Author Topic: The Beer Thread (Read 625435 times)

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #40 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:32:10 pm »

Quote from: CatsEye68 on January 03, 2011, 06:59:05 pm

Quote from: airbalancer on January 03, 2011, 10:28:42 am
Garrison Brewing Co, Halifax, NS not sold in Ontario

They ship pallets of the Garrison stuff to the LCBO. Maybe it is all for special/private orders, dunno.

The beer snobs I know tend to diss Garrison but I suspect it has a lot to do with the personality of the owner.

Those same beer snobs tend to favor Propeller products made in Halifax along with the extreme concoctions brewed up by Greg Nash at the Hart & Thistle brewpub.

When I was there on Fathers Day for a couple hours they said they where not shipping to Ontario since they where not on the LCBO list

I guess I am wrong
Sept 29, 2010
Garrison Imperial I.P.A. Hits Ontario
Via "The Bar Towel" - "As part of the LCBO’s Autumn Ales beer release, we are thrilled to say that Garrison Imperial I.P.A. from Halifax, Nova Scotia is rolling out to the shelves for purchase. The Bar Towel, through our partner Cecktor Limited, is the agent for Garrison in Ontario and has been documenting the experience of importing through the Free Our Beer project. You can find which LCBO stores currently have stock here. "

Check here for LCBO Purchase Locations

But not around Cobourg, our LCBO is small then a corner store

Blue01 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 05, 2011, 11:50:57 pm »

* Name of Beer - ZYWIEC
* Type of Beer - BEER!
* Alcohol % -5.5
* Price of beer - JUST OVER $2
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - 500 ML BOTTLE
* Brewery - ZYWIEC BREWERY
* Country of Origin - POLAND
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.6
* Comments - TASTES GOOD!

Name of Beer -TYSKIE
* Type of Beer - BEER!
* Alcohol % - 5.5
* Price of beer - JUST OVER $2
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - 500 ML BOTTLE
* Brewery - KOMPANIA PIWOWARSKA
* Country of Origin - POLAND
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.7
* Comments - DAMN NICE. JUST A LITTLE SWEETER THAN ZYWIEC

Name of Beer - TRIPEL KARMELIET
* Type of Beer - STRONG
* Alcohol % - 8.4
* Price of beer - ? ONE OF MANY REC'D FOR CHRISTMAS
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - 330ML BOTTLE
* Brewery - BR.BOSTEELS
* Country of Origin - BELGIUM
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.1
* Comments - A 3-GRAIN BEER, NOT MY TYPE, BUT IMPRESSIVE STILL.

More to follow.

dr_spock · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2011, 03:46:05 pm »

Drinking and posting...

* Name of Beer - Bitburger
* Type of Beer - Beer
* Alcohol % - 4.8
* Price of beer - Don't know, received for a Xmas present
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - 330 ml bottle
* Brewery - Bitburger
* Country of Origin - Germany
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4
* Comments - Not much head and disappear fast

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2011, 04:05:50 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on January 03, 2011, 07:01:36 pm

Why don't we start a beer exchange? I did a few beer exchanges with some people out west. Put up a list of what you want and trade a beer that they want.

I'd be up for that.

Schmengie · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2011, 09:40:07 pm »

* Name of Beer - Black Bear Ale
* Type of Beer - Ale
* Alcohol % - 5%
* Price of beer - $2.05 per bottle
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - bottle
* Brewery - Kamloops Brewery
* Country of Origin - Canada
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.9

No one seems to sell this dark, wonderfully smooth beer here anymore, but it was great while it lasted. It had a very robust hoppy flavour with a slightly sweet aftertaste. The aroma was fruity with a hint of blackberry. I really miss this stuff.

* Name of Beer - Rickard's Red
* Type of Beer - beer
* Alcohol % - 5.2%
* Price of beer - $2.15 per bottle
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - bottle
* Brewery - Was Rickard's, now Molson (I know, I know..)
* Country of Origin - Canada
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.4

This beer is a lot better than I thought it would be. It's very refreshing with a nice hoppy/malty flavour and a slight hint of caramel in the aroma.

Blue01 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 08, 2011, 12:17:39 am »

I'll agree with the last post on the Black Bear Ale, thankfully it's still available here. As for Rickards Red, I prefer it in draught.

Now for yesterday's and today's brews:

Name of Beer - Hacker-Pschorr Munchener Gold
* Type of Beer - Edelhell?
* Alcohol % - 5.5
* Price of beer - ?
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) -500ml bottle
* Brewery - Hacker-Pschorr Brau
* Country of Origin - Germany
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.7
* Comments - One of the better German beers, so far

Name of Beer - Fraoch Heather Ale
* Type of Beer - Ale
* Alcohol % - 5
* Price of beer - ?
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - 500ml bottle
* Brewery - Heather Ale Ltd., Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
* Country of Origin - Scotland
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.85
* Comments -Wow, what incredible strong flavour. I'll have to try this one again

safristi · « **Reply #46 on:** January 08, 2011, 07:48:40 am »

............

THIS THREAD IS USELESS WITHOUT FREE SAMPLES..

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #47 on:** January 08, 2011, 01:11:53 pm »

* Name of Beer - London Pride
* Type of Beer - English Premium Ale
* Alcohol % - 4.7
* Price of beer - $3.99
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Bottle
* Brewery - Fullers
* Country of Origin - England
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.8
* Comments - Complex beer with vibrant hoppy taste. An extremely good ale.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #48 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:00:27 pm »

* Name of Beer - London Porter
* Type of Beer - English Porter
* Alcohol % - 5.4
* Price of beer - $3.99
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Bottle
* Brewery - Fullers
* Country of Origin - England
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 5
* Comments - Such a delicious beer that is rich, smooth, and with a hint of chocolate malt. The best Porter I've had, and there is a reason why it's ranked the best Porter in the world.

rrocket · « **Reply #49 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:14:43 pm »

^^Don't lie to us that know! Samuel Smith's Taddy Porter is the best in the world. Fuller's is a close #2.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #50 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:03:47 pm »

^ Never had one of those. I'd try one if they were available in my area.

safristi · « **Reply #51 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:47:58 pm »

..all these reviews are RATED 4.6 to 5.0....do U ALL work @ the BEER STORE................no skunky sh*t ever pass yer lips.....

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #52 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:54:35 pm »

^ We just have good taste is all.

* Name of Beer - Alexander Keiths
* Type of Beer - IPA
* Alcohol % - 5.0
* Price of beer - $2.19
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Can
* Brewery - Alexander Keiths Brewery
* Country of Origin - Halifax, NS, Canada
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.5
* Comments - This has been my go to beer for many years now. Clean, crisp and resfreshing!

safristi · « **Reply #53 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:04:31 pm »

.....

I'll give U that Canuck...................my go to beer if it's ON TAP in the clubhouse after a round of GOLF.. being Scotland's gift to the World after decent beer,Whisky,engineers,explorers,philosophers,tightwads,socialist trade unionists and SAF......

....................

sidman · « **Reply #54 on:** January 15, 2011, 03:53:05 pm »

Blizzard outside, time for a cold one...

Name of Beer - Mill St. Betelgeuse
* Type of Beer - Belgium Style Tripel
* Alcohol % - 8.5
* Price of beer -
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) -355ml bottle
* Brewery - Mill St. Brewery
* Country of Origin - Canada
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.5
* Comments - Nice Belgium Tripel, sweet, strong, and goddamn delicious on a cold day.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #55 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:50:16 pm »

* Name of Beer - Blueberry Cream Ale
* Type of Beer - Cream Ale
* Alcohol % - 5.0
* Price of beer - $2.50
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Bottle
* Brewery - Pumphouse Brewery
* Country of Origin - Moncton, NB, Canada
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.0
* Comments - A refreshing blueberry ale with pepper aromas. Better served on tap with fresh blueberries.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #56 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:01:26 pm »

* Name of Beer - Kronenbourg 1664
* Type of Beer - Lager
* Alcohol % - 5.0
* Price of beer - $2.85
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Can
* Brewery - Kronenbourg Brewery
* Country of Origin - France
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.0
* Comments - A decent Lager that is clean and crisp. A slightly citric taste.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #57 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:08:55 pm »

* Name of Beer - Red Stripe
* Type of Beer - Lager
* Alcohol % - 4.7
* Price of beer - $2.15
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Bottle
* Brewery - Desnoes & Geddes
* Country of Origin - Jamaica
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 4.2
* Comments - A lighter pale lager that is easy to drink. The Red Stripe cans that are available in the US are actually brewed by Moosehead Brewery here in Saint John where I live.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #58 on:** January 16, 2011, 03:26:02 pm »

* Name of Beer - Gosser
* Type of Beer - Lager
* Alcohol % - 5.1
* Price of beer - $2.15
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Can
* Brewery - Goss Brewery
* Country of Origin - Austria
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 3.5
* Comments - A pale lager that pours a pale yellow and has kind of a grassy malt flavour.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #59 on:** January 16, 2011, 05:05:07 pm »

^ Hahahaha. I haven't had a Labatt 50 in MANY years but it had the same affect on me as well.

* Name of Beer - Dab
* Type of Beer - Lager
* Alcohol % - 5.0
* Price of beer - $2.85
* How it was served (bottle, tap, can) - Can
* Brewery - Dortmunder Actien Brauerei
* Country of Origin - Germany
* Your rating out of 5 stars - 3.8
* Comments - Yellow colour with white head. Malty aroma with smooth bitterness