The Bar Towel

liamt07 wrote:WIll the HopHead Black IPA be from the same batch brewed/released in February or a new batch?

it is a batch we brewed just for the LCBO - so a different batch than the one released in Feb

We just received confirmation today that Dukes cider will be shipped to LCBO stores today


cheers!

GregClow wrote:

JeffPorter wrote:So...Is this gonna start up soon? Next week, perhaps?

I think it's due to start a bit later in May.

Release date is May 27

Torontoblue wrote:
Hey Chris, is this gonna make it to Alberta?

no - only BC and Ontario this year

Stroonze wrote:Hey Chris, any idea of what the cost per bottle is going to be for the black ipa?

Prices have not been confirmed with the LCBO yet

Derek wrote:I like the 'Black'.

It's bold, but not at all brash. The malt brings some balance to the table and conceals the alcohol, without much sweetness or roast. Nicely done.

Thanks Derek - we are thrilled you like it - I will be sure to let Stefan know

how the HELL did six cases go in one night??? ...man, this is going to be great trying to get just a few bottles... ...the crappy thing is it's just going to cause panic and hoarding... Based on feedback and emails we have received we do expect Hophead Double IPA to go quickly again this year but t...

Stroonze wrote:Just picked up a case of Double Hop Head at the Aurora store, it just came in today. They got in 6 cases.

Wow - they released it early - we were told they wouldn't hit stores until Feb 26

enjoy!

Baulz wrote:

kafercrazy wrote:Tree Double IPA only in Ptbo again.

I had a bottle last night from the 8 that came in earlier. Not at all as hoppy as I remember, it had to be old stock.

it is not old stock - all inventory of the 2011 release was sold out within weeks of the release

icemachine wrote:Someone put them out early in Aurora, going to try and score some tonight

looks like you are right - inventory is already hitting stores......don't tell anyone they are early


http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/produ ... ber=209346

Last year we launched Dukes Dry Apple Cider to the BC market and it was a huge success and due to that success we are proud to announce that the LCBO will be ordering Dukes Cider in 2012! check it out on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dukescider on follow us on twitter for updates: http://www.twi...

For those of you who have been asking us and sending emails asking when HopHead Double IPA will be available in the LCBO again the good news is very soon! We shipped a full truck (yes more than last year's release) to the LCBO last week and they will be putting it on shelves Feb 26 until supplies la...

May - September 25 LCBO stores will be running a "brewery feature" with 5 our our top 650ml bottled beer including our Raspberry Porter, Hefeweizen, Captivator Doppelbock, Hophead Double IPA, and .....a new beer we have never released before..... The wait is over - the new beer that we ar...

matt7215 wrote: awesome!!

whats the price this year??

$5.35/bottle

Good News - yesterday a truck full of Hophead Double IPA 650ml bottles left our brewery headed for the LCBO.

Look for Hophead Double IPA to be in LCBO stores Feb 26 2012