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Sid, is that available to you locally?Torontoblue wrote:Pike XXXXX Extra Stout - I think this is my new 'go-to' stout, now that it's fresh and not exploding everytime a cap is popped.
Sure is, along with a few other Pike beers. Wanna bottle? I still have to send you that KGB I promisedSteelbackGuy wrote:Sid, is that available to you locally?Torontoblue wrote:Pike XXXXX Extra Stout - I think this is my new 'go-to' stout, now that it's fresh and not exploding everytime a cap is popped.
Well, I wouldn't refuse oneTorontoblue wrote:Sure is, along with a few other Pike beers. Wanna bottle? I still have to send you that KGB I promisedSteelbackGuy wrote:Sid, is that available to you locally?Torontoblue wrote:Pike XXXXX Extra Stout - I think this is my new 'go-to' stout, now that it's fresh and not exploding everytime a cap is popped.
This is the first batch of Pike that hasn't actually exploded or soured; I was hesitant to splash the cash again, but the past 12 bottles I've had have been superb, and fresh!SteelbackGuy wrote:Well, I wouldn't refuse oneTorontoblue wrote:Sure is, along with a few other Pike beers. Wanna bottle? I still have to send you that KGB I promisedSteelbackGuy wrote: Sid, is that available to you locally?
I was mostly asking because I am actually surprised the LCBO hasn't gotten on this one yet, but perhaps these is no agent here? I'll look into it.
Hey, no worries on the KGB. I will message you privately and we can work something out for perhaps a few things!
thanks Sid!
I love this beer. When I had this, it was the best stout I've ever had at the time (though I hadn't had any imperial stouts before, so maybe my perspective was warped). I was at the Pike Place brewpub in Seattle and a guy walked up to the bar and asked for a Guinness. The bartender said they only have Pike beers, but they do have a stout and gave him a sample. The guy took one sip, made a funny face, then ordered "whatever is lightest". I immediately ordered the stout.Torontoblue wrote:Pike XXXXX Extra Stout - I think this is my new 'go-to' stout, now that it's fresh and not exploding everytime a cap is popped.
Man...............that is too funny.kwjd wrote:I love this beer. When I had this, it was the best stout I've ever had at the time (though I hadn't had any imperial stouts before, so maybe my perspective was warped). I was at the Pike Place brewpub in Seattle and a guy walked up to the bar and asked for a Guinness. The bartender said they only have Pike beers, but they do have a stout and gave him a sample. The guy took one sip, made a funny face, then ordered "whatever is lightest". I immediately ordered the stout.Torontoblue wrote:Pike XXXXX Extra Stout - I think this is my new 'go-to' stout, now that it's fresh and not exploding everytime a cap is popped.
Probably because it's from SABMiller and doesn't have to jump through hoops to get into the LCBO. Someone's getting paid off high up.Belgian wrote:Speaking of go-to stouts, I think Aphrodite is it for me. Whether I have to bring it back or if it goes General List, I could pretty much open one of those any day...
Now savoring a 250ml bottle of Grolsh Lemon 2.5%, easily the most fey beer I've ever encountered with its trifling 6.25 mls of alcohol, and it's basically a nice unchallenging Shandy.
Now, why does Grolsh get a 'free pass' with open six-packs that have twist caps? I thought this was a guarantee for mass-extinction of Ontario beer drinkers. At least that's why DDC products are put under a microsope and given a cavity search (the caps don't even twist off on those... you ever tried??)
Last time I was at Pike some drunken kraut tourist got loaded and fell off his stool. He started screaming at the bartender in german when he was cut off. It was hilarious!kwjd wrote:I love this beer. When I had this, it was the best stout I've ever had at the time (though I hadn't had any imperial stouts before, so maybe my perspective was warped). I was at the Pike Place brewpub in Seattle and a guy walked up to the bar and asked for a Guinness. The bartender said they only have Pike beers, but they do have a stout and gave him a sample. The guy took one sip, made a funny face, then ordered "whatever is lightest". I immediately ordered the stout.Torontoblue wrote:Pike XXXXX Extra Stout - I think this is my new 'go-to' stout, now that it's fresh and not exploding everytime a cap is popped.
Uhh Dude, I believe the preferred nomenclature is Schnitzel Face.viggo wrote:
Last time I was at Pike some drunken kraut tourist got loaded and fell off his stool. He started screaming at the bartender in german when he was cut off. It was hilarious!
Yes, the answer was in the question. LCBO deep-throats their big business buddies, and then swallows it.belgiums wrote:Probably because it's from SABMiller and doesn't have to jump through hoops to get into the LCBO. Someone's getting paid off high up.nickelass wrote: Now, why does Grolsh get a 'free pass' with open six-packs that have twist caps? I thought this was a guarantee for mass-extinction of Ontario beer drinkers.