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I would have to with Great Lakes Burst. It's a good tasting pale ale at only 4.5%. After that, I'd go with Bitburger; I feel there's quite a few European lagers that would fit the first three criteria and that provide good value. Oh, and Kostritzer Schwarzbier is another fave.

I picked up a couple of bottles of the 3F Intens Rood. Also noticed an Ontario classic back on the shelves (or perhaps i just haven't noticed it) in the form of Saint Andre Vienna Lager, though now called Bohemian Lager.

Thanks for sharing this. I haven't bought much black oak lately, but always enjoyed the release of their nutcracker porter, and their 10 bitter years was amazing at the time it first came out. Hope Ken finds success in this new chapter.

Enjoying a couple of Mascot Pilly's with my partner. Didn't check the brewed on dates and from what I can tell there's about a 6 month difference. They also noticeably look different:
It a really good beer when fresh, still decent when not.

Here's the email: Sent in partnership with Sierra Nevada Now in its fifth decade on shelves, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale has a timeless grip on taste buds, edging out serious brewing talent for readers’ choice accolades like “Favorite Pale Ale Brewer.” And to think it all started, says founder Ken Grossm...

Great thread, motivated me to look on the shelves. My oldest is a 750ml of Chimay blue from 2006 followed by a couple of 2007 and 2008 Thomas Hardy ales. Also have a magnum (or 1.5l) of Chimay Blue 2013.

I drank all my Fuller Vintage ales last year - they ranged from 2007-2012.

I was just reading in an email from Stan Hieronymus that the USDA reported a record year for hop production in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. His updates get quite in depth at times, but it truly is an insightful look into the world of hops. You can join his mailing list at https://appellationbeer.co...

distr0 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:15 am I grabbed a few 666's, still a solid brew

Its still a favorite of mine. I picked up a few cases! I'm currently enjoying a GLB Apocalypse Now which is like an amped up version of 666.

Urotsukidoji wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:23 pm Just drank a Tynt Meadow tonight, bought at the Meadowvale Town Center store, very enjoyable,

I just noticed this beer and bought a few. Does it taste comparable to anything else you've had? I have yet to drink one.

Craig wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:38 am Sam Smith oatmeal stout. Pretty much have to get a couple of these every December. As good as ever.

Just opened one myself and am enjoying it. I also pick this one up and any other Samuel Smith's that come our way.

Thanks for keeping Bartowel Alive!

FYI This years version of Devils Pale Ale was released today! I quite liked it. i was worried it might disappoint but I found it to be a very nice change of pace. I'm enjoying this year's release as well. It's always been one of my favorites and I've never found anything quite comparable. I ended u...

FYI This years version of Devils Pale Ale was released today!

Devil's Pale Ale, yes please- the original recipe specifically. It comes back as a seasonal but it's billed as a black IPA now, and while it's still really good, it's quite a bit different than back in the day. It was one of my earliest 'whoa' moments as I was becoming more adventurous with craft b...

BURST! A New England Pale Ale coming to the LCBO. https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2020/08/05/great-lakes-brewery-burst-a-new-england-pale-ale-coming-to-lcbo/ I do enjoy pretty much every ipa Great Lakes put out....but honestly, how many NE style ones do they need? I’d love a bit more diversity. Ma...