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by Peter Collins
Mon Dec 10, 2012 7:00 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Nøgne Ø LCBO feature
Replies: 25
Views: 7596

Are the IIPAs in the LCBO yet or will they be?

A fan of the style.
by Peter Collins
Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: warning on the label of the pothole filler
Replies: 24
Views: 6007

Yup. It might be gelatin or it could be isinglass but I would say that most do. Worth asking, though.
by Peter Collins
Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: warning on the label of the pothole filler
Replies: 24
Views: 6007

Finings. Isinglass is/are fish bladders.

They have to put that stuff on LCBO labels now. Ingredients and/or allergen alerts.
by Peter Collins
Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Christmas Beer
Replies: 10
Views: 3320

Tapsucker wrote: What's next a Robbie Burns beer that tastes like mutton?
No, a Robbie Burns beer that tastes like haggis.
by Peter Collins
Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Oshawa
Replies: 1
Views: 1143

Oshawa

Never been. What is there for beer and decent lunch?

Going next Saturday for a cheer competition for my daughter and was hoping to make lunch moderately interesting.
by Peter Collins
Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Lake of Bays Old North Mocha Porter
Replies: 11
Views: 4415

wrt to the OP, I agree. I had one of the IPA from the summer and they were similarly priced. I was lucky that I was given my bottle but there was no way I would pay the full price for it and I see these similar offerings in the LCBO and feel the same way. They aren't bad, that's for sure. They are q...
by Peter Collins
Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Imbibe Food 'n Drink - Kitchener
Replies: 28
Views: 18321

"at 30 plus seats its a cozy-personal and hospital atmosphere"

Can I get an IV of the Spearhead while I'm there? LOL
by Peter Collins
Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: Home brew stores Kitchener/Guelph area
Replies: 1
Views: 2453

I've got a spare one.

PM me if you want it.
by Peter Collins
Sat Nov 10, 2012 8:36 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Where can I get good barwhere?
Replies: 21
Views: 6885

Depending on what you're looking for I would definitely check out Value Village. I shop there frequently because it's always changing and you never know what you're going to find. I was in just last night and picked up a really nice $80 frying pan for $10. Found a Duvel tulip glass for $1.99 (they h...
by Peter Collins
Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Sandusky
Replies: 1
Views: 1053

Sandusky

Anything?

We're going to a competition at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky and I'm wondering if there's going to be anything worthwhile for beer and maybe beer and food for a family of four.

I've done a bit of google searching around the area but it doesn't look great.

Help!
by Peter Collins
Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:40 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Muskoka relasing TWICE AS Mad Tom DIPA
Replies: 133
Views: 32398

I would (like to) think that Muskoka has their shit together enough that label approval and samples for lab were sent out well in advance so that they can with reasonable certainty say a release date for the LCBO. They aren't a start up by any means. It's possible that the LCBO could cause some dela...
by Peter Collins
Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Muskoka relasing TWICE AS Mad Tom DIPA
Replies: 133
Views: 32398

Maybe March for Brampton which means probably June or July for Cambridge. :(
by Peter Collins
Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:30 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Muskoka relasing TWICE AS Mad Tom DIPA
Replies: 133
Views: 32398

JeffPorter wrote: Also - will this have to go through lab and label nonsense?
Ummm... Yup.
by Peter Collins
Fri Oct 05, 2012 6:40 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Barrie
Replies: 5
Views: 2103

Depending on how you get into Dorset the Lake of Bays brewery is right on the road off of 11. Very nice brewery and you may hit them during a tour time.

I visited this summer. They have a ton of swag and decent beer. The brewery itself is VERY nice and obviously well-funded. ;)