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Icon · 05-04-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by toonmaster

The gf's dad was in town and brought some Longboard Island Lager by the Kona Brewing Company from the US.

This was my favorite of the three. It had a little extra flavour to it compared to your basic lager and was a smooth finish.

Check out Koko Brown by Kona Brewing Company if you can ever find it anywhere. Caramel/Coconut taste... It's damn good.

TheSutterDynasty · 05-04-2012, 07:16 PM

They have this at Hudson's. It's delicious.

It's nice to have a good beer at a typical bar!

Flash Walken · 05-05-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by toonmaster

After curbing my IPA craving with a Propeller IPA (found here: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showpos...&postcount=240), I went looking for a red ale to enjoy while watching the NJ/Phili game last night. I decided on the Scotch Style Pike Kilt Lifter Ruby Ale from The Pike Brewing Company in Seattle.

It has the taste I enjoy with red ales but it didn't quite satisfy me. Maybe it was the $18 I paid for a sixer; damn pricey.

I also scooped up the Granville Island Robson Street Hefeweizen last weekend.

I tried this brew last year and really enjoyed it. This year however it comes across as too fruity. While I'm sure to enjoy one out on the deck after finishing up the days yard work, I don't think it will be a regular occurance in my fridge.

The gf's dad was in town and brought some Longboard Island Lager by the Kona Brewing Company from the US.

This was my favorite of the three. It had a little extra flavour to it compared to your basic lager and was a smooth finish.

PIke has a stout I really like. It's a strong beer, but if you like that sort of thing, I recommend it: http://www.pikebrewing.com/beers_PikeXXXXXStout.shtml

I've had a the Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, and enjoyed it. Wasn't the greatest beer I've ever had, but was certainly above average.

I'll have to check out your recommendations.

nwflamesfan · 05-06-2012, 03:34 PM

GreenLantern · 05-06-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydorn

I've only actually managed to get a table at craft once, I've attempted to go a few times now.

But yeah basically everything you said, especially the "pints" things. Except every time I've tried to go there it's been stuffed with french shower/ed hardy kinda crowd as oppose to hipsters.

Honestly Beer Revolution is everything Craft Beer Market should have been.

I will have to check it out next time I am in Calgary, thanks.

I think I have posted both of these in here before but if you get the chance grab a 606

Brewed by Paddockwood here in Saskatoon, one of the best IPA's I have come across yet. They sell the mixer packs in Calgary, 606 is in there.

GP_Matt · 05-10-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mac_82

I wish I had a Westie 12 in my hand right now...

I pre-ordered a six pack of Westvleteren 12 tonight. It will be here in July. Never tried it before but I hear it is going to be great.

mac_82 · 05-12-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GP_Matt

I pre-ordered a six pack of Westvleteren 12 tonight. It will be here in July. Never tried it before but I hear it is going to be great.

From where?

GP_Matt · 05-17-2012, 10:18 PM

They released six packs this year internationally because the abbey is under construction.
I bought them in GP. The liquor store had 60 sixes to sell. I am sure someone in Calgary is selling them.

http://thealerunner.com/2012/03/21/w...t-pack-update/

JohnnyB · 05-23-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GP_Matt

They released six packs this year internationally because the abbey is under construction.
I bought them in GP. The liquor store had 60 sixes to sell. I am sure someone in Calgary is selling them.

http://thealerunner.com/2012/03/21/w...t-pack-update/

Boy, I wonder if it will be possible for me to pick up a case of those when I'm back in Canada this year. A rare opportunity. My friend who runs a Belgian beer bar here in Shanghai would love the chance to get some of these and to have the glasses to go with them.

GP_Matt · 05-23-2012, 09:59 PM

Our liquor store has sold out now from the reorder. If you can find out which liquor stores are carrying them you can probably still preorder if they have any left. From what I hear though no one liquor store got very many so it might take some calling around.

Flames Fan, Ph.D. · 05-23-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Komskies

For a Ruby Ale, give this stuff a try. It seems pretty widely available, and it's awesome every time I have it.

For Ruby Red, I've had O'Hanlon's a few times and really enjoyed it... sadly I can't get it where I live.

Also, the state I live in is finally putting out some good beer. For those living in the US, the Surly beers are worth a try. Flavourful, heavy, and come in pint cans. I recommend the Surly Furious to start with...

Bork · 05-24-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GP_Matt

Our liquor store has sold out now from the reorder. If you can find out which liquor stores are carrying them you can probably still preorder if they have any left. From what I hear though no one liquor store got very many so it might take some calling around.

I just preordered some today and the guy said July 1st is that date he was just told that they'll be in. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say the name of the place that I ordered from or not. If I am, just let me know and I'll put it up, if not, anyone that is interested just PM me and I will let you know.

JohnnyB · 05-24-2012, 06:58 PM

Not sure how to embed a video from YouKu, but here is a vid of the making of a draft beer tricycle at the Shanghai Beer Festival last weekend. From putting the custom trike together & loading up the kegs to cycling through Shanghai and enjoying draft beer poured from the taps on the trike at the festival.

My friend and I are going to start using it to make videos about pairing beer with street foods in Shanghai as we ride around the city with kegs and stop and different stalls and food streets.

http://player.youku.com/player.php/s...ODA1MTY0/v.swf

If anyone has good ideas on music for a soundtrack to it that would be cool too.

CMPunk · 05-26-2012, 10:09 PM

Lt.Spears · 06-07-2012, 07:47 PM

Drinking a Trappists, my God this is an excellent beer.

mac_82 · 06-30-2012, 10:03 PM

I just bought this beer today, haven't tried it yet though. Also picked up some 1664 blanc, Duvel, and Delirium.

Also ordered some Westie 12, should be here July 13...

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Originally Posted by CMPunk

Cheerio · 07-01-2012, 02:01 PM

Got a voucher for 4 free cans of the new "Bud shots" going to pick them up at some point today and let you know how they are

PeteLFan · 07-01-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheerio

Got a voucher for 4 free cans of the new "Bud shots" going to pick them up at some point today and let you know how they are

I seen them looked like coke zero cans, what is bud shots?

OffsideSpecialist · 07-02-2012, 08:26 PM

One of my favourite new beers I just discovered on Canada Day is Big Wheel Deluxe Amber by Amsterdam Brewery. Their site only mentions availability at LCBO and Beer Stores, so I'm not sure if it is available outside of Ontario, but it is worth a try for sure!

Barnes · 07-03-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fotze

I am getting concerned with the amount of beers that are infiltrating the stores here in Calgary from that fataing Minhas brewery. They seem to have five thousand different brands of different garbage and 50% of what you see in there is theirs.

Word. I almost bought one the other day. Some IPA I had never heard of. On my way out of the cooler i was reading the label and saw it was from Calgary and the web address was damngoodbeer.com. Oh hell no.

I went to high school with one of the Minhas. I guess their business plan is clever. By continually introducing garbage beer that's marketed as craft beer they accidentally trick people into buying it a few times. I as well as my friends are careful to not fall for this though.