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by JeffPorter
Fri Apr 20, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brewery recommendations in Rochester NY
Replies: 2
Views: 2399

Re: Brewery recommendations in Rochester NY

Just got back and heard about a new place called K2...sort or in a farm area in the north end of Rochester. Grain to glass type place and I think they have a far. Only been open for a year, but their IPAs on Nitro, as well as their straight up American stout was impressive. No bottle shop yet, but t...
by JeffPorter
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brewery recommendations in Rochester NY
Replies: 2
Views: 2399

Brewery recommendations in Rochester NY

Hey guys haven’t been to Rochester in ages and we’re headimg there for the night tonight and into tomorrow.

Anything worth checking out? If I had to pick one spot where Should I go?
by JeffPorter
Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208795

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

matt7215 wrote:
GtownRandy wrote:Muddy York Gaslight Helles $2.95 / 473ml #570176
nice!
Great beer! Love Muddy York! Their porter might be the best I’ve ever had! For real.
by JeffPorter
Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:28 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

The Manhattan is probably my fav. Very different. I gotta say, though, as much as I like these, the new batch of Bench’s Citra Grove is really rocking my world. New bottle format and for once the 500 ml is a better value than the previous 750. Bottles are but a few weeks old and just drinking beauti...
by JeffPorter
Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

JaseWescott wrote:the Niagara Montmorency Cherries that Collective Arts, Brickworks and Nickel Brook use are pretty good.

And GLB for Harry Porter. Same cherries...Pretty yummy beer.
by JeffPorter
Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT - 3F Armand and Tommy
Replies: 2
Views: 2892

Re: FT - 3F Armand and Tommy

Sorry everyone. Got flooded with messages and it’s spoken for.

Cheers.
by JeffPorter
Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT - 3F Armand and Tommy
Replies: 2
Views: 2892

FT - 3F Armand and Tommy

Turns out I’m sitting on something substantial!

Had no idea until I saw the online auctions...

I know we had it here in Ontario, so if there’s no interest, I’ll
Take it to the auctions I guess...or just guzzle it!
by JeffPorter
Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1208795

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

spinrsx wrote:Very good.. has a nice vanilla flavour. It would getting more love if CBS wasn't available
GtownRandy wrote:does anyone have any reviews of the GLB 30th Anniv Barrel Ages RIS?

Agreed. Vanilla really shines here. So does the bourbon. Worth getting if you haven’t yet.
by JeffPorter
Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Not sure I love the CBS. Very sweet. Tooth chattering sweet. Headache inducing sweet. Much preferred this year's BCBS. Hmmm...this comment has me concerned as I didn't find the draft version to be overly sweet at all, but still haven't cracked into my bottles yet. Fingers crossed I don't hate the b...
by JeffPorter
Sun Dec 17, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: Overlooked BBA Scotch Ale?

Would I be labelled a heretic if I said I liked Dirty Bastard MUCH more than CBS? Cuz...I think I do... Chalk and cheese mate, both are perfect to me. Do you mean the Backwoods Bastard, that is the Bourbon variant currently at the LC. People mix up the names because you'd think the barrel-molested ...
by JeffPorter
Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Would I be labelled a heretic if I said I liked Dirty Bastard MUCH more than CBS?

Cuz...I think I do...
by JeffPorter
Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Okay...someone explain 11.9 abv to me...
Replies: 17
Views: 9136

Re: Okay...someone explain 11.9 abv to me...

But what about Where the buffalo Roam at 13%? So a beer can’t be 12 % but it can be 13?
by JeffPorter
Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Okay...someone explain 11.9 abv to me...
Replies: 17
Views: 9136

Okay...someone explain 11.9 abv to me...

Why are so many Strong Ontario beers tapped out at 11.9%?

Is there something about the tax structure? A secret code.

Double Tempest
All the GLB releases
Kentucky Bastard

What’s the deal?
by JeffPorter
Sun Dec 10, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I always like to try before I buy, that's the main reason to hustle. There's no flies on this batch of CBS or Backwoods for that matter. Which is exactly why you shotgun a bottle at the cash right after you buy and go back for more. But how am I supposed to puncture a bottle with my car keys? I jus...
by JeffPorter
Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1848419

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Belgian wrote:
I always like to try before I buy, that's the main reason to hustle. There's no flies on this batch of CBS or Backwoods for that matter.
Which is exactly why you shotgun a bottle at the cash right after you buy and go back for more.