Hey Guys, been reading this forum since I arrived in Toronto in August, it has helped me a whole load, not in the least to locate some decent bars and beers, but I was wondering if there is an easy way to import/buy UK beers and not to rely on the 'nazi state' LCBO? Are there any companies that would help or do the importing of beers on my behalf?
Thanks in advance.
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Torontoblue
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Welcome to the site Torontoblue. If you contact Esprit or Rubaiyat (both participate on the site) I’m sure they can help you out. Don’t forget that the LCBO can help you in ordering beer also. There may be some hoops to jump, but if this is your last hope if you check out http://www.lcbo.com/programs_services/p ... ring.shtml e. they can help.
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Jay
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Torontoblue, drop me an e-mail at esprit@primus.ca and I'll put you on our mailing list. We periodically do special orders of beers from the UK, U.S. and Belgium and we can contact you in regards to these. Next up will be an offer from Samuel Smith. We also represent Adnams, Hook Norton, St. Peter's, O'Hanlon's and a number of others from the U.K..
Toronto Blue, I noticed that you had a Cain's logo on your post. Are you from Liverpool and because you choose the name Toronto Blue are you a Everton FC supporter? I was in Liverpool in October of 2000 and enjoyed a few pints of Cain's bitter and mild at Doctor Duncan's pub.
If you'd like to drink cask ale in Toronto the best place to serve it is Cafe Volo at Yonge and Dundonald although it's only served on the weekend and if the firkin is not finished by Monday the owner Ralph discounts it to $4 a pint. The real ale is from a few Ontario micros Black Oak, Scotch Irish and Neustadt. If you want British real ale on this side of the Atlantic the Old Toad in Rochester NY has it from time to time. Hopefully the Breeze ferry starts up again!
I wish some of the beer importers could bring in some British real ale to Ontario.
Cheers
Publican
If you'd like to drink cask ale in Toronto the best place to serve it is Cafe Volo at Yonge and Dundonald although it's only served on the weekend and if the firkin is not finished by Monday the owner Ralph discounts it to $4 a pint. The real ale is from a few Ontario micros Black Oak, Scotch Irish and Neustadt. If you want British real ale on this side of the Atlantic the Old Toad in Rochester NY has it from time to time. Hopefully the Breeze ferry starts up again!
I wish some of the beer importers could bring in some British real ale to Ontario.
Cheers
Publican
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Torontoblue
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[quote="Publican"]Toronto Blue, I noticed that you had a Cain's logo on your post. Are you from Liverpool and because you choose the name Toronto Blue are you a Everton FC supporter? I was in Liverpool in October of 2000 and enjoyed a few pints of Cain's bitter and mild at Doctor Duncan's pub.
I am indeed an Evertonian, but come from across the River Mersey from The Wirral. Cain's is an absolutly wonderful brew and it is a shame it can't be had in cask/bottle/can form over here. Dr Duncan's is a great bar as is the Dispensary and the beer is always on top form! I have visited the Volo a few times, had the wonderful Black Oak Nutcracker last week, my "local' is the Beer Bistro who have a wondeful selection. I have heard about the $4 pint and will be paying a visit tomorrow afternoon, just on the off chance.
I am indeed an Evertonian, but come from across the River Mersey from The Wirral. Cain's is an absolutly wonderful brew and it is a shame it can't be had in cask/bottle/can form over here. Dr Duncan's is a great bar as is the Dispensary and the beer is always on top form! I have visited the Volo a few times, had the wonderful Black Oak Nutcracker last week, my "local' is the Beer Bistro who have a wondeful selection. I have heard about the $4 pint and will be paying a visit tomorrow afternoon, just on the off chance.
I will also be at Volo tomorrow afternoon with a few friends for a post Christmas drinking session. I'll be there starting at 4:30. When it comes to football I support the team at the other end of Stanley Park. Congrats on the derby win, we'll have to take the one at Anfield! Hope to see you there.
Cheers!
Publican (Scott)
Cheers!
Publican (Scott)