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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3632
Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
I bet drunk squirrels are hilarious. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for squirrels enjoying a nice IPA or chardonnay while hunting for nuts. What I worry about is how those stupid signs will disorient them and they won't be able to find their nests. Also, more drinkers will probably mean less tokers, w...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3632
Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
Won't somebody puleeze think of the squirrels!!! ![:roll:](./images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
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- Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
- Replies: 82
- Views: 19760
Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
I'm glad to see that, after a brief disappearance, Maclean's seems to be back in production: their Pale Ale is on tap once again at my local (the Done Right Inn). It's a good beer and I hope it sticks around. I'm glad Done Right Inn is still open. I haven't been by there in a long while. I don't ge...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: :roll: Red Herring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 434
:roll: Red Herring
While I get the sincerity of what is being said, I really think the conversation should be more about putting stupid stuff in beer. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/peanut-allergy-beer-1.7161997 And if it's about respect for people with allergies, then it's also time to pile onto brewers using lactose....
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
- Topic: The Gem on Davenport Closed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 674
Re: The Gem on Dupont Closed
Minor correction: Davenport. I grew up in the area and although The Gem came after my time there, it was often a place of reunions with old friends from the area. I heard about the fire and feared this would be the outcome. They were an archetype of the perfect neighbourhood gathering spot. Sad to l...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
- Replies: 82
- Views: 19760
Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
I never managed to try any Cassel beers. it does feel a bit weird having Ontario breweries open and close without having ever sampled their goods. I'm not sure I've even heard of Cassel. It makes me wonder if their outcome might have a bit to do with having been invisible to followers of the Ontari...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8938
Re: What's Your Favourite Ontario West Coast IPA?
Peak to Peak is very good. Nice selection of hops. I am pleasantly impressed with Peak to Peak. It's a return to form for Collective that seems to have had some execution issues of late. I hope it's a sign of things to come from them. Except maybe on pricing. It feels a bit steep, but this must be ...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Alcohol regulation changes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5499
Re: Alcohol regulation changes
I seem to recall having to submit to a proctology exam at a Beer Store once, but that was just to return some empties.
- Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:38 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
- Replies: 82
- Views: 19760
Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
South River Brewing: https://southriverbrewing.ca/ IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT! It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of South River Brewing Co. As I reach my 20th birthday (Feb 29) I feel that it is time to take a break and after consultation with partners we have decided to close the ope...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3156575
Re: What're you drinking right now?
Is that back in Ontario? Where did you find it?beerstodiscover wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:45 pm Driftwood Fat Tug IPA — Can BB May 06 2024 tasting very good and making me wistful for the west coast IPA era.
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
- Topic: Columbia
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1964
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 75
- Views: 13525
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
I know it's just one case, but I have a friend who decided to give up drinking over a year ago. His normal potions were macro lagers. He is regularly trying different NA beers and reports that they all basically suck. He's a serious foodie, so if he can't find something that meets the taste baseline...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: What're you drinking right now?
- Replies: 16950
- Views: 3156575
Re: What're you drinking right now?
GLB Karmageddon.
*tries to channel Borat voice* - Is niaace!
Well balanced for a big beer. Oddly, the aroma has a hint of grilled meet. Not off putting, just weird.
*tries to channel Borat voice* - Is niaace!
Well balanced for a big beer. Oddly, the aroma has a hint of grilled meet. Not off putting, just weird.
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 75
- Views: 13525
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
So I had this dream the other night where I was in a bar and all the beer was really really expensive. When I asked why, I was told because it was all non-alcoholic. Crazy those two themes converged. Must be some latent anxieties... Which begs the question, why are NA beers stocked at the LCBO? They...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
- Topic: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
- Replies: 82
- Views: 19760
Re: Breweries closing and/or restructuring and/or bought out
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/lethbridge-brewery-seeks-shareholders-1.7079261 A different approach from a brewery in Alberta. Didn't someone else try something like this a while back in Ontario? It sounds familiar, but I can't quite recall. Beaus did something similar. I recall it was to r...