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by cratez
Wed Oct 23, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 70
Views: 61098

Re: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!

It's an interesting scene and I've enjoyed my times in Windsor. The biggest issue from a tourism perspective is the downtown, which is unfortunately where many of the hotels are as is the border tunnel. So I think for many their impression of Windsor is shaped by the downtown, which frankly does ki...
by cratez
Tue Oct 22, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Over the last few weeks, working my way through a haul from Kansas City: KC Bier Pils Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA Shiner Oktoberfest - Marzen-Style Beer Boulevard Dank 7 - Belgian-Style IPA Komes Russian Imperial Stout Boulevard Salute The Monarchs - Belgian-Style Tripel 2024 Boulevard Proper Pour -...
by cratez
Tue Oct 22, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!
Replies: 70
Views: 61098

Re: Windsor-Essex County Beer Enthusiasts, Unite!

I have never thought of Windsor as a craft beer destination, but these posts would be enough for me to visit and see what's up. For a really long time Windsor was just the place you drove past on your way to the border/Detroit, so it's encouraging to hear a beer scene has finally developed there. Lo...
by cratez
Tue Oct 15, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stepping away from beer reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 8273

Re: Stepping away from beer reviews

To clarify, my comment isn't directed at whether you are being competitive. It is more about ranking creative things. I love the reviews, even though I have never really followed those sites, I love learning about the beers and have probably seen many useful comments from them when searching a new ...
by cratez
Sun Oct 13, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stepping away from beer reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 8273

Re: Stepping away from beer reviews

Somehow taking something that is supposed to be experiential and expressive and making it competitive rubs me the wrong way. That said, I have entered homebrew competitions, but that was largely to get expert feedback and learn. Me so consistent. :wink: To be sure, I never got into beer reviewing t...
by cratez
Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stepping away from beer reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 8273

Stepping away from beer reviews

After 19 years on BeerAdvocate, and 9 years on Untappd, I've decided to finally step away from beer ratings. Things have changed recently, I have a family now, and I no longer have the time needed to write meaningful beer reviews. It's been a good run, though, and I'm proud of what I've accomplished...
by cratez
Tue Oct 01, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

My wife and I just got back from a barbecue and blues tour of St. Louis and Kansas City, to celebrate our eighth wedding anniversary. Craft beer and good wine were also part of the focus. This is what I drank on our trip: At Chicago Street Pub in Joliet, IL: Founders KBS Spicy Chocolate 2023 (draft)...
by cratez
Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Any standouts from the stuff you tried? The Bierstadt lagers were among the best and most authentic-tasting Continental-style lagers I've had in recent memory, in the vein of the top offerings from Godspeed and Tooth & Nail. West Coast IPA highlights were the Bull & Bush Sumo Mandarin, Russ...
by cratez
Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

A few extra pints in Denver thanks to the global IT outage: In the hotel room at Gaylord Rockies Resort: Denver Beer Incredible Pedal IPA (can) New Belgium 1985 Mango IPA (can) At Breckenridge Brewery DIA: Breckenridge Funslinger Lager (draft) Breckenridge Ridge Runner West Coast IPA (can) At The Fo...
by cratez
Sun Jul 21, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Finishing off our Colorado trip in Vail, Boulder, and Fort Collins: At Vail Brewing: Vail Brewing Ri' Ra' Irish Export Stout (draft) Vail Brewing Pete's Stash Hoppy Pale Ale (draft) At Avery Brewing: Avery Summer's Day IPA (draft) Avery Highliner IPA (draft) Avery Clear Horizons (sample) Avery The M...
by cratez
Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:17 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Rounding out our time in Denver: At Leevers Locavore, Denver's version of Farm Boy/Whole Foods, but with an in-house beer bar, arcade games, and full selection of to-go restaurants: Diebolt Humble Jack IPA (draft) Russian River Happy Hops (draft) At Raices Brewing, a Latino-owned and operated cervec...
by cratez
Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:51 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16987
Views: 3747145

Re: What're you drinking right now?

In Denver so far: At Bierstadt Lagerhaus: Bierstadt Slow Pour Pils (draft) Bierstadt Vienna Lager 2024 (draft) At Oskar Blues Grill & Brew: Oskar Blues Oskar's Lager (draft) Bootstrap MEDAL AF Mosaic IPA (draft) At Bull & Bush Brewery: Bull & Bush The Tower ESB (draft) Bull & Bush Su...
by cratez
Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Denver/Boulder
Replies: 2
Views: 11279

Re: Denver/Boulder

rejtable's recommendations will give me lots to run with, and I've always found his reviews to be accurate. But I wanted to see if anything has changed in the Denver area over the last 6 years, and also seek advice on Vail and Fort Collins. My family and I will be in Denver, Vail and Fort Collins fr...
by cratez
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Cincinnati
Replies: 12
Views: 10041

Re: Cincinnati

Cass's recommendations worked out well, and we really enjoyed our trip. The Cincinnati Reds game, Taft's Ale House, and the Roebling Suspension Bridge were three of the highlights of the trip. Cass was also correct that Great American Ball Park has excellent craft beer options. We hit the Fifty West...
by cratez
Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: London, Ontario and Area
Replies: 75
Views: 99080

Re: London, Ontario and Area

Thought I'd bring this back up to mention a few notes about London. The Tourism board was generous enough to assist with a trip for A Quick Beer video, so I did a whirlwind tour last weekend. More to come in the video, but some quick notes: - Milos and Beerlab continue to anchor beer awesomeness do...