CANBIF 2013 Hints & Hauls

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  1. phirleh

    phirleh Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2008 Canada (ON)

    So far, I enjoyed the Gandhi Bot last night (that is one killer brew, I will be hunting that down next time I'm through Quebec!), and I'm making my way through the Pit Caribou IPA, they say you can't get an decent IPA in Quebec, I'd say they're wrong, this is some good stuff. Not your typical SoCal IPA, but a great take on the style.
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    #381 phirleh, Apr 16, 2013
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  2. pushkinwow

    pushkinwow Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 Canada (ON)

    My box ia packaged up and will be going out tomorrow...should make it there by Friday.
     
    #382 pushkinwow, Apr 16, 2013
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  3. Rutager

    Rutager Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Okay, I need to collect my thoughts here ...and have a beer. Some serious BA generosity has shown up at my place today. Pic coming soon.
     
    #383 Rutager, Apr 16, 2013
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  4. korguy123

    korguy123 Maven (1,403) May 17, 2008 Canada (ON)

    Anticipation is killing me. I'm sure everyone else feels the same way.
     
    #384 korguy123, Apr 16, 2013
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  5. Phyl21ca

    Phyl21ca Grand Pooh-Bah (5,304) Jun 26, 2003 Canada (QC)
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Here are the pictures (hopefully this is working).

    Flying Monkeys BNL
    Flying Monkeys Matador
    Rogue Brutal IPA
    Trefle Noir Stout
    Beau's Burn Rock Vanilla Porter
    Beau's Elysian Oiseaux de Nuits (really curious about that one)
    Beau's Dubbel Koyt
    Homebrew Belgian Strong Ale
    Homebrew IPA
    Nickel Brook Cuvée 2012 (never heard about that one)
    Howe Sound Pothole Filler
    Great glass from Beau's

    Merci Sébastien!!!!

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    #385 Phyl21ca, Apr 16, 2013
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  6. kjyost

    kjyost Initiate (0) May 4, 2008 Canada (MB)

    That one flew under the radar. I loved the bottle I had, mind you I was expecting nothing at the time of it. IMHO Nickel Brook has really stepped up their game this year (Headstock & BA Cuvée)

    Oh yeah, and that pic is TINY!
     
    #386 kjyost, Apr 16, 2013
  7. Caudalie

    Caudalie Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2011 Canada (QC)

    yeah, small pic, but nice shipment indeed!
     
    #387 Caudalie, Apr 16, 2013
  8. Electros

    Electros Grand Pooh-Bah (3,998) Feb 20, 2007 Canada (ON)
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    I have been finding that Nickelbroke is consistently getting better and better with there offerings, as well as the price point of there beers.
     
    #388 Electros, Apr 16, 2013
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  9. Rutager

    Rutager Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2010 Canada (BC)

    So yes, an incredibly sick box arrived today from Quebec. Caudalie has completely humbled me with his generosity and good taste. This box has a little of everything, from a true whale to beers from my favourite (somewhat obscure) Quebec brewery, A la Fut. Wants, always wants, and stuff I've never even heard of but am so excited to try.

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    From left to right:

    Dunham XXX Tripple
    Dunham Stout Impériale Russe à L’Érable
    Dunham Imperial India
    Pit Caribou Provision Tennessee (smoked saison)
    Muskoka Twice as Mad Tom
    Spearhead Hawaiian Style Pale Ale
    À La FûtCuvée Houblonnée II
    À La FûtLa Ruine Papilles
    DDC Équinoxe Du Printemps
    DDC Rigor Mortis
    Schoune Flandre Rouge
    Petrus Aged Pale
    Heady Topper - Yeah, just the #1 beer on BA. No biggie.
    Hill Farmstead Citra growler - Holy fucking shitballs!!! You've got to be kidding me!!
    Founders Centenial IPA

    Just a huge, well rounded box with a little of everything. Couldn't be more thrilled. Thanks for the truly thoughtful box Caudalie. Super stoked to start diggin' in tomorrow!
     
    #389 Rutager, Apr 16, 2013
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  10. Electros

    Electros Grand Pooh-Bah (3,998) Feb 20, 2007 Canada (ON)
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    Head Topper, and Hill Farmstead, I got a chance last year to visit both of these cool breweries last year, and I will say indeed, "holy fucking shitballs!"
     
    #390 Electros, Apr 16, 2013
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  11. Rutager

    Rutager Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Kick-ass box. Man, I need to try some Beau's!! Another BNL too, woot woot!
     
    #391 Rutager, Apr 16, 2013
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  12. FondueVoodoo

    FondueVoodoo Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Canada (BC)

    Beer Christmas has arrived in Vancouver!! Cattersley and his IPA Elves flew in from the frosty Canadian tundra to drop off a full cardboard jacket of malts and hops.

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    In the back (from left to right):

    Radical Road Brewing Co. - Canny Man
    Amsterdam Brewery - Boneshaker IPA
    Muskoka Brewery - Twice as Mad Tom IPA
    Nickel Brook - Headstock IPA

    In the front (from left to right):

    Railway City Brewing Co. - Dead Elephant IPA
    Neustadt Springs - 10W30 Malty Grain Premium Dark Ale
    Wellington Brewery - Imperial Russian Stout
    Lake of Bays Brewing Company - Spring Maple Belgian Blond Ale
    Church Key Brewing Company - Holy Smoke
    Nickel Brook - Maple Porter
    Beau's All Natural Brewing Co - Strong Patrick

    Together with some swag including the pictured bottled openers and un-pictured coasters and some great advertisements for delicious mega produced lagers :wink:

    Had a happy accidental opening when taking apart the package - had to drink and review Wellington RIS.

    Thanks cattersley for this amazing box - going to be plenty of great nights enjoying these brews!
     
    #392 FondueVoodoo, Apr 16, 2013
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  13. Boozecamel

    Boozecamel Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2011 Canada (BC)

    Drinking a Pothole filler as I write this. Impressive haul.
     
    #393 Boozecamel, Apr 16, 2013
  14. Electros

    Electros Grand Pooh-Bah (3,998) Feb 20, 2007 Canada (ON)
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    I am really glad you liked your box. Yeah, I was going to put in a gag beer, but decided on the one advert (Laker Ice) that was wrapped around it instead, and stuck with all the good cans! Everything is fresh so enjoy, tell me what one is your favorite (mine was the Radical Road). Cheers!!!
     
    #394 Electros, Apr 16, 2013
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  15. Rutager

    Rutager Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Ahahaha, glad that I'm not the only one that's busted a can open while enthusiastically ripping into a box. Another killer box. Great day for the CANBIF
     
    #395 Rutager, Apr 16, 2013
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  16. FondueVoodoo

    FondueVoodoo Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Canada (BC)

    Yeah, two cans were wrapped together. When I pulled one out it clipped the tab of the other and I heard a slight hiss and thought, oh well, guess I need to drink that now...:stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #396 FondueVoodoo, Apr 16, 2013
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  17. FondueVoodoo

    FondueVoodoo Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2012 Canada (BC)

    Have not had any of these before which is cool - will slowly work our way through these. Thanks again!
     
    #397 FondueVoodoo, Apr 16, 2013
  18. tbadiuk

    tbadiuk Pundit (814) Feb 9, 2009 Canada (MB)
    Trader

    It's hitting -12C in Calgary tonight, and "only" -6C tonight in Winnipeg. I hate to say it, but looking at the 10-day it's looking like the earliest ship date is probably going to be the 29th through AB/SK/MB, at least for a "worry free" trip.

    For the two boxes coming from my household (we entered twice, once for each person)- I'll agree to ship out earlier if that's the consensus/rules, but I won't take responsibly it the boxes don’t make it, as I personally think it's a bad idea(tm)....

    (I also hope anyone shipping to my address waits as well, nothing worse than beer-slushie...ask me how I know...:flushed::stuck_out_tongue:)
     
    #398 tbadiuk, Apr 16, 2013
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  19. papat444

    papat444 Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,961) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)
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    Killer box! Glad you got some Dunham. They are rapidly becoming my favorite brewery. A l fut is always nice too eh :wink:
     
    #399 papat444, Apr 16, 2013
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  20. TheSevenDuffs

    TheSevenDuffs Pooh-Bah (2,933) Jan 20, 2010 Canada (ON)
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    Is it too early to declare the winner of the best beer of the BIF award?
     
    #400 TheSevenDuffs, Apr 16, 2013
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