't that what non-craft beer drinkers want - by definition - anyways?

You seem to have run the gamut of more accessible craft brews. All I could suggest is loading up on craft lagers.
by Orval_Al
Wed May 04, 2016 3:03 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo
Replies: 76
Views: 59303

Re: Bar Volo - new(ish) food menu

Shame this place is so overpriced. You're better off going to Thirsty And Miserable, Bar Hop or Sin And Redemption/Town Crier/Prenup Pub.
by Orval_Al
Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:49 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Which LCBO Beers Do You Miss The Most?
Replies: 89
Views: 39136

Re: Which LCBO Beers Do You Miss The Most?

lister wrote:What's the deal with De Koninck at the three places Orval_Al?

It's been forever since it's been available and it's never been taken off the menu.
Can't speak for the other locations but at Prenup we've had it pretty consistently the entire time. It's available right now on tap.
by Orval_Al
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:21 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Which LCBO Beers Do You Miss The Most?
Replies: 89
Views: 39136

Re: Which LCBO Beers Do You Miss The Most?

P.S. Good luck getting a Pauwel Kwak Beaker hahaha.