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by JeffPorter
Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1898424

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Beer'n'gin wrote:
munrets wrote:Pursuant to an earlier comment: I bought a 4-pack of KBS at Queen and Coxwell earlier today and the girl rang it up as $7.95. I could have absconded with all four for that price, but the boyscout in me thought otherwise and I let her know the folly of her ways...
You sir are a better man than I.
by JeffPorter
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1898424

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Not sure why, but Bellwoods BA stuff almost NEVER did it for me...Farmagedon the exception...and I was a huge fan of Hellwoods from the start! I remember the first time I tried BYOD, I was underwhelmed big time and thought, is this it? I assume the fault was with me though. Regardless, these argumen...
by JeffPorter
Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Not sure what the fuss is about the KBS price...it's a 12% very long aged beer with expensive ingredients. Cafe Del Bastardo might be the best Imperial Stout this province has made, but that's quite a bit more expensive than KBS. Add me to the list of people who love the 12 oz bottles! If I had to p...
by JeffPorter
Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:22 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

...having said all that, I'll see you with my sleeping bag outside Summerhill! As much as I would love to buy a few, no beer (or whisky) is worth long lines - even at Summerhill (been there, done that, not doing it again!) Nah...was joking... Way too old to wait in line for just about anything thes...
by JeffPorter
Wed Mar 15, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Just had my vintages friend order a bunch for our local...there's still lots to order...plus he said it's going to be pushed out to,like, everywhere... If you go call your store tomorrow and check they can probably tell you if it's coming or not... Everyone chill... Bars aren't going to swoop in for...
by JeffPorter
Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Uh...I was about to jump in here and rave about how this is probably the best Karma Citra Batch I ever had!

All late hops, low bitterness, but juicy...

Could be totally wrong I guess, or...more for me?
by JeffPorter
Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1898424

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

FWIW I find the John Molson strong pale ale a very fine beer.. Very oldfashioned and English rich malty backbone. Fruity and grainy. Nice looking. Good head retentioned. Firmly bitter at first, not a ton of late hopping here. But then recedes as your taste buds adjust and just comes across as balanc...
by JeffPorter
Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1898424

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I have! Nose is really great..crisp and piney...It certainly tastes pretty fresh but it also reminds me that our own IPAs are not out of place with this. ..
by JeffPorter
Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:49 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Winter craft beer release 2015
Replies: 64
Views: 27369

Re: LCBO Winter craft beer release 2015

It is definitely "meh"ish, but Dragons's Milk is nice to have back and I quite like Tree BIPA when it's fresh - always a good value.
by JeffPorter
Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Seattle
Replies: 4
Views: 3244

Seattle

Hi Everyone It has been a long ass time since I posted...Heading out to Seattle next week for the first time...any suggestions on brewery or beer sites I need to visit? Just wondering....miss the fun conversation over here...at some point I need to tell you about my delve into the world of cigars......
by JeffPorter
Wed Jun 17, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Sierra Nevada Best Before Date
Replies: 11
Views: 6790

Re: Sierra Nevada Best Before Date

FYI seems like some fresher bottles are showing up...BB 28/09/15

Taste pretty classic to me... :D
by JeffPorter
Tue May 19, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Random Reviews
Replies: 465
Views: 173182

Re: Random Reviews

Hey Everyone first time posting on the fancy new site. Thought I'd put this out there. Pleasantly surprised with Black Creek Empirical Ale. Dark amber. long lasting lacy head. Nice English Golding type hop not floral. Mix this with caramelized notes of the malt and you get a bit of dark fruits in th...
by JeffPorter
Mon Apr 20, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Does anyone know if Summerhill is the only store that got the Weller? The web site inventory isn't updated. I heard that Cornwall in Oakville did. I would think that Mavis and Dundas probably did, but if you check which LCBO stores have 'Whiskey Shops' those will be your best bet. Thank you. The in...
by JeffPorter
Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Sure, that would be great advice, except Weller hasn't been available in the LCBO for like 9 months. And its probably only going to get more scarce in the future. I actually prefer EC 12 to Weller 12. Thankfully, Heaven Hill has the largest stockpile of older bourbon.....hopefully they don't burn s...
by JeffPorter
Sat Apr 18, 2015 6:49 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1230211

Craig wrote:Sure, that would be great advice, except Weller hasn't been available in the LCBO for like 9 months.
It's in now...it's going fast 40 bottles left at Summerhill as of last night.