ketchenany Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Labatt announced today it is closing Lakeport Brewery in Hamilton at the end of April. The existing operations will be moved to existing facilities on London, Ont. The closure of Lakeport will result in the layoff of 143 workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Let's hope not. Lakeport is one of the nastiest beers that are 24 for 24 IMO. You should go give Brava a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted March 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I didn't say I drank it! I kept a case around but my son in laws would touch it and they brought their own Hynny or Corona. And guess what I drank And yes Brava is a lot better . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 It's being replaced by "Spielbock". Stay tuned for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 If you can't beat your competition, gobble em up and shut em down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pics Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 If you can't beat your competition, gobble em up and shut em down. Brava was a lakeport brand and much better tasting than corona in my opinion....corona seems to have a skunky taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 End of cheap beer??? Never! There are lots of cheap beers out there... some of them just cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homie66 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I just found out that Steelback went out of business too back in Feb. Whatever is left in the beer store is it. The honeybrown is pretty good and at $28 a case I'm buying what I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 It's being replaced by "Spielbock". Stay tuned for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 It's being replaced by "Spielbock". Stay tuned for details. Guess I'm gonna have to get back all my home brewing supples from ChrisK and start up my basement brewery again. Damn the big breweries and that tasteless swill ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I've been drinking Carling " Ice " now for over ten years, best of the $28 brands in my opinion. You want skunky, buy Labatt's "Blue "or as it used to be called Pilsner back when a " Blue " was a Molson's "Old Stock Ale" and Labatt's 50 Ale was a number 1 seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Guess I'm gonna have to get back all my home brewing supples from ChrisK and start up my basement brewery again. Damn the big breweries and that tasteless swill ! Uhmmmm I have all you're equipment... remember? and I have yet to use it Chris.. so if you would like it back.... I have no issue with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 the beer tastes skunky?????????????? what did you expect after keeping it for 7 years...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Uhmmmm I have all you're equipment... remember? and I have yet to use it Chris.. so if you would like it back.... I have no issue with that Actually you have 'bout half of it Gerritt, Chris got the other half (recently). Remember I used ot brew mass production.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker777 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 You guys are behind the times !!!!! KEYSTONE LIGHT is the way of the future ! hahah It was available in the states for a while now.... they just brought it to Canada a little while ago. Its made by Coors brewing company and TASTES DELICIOUS !!!!!!!!! Its only $30 for a 24 of cans ! Its by far the best tasting valuve beer I've ever had !!!! Lakeport doesn't even compare ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnl Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 ray's good liquor is all i drink, 1 dawn dish soap bottle and im good to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 No worries here. I don't think Gibsons will run out of rye S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 If you can't beat your competition, gobble em up and shut em down. You hit the nail on the head brother! It is shame really because I enjoyed the beer and the thought of supporting a locally made product. As a lifelong Molson drinker, Labatts has always put me off (well, my guts anyway) but now they've pissed me off as well. I think I need a drink........ Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 When I feel like splurging I'll buy a 12pk of Innis & Gunn 40$ When I can buy regular beer my brand is Molson Ex or Sam Adams But usually I pick up a box of Brava.. great stuff for the $$ 29.95. I'm glad I don't live in New Brunswick where a 12pk of the premium stuff is 23.00$.. and a "Provincial Brand" @ 18.00$[the provincial government brews it's own beer to try and prevent locals from crossing into Quebec]. RFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Carling beer is re-labelled from how it looked last summer. I think it tastes better now. Seriously, if you can't find a decent-tasting beer from among the budget brands, there's something wrong with you (could be an irresistible desire to waste your money?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 sucks that ppl are out of work but i didnt care one bit for lakeport! does this mean brava is on its way out to?? i enjoy bravas now and then when im feeling cheap. keystone light ehhhh?? i'll have to look for that and giver a try next time im in the beer store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I used to drink Lakeport Honey when it was only sold at the brewery in Hamilton. $17 for a 24.. Lowest legal price my ass.. I hate those commercials... Now it's usually Coors Light or MGD or whatever Mike has in the cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyejigger Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Bohemian for this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) As I sit here sipping my $1.62 Corona... I feel for you Lakeporters.. I really do ! Edited March 30, 2010 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 As I sit here sipping my $1.62 Corona... I feel for you Lakeporters.. I really do ! Remember Wayne, 8 hours from bottle to throttle . Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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