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by jimmay
Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Montreal
Replies: 57
Views: 43142

Re: Montreal

Hey all. Can anyone recommend bottle shop in Montreal or Quebec City where i can grab some local QC beer? Is Depanneur Peluso still the place to go? Heading there tomorrow!
by jimmay
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:07 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221370

Long line ups at two stores in london. At least I'm in one. Shelf stockers report small quantities are in store.
by jimmay
Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221370

Neither Camerons barrel aged is showing stock either. Maybe I'll get lucky to pick some of that up on my trip to the big smoke tomorrow, in addition to some Westies
by jimmay
Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:51 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221370

I forget what 393 in London said. London is often a day or two behind toronto releases.
by jimmay
Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221370

He also said he recived this memo yesterday, but said it was too late to adhere to that rule. He started a list in November and is honouring his word (which you have to respect). His interpretation was first come first served started in November. Called Rideout in London, they said they would not pu...
by jimmay
Tue Dec 11, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Westy 12 release: mid December
Replies: 741
Views: 221370

So I dropped by this morning and was told the following (don't want to get anyone in trouble) Not sure if will come Tuesday night or Wednesday night. But doesn't matter, all 36 of our packs are already spoken for. We are honouring our list (started in November). They will be calling everyone on the ...
by jimmay
Sat May 05, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brick rebranding Waterloo line-up
Replies: 29
Views: 8851

Anybody know if these will be quality craft all-malt or will they be adjunct beers?
by jimmay
Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:37 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: India Ink Black Pale Ale
Replies: 29
Views: 9837

Black Ink

I'm with Gary. Really liked this, the roastiness was just right. Maybe a little light on the carbonation, but definitely not flat. When you call em like you see em, you have to give credit to Trafalgar here for making a pretty decent beer!
by jimmay
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Golden Kiwi has been sold
Replies: 6
Views: 3254

golden Kiwi

Good for Len and Judy! And good for the new owners! Look forward to meeting them.
by jimmay
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Mill Race Mild winning gold...
Replies: 10
Views: 3514

Congrats to Grand River - good job guys!
by jimmay
Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075406

Widmer Brothers Pitch Black IPA - like it!
by jimmay
Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Wellington Ce' Da Bitter Blue
Replies: 9
Views: 3699

Must have got a bad cask, as I got not blueberry taste or aroma, maybe a hint of cedar chips. Big disappointment. But please keep on trying Wellington, I'm loving the whole Welly One Off series, and love the new enthusiasm coming out of the brewery!!
by jimmay
Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Summer 2011 Specialty Beer Release
Replies: 193
Views: 66430

was at Uptown and Northfield, they both only got 8 six packs. I grabbed one.
by jimmay
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Good, no great service from LCBO employees
Replies: 35
Views: 12380

Good, no great service from LCBO employees

Well, after reading another thread on here, I felt I needed to try to balance the scales a little bit. Most of us are too happy to bitch and never think to praise, so here goes... I'd like to relay a positive experience I had recently. I went to a local store (I won't name it, don't want to get anyo...
by jimmay
Sun Jun 05, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075406

Post golf...

Dark Star Golden - wow, refreshing
Mad Tom
Southern Tier IPA, a lot maltier than Mad Tom...