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Ukie wrote:
Belgian wrote:Having a hard time committing to the Babes of Thrones series, though I don't mind Ommegang, are these brews worth the pop?
I always enjoy anything from Ommegang.

In the series the GOT #1 Blonde was good as was #2 Take the Black Stout.

#3 The Fire and Blood infused with ancho chiles was a bit different. Not really sure if I would buy more. Although I think you might find it interesting.
I thought Take the Black Stout was average. The blonde was good. Not a big fan of hot pepper / chile beers but will give this one a try as I do find most Ommegang brews to be solid.

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^ great tips thank you!
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Post by Craig »

I didn't care for either of the first two GoT offerings. That surprised me a little, because I do generally like Ommegang.

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Definitely enjoyed the Blonde over the Stout. This heat/smoke of this Fire & Blood is restrained, I found it to be more of an accent to the beer than the main focus. Very enjoyable like that, had no trouble drinking about 2/3rds of the bottle (the Wife claimed the rest) while watching the latest episode Monday night.

Wonder if I can sneak one of these into the theatre for the last episode of the season...

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spinrsx wrote:new:

SPRING BOCK BARN DOOR BREWING CO.
LCBO 386748 | 500 mL bottle
Price $ 3.95

and a new name for this beer from Denisons:

SIDE LAUNCH WHEAT BEER
LCBO 385674 | 473 mL can
Price $ 2.70
Is Side Launch a new Denisons? It says it is brewed in Collingwood.

Edit: I guess it is http://www.momandhops.ca/tag/side-launch-brewing-co/
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new

BLACK CREEK LEMON BALM ALE
LCBO 384735 | 500 mL bottle
Price $ 3.95

CAMERONS CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE APA
Canada | Cameron'S Brewing Co.
LCBO 391524 | 650 mL | $ 5.95

CAMERONS TASTER PACK 4 BOTTLES
Canada | Cameron'S Brewing Co.
LCBO 385914 | 4x341 mL | $ 10.50

FRAOCH HEATH ALE NO. 22
United Kingdom | Heather Ale Limited
LCBO 372862 | 750 mL | $ 13.45

MILL STREET 100TH MERIDIAN ORGANIC
Canada | Trillium Beverage Inc.
LCBO 383786 | 6x341 mL | $ 13.65

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Post by groulxsome »

And a Waterloo Sampler! :wink:

WATERLOO KOLSCH SAMPLER 6 PK-C
LCBO 390278 | 6x473 mL can
Price $ 13.50

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That Fraoch Heather Ale 22 sounds really good. The regular Fraoch is already very tasty.

"This 11% abv version of our Fraoch is matured in ex-sherry casks previously used to mature Auchentoshan single malt. Brewed as an 11% Fraoch Heather Ale then matured in ex-sherry & single malt whisky casks giving a rich creamy brew, full of notes of sherry & barley wine with a wood & whisky finish."

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ChrisK wrote:That Fraoch Heather Ale 22 sounds really good. The regular Fraoch is already very tasty.

"This 11% abv version of our Fraoch is matured in ex-sherry casks previously used to mature Auchentoshan single malt. Brewed as an 11% Fraoch Heather Ale then matured in ex-sherry & single malt whisky casks giving a rich creamy brew, full of notes of sherry & barley wine with a wood & whisky finish."
Wow. I'll definitely give that a try!

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ChrisK wrote:That Fraoch Heather Ale 22 sounds really good. The regular Fraoch is already very tasty.
Really good brewery from Scotland. No squirrels or gimmicks required.
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Belgian wrote:
ChrisK wrote:That Fraoch Heather Ale 22 sounds really good. The regular Fraoch is already very tasty.
Really good brewery from Scotland. No squirrels or gimmicks required.
Hey now, stop insulting the squirrels. Some of them gave their lives in the name of beer, show some respect.

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El Pinguino wrote:
Belgian wrote:
ChrisK wrote:That Fraoch Heather Ale 22 sounds really good. The regular Fraoch is already very tasty.
Really good brewery from Scotland. No squirrels or gimmicks required.
Hey now, stop insulting the squirrels. Some of them gave their lives in the name of beer, show some respect.
Nothing says respect like a Brew Dog product crammed... oh I can't even finish that thought.
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Belgian wrote:
El Pinguino wrote:
Belgian wrote: Really good brewery from Scotland. No squirrels or gimmicks required.
Hey now, stop insulting the squirrels. Some of them gave their lives in the name of beer, show some respect.
Nothing says respect like a Brew Dog product crammed... oh I can't even finish that thought.
Nothing wrong with their squirrel beer, but it's just not, you know, rare enough. I'm waiting for a keg inside a giant panda.

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boney wrote:I'm waiting for a keg inside a giant panda.
I hear it's being brewed with California Condor eggs in the mash. They're doing the freeze fractionation by chilling the beer only with the frozen tears of orphans.

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Post by saints_gambit »

I really liked the Fire and Blood beer. It's better than the stout. I think it'd go great with some flank steak carne asada.
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