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by El Pinguino
Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Calling all lurkers/newbies
Replies: 67
Views: 26033

Greetings! I guess I am a newbie...and would post more if I had more free time. Usually drop by to check things out and get a good laugh at all the banter happening on the forums. I was a member of the mass-market beer club for years, but secretly knew I needed more. Went to Belgium and got hooked o...
by El Pinguino
Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:30 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Delirium Tremens at Cooper St LCBO?
Replies: 6
Views: 3315

Oh most excellent!
I just happen to be driving downtown tomorrow, and was planningto stop by to check it out anyways. This is some most delicious news. I believe my last DT was last New Year's.
Thanks for the wink wink nudge nudge tip.....and happy holidays to all!
by El Pinguino
Sat Dec 17, 2005 12:41 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Delirium Tremens at Cooper St LCBO?
Replies: 6
Views: 3315

Delirium Tremens at Cooper St LCBO?

Hey all, Searching around the LCBO site for some beers to pick up, and I decided to punch in delirium. It came up with over 500 at the Copper St LCBO. Can anyone verify that they have tons of it lying around there? It is the only location that came up, so I don't want to waste a trip into the city i...
by El Pinguino
Sat Oct 29, 2005 2:33 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Gift Packs
Replies: 45
Views: 14992

Picked up the Sam Smith's selection box today! Wasn't really paying attention, but a few others I saw out: An Okocim 6-pack w glass...looked interesting...anybody know more about it? The Budels pack A Fischer holiday pack Some other commercial stuff like Corona, etc. Didn't see St Bernadus...or anyt...
by El Pinguino
Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:48 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Good beers in Africa?
Replies: 3
Views: 2788

Thanks Jer,
Sounds tempting, as long as it isn't liek the fermented goat's milk they drink in Mongolia.
:D
by El Pinguino
Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:43 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Good beers in Africa?
Replies: 3
Views: 2788

Good beers in Africa?

Hey Bartowelers! Wondering if anyone has some good beer reccommendations in East Africa (besides Tusker or Castle of course!), as I will be there next month. I did a search on Rate Beer and saw a number of decent ranked stouts and beers...so I know there must be some choices over there! Anyhow... Go...
by El Pinguino
Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:14 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: LCBO Private Ordering Successes & Failures
Replies: 21
Views: 11764

Quick question here.... I work for a travel company and we will launch some new destinations later this year. Is it even possible (and if possible, is it practical?) to arrange an order for such uncommon beers as "Three Horses" from Madagascar? (which I have had...and it's by no means terr...
by El Pinguino
Sat May 28, 2005 6:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Breaking through the bottom of the barrel
Replies: 55
Views: 18258

I have to also agree with Old Faithful on this one...I enjoy Sleeman beers, and the new Original Draught is quite drinkable. I was faced with the task of bringing beer to my last baseball game, and could not bare bringing the usual molbatt stuff, so this was a compromise (albeit overpriced). The PR ...
by El Pinguino
Wed May 25, 2005 6:10 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Battle of the Beers @ beerbistro
Replies: 1
Views: 1981

Thanks Steve, Dropped by last Wednesday for dinner, and enjoyed the ribs .... delicious. Was given a sample of the King Dark, quite tasty! later on I opted for a glass of Denison's Dunkel as well. I just realized that we never received a ballot for the contest, strange. Probably just a small oversig...
by El Pinguino
Mon May 02, 2005 9:11 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Transition Beer?
Replies: 19
Views: 7493

Wheat beers for sure, I agree with DukeofYork. Hacker-Pschorr has become a favourite for many people I've tried to introduce to the world of beer, does anyone NOT like a refreshing wheat beer? Wunderweisse remains my top pick still, wish it were more readily available.....maybe McAulsan Ambroise Pal...
by El Pinguino
Mon May 02, 2005 8:58 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Consignment Beer Orders
Replies: 13
Views: 6342

I'd be happy to know where this may be showing up as well....I have a weakness for the Rogue Chocolat stout and have recently been enjoying the chocolate cherry stout from Black Oak......wonder how this compares?

Floris Chocolat Gardenbeer (Belgium) 330 ml 3.9% alc./vol.
by El Pinguino
Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:04 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: c'est What
Replies: 46
Views: 22951

I have to admit C'est What is a fantastic place, albeit I have not been for months. I used to work just around the corner (and just above the Bier Markt), so it was a common hangout. Will have to visit again soon. I'd usually have a bison burger or cajun chicken fingers with a few pints of whatever ...
by El Pinguino
Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:47 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rodenbach Grand Cru
Replies: 86
Views: 47674

Hell again, So to follow up, the Rodenbach did suffer the same fate as the Rochefort 10. I had to leave for 10 minutes, and when I returned the sour vinegar smell overwhelmed me as I approached the glass, and I couldn't bare to take another 3 sips (only 2). So whatever, who cares really? I found a b...
by El Pinguino
Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:23 pm
Forum: Local and Imported Beer Reviews
Topic: Rodenbach Grand Cru
Replies: 86
Views: 47674

Greetings beer enthusiasts. I forced myself to register today and stop lurking around the Bar Towel as there seems to be somethign wrong. I have a 1/2 empty glass of Rodenbach Grand Cru staring at me, and I want to throw it out. It seems that this has happened to others, and I hope the the other bot...