tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post4732424283073414999..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: The best beer in the worldKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6481765151574863582015-08-11T10:13:07.483-04:002015-08-11T10:13:07.483-04:00Kevin isn't fond of Guinness, he actually does...Kevin isn't fond of Guinness, he actually doesn't really care much for the dark beers.<br /><br />And, we though it was expensive here in Saskatchewan, I don't think we even want to know what the prices are in Manitoba then!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45336534216059919552015-08-11T10:10:35.482-04:002015-08-11T10:10:35.482-04:00Try five months! That will be the total of months ...Try five months! That will be the total of months before he has his next beer but he will make up for it over the winter months!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28437709469168613092015-08-11T10:06:51.905-04:002015-08-11T10:06:51.905-04:00Yep, it hurts the pocketbook for sure!Yep, it hurts the pocketbook for sure!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76507701674224079642015-08-11T10:06:07.908-04:002015-08-11T10:06:07.908-04:00I don't think Kevin would enjoy drinking non-a...I don't think Kevin would enjoy drinking non-alcoholic beer! He would rather not spend that money and just have a glass of water but that's just him. Glad that you enjoy it and find it a good substitute.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-8879681756967419212015-08-11T09:55:41.276-04:002015-08-11T09:55:41.276-04:00If Paul loves beer then, yes he would love the bee...If Paul loves beer then, yes he would love the beer in Czech Republic and the price! :-)<br /><br />It isn't just the beer that is expensive here in Canada but ALL alcohol! It is expensive because of the taxes and some of those taxes go toward our healthcare system, they are know as "sin" taxes.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75414934426107238382015-08-11T09:52:30.204-04:002015-08-11T09:52:30.204-04:00That and the fact that the selection of beer there...That and the fact that the selection of beer there is really good beer!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28104355028839473352015-08-11T09:50:54.917-04:002015-08-11T09:50:54.917-04:00Yep, it is overpriced too! We could probably make ...Yep, it is overpriced too! We could probably make a batch at one of those Make It Yourself places, if Swift Current has one but with being on called 24/7 it is probably better to just continue on without any alcohol until we finish work here at the end of September and head south of the border.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90731919917969448432015-08-11T09:47:04.857-04:002015-08-11T09:47:04.857-04:00I have to admit, we haven't checked out the pr...I have to admit, we haven't checked out the pricing on ciders here but I have no doubt that they are pretty expensive too, although $11 doesn't sound too bad for 2 litres.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5344105175488549952015-08-11T09:45:08.341-04:002015-08-11T09:45:08.341-04:00Glad that you enjoyed the post Paul. Highly recomm...Glad that you enjoyed the post Paul. Highly recommend that you go and visit Czech Republic, not only do they have great beer but there is also a huge network of bicycle trails and hiking trails all over the country that you would love!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33301033853469362982015-08-11T09:42:28.416-04:002015-08-11T09:42:28.416-04:00We will make it there one day Peter! :-)
When we ...We will make it there one day Peter! :-)<br /><br />When we had our house back in Ottawa, Kevin always made our own wine and he had made beer too but ended up finding it to finicky that he stopped making the beer. Never had a problem with the wine though, they always turned out well. Being on the road, it just isn't so easy to do that now, so instead we squirrel away the money saved by not buying it here so that we can enjoy in more in the winter, wherever we happen to travel. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-25444449914970081882015-08-10T11:45:11.924-04:002015-08-10T11:45:11.924-04:00Pacifico, my Mexico favourite, but fell in love wi...Pacifico, my Mexico favourite, but fell in love with Guinness as well. You think it's expensive in Sask., try Manitoba. Most expensive booze in Canada.Barry and Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708088191516246819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42445719867785074952015-08-10T08:55:11.481-04:002015-08-10T08:55:11.481-04:00well sorry that I got you to thinking about beer.....well sorry that I got you to thinking about beer... I simply love it too much to go three months without one...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61640615154929488622015-08-09T19:37:38.698-04:002015-08-09T19:37:38.698-04:00Great post and very true. It was hard to buy liqu...Great post and very true. It was hard to buy liquor in Canada, it hurt :)living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61367212823270407472015-08-09T19:26:06.348-04:002015-08-09T19:26:06.348-04:00Beer is our lifeline,. For the last year we drink ...Beer is our lifeline,. For the last year we drink 2 beer a day, then NA beer only $11.99 for 24 cans at the grocery store. Works for us and some of them taste pretty good too. Beer taste but no buzz, less calories too, doe the trick.<br />Can save a lots of money here in Canada that way and does the trick.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52844752381235801132015-08-09T15:11:12.057-04:002015-08-09T15:11:12.057-04:00Paul would line to join you in the Czech Republic....Paul would line to join you in the Czech Republic. Y'all could have a great beer feast. <br /><br />I didn't know beer was so expensive in Canada. Wonder why? where's weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146465650359155960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-43599668210595483942015-08-09T15:03:24.913-04:002015-08-09T15:03:24.913-04:00It's one of the big things I miss about no lon...It's one of the big things I miss about no longer living in Austria, and that was the selection of beer. And yes, Czech beer is probably the best I've ever had as well.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-79703140471431617672015-08-09T14:44:38.824-04:002015-08-09T14:44:38.824-04:00Maybe you will have to start drinking wine while i...Maybe you will have to start drinking wine while in Canada! Oh yah, also overpriced. I buy my wine in the States, MUCH cheaper and same brands! Overtaxed Canada.Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89916283664846208022015-08-09T14:30:51.181-04:002015-08-09T14:30:51.181-04:00My favorite Mexican beer is Pacifico as well. I d...My favorite Mexican beer is Pacifico as well. I drink pear cider in Canada by the 2 litre bottle but it is still $11 per bottle. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16949793223133739222015-08-09T13:51:56.703-04:002015-08-09T13:51:56.703-04:00As a keen and seasoned beer drinker like yourself ...As a keen and seasoned beer drinker like yourself I really enjoyed your post. While in the UK in my 20's I became quite partial to bitters such as London Pride and ESB. I enjoy European beers such as Stella, Heineken and Peroni. Must make sure I include the Czech Republic if I get back to Europe. Cheers!Paul Forsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036814105495366575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66940401647406942252015-08-09T13:45:05.664-04:002015-08-09T13:45:05.664-04:00Yes!...Quebec is the cheapest place in Canada to b...Yes!...Quebec is the cheapest place in Canada to buy beer. Also, the only place where it's freely available in grocery stores and corner stores. <br /><br />So including the sales tax, but not including the deposit, what does that 24 cost...?Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35587456959165312782015-08-09T13:38:54.118-04:002015-08-09T13:38:54.118-04:00You need to go to Belgium, you might never leave! ...You need to go to Belgium, you might never leave! Canadian beer and wine is terribly overtaxed, this is why I have been making my own wine for nearly 25 years. I now make it with as few chemicals as possible, my favorite blend is Cabernet Merlot.Peter Kouwenhovenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197113786491782884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81749158721044054102015-08-09T13:12:22.556-04:002015-08-09T13:12:22.556-04:00Mexican beer (Corona, Sol, Dos Equis) is $28.99 + ...Mexican beer (Corona, Sol, Dos Equis) is $28.99 + tax & deposit for 24 at my favorite shop in Quebec. Too expensive in Ontario. I know of people in Newmarket that make the trip to Gatineau every few months to stock up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162779729333321131noreply@blogger.com