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after reading the last couple posts I went and checked on my Untappd account and it says I have tried at least 16 Session IPA. the highest one I have rated is Golden Beach by Sawdust City and Lost in Orbit by Nickel Brook. not a lot of great Session IPA out there but I am looking forward to trying IPA No. 10 :)

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The only session IPA that is local that I enjoy is the one at Muddy York. The best I’ve had are the various Lawson’s Super Session iterations.

Tooth and Nail had a decent one too if memory serves. I agree that Golden Beach isn’t bad.

I don’t mind a lighter body, but some are just plain watery.

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Coronaeus wrote:The only session IPA that is local that I enjoy is the one at Muddy York. The best I’ve had are the various Lawson’s Super Session iterations.

Tooth and Nail had a decent one too if memory serves. I agree that Golden Beach isn’t bad.

I don’t mind a lighter body, but some are just plain watery.
I love GLB as much as the next guy, but IMO Sunnyside Session IPA is the worst offender in this regard. Almost like negative body. It tastes like Perrier with hop flavouring.

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new mix pack listed @ LCBO by The Wild Beer Co. (UK) 4 x 330 ml bottles $16.95

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I see Millionaire a 4.7% ABV Salted Caramel Chocolate Milk Stout and Modus Operandi a 7% ABV Flanders Red. I don't know what the other beers are.

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sleeping lemons-which has already been seen recently
fresh pale ale - a bit long in tooth from brewing date?
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Beau's 2019 Fall Mix Pack listed at the LCBO

https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... pack-10331

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Beers inside are Good Time IPA, Lug Tread, Night Marzen (also in singles) and Wag The Wolf.

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Mill St. Vintage Barley Wine listed at the LCBO. now in cans

https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... WVxcXdFyUk

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northyorksammy wrote:sleeping lemons-which has already been seen recently
fresh pale ale - a bit long in tooth from brewing date?
The pack I picked up had Millionaire, Modus Operandi, BrettBrett and Wild Goose Chase.
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dale cannon wrote:
northyorksammy wrote:sleeping lemons-which has already been seen recently
fresh pale ale - a bit long in tooth from brewing date?
The pack I picked up had Millionaire, Modus Operandi, BrettBrett and Wild Goose Chase.
Thanks for the update! The Wild Beer Co. Mix Pack sounds more interesting 8) but I think people outside the GTA are going to have problems finding it

https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ ... tId=197512

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I went through the Wild pack this weekend. All really nice brews. I may grab another couple packs.

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Anyone know if/when Orval will be back?

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beerstodiscover wrote:Anyone know if/when Orval will be back?
its been years, id love to see it back


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That Henderson stout is the best beer I’ve had from them. If it becomes a regular, it could fill a niche like the Clifford Porter for a solid, to style local option.

I’m generally underwhelmed by Silversmith, but am intrigued. By this one.

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I see the Omnipollo Nebuchadnezzar is brewed in canada now. We had it a few years ago from europe

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