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by Tapsucker
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer at Ontario Costcos
Replies: 8
Views: 2907

Re: Beer at Ontario Costcos

S. St. Jeb wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:31 pm
“ The Burlington Costco at 1225 Brant is now selling 60 packs of Coors Light, for $84.99.”
I'm guessing they are making their money back on the adult diapers to go with this.
by Tapsucker
Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
Replies: 70
Views: 38183

Re: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?

I got some of GLB's limited 2010 West Coast IPA and it's a nice nostalgia trip. I'm looking forward to Lake Effect season. It's been great the past few years.
by Tapsucker
Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer at Ontario Costcos
Replies: 8
Views: 2907

Re: Beer at Ontario Costcos

It will be interesting to see what they offer. Doesn't the new regulation state a certain percentage has to be Ontario craft? I've seen 60 packs of swill in Quebec stores. I don't recall if I even looked at the price. Honestly, the only real "convenience" for me would be if/when they accep...
by Tapsucker
Thu Oct 17, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5292
Views: 2210483

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I finally tried this. It's a nice beeeg beer, but for my taste a bit too sweet. Still, seems very well crafted. Especially for the price.

It might sounds dismissive, but I could see myself cooking with this. So many dishes where this would be a great contribution.
by Tapsucker
Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stepping away from beer reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 3745

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 o...
by Tapsucker
Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Southdown & Lakeshore/Royal Windsor - Mississauga
Replies: 2
Views: 2376

Re: Southdown & Lakeshore - Mississauga

Must be where the Leaside beer person went. Only to be replaced by an alchopop person. :cry:
by Tapsucker
Sun Oct 13, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Stepping away from beer reviews
Replies: 9
Views: 3745

Re: Stepping away from beer reviews

Interesting stats. It looks like you're not much of a lager guy. :P Personally I have never done any beer rating and I'm not sure I have even looked at any of these. I have appreciated Bar Towel and like sites much more as they are about sharing tips and discovery. Beer rating kind of comes of like ...
by Tapsucker
Thu Oct 03, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Hop 2 (Peter St)
Replies: 67
Views: 66836

Re: Bar Hop 2 (Peter St)

I hope the location doesn't peter out (sorry). It's off my beaten track more and more, but I do go out of my way to visit. Especially the patio. I think the challenge for the inside spaces has always been the noise level, but it's hard to ascertain whether that's why attendance is down.
by Tapsucker
Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: UK pint talk
Replies: 3
Views: 3380

Re: UK pint talk

Agreed on both points. Standardize so people can be better informed when comparing prices, or even deciding if they have had enough. Restaurant food portions are comically stupid. Have you ever seen anybody eat the pound or more fries as a side to other things as one usually gets served? Even if peo...
by Tapsucker
Tue Sep 24, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: UK pint talk
Replies: 3
Views: 3380

UK pint talk

Interesting discussion in the UK over beer serving sizes.

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/s ... r-measures
by Tapsucker
Fri Sep 20, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bickford Brewing Co.
Replies: 5
Views: 11184

Re: Bickford Brewing Co.

What's the zero gravity pint in your first pic?
by Tapsucker
Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer in Convenience Stores coming early
Replies: 32
Views: 17775

Re: Beer in Convenience Stores coming early

The only thing I ever use convenience stores for is ice a couple of times a year. I’m not fundamentally against beer in these stores, but it’s no benefit to me. Since my teacher is chronically underpaid and my school is falling apart and I can no longer go shoot up in safety, this is probably a goo...
by Tapsucker
Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Thirsty & Miserable
Replies: 15
Views: 21285

Re: Thirsty & Miserable

I went this past Saturday. Bar at the front with stools and seating at the back. The usual music on and not that loud too, which is always nice. Two unisex washrooms on the main floor. Six taps with I presume four more on the way at some point (based on the unused tap fridge further down the bar.) ...
by Tapsucker
Fri Aug 30, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread
Replies: 885
Views: 399181

Re: General LCBO Debate & Discussion Thread

It's $330 USD ($444.44 CAD) at Premier Gourmet. That seems like a price in order to keep it in stock so they can say they have it. Could very well be. Also some people who view things as more expensive = more good. I'm looking to go to Buffalo/Niagara in the next little bit so I'll see if it's behi...
by Tapsucker
Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Good news from your Premier!
Replies: 3
Views: 4616

Re: Good news from your Premier!

I got no problem with the outcome. I have a big problem with this being used as a big populist stunt/distraction, when these "folks" should be getting real work done. Especially not wasting this kind of money to accelerate an inevitable outcome just so they can goose their election campaig...