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by jimmay
Mon May 09, 2011 11:49 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: what is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 2294

Not sure if this helps.

http://www.thebeerguy.com/our_brands/Eg ... t_id=75627

and yes, lots of links to Hungarian Wine. Lets hope it's a mix up in the LCBO system... :-?
by jimmay
Mon May 02, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Black Creek Pale Ale (bottle)
Replies: 31
Views: 12292

Bought my bottles in Guelph, and while I found it decent, there was something funny, someone said 'minerally', and I agree. Wouldn't buy more. Thought the porter was excellent though.
by jimmay
Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3130265

Trying to clear out my beer fridge (actually just make space for recent purchases). Finally got to my bottle of Amsterdam Teichert Smoked Porter - wow, really good, very smoky!
by jimmay
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: FT - Beau's Beaver River - Hamil-Burling-ton/KW/Cambridge
Replies: 15
Views: 6407

I'll be in Ottawa on Thursday and will mule some back. PM me if you are interested, I'm in Waterloo, and headed to the GR tasting in April as well. Trade or re-imbursement...
by jimmay
Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3130265

Neustadt Mill Gap Bitter. What a flavourful beer!
by jimmay
Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: ISO: Smaller Styro Shippers
Replies: 11
Views: 4253

Thanks for the feedback. I'm thinking of trying to find a hardshell suitcase that fit the 12 x 750 ml styro snug-ly for beer hauls while on vacation. If two 12 oz'ers (or cans) go well (with bubble wrap as suggested), then I have flexibility to bring home bombers or 12 oz bottle or cans, or any comb...
by jimmay
Fri Mar 11, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: ISO: Smaller Styro Shippers
Replies: 11
Views: 4253

What are people thoughts (or experience) with shipping two 12 oz bottles in each 750 ml 'sleeve', with some sort of packing paper or bubble wrap in between, ie using one of these 12 bottle units to ship 24 12oz bottles?
by jimmay
Sun Mar 06, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor
Replies: 25
Views: 6347

nothing yet. Just finished John Palmers book, getting itchy. Will pm you to arrange a brew day.

The whole idea of culturing yeast really intrigues me. Is it that hard to do, practically??
by jimmay
Sun Mar 06, 2011 3:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor
Replies: 25
Views: 6347

ok, so would it be worthwhile, or can you just buy something similar 'off the shelf'?
by jimmay
Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor
Replies: 25
Views: 6347

(Homebrewing NOOB alert)

ok I may be out to lunch here, but anybody know if there is enough yeast in here to culture for homebrewing?? or is that not yeast?
by jimmay
Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Homebrewing Recipes and Tips
Topic: brewprint
Replies: 1
Views: 1138

wow, very cool, easy to use site!
by jimmay
Fri Mar 04, 2011 4:17 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: "Monks never used to flavour lambics"
Replies: 7
Views: 1783

That's the kind of talk that turns me into a raging lesbian.
Len, you are a raging lesbian all the time :)
by jimmay
Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3130265

Now

Neustadt Mill Gap Bitter. Was by the brewery today, so grabbed a few. Wow, what a flavourful bitter, tonnes of flavour in a small 3.7% package!

Grabbed a couple Honey Stouts too, but they'll have to wait for another night...
by jimmay
Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: English IPA Characteristics
Replies: 38
Views: 6261

I'll be interested to see your thoughts on it, I was really pleasantly impressed.
by jimmay
Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: English IPA Characteristics
Replies: 38
Views: 6261

English IPA

Guys - I had the True North IPA made by Magnotta at the Grand River Beer Club last night and I thought it was a 'spot on' example of an English IPA. I was pleasantly surprised. Is worth a try, but only is sold in 12s at TBS or better yet, pick some up at the brewery in Vaughn.

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