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by seangm
Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer at Ontario Costcos
Replies: 8
Views: 1411

Re: Beer at Ontario Costcos

So I haven't found too much yet about price and selection, but Dougie had a little photo op in a Costco and it looks like the Muskoka mixed 24 is $39.99; granted there's tax to be added, but that's still about $45 all in- so not bad. Michelob pricing appears to be about 3 bucks better than the Beer ...
by seangm
Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Replies: 90
Views: 45927

Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer

I noticed that Athletic's pricing on their own website is significantly higher than retail pricing, even some 3rd party online retailers. LCBO has Run Wild for $13.95 but their 6-packs run $17-18 from them directly. I'd order more often if the pricing was close to retail, since they have a lot more...
by seangm
Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Beer at Ontario Costcos
Replies: 8
Views: 1411

Re: Beer at Ontario Costcos

Just heard about this as well, in fact it looked like they were rearranging stock to make room during my last visit. Like you mention, considering Costco's business model of offering exclusive packaging/pricing/formats, I really hope it means they'll have deals not found elsewhere. Maybe case deals ...
by seangm
Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Replies: 90
Views: 45927

Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer

I noticed that Athletic's pricing on their own website is significantly higher than retail pricing, even some 3rd party online retailers. LCBO has Run Wild for $13.95 but their 6-packs run $17-18 from them directly. I'd order more often if the pricing was close to retail, since they have a lot more ...
by seangm
Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Anyone get a beer advent calendar?
Replies: 22
Views: 5777

Re: Anyone get a beer advent calendar?

I've been getting emails from Craft Beer Imports for their advent calendar, this year's features "24 travel-inspired craft beers from 5 different countries, never-before sold in Canada." I was admittedly curious because of the uniqueness element, but I'm not sure I can justify the $160 bu...
by seangm
Thu Oct 24, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Anyone get a beer advent calendar?
Replies: 22
Views: 5777

Re: Anyone get a beer advent calendar?

I've been getting emails from Craft Beer Imports for their advent calendar, this year's features "24 travel-inspired craft beers from 5 different countries, never-before sold in Canada." I was admittedly curious because of the uniqueness element, but I'm not sure I can justify the $160 buc...
by seangm
Fri Oct 18, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5292
Views: 2203297

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Price is especially impressive when you consider their Oatmeal Stout is $3.20, which is a great deal in its own right.
by seangm
Fri Oct 04, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Hop 2 (Peter St)
Replies: 67
Views: 63934

Re: Bar Hop 2 (Peter St)

Bar Hop 2 has been a bit off for a while now. I haven't seen the ground floor open for what seems like years, or at least every time I pass by. I've been a couple of times when the roof patio is open and that's all that is open, so no inside space at all. King St was doing quite well from what I co...
by seangm
Thu Oct 03, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Bar Hop 2 (Peter St)
Replies: 67
Views: 63934

Re: Bar Hop 2 (Peter St)

Both Peter Street and the original location are my go-tos when I'm in that part of the city, which granted isn't a lot these days. Dropped by King on a Saturday afternoon back in the winter and it was very quiet. Been about a year since I was at Peter Street, but the rooftop was very busy on a weekd...
by seangm
Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Around the World Beer Trip...where would you go?
Replies: 63
Views: 21161

Re: Around the World Beer Trip...where would you go?

Most of my trip planning these days has a broader focus, but a beer tour of Czechia is still high on my list. I'd also like to go back to Belgium and tour the Trappist breweries; we were only in Brussels, granted we went to Cantillon of course. I can't say the improved/expanded availability of good ...
by seangm
Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Where would you go for 4 or 5 days?
Replies: 17
Views: 8446

Re: Where would you go for 4 or 5 days?

I just got back from Nashville, granted it was for work, but I could see that route being interesting- specifically with a stop in Cincinnati. A friend of mine was there earlier this year and the German brewing history looked fascinating, specifically the beer caves. The Over-the-Rhine neighbourhood...
by seangm
Tue Sep 17, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Beertown
Replies: 12
Views: 11500

Re: Beertown

For a while there I thought Bier Markt was going to be the thing that filled that gap. They had a few locations, and I was seeing them on restaurant chain gift cards and stuff like that. Seems like they didn't make it for whatever reason. Actually, this is kind of spot on; Beertown feels like an up...
by seangm
Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Beertown
Replies: 12
Views: 11500

Re: Beertown

Beertown opened a location in Whitby. Always nice to get a new (good) beer focused place in Durham Region, since despite a few solid breweries it's not as saturated as the rest of the GTA. Food was good, better than the typical chains in that part of Whitby, with a good selection of rotating draft, ...
by seangm
Thu Sep 05, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Replies: 90
Views: 45927

Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer

S. St. Jeb wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:13 pm
seangm wrote: Wed Sep 04, 2024 2:01 pm you could probably switch it out on me and I wouldn't notice.
Well, not at first. :wink:
Haha touche, there would certainly be a conspicuous absence.
by seangm
Wed Sep 04, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Replies: 90
Views: 45927

Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer

Collective Arts Guava Gose. Gotta be one of the best I've tried yet for similarity to the original. Sure it's a bit easier to pull off when you've got the sour ferm, salt and fruit puree to work with, but it really is good. I've always liked their regular guava gose, so it's a win-win since you coul...