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by Jonah Hex
Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Torontolife: 10 Best New Craft Beers at the LCBO now.
Replies: 19
Views: 8962

Torontolife: 10 Best New Craft Beers at the LCBO now.

It's a nice list, too be sure:
http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily- ... rs-ontario

But their definition of "now" seems off ... by a week or 3, at least. I only count 3 that actually are in stock now.
by Jonah Hex
Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848749

From LAKE OF BAYS facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LoBBrewery
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by Jonah Hex
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Lancaster Smokehouse K-W
Replies: 6
Views: 3573

Just found out about the Lancaster Smokehouse tavern. Looks like they are taking craft beer fairly seriously:
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from http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lanca ... 4075444865
by Jonah Hex
Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Volo - tap and food menu make-over.
Replies: 93
Views: 22251

Will volo's hours be the same? Or will it also be open for lunch after the reno?
by Jonah Hex
Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO 2012 Beer Holiday Gift Packs
Replies: 42
Views: 20474

Has anyone found the Historic Ales From Scotland with a KELPIE in the set, especially in Mississauga?

I heard on Drinkvine that *some* but not all include Kelpie in the box.
by Jonah Hex
Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 223801

icemachine wrote:Does Horizon have a twitter account?
Right here:
https://twitter.com/horizonbeers

more traffic there than their facebook account:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Horizon-B ... 1767763175
by Jonah Hex
Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: La Chouffe, Maredsous, Ommegang
Replies: 7
Views: 3816

Don't mean to thread jack, but how is West 50 now?? I haven't been, but was told a lot of beer goes off because of the huge tap list. My cousin just found out about it, he enjoyed it and wants to take some of us there as he knows I like "different" beers, and the others would be able to f...
by Jonah Hex
Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Horizon Beers/Agency
Replies: 27
Views: 11799

From http://horizonbeers.com/now-available-ontario Now available in Ontario..... We are pleased to now have more of our brands available in Ontario. Check out some of these hot spots to enjoy our delicious beers: DE KONINCK- The Twisted Kilt, St Veronus, West 50 Pourhouse & Grille, The Rhino, Sa...
by Jonah Hex
Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Meantime London Porter
Replies: 24
Views: 5483

It's starting to spread out now, still mostly in toronto though.
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/produ ... ber=296939
by Jonah Hex
Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: La Chouffe, Maredsous, Ommegang
Replies: 7
Views: 3816

Well, it looks like some of them are here... if only in keg, at least. Houblon Chouffe http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/houblon-chouffe La Chouffe http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/la-chouffe Liefmans Fruitesse http://www.thebeerstore.ca/beers/liefmans-fruitesse Maredsous Brune http://www.thebeerstor...
by Jonah Hex
Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208949

According to the LCBO employees I just spoke to 2 minutes ago at the Front/Sherboune LCBO... all Deus the LCBO is getting has been spoken for. They were dangling a case in front of me at the store, that is being held for someone else... most likely one of you Bar Towelers. I had no problem buying a...
by Jonah Hex
Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208949

According to the LCBO employees I just spoke to 2 minutes ago at the Front/Sherboune LCBO... all Deus the LCBO is getting has been spoken for. They were dangling a case in front of me at the store, that is being held for someone else... most likely one of you Bar Towelers. I had no problem buying a...
by Jonah Hex
Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: BierMarkt latest new offering through Roland + Russell
Replies: 1
Views: 1546

Re: BierMarkt latest new offering through Roland + Russell

Roland + Russell wrote:Just to let you all know that the BierMarkt (King West, Esplanade and Don Mills locations) have just received a fresh shipment of Poperings Hommel and He'Brew Genesis.
What about the newly opened Queensway (near Sherway Gardens) location?
by Jonah Hex
Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208949

DEUS BRUT DES FLANDERS LCBO 290866 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 18.40 http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=290866 And it actually has a price listed, as compared to the Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw. Which makes me wonder if the Deus will be part of...
by Jonah Hex
Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Halloween 2012 release
Replies: 88
Views: 35288

I will definitely overspend to try one each of the Howe Sound beers. Is there more than one Howe Sound beer coming? The Howe Sound Pothole Filler stout was mentioned at http://www.bartowel.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=6739&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=210 Maybe it'll be part of the winte...