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by matt7215
Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:36 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ratebeer unsafe?
Replies: 53
Views: 18324

Dear Fellow RateBeerian I'm sorry to say that despite our best efforts and an outstanding group of worldwide volunteers and active raters in countries around the the globe, we've come to a point where it's difficult to resume our service to craft beer community. Recently we've come under a steady a...
by matt7215
Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:10 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ratebeer unsafe?
Replies: 53
Views: 18324

if any of you have been to ratebeer recently it does not look good. does anyone have any thoughts?
by matt7215
Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Autumn 2008 Release
Replies: 121
Views: 45055

I am starting to think that the Westmalle is one of the best dubbels I have had in terms of balance. While I find a lot of dubbles are sweet, usually overly so, the westmalle is sweet but balanced by spices, heavy hopping and a yeasty funk. ive had the Westmalle dubble 4 times now and i find it qui...
by matt7215
Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: St Peter's CREAM STOUT
Replies: 6
Views: 2199

St Peter's CREAM STOUT

This is the biggest surprise of the Fall release for me. Im actually purchasing more of this brew the the SS Imp Stout which surprises me. I love the mouthfeel and the roasted malt flavour is better the most stouts. I wish this one was a year-rounder
by matt7215
Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout
Replies: 25
Views: 8038

Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout

I think its quite a nice brew. Its much different from other Imperial Stouts that Ive had. Its quite fruity but this adds a layer of complexity that is not always found in Imperial Stouts. I still think that John By is the best option for Imperial Stouts at the LCBO but Im a bit worried about this y...
by matt7215
Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: group in KW/Cambridge/Guelph area to split private orders
Replies: 85
Views: 36668

I am going to put in an order today for a case of the brewdog paradox. So far I have : Xocoatl: 6 Kwailo: 6 sphilp: 6 tupalev: 3 If anyone else wants in, let me know. We also need to find a time to meet up to split the Panepot ill take the other three, i know im new to this site but JesseM can conf...
by matt7215
Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Gold Crown King's Pilsener
Replies: 17
Views: 5165

Gold Crown King's Pilsener

this would be my daily drinker it i lived in waterloo. i pick up a case everytime im in waterloo and im never dissapointed. way better then most buck-a-beer options with the exception of maybe muskoka premium lager. if your ever in waterloo check out this brew and im sure you wont be dissapointed.
by matt7215
Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Volo Cask Days - Oct 17-19
Replies: 224
Views: 51394

Volo Cask Days - Oct 17-19

Ill be there on Sunday for the 12-4 session. Hope to meet some of you there!
cheers
matt
by matt7215
Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What to do when the beer selection sucks?
Replies: 60
Views: 18133

What to do when the beer selection sucks?

i was recently out for dinner and the only 2 tap selections were keiths and Grasshopper, I passed on both nad drank water
by matt7215
Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3126214

Derek wrote:How did this slip to the second page in the forum?

Galt Knife Old style. Nice with some old cheddar and Ace bread.
Im jamming on the GR Highballer Pumpkin Ale and it is magnificant!
by matt7215
Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Grand River Highballer Pumpkin Ale
Replies: 5
Views: 2909

Grand River Highballer Pumpkin Ale

Im enjoying my way through a growler of this one right now and I have to say that it is absolutly splendid!! By far the best pumkin ale Ive even had. For those of you that have access to this buy it soon or I'll have it all drank up!!
by matt7215
Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Autumn 2008 Release
Replies: 121
Views: 45055

does anyone know when we can expect the Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout ??
by matt7215
Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Cobra
Replies: 8
Views: 3478

Cobra

where did you acquired said beer?
by matt7215
Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What happened to Sam Adams Boston Lager
Replies: 4
Views: 2794

What happened to Sam Adams Boston Lager

i used to drink the Sam Adams quite a bit before the Brooklyn lager showed up here, Ill revisit the SA and post my findings but I dont think it will replace the Brooklyn as my go to summer lager
by matt7215
Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:44 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Mill Street Barley Wine
Replies: 20
Views: 7930

Mill Street Barley Wine

of the 16 barley wines ive had i have to say that this is my least favorite. it would be nice to see this style more from the OCB but givin that very few people in ontario know what a barley wine is i doubt that we will see that. ill just have to keep purchasing the hardy's and pray it keep showing ...