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by anthony9
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5262
Views: 1713778

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I could be mistaken, but those Fullers's Vintage Ales have really jumped in price. Not sure it's related to Sapporo or not.
by anthony9
Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Portland, ME
Replies: 13
Views: 7852

Re: Portland, ME

Had a great trip in Portland/Boston. My preference for wild/sours mean I liked Portland more than Boston. Portland has some of the best beer-to-population ratio of anywhere. Allagash . The highlight for me. Did the quick 11:30 barrel room tour. Guide was great, and made for an informative and enjoya...
by anthony9
Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Portland, ME
Replies: 13
Views: 7852

Re: Portland, ME

I'll be going to Portland and Boston soon and I hope to be able to post some of my experiences afterwards. Planning to attend the short Allagash wild barrel tour (logistical challenges), Novare Res, Oxbow, and RSVP. Unrelated: I tried posting something interesting I saw at an LCBO, but I could not g...
by anthony9
Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 35214

Re: LCBO.com

Kriek Boon is on the LCBO site. It can be found by searching "kriek", but not "Boon". Another nitpick I have is Lambiek Fabriek has two offerings on the site, but are listed in different formats. "Jart-Elle Oude Kriek" versus "Lambiek Fabriek - Brett-Elle". A ...
by anthony9
Wed Aug 09, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Detroit
Replies: 94
Views: 50847

Re: Detroit

I'd like to go to Detroit one day as it's relatively close and seems to have a lot of great things. Tangentially, I was recently at Grimm in Brooklyn, and they definitely do not have a Montreal location. I'd like them to, though. Weird how some people cannot admit mistakes with zero costs for doing ...
by anthony9
Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
Replies: 33
Views: 8765

Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release

I'm going to get a brett-elle to try, but it's priced the same as the Armand and Gaston, which is almost certainly better. Lambiek's prices need a few years to cellar.
by anthony9
Sat Aug 05, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
Replies: 33
Views: 8765

Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release

Still no sign of Boon. Should I be worried? I saw the Boon Kriek in the Yonge/ Wellesley (?) store two weeks ago. LCBO app/website leaves much to be desired. Brett-Elle (unfruited geuze from Lambiek Fabriek) seems to be in stores, too. Thanks, it's good to hear that it's actually here, but very dis...
by anthony9
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 35214

Re: LCBO.com

The one thing that stands out is finding products in the app. This is my biggest complaint about the LCBO app. I can't search the total inventory, just by physical proximity. I therefore use the mobile website rather than the app. Enter product name in search bar. Click on desired product. Click on...
by anthony9
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 35214

Re: LCBO.com

LCBO app/website leaves much to be desired. This quote comes from a different thread. There is always the possibility glitches with the website. I find odd things now and again, like making a purchase of something that doesn't show inventory in the store I'm at, or perhaps doesn't show at all, but ...
by anthony9
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
Replies: 7
Views: 1752

Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program

Cass wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:24 pm
anthony9 wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:47 pm If this happens again next year, hopefully starts at the twofour weekend and not August. I'm assuming it will continue to be a seasonal thing.
Let’s hope they just make it permanent!
I hoping, but not hopeful.
by anthony9
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2023 LCBO Summer Release
Replies: 33
Views: 8765

Re: 2023 LCBO Summer Release

Andicus wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:35 pm Still no sign of Boon. Should I be worried?
I saw the Boon Kriek in the Yonge/ Wellesley (?) store two weeks ago. LCBO app/website leaves much to be desired.

Brett-Elle (unfruited geuze from Lambiek Fabriek) seems to be in stores, too.
by anthony9
Wed Aug 02, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
Replies: 7
Views: 1752

Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program

If this happens again next year, hopefully starts at the twofour weekend and not August. I'm assuming it will continue to be a seasonal thing.
by anthony9
Sat Jul 22, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.
Replies: 3
Views: 634

Re: I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.

I think this sounds nice, but it seems like people that ruin things would have no difficulty ruining this.
by anthony9
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5262
Views: 1713778

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Not sure how new these are:

Small Pony Barrel Works Tropical Apocalypse - 473 can

Timmermans Lambicus Strawberry - 330 bottle