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Post by Napalm Frog »

ckoop wrote: actually, $8 for a barrel aged porter is pretty solid if you ask me. considering no ones bats an eye at bellwoods' $13 500ml barrel aged offerings and most other BA bottles that hit the lcbo are $12+, i'd be surprised if many felt this was overpriced. now whether it's any good is the real question, given amsterdam's track record, i'd give it a 50/50 shot that this will be worth buying more than one. hope i'm wrong!
Oh, I'm definitely looking forward to this and don't mind the price. A while back there was the GLB stout for that Buster Rhino's event aged in Four Roses that was absolutely delish, hoping this will be along the same line.

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Post by Belgian »

ckoop wrote:… actually, $8 for a barrel aged porter is pretty solid if you ask me. considering no ones bats an eye at bellwoods' $13 500ml barrel aged offerings and most other BA bottles that hit the lcbo are $12+, i'd be surprised if many felt this was overpriced. now whether it's any good is the real question, given amsterdam's track record, i'd give it a 50/50 shot…
* Sigh * - I've ignored so many brews the last few years because other breweries just seemed like a better bet.

Bellwoods stuff like Skeleton Key is probably in the league of the best Mikkeller stuff, and a better value (at least locally.)
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Belgian wrote:
ckoop wrote:
Bellwoods stuff like Skeleton Key is probably in the league of the best Mikkeller stuff, and a better value (at least locally.)
I'd say it's better. For me, Mikkeller is probably the most overrated brewery out there.

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Post by S. St. Jeb »

spinrsx wrote:new at TBS:
Stonehammer Oatmeal Coffee
Quantity: 1 × Can 473 ml Price: $3.05
Three other Stonehammer beers in TBS now too:

Light
Pilsner
Dark

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The Beer Store is showing Muskoka Harvest Ale in 6-packs as well as the usual 750 ml.

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Post by Belgian »

TheSevenDuffs wrote:For me, Mikkeller is probably the most overrated brewery out there.
I was thinking I don't mind the Beer Geek Breakfast type stuff. Some things he did inspired (cough) 'other' breweries. Single hop series…

Just meant the comparative value is there in Bellwoods, in some contexts.
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S. St. Jeb wrote:
spinrsx wrote:new at TBS:
Stonehammer Oatmeal Coffee
Quantity: 1 × Can 473 ml Price: $3.05
Three other Stonehammer beers in TBS now too:

Light
Pilsner
Dark
going to hold off for the release of their other beer:
Red
Blonde
More Dark
Semi-Light
Lark
Dight

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Post by northyorksammy »

atomeyes wrote:
S. St. Jeb wrote:
spinrsx wrote:new at TBS:
Stonehammer Oatmeal Coffee
Quantity: 1 × Can 473 ml Price: $3.05
Three other Stonehammer beers in TBS now too:

Light
Pilsner
Dark
going to hold off for the release of their other beer:
Red
Blonde
More Dark
Semi-Light
Lark
Dight
also brown
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Kel Varnsen wrote:
spinrsx wrote:new:

COAST TO COASTLESS
LCBO 435347 | 750 mL bottle
SEASONAL/LIMITED QUANTITIES
Price $ 9.95
I can't wait to pick up a bottle of that commemorative, Canada Day beer. In September.
I just had the Phillips version a couple nights ago. Pretty solid ESB. Although this is "Imperial" might be a little sweet for some but worked for me.

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Post by Dennis »

TwoPint wrote:The Beer Store is showing Muskoka Harvest Ale in 6-packs as well as the usual 750 ml.
Smart format change for a good beer.

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Post by spinrsx »

Wasn't it like $10 for a 750ml swingtop last year? Is it now a $25 6 pack?

talon_d wrote:
TwoPint wrote:The Beer Store is showing Muskoka Harvest Ale in 6-packs as well as the usual 750 ml.
Smart format change for a good beer.

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Post by jeremyg »

spinrsx wrote:Wasn't it like $10 for a 750ml swingtop last year? Is it now a $25 6 pack?

talon_d wrote:
TwoPint wrote:The Beer Store is showing Muskoka Harvest Ale in 6-packs as well as the usual 750 ml.
Smart format change for a good beer.
showing as $14. great deal.

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Post by Blasphomet »

Harvest Ale really is a great beer. Glad to see it in six packs. I love the new Muskoka bottles/packaging. Muskoka have a solid track record, and I have no issue spending a little more on them. However, their prices usually seem fair to me.

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jeremyg wrote: showing as $14. great deal.
That price has magically changed to $14.50, but it's still good to see this beer in 6-packs. I'll actually buy it now after years of ignoring the overpriced bombers.
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Post by cfrancis »

jeremyg wrote:
talon_d wrote:
TwoPint wrote:The Beer Store is showing Muskoka Harvest Ale in 6-packs as well as the usual 750 ml.
Smart format change for a good beer.
showing as $14. great deal.
$14!! I'm going to drink the shit out of that. Great beer. Awesome format change.

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