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by S. St. Jeb
Sat Sep 16, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Best Ontario pilsners
Replies: 14
Views: 3686

Re: Best Ontario pilsners

There was a discussion about this a few years ago. Best Pilsner at the lcbo? Lots of support for Urquell at that time too, and a lengthy post by groulxsome I thought King Pilsner had morphed into Thornbury Pickup Truck No. 26 Pilsner. Did a little searching, and both appear to be available on-line d...
by S. St. Jeb
Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Kingston Brewing Company
Replies: 7
Views: 2214

Re: Kingston Brewing Company

MatttthewGeorge wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:57 pm I was there once about 12 years ago or so and had the Dragon's Breath Pale Ale. Tasted like a malt extract beer tbh.
I remember Dragon's Breath....but it was more like 30 years ago. :(
Can't say I remember the beer much, but it's still one of my all-time favourite beer names.
by S. St. Jeb
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Fine Balance
Replies: 5
Views: 1709

Fine Balance

A colleague and beer buddy brought me 4 beers today that someone had gifted him. Two were from Fine Balance, which was a surprise since I do not recall ever hearing about them, and that doesn't happen often. I checked it out, and discovered they've been around since 2020 November. Good for them, tha...
by S. St. Jeb
Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 44121

Re: LCBO.com

shintriad wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:07 pm Just stopped by to plug LCBO Watch, still goin' strong: https://lcbo.watch/new-releases
I still use this too and find it very helpful, although the updates don't always seem as timely as they once were.
by S. St. Jeb
Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 44121

Re: LCBO.com

Ah ok. That's no good! I didn't realize that (don't use the app). Same here, I don't use the app, only the website, and it's the "Check Availability in All Stores" that I love and use all the time. And it's why I don't like the Beer Store website because they don't have a feature like this.
by S. St. Jeb
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO.com
Replies: 58
Views: 44121

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 S. St. Jeb
Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel
Replies: 54
Views: 18626

Re: Recruiting back to the Bar Towel

Just came to take a quick look and noticed at the bottom it said 65 users were logged on.

Wow!

Wait. Only 4 were registered and 61 were guests. Wow!
by S. St. Jeb
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Muddy York Brewing
Replies: 48
Views: 36928

Re: Muddy York Brewing

Cass wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:08 am News from Muddy York...
MUDDY YORK BREWING CO. ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A SECOND LOCATION
I just saw this and was going to post it. You beat me by an hour. LOL :)
by S. St. Jeb
Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Nickel Brook Brewing
Replies: 234
Views: 107414

Re: Nickel Brook Brewing

Nickel Brook has another voting contest. This one isn't about four 'mystery' beers, but about three proposed new labels for Naughty Neighbour.
by S. St. Jeb
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Collective Arts
Replies: 195
Views: 122548

Re: Collective Arts

One in Ottawa too.

https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2023/0 ... n-station/

I don't think this could have been done a few years ago. How have the rules changed....or did I just not know.
by S. St. Jeb
Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Anchor Brewing Ceases Operations
Replies: 11
Views: 3360

Re: Anchor Brewing Ceases Operations

Also that rebranding. Wow. Somehow I missed that, likely since we haven't had Anchor up here for years, but that really is awful. Their labels and overall branding were iconic, I really loathe modernist sleek branding that marketers seem to be obsessed with. I somehow missed it too. I agree with yo...
by S. St. Jeb
Wed Jul 12, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Anchor Brewing Ceases Operations
Replies: 11
Views: 3360

Re: Anchor

"A representative for Anchor Brewing Co., Sam Singer...attributes the decision to a mix of familiar factors: “the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations. ...
by S. St. Jeb
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program
Replies: 16
Views: 4249

Re: Booze in Toronto Parks - 2023 Pilot Program

Not starting until August 2?? LOL. Wouldn't want to evaluate the initiative on the whole summer now, would we?
by S. St. Jeb
Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Base Camp Brewing
Replies: 0
Views: 3847

Base Camp Brewing

A short-lived brewery for a very sad reason.

https://www.canadianbeernews.com/2023/0 ... sses-away/