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- Thu May 09, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What to do if you think you have a really bad batch (tainted)?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 242
Re: What to do if you think you have a really bad batch (tainted)?
I have considered that. The only problem is, it's not a common beer, near me, so if I buy more, I will be surprised if it's not the same batch. I am easily the biggest consumer of this particular beer, in my area. Having said that, I do see it as available at a different beer store than my local. I ...
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What to do if you think you have a really bad batch (tainted)?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 242
What to do if you think you have a really bad batch (tainted)?
About 2 months ago, I was having pretty severe digestive issues. I'll leave out the details. I attributed it to different foods, and started cutting them out of my diet. It would still happen, so I then thought it might be a health issue. At this point, I stopped drinking beer, altogether, and was e...
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:28 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Spring Release ???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2002
Re: Spring Release ???
Anyone had experience with the Grandauer Weissbier?
I'm a big fan of original Schneider Weisse, for reference. Since it's no longer available, it'd be nice to find a good replacement.
I'm a big fan of original Schneider Weisse, for reference. Since it's no longer available, it'd be nice to find a good replacement.
- Wed May 08, 2024 10:10 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5286
- Views: 1901315
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
I didn't get more information beyond the LCBO rejected their request to sell the non-oude kriek that was available recently. With the prices of some of the local sours and IPAs at the higher end micros, Boon's normal stuff is pretty price competitive. My own biases, but I'd buy cases of their stand...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:14 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Down to my last bottle of Boon Gueuze
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8424
Re: Down to my last bottle of Boon Gueuze
It's alive!!!
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:10 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5286
- Views: 1901315
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
This is kind of the opposite of a new arrival, but I contacted the agent that deals with Boon and they said the LCBO rejected their order(?) for a summer shipment. I'm not sure the mechanics behind this, but they sold really well, certainly faster than similar stuff. Well, this Boon lover is tremen...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:25 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Upcoming Provincial Tax Increase on Beer Frozen for Two Years
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1916
Re: Upcoming Provincial Tax Increase on Beer Frozen for Two Years
Interesting... My day-to-day beer already went up by $2 a case, in the past month, or so. I suppose that could just be inflation, but the timing is suspect.
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:59 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4585
Re: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
This is going to give me a complex... I stopped buying Schneider Weisse original, for about 6 months, and it was delisted. Haven't bought SN PA for about 6 months, and it's delisted. Possibly a coincidence, or perhaps, if I don't buy something, it's getting delisted. :lol: Careful. Back in early 20...
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 2:34 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Talk or Action?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17721
Re: Talk or Action?
More on this in today's Globe (paywalled) - announcement coming next week. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-to-announce-plan-to-allow-beer-in-corner-stores/ A government source has told The Globe and Mail that late next week, Premier Doug Ford’s government will unveil a plan t...
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4585
Re: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
I've confirmed with the LCBO that SNPA is delisted. Which is a major bummer as that was a regular purchase and hard to find local comparisons. This is going to give me a complex... I stopped buying Schneider Weisse original, for about 6 months, and it was delisted. Haven't bought SN PA for about 6 ...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:31 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5286
- Views: 1901315
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Yeah, I've wanted a Westmalle glass, as well.
Definitely in for this gift pack!
Definitely in for this gift pack!
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:17 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: 2023 Fall Import LCBO Release (September 10 - October 7)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3200
Re: 2023 Fall Import LCBO Release (September 10 - October 7)
Yeah, I'm looking forward to Aventinus Eisbock, as well. Can't remember the last time I had it.
Also, the Festweisse is a new Schneider for me. Really looking forward to giving that one a try, and possibly stocking up.
Also, the Festweisse is a new Schneider for me. Really looking forward to giving that one a try, and possibly stocking up.
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:50 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16718
Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
Just having mine, now, and I completely agree. A very pleasant surprise. Sweet, yet still has that lambic tartness.
I'll probably pick up another one.
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:21 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16718
Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
Found the Boon at my local LCBO, today (still not listed, online). I bought one bottle and just tried it. I agree that it's not as good as the last batch, but I'm not sure it's a fair comparison, as my last batch has been in my cellar for a year and a half, and was bottled in 2020. The new batch mos...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 1:52 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
- Replies: 33
- Views: 16718
Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
This could just be me or maybe something I was eating earlier, but the Kriek tasted different than the last time I had it. I understand it's 4th/5th tier kriek from Boon, but I would say get one to try before buying a few cases. That's a bit concerning. I'll do what I can to try it, first. Thanks a...