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by Zuma
Sat Jan 20, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Spring 2018 Craft Beer Release
Replies: 35
Views: 23911

Re: LCBO Spring 2018 Craft Beer Release

Anyone excited for the A La Fut? That is actually through my agency, which has been dormant for a while but resurrected when I began working with ALF. I realize that the price point is high - but it is a very expensive cost and of course the LCBO does not flex at all on its side when it comes to ma...
by Zuma
Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1840519

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

That case in Ottawa definitely made it to the shelf (likely by accident). I picked up a couple. Drinking it right now. My mistake - from posts elsewhere it seemed like at least one case went this way. Good for you! There was a four pack left when I got there. Which is fine by me. Now I can ignore t...
by Zuma
Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1840519

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

CBS showing stock Stock was earmarked and already gone - didn't make it to the shelf. Founders website confirms a "launch" event at Summerhill next Wednesday December 13 at 9:30 with roll out at other LCBO locations to begin December 14. https://foundersbrewing.com/events/cbs-launch-at-su...
by Zuma
Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1840519

Belgian wrote:Well maybe a half case then, and I mark the calender. I've been hurt before.
Make sure your calendar mark is four months and a week from now. :wink:
by Zuma
Sun Jul 13, 2014 2:54 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 87354

I did a little digging....and did not turn up much. No check ins on Untappd and their facebook page only has one reference to a particular beer.

In a comment they mention they have Hofbrau on tap. So that is something.
by Zuma
Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Ottawa and area help
Replies: 165
Views: 87354

Only took you a week to remember it. :wink:
by Zuma
Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Freigeist Bierkultur Private Order
Replies: 26
Views: 14987

cfrancis wrote:Ottawa folk

I'm ordering a case of each. Mostly because I love the alt and kolsch style. Would be willing to part with some bottles or convince me to order more.
I'll take a couple of each, if you have extra.
by Zuma
Sat Oct 19, 2013 10:40 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205369

It's not just the price itself... its the reason I was given for the pricing when i contacted them. I should have known what the answer would have been, as it was explained as cost of ingredients and bottling/labelling. That is the issue... your 'natural' and 'organic' ingredients aren't doing anyt...
by Zuma
Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:34 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205369

I would not hoard a ton. I bought a 24 in the states last year and it is much better when fresh. Still have about six left and each one is a little worse than the one before. Have to disagree but that's what personal tastes are all about! I prefer things a little more mellow and balanced and right ...
by Zuma
Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Coming Soon to the LCBO
Replies: 3108
Views: 1205369

So it looks like the Founders feature will include: Breakfast Stout Porter Dirty Bastard Backwoods Bastard Pale Ale and also coming: Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Backwoods Bastard is one of my all-time favorites. I'll be hoarding this. I would not hoard a ton. I bought a 24 in the states...
by Zuma
Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Rochefort 10
Replies: 30
Views: 18130

spinrsx wrote:holy cow.. $2.55?!?!?!?!
$3.80 at SAQ.
by Zuma
Wed May 01, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Fresh Founders Centennial at the LCBO
Replies: 132
Views: 47766

Re: Fresh Founders Centennial at the LCBO

not sure if this is old news, just saw a bunch of founders centennial at the ottawa lcbo that has a bottle date of April 16th printed on the neck You always seem to be reporting stock from stores all over the city at 9 or 10 am. You know it is not a good sign if you are at a random LCBO stores when...
by Zuma
Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: Sam Adams Utopias
Replies: 76
Views: 32395

Swordsman wrote:Maybe the West end is coming out slower. Mine is going to the Liberty Village LC and I have not heard from them either.
They showed up in Ottawa last Friday.
by Zuma
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: DDC Bourbon packs in stores
Replies: 9
Views: 4293

Both places said the stock would not last a day.
by Zuma
Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: DDC Bourbon packs in stores
Replies: 9
Views: 4293

The store in Aylmer (Bieres Du Monde) had it on Thursday as well. Both places had a 1 per customer limit.