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- Tue May 28, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Beer in Convenience Stores coming early
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5293
Re: Beer in Convenience Stores coming early
Seems this will likely only benefit consumers in terms of convenience. Not in terms of price or variety. At least initially. But this is likely an important first step to fostering change long term. More retailers means more squeaky wheels asking to be greased. Retailers often seek differentiation, ...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
For any folk in Durham or passing through, Town has an non-alcoholic lager right now and it's really good. It's simple, pretty much drinks like an American light lager, but it's convincing and doesn't have any strange flavours. Hoping NA releases become a regular occurrence from them if they can pu...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
It was a weak attempt at deadpan humour on my part. All good brother. In the article about The Only NOLO event St. John also had positive feedback on Jazz Hands. I’ll have to get my jazz hands on some. Recently tried the Sierra Nevada Trail Pass IPA. I was looking forward to this one based on initi...
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Winter Release ???
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9757
Re: Winter Release ???
https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/moersleut ... ne/921974/
Would this be the 3rd Moersleutel product at the LCBO? I recall Dolle Dries 2 and Rusty from previous releases.
Would this be the 3rd Moersleutel product at the LCBO? I recall Dolle Dries 2 and Rusty from previous releases.
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
For those abstaining, they scratch the itch. For those reducing, I think this is where the real value lies. After 1-2 leaded beers, you can switch to NA and with these high quality replicas feel like the session has not come to an abrupt end. And as a bonus the next morning isn't ruined, either. Ex...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:01 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
A few more NA reviews: Sam Adams Just the Haze - I'd heard quite a few glowing reviews of this one, some suggesting it is the most authentic NA representation of a hazy, juicy IPA. Of those I've tried so far, I would agree. The interesting thing about this one, is that it seems more like a juicy IPA...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Black Butte is a beauty for sure. Looking forward to testing the NA version. You know what, I tried both Dark & Gourdy and Stump Jump from Athletic last night. The D&G was a light-bodied porter style, mildly spiced, nice flavour but a little thin for the style and my likings. The Stump Jump ...
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:11 am
- Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
- Topic: Boston
- Replies: 22
- Views: 25137
Re: Boston
Some good contributions in this thread.
I'll be in the area shortly, staying in the NW portion of the Boston Metro area. Any recommendations for beer or BBQ locations specifically? I see that there is a Tree House in Tewksbury (on a golf course that they own!).
I'll be in the area shortly, staying in the NW portion of the Boston Metro area. Any recommendations for beer or BBQ locations specifically? I see that there is a Tree House in Tewksbury (on a golf course that they own!).
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:05 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Adnams - hard to tell the difference between alcohol and non-alcohol versions. Hard to find. Anybody try any US brewery non-alcohol versions. Saw some last time in the States but the prices weren't great! Anyone know if there has there been a re-order of the Adnams ghost ship NA, or is it just remn...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
The Clausthaler Dry Hop was not fresh, did not have so much of the sweet/raw wort flavour. A slight hop bite. Boring.
Alternating between leaded and unleaded beers is the way to go with these things (if you aren't going completely NA).
Alternating between leaded and unleaded beers is the way to go with these things (if you aren't going completely NA).
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2116835
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
There must be a 'Repeat Last Order' button that someone there shrugs and then clicks annually for international beer gift packs.
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:58 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
I tried another Athletic Run Wild as well as their Oktoberfest yesterday. The Run Wild had decent aroma, head was short-lived, and unfortunately there was the NA giveaway of a sweet, unfermented wort flavour. The Athletic Oktoberfest was very enjoyable. High marks for replication of the overall expe...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 11:51 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 81
- Views: 29760
Non-Alcoholic Beer
I've recently become aware that there are now a good number of NA options available, and some in fact provide a similar experience (minus the buzz) to non-non-alcoholic beer. Curious about others experiences or recommendations with these, particularly with those available locally. I've tried Athleti...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:41 am
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge
- Replies: 290
- Views: 176343
Re: Barncat Artisan Ales, Cambridge
Sad news. Sorry to hear it Matt, I've never had a Barncat product I didn't enjoy. You guys did a great job.
Will have to pop in for a few more before end of July.
Will have to pop in for a few more before end of July.
- Wed May 24, 2023 7:41 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2116835
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Your eyes didn't deceive you. I enjoyed one on the weekend. A classy Ontario made pilsner.sofakingdrunk wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 7:45 pm If my eyes didn’t deceive me, I think I just saw the Vim&Vigor is coming to the LCBO. Happy days.