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by Philip1
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 2810

Re: Best Ontario pilsners

While I prefer Jever I also found myself drinking Pilsner Urquell more this summer... probably because it's in my local lcbo instead of having to order Jever online. If you are near a Sobey's grocery store check there as Jever is always available - and cheap! - at my local Sobey's. I don't think I'...
by Philip1
Wed Jul 12, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: State of US beer industry.
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

Re: State of US beer industry.

Anchor Brewing of San Francisco is shutting down. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/anchor-steam-beer-going-out-of-business-san-francisco-rcna93902 They produced two of the beers that got me away from macros - Anchor Steam & Liberty Ale. Just last week when walking around TBS looking for some...
by Philip1
Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Surprisingly good beer from TBS
Replies: 10
Views: 8331

Re: Surprisingly good beer from TBS

St Ambroise Pale Ale (with the gold label) was one of my first beer loves that helped get me away from macros as it had a unique taste - nothing at all like the pale ales we have today. It used to a regular for me until maybe 2010 or so when I guess I got bored with it. Would love to try it again bu...
by Philip1
Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Has anyone seen Collective Arts Saint of Circumstance lately? Neither my local TBS, LCBOs, or supermarkets have had it for what seems like half a year now. Even on the Collective Arts website it is one of the beers that doesn't have a "Shop Now" link for ordering suggesting it is no longe...
by Philip1
Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Has anyone seen Collective Arts Saint of Circumstance lately? Neither my local TBS, LCBOs, or supermarkets have had it for what seems like half a year now. Even on the Collective Arts website it is one of the beers that doesn't have a "Shop Now" link for ordering suggesting it is no longer...
by Philip1
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075834

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Alla Caccia (On The Hunt) from Lake of Bays. Billed as a "Crisp Dry Pilsner" - which it certainly is - and an "Italian Style Pilsner" which I don't think is a thing but I could be wrong. Anyway, this is like nothing I've tried before and so I'm probably more impressed than I sho...
by Philip1
Sun Oct 16, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075834

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Alla Caccia (On The Hunt) from Lake of Bays. Billed as a "Crisp Dry Pilsner" - which it certainly is - and an "Italian Style Pilsner" which I don't think is a thing but I could be wrong. Anyway, this is like nothing I've tried before and so I'm probably more impressed than I shou...
by Philip1
Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075834

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Zundert 10 (Quadrupel) from the town of the same name in the Netherlands. Normally priced $4.95 (330ml) it was $3.50 at my local LCBO.
by Philip1
Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3075834

Re: What're you drinking right now?

Lickinghole Creek Sunflower Saison from Virginia.

Good on the LCBO for getting this fairly rare beer in. That said at $11.95 (750ml) I probably won't be buying too many.

Speaking of saisons I miss the Left Field one. I haven't seen it in a couple of years now. That was my favourite.
by Philip1
Tue Jul 17, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1198068

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Since Founders is being mentioned...anyone know if PC Pils will be back this summer? It just says product discontinued at the website. When it came along near the end of last summer, maybe early September, it became my only regular pilsner until the local LCBO ran out around November. Tons of PC Pi...
by Philip1
Sat Jul 14, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1198068

Re: Coming Soon to the LCBO

Since Founders is being mentioned...anyone know if PC Pils will be back this summer? It just says product discontinued at the website. When it came along near the end of last summer, maybe early September, it became my only regular pilsner until the local LCBO ran out around November.
by Philip1
Wed May 23, 2018 9:24 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 283
Views: 154644

Re: Beer in Grocery Stores

Anyone notice price differences between the grocery stores and LCBO/TBS? The other day I bought some Side Launch Pale Ale and DAB (Dortmunder) - both 500ml - at Sobey's. I think I glanced at the prices below the cans before picking them up but didn't notice any price difference from the LCBO where I...
by Philip1
Tue Jul 11, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Grocery Stores
Replies: 283
Views: 154644

Re: Beer in Grocery Stores

Beer & cider finally came to my local Sobey's. I just stumbled upon the beer fridge whilst looking for frozen pizzas unaware that they now sold alcohol. The fridge area at the end of aisle had only six packs, mostly Coors/Molson etc plus Samuel Adams. I figured knowing how things work in Ontario...
by Philip1
Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Brooklyn Lager, Local 7 West Coast Lager
Replies: 3
Views: 3649

Re: Brooklyn Lager, Local 7 West Coast Lager

I tried Little Norway last week from TBS. It's got that annoyingly grainy macro lager taste.
by Philip1
Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822960

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I've really been digging the CA Saint of Circumstance Citrus Blond Ale. Don't be fooled by the blonde ale moniker - in many ways this drinks like a juicy session pale, or a hoppy american wheat (think gumballhead). Its quite decently hoppy (Citra, Centennial, Amarillo). Perfect summer beer. I just ...