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by Craig
Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I had a Bellwoods A Stout with Coffee (https://www.lcbo.com/en/bellwoods-brewery-a-stout-with-coffee-30366) the other day and thought it strongly resembled my memory of Peche. Possibly a little stronger on the coffee and a little more approachable at 5%. Reminded me why I grew to love that brewery b...
by Craig
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:20 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: The Granite
Replies: 8
Views: 4554

Re: The Granite

They're also a great, affordable, venue for events. I got married there!
by Craig
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: 2023 LCBO Spring Release
Replies: 5
Views: 7056

Re: 2023 LCBO Spring Release

Some interesting stuff on there. A few Euro offerings I've never tried and a couple of big US IPAs that are always fun.
by Craig
Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Elora Brewing Company (n. of Guelph)
Replies: 16
Views: 11466

Re: Elora Brewing Company (n. of Guelph)

A shoutout to Elora for making Queen of the Quarry, a German style altbier. It's tasting mighty good right now. Yes. It’s absolutely fantastic, I need to grab more before it’s gone. The Keller Pils is really good as well. Wasn’t as impressed by the black Pilsner, unfortunately. Drag, I have 6 of th...
by Craig
Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Elora Brewing Company (n. of Guelph)
Replies: 16
Views: 11466

Re: Elora Brewing Company (n. of Guelph)

Tapsucker wrote: Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:26 pm As a kellerbier geek, I am interested, but I don't think I have seen their offerings at the Elsi Lickbow Any suggestions where to find this in the GTA (core)?
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by Craig
Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Elora Brewing Company (n. of Guelph)
Replies: 16
Views: 11466

Re: Elora Brewing Company (n. of Guelph)

A shoutout to Elora for making Queen of the Quarry, a German style altbier. It's tasting mighty good right now.
by Craig
Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I'd be surprised too, but it would make a certain amount of sense for the stuff they aim at our market to be made here too. I'll ask around and see if I know anyone who knows.
by Craig
Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Anyone catch the date on the Arrogant Bastard? Is there a BB date? I don't recall seeing/noticing one on previous bottles purchased in the States. The expiry date is probably Sept 01 2015, if its all the same run. http://www.stonebrewing.com/freshbeer/ Those I have bought in the States several year...
by Craig
Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Stone was an interesting thing. They showed up with a bit of fanfare, but I generally found stale beer on shelves and it wasn't really priced better than local options. I tried a few of their offerings when available, but I don't recall ever going back for any of them. I guess the RIS was well-price...
by Craig
Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

The rare Bourbon (aka Pappy) lottery is back. Looks like prices have risen a bit on this thing.
by Craig
Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Import IPAs are always several months old by the time they get on shelves. I keep seeing Deschutes in my local and it's from last summer. I'd love to get Arrogant Bastard again just because it'll still be tasty by the time we can buy it.
by Craig
Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I feel like Vernontoise was available last year. I think I have a bottle kicking around somewhere from that.
by Craig
Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5286
Views: 1907276

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

I believe they fired someone and then settled the lawsuit out of court. I don't think we'll ever really know exactly what went on there and who is truly to blame.
by Craig
Thu Mar 02, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: New Ritual - Supposedly Closed
Replies: 9
Views: 2627

Re: New Ritual - Supposedly Closed

Yeah, that's not surprising. I'm sure there are dozens of breweries that were announced and never got off the ground. What was that one we kept making fun of way back when? I vaguely recall them being around High Park or Roncesvalles or something, but I can't find the thread. What I'm really wonderi...
by Craig
Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: For Fun: ChatGPT Throwdown!
Replies: 13
Views: 8787

Re: For Fun: ChatGPT Throwdown!

It's curious that the thing it keeps mixing up is the year the site launched. Like that's a hard number, you'd think a computer would be consistent on that.