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by matt7215
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release
Replies: 146
Views: 52223

it looks like the trafalger pack has been dropped, its status has changed to delisted and there is no inventory in any store. can anyone confirm this?
by matt7215
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:57 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3103547

matt7215 wrote:tonight i spoiled myself.......homebrewed orval clone, homebrewed irish red ale, fullers london porter, fullers london porter, brooklyn black chocolate stout, now im on a klb pale ale
fuckin wrecked!!
by matt7215
Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:47 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3103547

tonight i spoiled myself.......homebrewed orval clone, homebrewed irish red ale, fullers london porter, fullers london porter, brooklyn black chocolate stout, now im on a klb pale ale
by matt7215
Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Ratebeer unsafe?
Replies: 53
Views: 18283

it appears to be unsafe again. im getting malware notices from my security software. i plan to avoid it until i here its ok again.
by matt7215
Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:05 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New Ontario Brews (what would you like to see?)
Replies: 22
Views: 9283

I would like to see more "age-worthy" beers. Session beers are great and all, but I'd like to see more attempts at the bigger styles... seems to be lacking across Canada. There is also a lack of Belgian-inspired ales outside of Quebec, and the few I've tried don't cut the mustard. some on...
by matt7215
Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Winter Warmers 2008 Release
Replies: 159
Views: 42305

SteelbackGuy wrote:That is a safe bet. I anxiously await this quad. And in the meantime I will continue to get ripped off Aventinus.
this is one of my favourite pass-times, but my local store just delisted it :o

now i have to buy it by the case
by matt7215
Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: MacEwan's Scotch Ale
Replies: 10
Views: 3577

Ive always enjoyed McEwans, its a perfect winter warmer and the price point is reasonable. Now if we could get Oscar Blues Old Chub then we'd be laughin. Come to think of it I havent picked up a sixer of McEwans in awhile so thanks for reminding me with this review!
by matt7215
Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: St. Peter's IPA
Replies: 21
Views: 9497

I think St. Pete IPA tastes alright, the 'medicinal' sharp hops were not an issue for me & I could have enjoyed another. i agree with belgian, ive had much worse american and english style IPA then the St Peter's. i will say that the IPA doesnt hold a candle to the Ruby Red but its still an enj...
by matt7215
Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release
Replies: 146
Views: 52223

We'll keep pitching Ruby Red but we have struck out so far. Next opportunity perhaps we can get a petition going which I can submit to the LCBO with your comments. We've pitched it as a General List item and as a seasonal with no success. some questions for esprit, how much does the LCBO care about...
by matt7215
Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Holiday Beers/Gift Packs 2008 Release
Replies: 146
Views: 52223

the ruby red is truly special, i wish we could buy it is singles!!
by matt7215
Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: St. Peter's Ruby Red
Replies: 25
Views: 8135

i picked up the gift pack a few days ago but i just enjoyed this one tonight. i was waiting for RB to come back up but i couldnt hold off any longer. here is my review: 500 ml bottle from an LCBO gift pack. Im completely blown away by this one! pours sexy red with a lingering tan head and sexy lacin...
by matt7215
Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New Ontario Brews (what would you like to see?)
Replies: 22
Views: 9283

New Ontario Brews (what would you like to see?)

Here's what Id love to see happen within the OCB: IPA - with the Scotch Irish in rappid decline we need a solid, bottled IPA. Durham makes some good ones but Id love to see a really good bottled IPA and if I could pick a brewer to make a good one Id pick Grand River Imperial Stout - with the Welling...
by matt7215
Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Great Lakes (Vintage!) Winter Ale
Replies: 3
Views: 1685

this years isnt active on the website yet but ill keep my eyes open for it
by matt7215
Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: How many beers do you have?
Replies: 29
Views: 7392

i usually have between 2 and 4 cases of homebrew and at least a case of either Muskoka Lager or Gold Crown Kings Pilsner. then i have my cellar of treats whick usually ranges between a case and 3 cases depending trips to the states and trades.
by matt7215
Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:32 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: What're you drinking right now?
Replies: 16950
Views: 3103547

tonight i had a homebrewed irish red ale and then a 750 of la fin du monde. i was blown away by this unibroue offering and this will now become a staple in my house. ive had the la fin du monde before but ive never had a better bottle then the one i had tonight.