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- Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:26 am
- Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
- Topic: Goose Island Black Friday & Bourbon County Stout
- Replies: 94
- Views: 51444
Re: Goose Island Black Friday & Bourbon County Stout
In fact going further I often most enjoy plain ol' imperial stouts even sans barrel-aging. OG Tempest is one of my favourite Ontario beers. Wellington Imperial Stout is still going strong it seems. Really liked it back in the day. Is it still as good as ever? Going back even further, I used to look...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:48 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Replies: 84
- Views: 33350
Re: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Well you guys convinced me to give some NA beer a shot, particularly Guinness. Admittedly I've been dismissive of NA beers and the need to reduce my consumption, but I'm not getting any younger and it's probably not sustainable to drink nearly ever day anymore- even if it's only a couple. So the Gui...
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:40 am
- Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
- Topic: Goose Island Black Friday & Bourbon County Stout
- Replies: 94
- Views: 51444
Re: Goose Island Black Friday & Bourbon County Stout
The decline of the Bastard series has been disappointing. In the mid to late 2010s those were some of the best BA stouts going. Last I had was around 2020/2021 and I noticed a significant drop-off. It was watery, unbalanced. Hopefully it returns to form. I'd recommend trying Left Field's Blackburne ...
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
- Topic: Goose Island Black Friday & Bourbon County Stout
- Replies: 94
- Views: 51444
Re: Goose Island Black Friday & Bourbon County Stout
To each their own, but I think there are way better stouts, at a better price point, than BCBS. I had my first one (actually 3) last year and was underwhelmed for sure. I think I'm inclined to agree. I had my first and only from the 2020 release and while I did think it was excellent, I didn't feel...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2151141
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze Platinum Blend 375 mL Spendy, but cheaper than in adjacent jurisdictions. Not available online at the moment, but may be in stores as the Kriek Boon was in stores weeks before it was listed on the site. Via LCBO Beer Inventory Yes, saw this one on shelf today at Vic Park &...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2151141
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Just came across Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel at the LCBO (Vic Park & Ellesmere). Didn't realize it was showing up, haven't had it in a while. One of my all time favourite dark wheat beers. They had some Paulaner Weissbier Dunkel too, although I think I recall seeing that one mentioned h...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Talk or Action?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 24862
Re: Talk or Action?
The article is paywalled, so the answer might be in there, but I thought it was just the LCBO who don't sell by the case. I've bought cases of beer at a discount direct from breweries before; Great Lakes sells a number of their beers at a case discount through their retail and online stores for ins...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:27 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: Talk or Action?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 24862
Re: Talk or Action?
The article is paywalled, so the answer might be in there, but I thought it was just the LCBO who don't sell by the case. I've bought cases of beer at a discount direct from breweries before; Great Lakes sells a number of their beers at a case discount through their retail and online stores for inst...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Shrinkflation
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5744
Re: Shrinkflation
Curious if anyone else finds themselves feeling similarly about a lot of the stuff being released today; and regular items for that matter. Yes, absolutely! Definitely in the one-off/seasonal categories, I've noticed lighter/thinner beers and often wondered if it had more to do with costs than with...
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:13 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Shrinkflation
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5744
Re: Shrinkflation
I suspect breweries are experimenting with ways of reducing raw material inputs to combat increased costs Amazing timing for you to make this comment. I just saw an article yesterday about this and there's even a word for it. Skimpflation. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/skimpflation-shrinkflation...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:01 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Shrinkflation
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5744
Re: Shrinkflation
On the topic of shrinkflation but in a somewhat different way, my perception is that beers are getting worse. Not bad per se, but I'm trying more and more that just seem to be a little lacking in body, lacking in hops or malt; just flatter overall. Collective's new TIPA (Hot Fuzz) for instance was s...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2151141
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Westmalle pack out in the wild too now. Based on what you're getting for the prices this year, I'll probably be skipping most. The Beyond the Pale pack is especially out to lunch on pricing; 17 bucks for 3 x 355 ml of semi-regularly produced beers (Darkness, Darkerness, and Dark & Picante). I ge...
- Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2151141
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
WuI’m cm random LCBO stop today and I was pleasantly surprised to see a St Ambroise barrel aged imperial Porter. I’ve always been a fan of their RIS, but havnt seen it for a while. Thank you for this information, I've never had their BA imperial porter. Also a fan of their RIS, last bottle I had wa...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:12 pm
- Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
- Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
- Replies: 5287
- Views: 2151141
Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
I was able to buy Fullers Vintage 2023 this past weekend at the LCBO on Innes in Ottawa. Also I spotted this on the LCBO website, a possible Christmas pack? https://www.lcbo.com/en/westmalle-gift-pack-3-glass-34145 Nice! I've been wanting a Westmalle glass for quite some time, I need to boost my Tr...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:57 am
- Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
- Topic: Aging canned Unibroue vs bottled
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2453
Re: Aging canned Unibroue vs bottled
I think I like that mix better as well; Blanche is easy to find standalone and I never cared much for Ephemere. Will have to keep an eye out on my next empties run.