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by Beer'n'gin
Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:22 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380644

Re: LCBO Online Exclusives

Anyone grab any of those De Dolle Oerbier's that popped up online a few days ago? Brought in by Gleemer Imports, and disappeared pretty quickly. I got a few of the normal ones (i.e. not the Reserva). Looking forward to trying these babies out! Anyone had 'em before? http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product...
by Beer'n'gin
Wed May 30, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 369312

Re: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation

Anyone know if Smokehead Scotch will ever return? I bought a bottle once and shared it with my dad and he always mentions how much he loved it. I thought it was decent, but would love to find him a bottle. Might I suggest an Ardbeg, Laphroaig or Bruichladdich's Octomore series. Definitely expensive...
by Beer'n'gin
Tue May 29, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation
Replies: 1159
Views: 369312

Re: Uncorked-Wine and Spirits Appreciation

Anyone know if Smokehead Scotch will ever return? I bought a bottle once and shared it with my dad and he always mentions how much he loved it. I thought it was decent, but would love to find him a bottle. Might I suggest an Ardbeg, Laphroaig or Bruichladdich's Octomore series. Definitely expensive...
by Beer'n'gin
Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Witchstock 2018
Replies: 51
Views: 44126

Re: Witchstock 2018

Any idea when tickets go on sale? I'd like to get a pair and will be coming from a bit of a distance away.
by Beer'n'gin
Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Online Exclusives
Replies: 654
Views: 380644

Re: 11 Cases Westvleteren 8 on LCBO

http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/westvleteren-8/682731#.WdFd9LgpWVs $292.80 per 24 cap date: 15/06/19 so, I believe ~1 year, 4 months old singles for sale http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo/product/westvleteren-8/682731#.WeozXmfDiO0 Thanks, Urotsukidoji! I never would have checked that this was in stock as s...
by Beer'n'gin
Wed Oct 18, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Xmas Release 2017
Replies: 73
Views: 39744

Re: LCBO Xmas Release 2017

Yeah forgot about that. The fullers vintage has been sorely lacking in stock around these parts for the last 2-3 years. I don't think I've been able to score one the last two years. Ditto. I haven't seen any FVA around here in at least 4 years anyhow. Although to be fair I don't live in a major met...
by Beer'n'gin
Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: LCBO Xmas Release 2017
Replies: 73
Views: 39744

Re: LCBO Xmas Release 2017

Sam Smiths Winter WELCOME should be a there somewhere because we've had it since 1994...such a regular so not on the list of new Christmas beers. It has more bite than the pale ale and as a Yorkshireman, is one of my favourites Also notably missing is Fuller's Vintage Ale. That must be coming back,...
by Beer'n'gin
Fri Aug 04, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822997

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Now listed:

Saison Dupont #489435 $2.75

Rodenbach Grand Cru #492207 $3.30

Oude Beersel Oude Geuze #507996 $7.15

Some great prices there. Hoping these get spotted on shelves soon.
by Beer'n'gin
Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Beer Trading & Private Ordering
Topic: Changes to LCBO E-Commerce
Replies: 5
Views: 10400

Re: Changes to LCBO E-Commerce

Cass wrote:Some interesting changes to the LCBO E-Commerce program:

- They will begin allowing single bottle orders, not exclusively full cases.

- Agents will be able to assemble mixed cases of their portfolios for sale through e-commerce.
Great news, thanks for sharing.
by Beer'n'gin
Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Stack Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 4883

Re: Stack Brewing

They do have Stack but it is cream ales etc. Sorry about the description of the brewery location. Second hand info from the wife No problem, if you're ever in the area again I might have a few of the better Sour Series barrel-aged releases for trade, including their take on an Oud Bruin which I thi...
by Beer'n'gin
Sat Apr 29, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Stack Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 4883

Re: Stack Brewing

It's an interesting case study of what you need to do to make a business work. I have eaten out at a few Sudbury restaurants and none of them carry any of the Stack beer I reviewed. It was all cream ales and other beers that don't taste like much. Not sure how big of a program they have for more in...
by Beer'n'gin
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: Breweries, Tied Houses & Taprooms
Topic: Stack Brewing
Replies: 8
Views: 4883

Re: Stack Brewing

All I've tried was an Alt from lcbo, that was pretty damn bad. Maybe I'll give something else a shot As a local Sudburian, I have to say their core releases are pretty middling but they do have a small barrel program for their sour series and these range from meh to pretty great. Also their sour IP...
by Beer'n'gin
Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: General Beer Discussion & Random Talk
Topic: Infected Not Your Father's Root Beer
Replies: 2
Views: 2517

Re: Infected Not Your Father's Root Beer

Kish84 wrote:
ECBS wrote:GIFs of infections are welcome.
That's asking for trouble.
https://goo.gl/images/Khyhbl
by Beer'n'gin
Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822997

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

Quite an amazing beer really. One of the few beers that is great both fresh and aged. Are there others in that category? Saison Dupont? Unless the bottle skunks after a period in storage. And I'm also really enjoying this fresh Orval. I agree it is one of those rare Fresh(er) ≥ Aged beers that you ...
by Beer'n'gin
Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: LCBO, Beer Stores, Grocery & Indie Stores
Topic: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS
Replies: 5283
Views: 1822997

Re: New Arrivals at LCBO & TBS

GtownRandy wrote:i picked up 12 orval today in georgetown. they are pre-aged for us, bottled april 2016!
I believe the dating format for Orval is Day/Month/Year, making these bottles a bit over 5 months old.