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by DaveBar
Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327113

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Skeleton Key is still around because it is not that good. Spiced brews don't do anywhere near as well as a BBA or Cognac barrel aged good imperial stout. This spiced brew was pretty bad. I won't try another but that is my personal taste though. BOYD is more up most people's alley so it sells quicke...
by DaveBar
Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:37 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327113

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Skeleton Key is still around because it is not that good. Spiced brews don't do anywhere near as well as a BBA or Cognac barrel aged good imperial stout. This spiced brew was pretty bad. I won't try another but that is my personal taste though. BOYD is more up most people's alley so it sells quicker...
by DaveBar
Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:04 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327113

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

atomeyes quote ??? economy of scale, man. they may have more barrels (or got the barrels for less $$). Responce Not really no. They do not have much scale in the big scheme of things. Their setup is barely $1M hard equipment if that and produces much less than you think. Without getting into heavy e...
by DaveBar
Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327113

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

Interestingly......Bounty Hunter is 20% cheaper than when they released it in 2014......hopefully they are not losing money on this! Lol. Really looking forward to this though. One of my favourites from Bellwood's. Demand dropping can definitely do this. Don't envision this instance would be a rise...
by DaveBar
Thu Jan 28, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Bellwoods Brewery
Replies: 872
Views: 327113

Re: Bellwoods Brewery

12 cdn=8.50 USD for a 500 ml of high proven quality. That's fair and reasonable. yup. the comparables? Rodenbach Vintage - $12 at the LCBO. zero fruit added. 75 cL bottle. lower abv than 3MM Dragon's Milk - no fruit. barrel aged. $7.60 for 75 cL. similar ABV than 3MM. Dragon's Milk is good fresh, M...
by DaveBar
Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Nickel Brook Bolshevik Bastard Vertical
Replies: 0
Views: 2005

Nickel Brook Bolshevik Bastard Vertical

Opened a 4yr old and a 1.5yr old bottle. Here's the differences....... Appearance 4yr old- Low carbonation. Poured hard and it was a 1/2" high 1.5yr old- High carbonation. Poured a 2.5" high head Smell comparison Pretty much the same except the 1.5yr old had a metallic scent Taste 4yr old-...
by DaveBar
Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1844736

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Arrogant Bastard Ale 2015 Double Bastard Ale OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale – EXCLUSIVE TO THIS 4-PACK 2015 DEPTH-CHARGED Double Bastard Ale – EXCLUSIVE TO THIS 4-PACK http://stonesalesmaterials.com/arrogant-bastard-box/[/quote] do these beers warrant the price?[/quote] Actually pretty good pricing $34....
by DaveBar
Sat Nov 28, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: BCBS from Black Friday for Trade!
Replies: 3
Views: 2425

Re: BCBS from Black Friday for Trade!

Hi All, Thx for the replies and PM's. Have something in the works and if anything falls through I will post again. Dave
by DaveBar
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: BCBS from Black Friday for Trade!
Replies: 3
Views: 2425

Re: BCBS from Black Friday for Trade!

Yikes! Forgot to mention I'm in southern Ontario
by DaveBar
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: BCBS from Black Friday for Trade!
Replies: 3
Views: 2425

BCBS from Black Friday for Trade!

Got an extra 26oz Vanilla Rye for trade. Looking for bourbon barrel aged stouts only please. In person preferred or if I know you can do a mailing in the spring.
by DaveBar
Sat Nov 28, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: BCBS 2015
Replies: 33
Views: 11166

Re: BCBS 2015

Sure do look tasty. One in the trade section now!
by DaveBar
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1844736

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Can anyone do an in-depth tasting of the Six Boroughs Bourbon Barrel-Aged Rye Porter? Initially when I heard about this beer I thought it was going to be just another Ontario barrel aged/over priced fizzle; but it's anything but. This beer is big, yet alcohol is well in check, even for this style. ...
by DaveBar
Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: First time tapping a keg - advice needed
Replies: 5
Views: 7426

Re: First time tapping a keg - advice needed

No worries! Still north American so 99% chance it's a D
by DaveBar
Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: First time tapping a keg - advice needed
Replies: 5
Views: 7426

Re: First time tapping a keg - advice needed

Should be a standard Sanikey "D" connection. Get the keg nice and cold then tap it. Warm kegs foam badly and banging it around setting up the tap will make it worse. Beer store should be able to confirm connection as they are selling you the keg!
Enjoy!!
by DaveBar
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1844736

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

admviolin wrote:I really enjoyed last year's Hoperation Triple Cross from Phillips. Great blend of tropical hops and belgian yeast.
I have extras if you are looking to trade!