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by Manul
Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Schneider Aventinus explosive bottles???
Replies: 7
Views: 4066

Let them rest for a few weeks after you buy them and chill them well before drinking. Also be very gentle when handling the bottles just before consumption. Avoid shaking them as much as possible. Also the shape of the glass and the pouring will have an effect. Try to choose a weizen glass with a wi...
by Manul
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Expiry Dates
Replies: 34
Views: 22699

I am originally from Europe and I can tell you I have never seen food or beer without an expiry date stated on the package, at least in the western countries (maybe sugar didn't have it). They don't call it "best before" in Europe as far as I remember but rather "expiry date". I ...
by Manul
Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:05 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Expiry Dates
Replies: 34
Views: 22699

I suggest you don't consume the Westmalle right away. You're right, this batch has got the larger flakes of yeast than usual. I wasn't able to decant it properly so I'm going to let it settle for a few weeks/months. Personally I don't mind powdery yeast in my beer but flakes turn me off. I just open...
by Manul
Tue May 01, 2007 7:31 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Great Divide Private Order #2?
Replies: 38
Views: 24184

I'm also in. Question is - who's going to take the lead on this one?
by Manul
Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:36 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Guinness Red
Replies: 16
Views: 13094

Totally agree Perry. I've been saying the same for a while. Guinness is not what it used to be.
by Manul
Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:08 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Brooklyn Brewery
Replies: 41
Views: 29465

India Pale Ale and Black Chocolate Stout for me too (1 case each).
by Manul
Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:07 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Fullers Vintage 2006
Replies: 34
Views: 13460

Just opened a 2004. Seems to be relatively well balanced. In fact I enjoyed it a lot. Maybe aging does help.
by Manul
Sun Jan 07, 2007 2:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Mill Street Tankhouse
Replies: 50
Views: 23452

The reason I never buy Tankhouse ( anywhere else other than their brewpub) is because the production date doesn't seem to be printed on the bottle/label. I don't like to take chances when it comes down to local products that sell relatively slow in comparison with some imports... which, BTW, all hav...
by Manul
Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:09 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Consumer's beverages
Replies: 1
Views: 2268

Consumer's beverages

I've dropped by their location in Williamsville (Transit rd.) close to Buffalo (they moved in a new bulding). I was really impressed by their selection of american most at prices lower than Premier. Also lots of Belgians ( Rochefort, Chimay, Westmalle...) at resonable prices - can't remember all of ...
by Manul
Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:21 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Niagara Eisbock, suitable for the cellar?
Replies: 9
Views: 4779

I tried for an year... Down the sink it went.
by Manul
Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:14 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: private order #2?
Replies: 83
Views: 56610

Any volunteers to organize another Great Divide order?
by Manul
Fri Aug 04, 2006 10:29 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: lech now at LCBO
Replies: 35
Views: 14017

Disgusting! 60 min should be standard item on the LCBO shelves. I'm in.
by Manul
Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:18 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: private order #2?
Replies: 83
Views: 56610

I say if we can't get any of the ones we are after we could try another run of Great Divide... ALthough I wish I got myself some Hop Ottin - it's been a while.
by Manul
Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: lech now at LCBO
Replies: 35
Views: 14017

They are a bit thin on the eurolager side so I'm not surprised :lol:
by Manul
Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: private order #2?
Replies: 83
Views: 56610

I'd go for Stone Brewing but either of Hair of the Dog, Bear Republic, Anderson Valley sounds good too.