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by Tapsucker
Thu May 15, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: new bar - beer choices
Replies: 38
Views: 9946

A Guinness drinker can be persuaded to drink another stout if that's what's on tap. A stout drinker will not necessarily drink Guinness. A number of bars carry a 'house stout' that I think Amsterdam brews and private labels for them. I don't know what the commitment is, but it's quite good and might...
by Tapsucker
Thu May 15, 2008 2:48 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Converting the Unbelievers
Replies: 28
Views: 7926

Harder to find, but also a good gateway is F&M Stonehammer Pislner.

Don't be afraid to try something hoppy either. Often it's the malty character that turns off macro to micro movers. Black Oak Pale might get a good result.
by Tapsucker
Sat May 10, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: New Bier Market on King
Replies: 4
Views: 2709

This from the Ontario Brewing Awards press release: "Toronto’s own nirvana for beer lovers".
I just can't contain myself, I've been laughing so hard it hurts. I have to go pee now...make myself some Keiths. :lol:
by Tapsucker
Thu May 08, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: No or low fizz beer
Replies: 16
Views: 4597

So many beers use carbonation(or nitrogen) as part of the flavour/mouth experience. It's hard to say. Is this some sort of 'one hand clapping' question?

Sorry to be insensitive...I guess I'll second the cask ale suggestion. The Granite will even let you take some home if you ask nice.
by Tapsucker
Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Ethnic Beers Release
Replies: 36
Views: 14303

Yanjing makes me think of Tiger, and Tiger makes me think of stupid nights in Singapore with the accompaniment of really bad, but only just affordable beer. Tiger is light years ahead of Yanjing, and at least you can also get good beer in Singapore if you don't like the Tiger! To be fair, I had a c...
by Tapsucker
Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Ethnic Beers Release
Replies: 36
Views: 14303

I tried the Yanjing in China. You would really have to be loyal to the PRC to go out of your way for one of those. The tapwater is not considered safe but is generally a tastier bet than the Yanjing :-? It's also not too common to find a cold beer there. Lukewarm or on ice it still tastes almost as ...
by Tapsucker
Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Great Canadian beers
Replies: 19
Views: 6254

Thanks, I needed a good laugh :lol: Seriously, we should support this perspective on 'beer' any chance we get. The less people that get turned on to good ingredients, the less pressure on already scarce resources like hopps, barley etc. In other words, more beer for us while the hosers swill soda pop!
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: this weather!
Replies: 3
Views: 1551

Should've happened a month ago, but I'll take it anyway!

Time to start the patio watch...
by Tapsucker
Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: South of the border disappointment
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

Just came back from Vegas as well... had a rather bland dinner last Sunday at Gordon Biersch. Hard to find a reason to go back and that was the sentiment shared by a group of us. The service was far from enthusiastic, staff knew very little about the beers. The food was barely ok. Food to plate rat...
by Tapsucker
Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: South of the border disappointment
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

Re: South of the border disappointment

tuqueboy wrote:
Tapsucker wrote: the blonde Dunkel I had was actually off!
blonde Dunkel? whaa??
Yeah I wondered too, but I thought I'd try it to see what they were up to. The description sounded good, but the beer was lame. It supports my case on how bad this place has become.
by Tapsucker
Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: South of the border disappointment
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

South of the border disappointment

This probably should go in the reviews section, but I thought I'd share a quick warning with everybody. I was just down in Las Vegas and one of the usually reliable beer spots, Gordon Biersch, has really taken a dive for the worse. The food at this location was awful (it has been excellent for years...
by Tapsucker
Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: U.S. Craft Beer article in today's Post
Replies: 53
Views: 16724

It's time to invite CAMRA to set up office in Ontario.
by Tapsucker
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: Outside of Ontario Beer Travel, Local Beer/Brewery Guides and Talk
Topic: Prague and Czech Republic trip
Replies: 7
Views: 6125

Damn...you're going to have a fine trip!
by Tapsucker
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Rowers Sinks
Replies: 26
Views: 7767

I noticed on Restaurant Makeover that 'Mexican Brothel' is the new in style for the summer of '08.

I'm not sure why exploiting Mexican women is suddenly more exotic than any other nationality, but if it comes with a good beer, I can't wait to check it out.
by Tapsucker
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Brew it yourself beer?
Replies: 23
Views: 7510

There have been many variations on brewing kits over the years. You might be surprised ot find out how many great brewmasters had their first brewing experience with these. that's not an endorsement for the quality, but it does say enough that they were not all so bad as to turn some notable individ...