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by TheBeeraholic
Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: RIP Hunahpu’s Day – Will Go In Distribution Next Year
Replies: 37
Views: 9509

ckoop wrote:
Cass wrote:Anyone going to the ultimate beer gong show this year? On sale today.

http://darklordday.com/golden-tickets/
yes! this is worthy of a first post on this site, just got group b tickets!
Yup, Group C.
by TheBeeraholic
Mon Mar 17, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1846842

GregClow wrote:
groulxsome wrote:That new Red Racer price is amazing $0.05 more for 118 mL more? Alright!
Indeed! I was expecting something in the $2.75-$2.95 range.
Great price! Will have this in the fridge all summer!
by TheBeeraholic
Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: KBS Week
Replies: 0
Views: 905

KBS Week

by TheBeeraholic
Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208151

Hi, I sent an inquiry to the helloLCBO on Feb 20 regarding the Achel Bruin release, and the replied back saying 3-6 weeks. Let's hope so! Is that the Achel 8 Bruin or the Achel Extra Bruin? Hi, I did not differentiate as I asked regarding "Achel Bruin". Guess we'll see when/if it arrives....
by TheBeeraholic
Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stone introduces new session IPA
Replies: 3
Views: 1689

Can't wait to try this one. I've always enjoyed there lineup.
by TheBeeraholic
Thu Jan 23, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Round House Winter Craft Beer Fest - Jan 25
Replies: 5
Views: 2241

Did you guys get your tickets in the 5 hour window they were selling more yesterday? If not, you can try to get them at the gate. Steam Whistle ‏@SteamWhistle 22h GREAT NEWS FOLKS! Due to your demand, we increased our permit. New block of tix to our winter craft beerfest will open up at 1pm. #RWCBF...
by TheBeeraholic
Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Round House Winter Craft Beer Fest - Jan 25
Replies: 5
Views: 2241

I too left it till the last minute. If anyone has a ticket and has already helped Droogy let me know. Pay face vaule and pick up.
by TheBeeraholic
Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: top 10 beers you tried for the first time in 2013
Replies: 32
Views: 10237

2013 was the best year I've had yet. A few new friends helped secure a bunch of great trades. Narrowed down US/European from twenty two to twelve in no particular order. Bourbon County Brand Stout - Goose Island Dark Lord (2013) - Three Floyds Brewing Company Eclipse - Evan Williams (2012) - FiftyFi...
by TheBeeraholic
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3112644

TheSevenDuffs wrote: Should have my bottles in the next little while and I am really looking forward to trying it...
You'll have your bottles within an hour!
by TheBeeraholic
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:11 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: NickelBrook Kentucky Bastard
Replies: 17
Views: 4360

TheSevenDuffs wrote:
JeffPorter wrote:Could it be the barrel's are getting old?
What do you mean by that Jeff?
Maybe not old, but second or third time around. Someone else mentioned this on untappd and I thought it might be likely as I know Bellwoods has done this in the past. Most recently with 3 Minutes To Midnight.
by TheBeeraholic
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: NickelBrook Kentucky Bastard
Replies: 17
Views: 4360

I too wasn't impressed, especially after release of BA Tempest and it being a very bourbon forward KB seemed as you mentioned this and imo flavours all muted. I normally don't have any issue working my way through a 650, or in this case a 750ml BBARIS but this time I actually wanted to cork it and r...
by TheBeeraholic
Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:06 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Dieu du Ciel / The Alchemist Morality IPA
Replies: 20
Views: 8777

Had this last week, thanks Ian.

several similarities to HT, though as mentioned above not as potent.

A great IPA , which if arrvies to Ontario I have no issue picking up several four packs or whatever format it's distributed in.
by TheBeeraholic
Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1846842

spinrsx wrote:what size is it? and how much does it cost?
squeaky wrote:It's not listed online, but I saw Old Kentucky Bastard on the shelves at Queen & Coxwell last night.
They're 750's.
by TheBeeraholic
Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:45 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Samuel Adams Utopias 2013
Replies: 73
Views: 23428

Got my call a few days ago and picked it up today. Having only had the 10th anniversary I never realized the gold bottle reflected purple for certain angles. Can we still email the rep this year for glasses? I got one with my 10th anniversary last year but this year's doesn't have a code on it. Doe...
by TheBeeraholic
Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Samuel Adams Utopias 2013
Replies: 73
Views: 23428

Got my call a few days ago and picked it up today. Having only had the 10th anniversary I never realized the gold bottle reflected purple for certain angles. anyone email the distribution rep from: http://www.bartowel.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=7341&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=45 yet ...